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Olympus E-3 Reviews

Digital camera - SLR - 10.1 Mpix - body only - supported memory: CF, xD, Microdrive More product details

$1049.00

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

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

alaTest Review Summary for Olympus E-3

We have collected and analyzed 122 expert reviews and 301 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 84/100 and users rate it 94/100. The average review date is April 24, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 128704 reviews from other Digital SLR Cameras. The alaScore™ for this product is 82/100 = Very good. Last update: November 19, 2009.

alaSCORE 82

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423 reviews

November, 2009

84 / 100

122 Experts

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94 / 100

301 Users

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Expert Reviews (122)

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

By Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

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...

Rating

81100

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Olympus E-3 Review

By Cybernium (neocamera.com)

The Olympus E-3 is certainly the most capable 4/3 DSLR to date. It has plenty of pro-features: a viewfinder with 100% coverage, built-in image stabilization, a weather-proof body and 5 FPS continuous drive. It is certainly as good as several

Built-in stabilization works for all lenses, 100% Coverage Viewfinder, Mostly accurate image colors, Effective dust-reduction system, Fast and responsive, Excellent build quality

Tendency to under-expose, Below average high-ISO performance, Poor automatic white-balance indoors, Heavy noise reduction at slow shutter-speeds, Slow focusing in low light, Poor ergonomics

While the E-3 is a great upgrade for someone with high-quality Olympus lenses...

Rating

100100

neocamera.com
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Olympus E-3 Digital Camera Review

By Katrina Putker (buy-n-shoot.com)

There's no point denying the stronghold that Nikon and Canon currently have over the high-end enthusiast and professional digital SLR market, but that's not to say it will stay that way forever - especially when Olympus can produce a competitive unit ...

Marketed as having "the world's fastest autofocus" (when using the Olympus Zuiko Digital 12-60mm SWD lens) the E-3 boasts an 11-point AF sensor along with all of the sophisticated and customisable functions expected of a higher-end DSLR: optional ...

Rating

80100

buy-n-shoot.com

User Reviews (301)

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"Great camera and excellent performance"

By harold67 (cnet.com)

After having used many DSLR's from different ... 

Excellent viewfinder, dust & weather sealed, articluated LCD,fast AF,very well designed navigation

Not enough wide angle primes in Olympus Zuiko lens system, not as quiet as the Olympus E1

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Olympus E-3 (w/ 12-60mm lens) review

By harold67 (cnet.com)

After having used many DSLR's from different ... 

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.

US

Olympus E3

By (ciao.com)

E3 provides speed and flexibility, and the camera, it offers spades. Tested against my now aging Canon 30D and the new Nikon D300, E3, the quick-flash Auto-center of gravity, much faster than either of the other aircraft. The E3 is Capture up to five fram...

autofocus very quickly and fast burst - shooting speed

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Manufacturer's Description

With the E-3 Olympus has developed an impressive array of highly reliable new technologies essential for serious SLR photographers. Olympus cameras have a history of raising the bar when it comes to reliability, toughness and durability - and the E-3 takes it to a whole new level. The E-3 is equipped with a large optical viewfinder that provides 100 percent accurate viewing and 1.15x magnification for reliable composition - what you see is exactly what you'll get. Even fine details are seen...

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