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Olympus EVOLT E-300 Body Only Light Field Camera
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Olympus EVOLT E-300 Body Only Light Field Camera

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  • Digital Zoom: Without Digital Zoom
  • Camera Type: SLR/Professional Light Field Camera
  • Weight: 1.28 lb.
  • LCD Screen Size: 1.8 in.
  • Resolution: 8.2 Megapixel
  • Features: Red-eye Correction
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Olympus EVOLT E-300 Body Only Light Field Camera

The EVOLT E-300 is a 100% digital SLR camera that eliminates any photographic limitations. A powerful 8 megapixel CCD combines with interchangeable Zuiko digital lenses, our exclusive Supersonic Wave Filter and other cutting-edge technologies for world-class images. Advances in design make for a durable and portable compact camera you can take and trust anywhere. With impressively fast shooting and operating speeds that ensure you never miss a photo op, and the ability to switch lenses and add flashes so you never miss a beat.

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Olympus's Latest Entry Into The Pro-sumer SLR Sub $1000 Category

bysecretasianman Jan 5, 2005
16 Helpfuls 17 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 1 Comment
Pros Very sturdy SLR-like feel, lens included, interchangeable lens system
Cons Flash system is odd, aiming is through viewfinder only
Recommended it? Yes

***** UPDATED AS OF 1/11/05 ****** Scroll to bottom for update!

Fresh out of the gates this holiday season was the Olympus E-Volt E300 digital SLR camera. Capitalizing on Olympus' interchangable digital Zukio lens system, this 8.1 Megapixel SLR comes in at just under $1000 with a 14 -... Read full review »

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Excellence at half the price!!!!

byobscurare May 2, 2005
14 Helpfuls 15 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 3 Comments
Pros Long battery life, Stunning clarity, dead-on colors, tons of options, well thought out...
Cons could use a better metering system
Recommended it? Yes

To begin with there is no real benefit for using 35mm equipment lenses because they are not made for the digital SLR ccd. This means that you aren't getting most of the picture you see with 35mm lenses for most of the camera makers. Canon is the exception to this rule. Their ccd is larger and made... Read full review »

86

A truly great prosumer camera.

bydtskiles Nov 9, 2005
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Easy to use for an SLR. Uses the same remote as older Olympus cameras.
Cons Olympus Master software.
Recommended it? Yes

I read literally every review written before I bought this camera. I wanted more than my old Camedia 3.0 could provide, but I set a maximum budget of $800, which ruled out a lot of the more powerful Nikons and Canons.

First, if you're coming from a traditional point-and-shoot camera, this... Read full review »

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN 262050

Key Features

Digital Zoom Without Digital Zoom
Camera Type SLR/Professional • Light Field Camera
Weight 1.28 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in.
Resolution 8.2 Megapixel
Features Red-eye Correction

Image Quality

Camera Resolution 8.2 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 3264 x 2448 • 3200 x 2400 • 2560 x 1920 • 1600 x 1200 • 1280 x 960 • 1024 x 768

Lens

Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses

Exposure Control

Shutter Speed 60 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 2.5 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual

Flash

Flash Functions Auto Flash • Front Sync Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In & External
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400

Storage

Compression Type JPEG • TIFF • Raw Image
Memory Type CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II • IBM Microdrive
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal • Uncompressed

Included Features

Self Timer 2 Sec. • 12 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount

Viewfinder / Display

Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
LCD Screen Resolution 134,000 pixels

Interfaces

Video Interface Video Out
Interface Type USB

Power Supply

Battery Type Proprietary Lithium

Dimensions

Weight 1.28 lb.
Depth 2.5 in.
Height 3.4 in.
Width 5.7 in.

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous

UPC 050332149014
Product ID 22868428
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Shoulder Strap • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger
Release Date December, 2004
Family Line Olympus EVOLT
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