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Excellent photo quality; fast performance; solid, dust- and splash-proof body; flip-and-twist LCD... (cnet.com)

This big, heavy, rugged SLR camera has extensive advanced controls and fast burst-shooting speed,... (pcworld.com)

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We have collected and analysed 67 expert reviews and 68 user reviews from international sources. The alaScore™ for this product is 99/100 = Excellent. Experts rate this product 86/100 and users rate it 96/100. The average review date is January 10, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 42111 reviews from other Digital SLR Cameras. Last update: August 21, 2008.

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Expert Reviews (67)

Olympus E-3 (with 14mm-54mm lens) review

By Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

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Excellent photo quality; fast performance; solid, dust- and splash-proof body; flip-and-twist LCD; large, 100 percent coverage viewfinder; built-in wireless flash controller.

Relatively low resolution for the price; smallish LCD, some clunky design aspects.

Despite some interface quirks and a slightly awkward design, the Olympus E-3 fares quite well against its midrange dSLR competition.

Photo gallery: Olympus E-3 I was a big fan of the Olympus E-1 back in the day...

Olympus E-3

By Rich Trenholm (cnet.co.uk)

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The long-awaited Olympus E-3 blasts on the dSLR scene with its feature-rich live view and a dust and splash-proof body. It bursts through shots with an unstoppable quality to its performance, and it certainly bowled us over with its professional, straight...

Excellent pictures; easily mastered control system; strong implementation of live view; powerful burst mode

Resolution isn't as high as rivals; quirky flash controls; screen feels small

Accessible controls and multi-talented live view make the Olympus E-3 friendlier than other higher-end models, with unstinting burst mode and admirable picture quality making it worth considering for professionals. It's a little heavy and the screen isn't...

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User Reviews (68)

Olympus E3

By slicksta65 (pcworld.com)

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Autofocus / Build quality

Still a bit Pricey

I'm not a pro, but I sure feel like one with the E-3 in hand. This was an upgrade from the E-300 and after 1 month I am very pleased. Auto focus is quick and accurate even in low light and without the new SWD lenses. So far I've used the 14-54 and the 50-...

Olympus E3

By am1man (pcworld.com)

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Quick focus with new lens

Menus, functions, buttons

A longtime Oly fan I had to buy a Nikon D200 a while back because Olympus did not have anything comparable in same price range. Now that the E-3 is out I got one. I am disappointed. Biggest headache is the single focus point procedure. In the Nikon if you...

Olympus E3

By byount (pcworld.com)

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Fast AF with improved low-light performance, improved high ISO performance (compared to other Olympus models), great lens catalog and in-body IS works with Zuiko Digital and legacy lenses.

Not quite as ergonomically satisfying as the E-1 and certainly heavier, no focus assist lamp (uses built-in flash), probably a little over-priced.

I am a photography enthusiast, not a professional, so please take my remarks accordingly. This camera more than meets my personal needs, and was a logical upgrade from the E-1. My primary frustration with the E-1 was its challenges in low-light focusing (...

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