http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/olympus-launches-the-e-3-dslr/

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2007/08/olympus-e-3-launch.jpg

unveiled in korea...

more pics + video:
http://bbs.danawa.com/view.php?nSeq=43133&nGroup=7&nBlogCateSeq1=409

look at the size of that prism finder!

congrats to all oly users. :)

wow nice! magkano kaya aabutin yan?

cool!

http://www.slrclub.com/bbs/vx2.php?id=olympus_e10_forum&page=1&sn1=&sid1=&divpage=18&sn=off&sid=off&ss=on&sc=off&select_arrange=headnum&desc=asc&no=95367

Waw, the kit lens, i like :D

The swivel LCD is awesome! Very useful with awkward shooting positions such as shooting overhead and ground level shots. :Grin:

Man, so DSLRs are going the P&S route hehe... face detection, LCD, now swivel LCDs, what's next, pano stitching and movies?

Nice cam, I've always loved the brute look of the E-1, glad they didn't change this.

Honestly, the photos in the sites mentioned doesn't give justice to the E3... except for those where the Korean girl was actually holding it. ANG GANDA (E3 and the girl, hehehe)!!! [drools]

i noticed hindi na ala-E-1 ang strap loops nya :( and a squarish eyepiece -- loved the E-1's bilogish.

Additional features include:

100% viewfinder with x1.15 magnification
External white balance sensor
5 frames per second (FPS) capture speed
11 point cross AF sensor that works at -2EV at ISO 100
In-body image stabilization (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_stabilization) giving up to 5 stops exposure improvement
Environmentally sealed magnesium alloy camera body
Dust reduction system (Supersonic Wave Filter (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supersonic_Wave_Filter))The camera will be compatible with existing BLM-1 batteries used in the E-1, E-300, E-330, E-500 and E-510.

Additional features include:
100% viewfinder with x1.15 magnification
External white balance sensor
5 frames per second (FPS) capture speed
11 point cross AF sensor that works at -2EV at ISO 100
In-body image stabilization (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_stabilization) giving up to 5 stops exposure improvement
Environmentally sealed magnesium alloy camera body
Dust reduction system (Supersonic Wave Filter (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supersonic_Wave_Filter))The camera will be compatible with existing BLM-1 batteries used in the E-1, E-300, E-330, E-500 and E-510.

* Huwat??? 1.15x OPV magnification? WOW!
* Cross-type lahat ng AF sensor? GALING! And at -2EV, that would be a dim-light miracle focusing!
* Is there any mention if the grip will be compatible with the BLM-1? The E1 uses a different battery for it's grip.

Where did you get this info? Thanks Jimmy! :D

how many megapixel does the E-3 have?

is there such a thing as canon lens converter for olympus? this looks like the perfect camera for me! :)

wow... astig.. the lens looks like transparent.. lufet :D

wow... astig.. the lens looks like transparent.. lufet :D

Yeah lufet. I think it's the Zuiko digital ED 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 SWD (supersonic wave drive). Still coming soon, dunno if they'll release this transparent version.:Grin:

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Yeah lufet. I think it's the Zuiko digital ED 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 SWD (supersonic wave drive). Still coming soon, dunno if they'll release this transparent version.:Grin:


John, I got an email from our yahoogroup. You're selling your E510? You're leaving us?

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Jaime, wiki-wiki! Hahaha!

John, I got an email from our yahoogroup. You're selling your E510? You're leaving us?

Not really.:) Just need additional cash for an investment. Who knows, I may afford E3 if i got my ROI:Dum:. I'm temporarily leaving photography, business and career muna bro.:)

Yeah lufet. I think it's the Zuiko digital ED 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 SWD (supersonic wave drive). Still coming soon, dunno if they'll release this transparent version.:Grin:

I also love the features of Olympus Live View... Imagine you can play w/ White Balance and see immediately how it looks like :) I read it in a brochure of e510 :Grin: inggit ako :(

I also love the features of Olympus Live View... Imagine you can play w/ White Balance and see immediately how it looks like :) I read it in a brochure of e510 :Grin: inggit ako :(

And I saw at dpreview that Sony is releasing Alpha700 DSLR 3in screen but still not yet live view:(. Switch to Oly perhaps? Hehehe:Grin:

And I saw at dpreview that Sony is releasing Alpha700 DSLR 3in screen but still not yet live view:(. Switch to Oly perhaps? Hehehe:Grin:

why not except if someone gave me that as a gift or manalo ako sa LOTTO.. :Grin: but i will keep both! :) I cant afford to switch and im already inlove with my alpha.

