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Bizrate User Review.
Great Camera!! I love ths thng!
, May. 9, 2008
QuickTake:
Pros: Great image, articulating LCD, ease of use, flexibility, solid feel and support.
Cons: None
Recommended: Yes
cnet.co.uk Professional Review.
Olympus E-3
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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
Review Verdict: 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
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
Review Verdict: 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
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent pictures; easily mastered control system; strong implementation of live view; powerful burst mode
Cons: Resolution isn't as high as rivals; quirky flash controls; screen feels small
cnet.com.au Professional Review.
Olympus E-3 Preview - Digital Cameras
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olympus e-3 review: Following a four year hiatus, Olympus has released its new flagship digital SLR and successor to the E-1, the Olympus E-3.
olympus e-3 review: Following a four year hiatus, Olympus has released its new flagship digital SLR and successor to the E-1, the Olympus E-3.
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.
Hands on with the Olympus E-3
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Three years in the making, Olympus has finally unveiled its new flagship dSLR. Read our thoughts as we report from the launch in Tokyo.
Three years in the making, Olympus has finally unveiled its new flagship dSLR. Read our thoughts as we report from the launch in Tokyo.
QuickTake:
Pros: drop on concrete while on holiday and it still works! well done Olympus
Cons: cannot print date...
pcworld.com Professional Review.
Olympus E3 Digital SLR Camera
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This big, heavy, rugged SLR camera has extensive advanced controls and fast burst-shooting speed, and can autofocus very quickly.
Review Verdict: Overall, I enjoyed using the E3. It feels comfortable in the hand, its magnesium body looks and feels durable--ready for extensive time in the field--and operating the controls is quick and efficient. And unlike my experience with many cameras, I could re
This big, heavy, rugged SLR camera has extensive advanced controls and fast burst-shooting speed, and can autofocus very quickly.
Review Verdict: Overall, I enjoyed using the E3. It feels comfortable in the hand, its magnesium body looks and feels durable--ready for extensive time in the field--and operating the controls is quick and efficient. And unlike my experience with many cameras, I could re
QuickTake:
Pros: Rotating, swiveling LCD with live view, Very quick autofocusing
Cons: Very heavy
alaTest.com Professional Review.
Review summary of Olympus E-3
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alaTest has collected and analysed 321 reviews of Olympus E-3 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 85/100 and users 96/100. Comparing these reviews to 69766 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
alaTest has collected and analysed 321 reviews of Olympus E-3 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 85/100 and users 96/100. Comparing these reviews to 69766 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.
Olympus E-3
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Review Verdict: E-3 is a great SLR and Olympus's best model to date. While it may not usurp the dominant forces of Canon and Nikon in this space, its combination of great features and good quality pictures make it a viable alternative for people after something a little
Review Verdict: E-3 is a great SLR and Olympus's best model to date. While it may not usurp the dominant forces of Canon and Nikon in this space, its combination of great features and good quality pictures make it a viable alternative for people after something a little
QuickTake:
Pros: Fast focus, live view, dust reduction, great build, good images
Cons: Pictures are a little soft in some situations at high magnification, some competing models offer faster burst mode
trustedreviews.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-3 Digital SLR
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Less than -1000 can buy you Olympus' latest Pro camera. But how professional is a 10MP camera-
Review Verdict: What the Olympus E3 brings to the table is excellent images, a great build quality, and a lovely user experience, but fails to match the innovation of the E-1, or even other models from the Olympus range. Instead it's taken the best bits, refined them and
Less than -1000 can buy you Olympus' latest Pro camera. But how professional is a 10MP camera-
Review Verdict: What the Olympus E3 brings to the table is excellent images, a great build quality, and a lovely user experience, but fails to match the innovation of the E-1, or even other models from the Olympus range. Instead it's taken the best bits, refined them and
macworld.com Professional Review.
New camera re-establishes Olympus as a DSLR player
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It's big and brawny, and Olympus's new DSLR can handle the elements. It's high-ISO performance isn't as good as Nikon's D300 or Canon's EOS 40D, but the E-3's overall image quality is very good.