I remember when im looking for my first DSLR, my choices are Nikon D80, Olympus E510 and my Sony A100.... Unfortunately, i was turn off to buy the D80 during my visit to hidalgo because of unpleasant talk with the seller.. E510 is not yet available... SOny A100 is perfect because they have 12mos to pay scheme at 0% :D Anyway, I still believe its on the "Indian" not in the "Pana".. hihihi.. Olympus is a competitive DSLR and I love its features but it is just hard to find lens and accessories here.

Hi Jeff,

Before I had the same problem on finding lenses and accessories here, but lately I've been seeing lenses popping out everywhere. It seems local Oly distributors are doing a good job on marketing their lenses now especially the new units which I seem to see in a lot of major mall nowadays. The problem now is finding the money to buy them :D

Hi Jeff,

Before I had the same problem on finding lenses and accessories here, but lately I've been seeing lenses popping out everywhere. It seems local Oly distributors are doing a good job on marketing their lenses now especially the new units which I seem to see in a lot of major mall nowadays. The problem now is finding the money to buy them :D

I agree bro, the availability of the lenses is not a problem. The problem is the availability of the money.:D

why not except if someone gave me that as a gift or manalo ako sa LOTTO.. :Grin: but i will keep both! :) I cant afford to switch and im already inlove with my alpha.

I remember when im looking for my first DSLR, my choices are Nikon D80, Olympus E510 and my Sony A100.... Unfortunately, i was turn off to buy the D80 during my visit to hidalgo because of unpleasant talk with the seller.. E510 is not yet available... SOny A100 is perfect because they have 12mos to pay scheme at 0% :D Anyway, I still believe its on the "Indian" not in the "Pana".. hihihi.. Olympus is a competitive DSLR and I love its features but it is just hard to find lens and accessories here.

It took me two months to have my E410 battery. Almost everything with Olympus is on order basis except the kits and the remaining stocks of E-500 and E-330. I have yet to see a store display a Zuiko beyond the kits. How's with Sony?

It took me two months to have my E410 battery. Almost everything with Olympus is on order basis except the kits and the remaining stocks of E-500 and E-330. I have yet to see a store display a Zuiko beyond the kits. How's with Sony?

Go to mega and they have several display of lenses beside kit lens. 300mm, 50-200mm, 50mm macro, 7-14mm, etc. I was there last saturday. But not sure if their booth is till there today. Try it. Bldg B ground flr, Olympus booth by Axis.:)

It took me two months to have my E410 battery. Almost everything with Olympus is on order basis except the kits and the remaining stocks of E-500 and E-330. I have yet to see a store display a Zuiko beyond the kits. How's with Sony?

There's this store in Park Square "Tech Thrive" I think which has the 14-54mm, 35mm Macro and 50-200mm. Also Electroworld shops already have some lenses aside from the Kits in display. Some high grade lenses are for order basis yes. :Grin:

It took me two months to have my E410 battery. Almost everything with Olympus is on order basis except the kits and the remaining stocks of E-500 and E-330. I have yet to see a store display a Zuiko beyond the kits. How's with Sony?

Well quite the same bro! :) if you visit a sony store its hard to find nowadays a display even of the a100 (puro posters lang :Grin:) unlike before and accessories are per order basis. I havent tried to order any item yet and most sales person told me so when I inquire. Worst case they dont know. I guess the Sony DSLR here is not the 100%. Maybe next year things might change consider A700 was just released and I saw a lot of gears/accessories is popping up on their list. But good thing its an "A" mount! :) ........ I got some old AF Minolta lenses that were inexpensive and legendary.

By the way, recently I saw a lot of Olympus E510/E410 even the old versions in the malls. Imagine having 2 seperate lenses a wide and telephoto as a kitlens is ideal to have for beginners.

Go to mega and they have several display of lenses beside kit lens. 300mm, 50-200mm, 50mm macro, 7-14mm, etc. I was there last saturday. But not sure if their booth is till there today. Try it. Bldg B ground flr, Olympus booth by Axis.:)

hehe. I forgot to mention that Axis Global had several exhibits so anybody who wants to see glasses beyond the kit lenses, they are always free to find them in the malls. :) I had actually tried some of their popular lenses now in one of their 'mall tours'. Thanks to Mario and Riz.

Well quite the same bro! :) if you visit a sony store its hard to find nowadays a display even of the a100 (puro posters lang :Grin:) unlike before and accessories are per order basis. I havent tried to order any item yet and most sales person told me so when I inquire. Worst case they dont know. I guess the Sony DSLR here is not the 100%. Maybe next year things might change consider A700 was just released and I saw a lot of gears/accessories is popping up on their list. But good thing its an "A" mount! :) ........ I got some old AF Minolta lenses that were inexpensive and legendary.

By the way, recently I saw a lot of Olympus E510/E410 even the old versions in the malls. Imagine having 2 seperate lenses a wide and telephoto as a kitlens is ideal to have for beginners.

Yeah .. I can only empathize with you. This reality is fine as long as the units we bought are not defective. :Grin: Good luck to you bro.

Guyz, 8 Days to go before Olympus Finally reveal the E3. Can't Wait!
(According to dpreview forum)

I read that it's priced between GPB1000~1200. EXPENSIVE!:(

Guyz, 8 Days to go before Olympus Finally reveal the E3. Can't Wait!
(According to dpreview forum)

some even predicted it's between $1600-2000. I have no chance of buying one. :(

I read that it's priced between GPB1000~1200. EXPENSIVE!:(

hey guys, is there a link or website where i can see E3 specs/features? In english version? :D

Hi Jeffrey,

The actual specs of the E-3 (we're not even sure if that is the final name) is still to be announced on Oct 17 that's a couble of days away. In the meantime Olympus has been slowly revealing hints on their "Passion for Best" episodes which you could see here:

http://www.olympus-esystem.com/dea/special/passion/index.html

Everyone's excited, I just do hope it delivers. :Grin:

some even predicted it's between $1600-2000. I have no chance of buying one. :(

Ya, it's the same amount. Typo error, should be GBP (Pounds) not GPB.:)

And it's almost the same price as Nikon D300. Not sure with the performance though. I hope E3 does better.

TODAY is THE DAY!!!!

IT'S HERE! But then again we'll have to wait!

From www.dpreview.com (http://www.dpreview.com):

" The Olympus E-3 will be available from the end of November 2007. The body only will be available for approximately £1099, the kit with the 14-54mm lens for approximately £1499 and the kit with the new 12-60mm lens for approximately £1699. For further information call 0800 0720070 or visit www.olympus.co.uk (http://www.olympus.co.uk/)."

FINALLY, E-3 is the official name. Only 10.1MP but I like the ISO settings, same as the E500.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2159/1593134939_ebeb465d65.jpg

2.5 inch LCD, maybe the tilt features limited its size. Both Canon 40d and Nikkon D300 has 3inch but not tilting.

Dimension: 142 x 116 x 75 mm (5.6 x 4.6 x 2.9 in)
Weight: 800g (w/o) batt :Mad: QUITE HEAVY! I wonder what it weighs with the grip.
E510 weighs 460g w/o batt, figure that out

Tempting!:Dum:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2417/1593134933_92bcb60ae4.jpg

2.5 inch LCD, maybe the tilt features limited its size. Both Canon 40d and Nikkon D300 has 3inch but not tilting.

Dimension: 142 x 116 x 75 mm (5.6 x 4.6 x 2.9 in)
Weight: 800g (w/o) batt :Mad: QUITE HEAVY! I wonder what it weighs with the grip.
E510 weighs 460g w/o batt, figure that out

Tempting!:Dum:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2417/1593134933_92bcb60ae4.jpg

LCD for Nikon D300 and Sony A700 is way ahead at 3.0" in 920K/270 pixels/dpi while both Canon 40d and Oly E3 is only at 230K pixels. Imagine the clear and much detailed look at the photos in the LCD for both of these beast. Ofcourse the tilt function for E3 is a plus but the LCD could be equaly done with D300/A700. I wonder why they dont improve it or even make it at 3.0"

wow.. this is nice lens :D wide/midrange

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-60mm (24-120mm) 1:2.8-4.0 SWD

can any one explain to me whats with the bracket which twice the range? it is said that its the 35mm equivalent and what i understand it should be wider not sure.

What's the dual cross AF thing? The AF is like an asterisk now?

It's a great camera, and it is very expensive! no chance of buying one. =(
But still, Go go Olympus!

What's the dual cross AF thing? The AF is like an asterisk now?

I think the A700 is the one that has a dual cross type AF point in the center. The E3 has all 11 AF points crosstype (vertical and horizontal detection).

The K10D has the 9 central AF points cross type and the other 2 with single axis AF type. The 40D to my understanding now has the same (9 crosstype from the 11AF points, the 30D has a single crosstype at the center) .

one exciting new feature is the built-in remote controller for the new FL-50R and FL36R. Just like NIkons CLS feature.

"Wireless flash control in up to 3 groups (separate press release available for Olympus FL-50R and FL-36R flash units)" -dpreview

let's start a new thread...

it's here (http://digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?p=266087#post266087)