Review Verdict: Weighing almost two pounds, the E-3 isn't light, but it's comfortable to hold
It's big and brawny, and Olympus's new DSLR can handle the elements. It's high-ISO performance isn't as good as Nikon's D300 or Canon's EOS 40D, but the E-3's overall image quality is very good.
Review Verdict: Weighing almost two pounds, the E-3 isn't light, but it's comfortable to hold
QuickTake:
Pros: Very good image quality; full environmental seals; tilt/shift LCD screen with live view; fast auto-focus.
Cons: Not as good as the competition at high ISO; control layout is a little cumbersome; lacks customizability; menus are too complex.
digital photography blog Professional Review.
Olympus E-3
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The Olympus E-3 is a new flagship DLSR announced by Olympus today. It features a 10.1 megapixel Live MOS image sensor (with live preview), five frames per second shooting, 2.5 inch LCD (able to be tilted and swiveled) and 11 point auto focus sensor. It ha
The Olympus E-3 is a new flagship DLSR announced by Olympus today. It features a 10.1 megapixel Live MOS image sensor (with live preview), five frames per second shooting, 2.5 inch LCD (able to be tilted and swiveled) and 11 point auto focus sensor. It ha
imaging-resource.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-3 Digital Camera - Review
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We've just gotten our hands on a production sample of the new pro-oriented Olympus E-3 SLR. The lab guys have been busy shooting with it, so we're able to bring you a complete set of test shots and analysis just in time, before the Olympus E-3 hits the st
We've just gotten our hands on a production sample of the new pro-oriented Olympus E-3 SLR. The lab guys have been busy shooting with it, so we're able to bring you a complete set of test shots and analysis just in time, before the Olympus E-3 hits the st
imaging-resource.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-3 Digital Camera - Review - The Imaging Resource!
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Update: 11/15/2007 Full test results and analysis posted. Look for the full review by the end of the month
Review Verdict: Olympus has finally announced their long-awaited flagship DSLR camera, the E-3. Billed as a pure pro camera, the Olympus E-3 is really more comparable to the cameras by Olympus's competitors that we've been categorizing as semi-pro, such as the Pentax K10
Update: 11/15/2007 Full test results and analysis posted. Look for the full review by the end of the month
Review Verdict: Olympus has finally announced their long-awaited flagship DSLR camera, the E-3. Billed as a pure pro camera, the Olympus E-3 is really more comparable to the cameras by Olympus's competitors that we've been categorizing as semi-pro, such as the Pentax K10
popphoto.com Professional Review.
Hands On: Olympus E-3 Digital SLR
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Olympus reaches for pros with a rugged body, swiveling LCD, and some autofocus magic.
Olympus reaches for pros with a rugged body, swiveling LCD, and some autofocus magic.
shutterbug.com Professional Review.
The Olympus E-3; A Pro-Caliber 10Mp D-SLR
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The new "flagship" of the Olympus E-System, the E-3 replaces the 5-megapixel E-1 introduced in 2003.
The new "flagship" of the Olympus E-System, the E-3 replaces the 5-megapixel E-1 introduced in 2003.
popphoto.com Professional Review.
Field Report: Olympus E-3
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A new DSLR takes on Old San Juan and other Puerto Rican classics.
A new DSLR takes on Old San Juan and other Puerto Rican classics.
digitalartsonline.co.uk Professional Review.
Olympus E-3
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A successor to the Olympus pro-grade E-1, the E-3 features a 10.1-megapixel-resolution Live MOS sensor with live view and built-in image stabilization.
Review Verdict: Ultimately, the E-3 is Olympus' most convincing pro-level DSLR to date - a real alternative to the Canon EOS 40D, Alpha 700 and Nikon's D300 - and, in many cases, it's the better camera
A successor to the Olympus pro-grade E-1, the E-3 features a 10.1-megapixel-resolution Live MOS sensor with live view and built-in image stabilization.
Review Verdict: Ultimately, the E-3 is Olympus' most convincing pro-level DSLR to date - a real alternative to the Canon EOS 40D, Alpha 700 and Nikon's D300 - and, in many cases, it's the better camera
QuickTake:
Pros: Solid, weatherproof construction; effective anti-shake and anti-dust system; fast AF operation, with new 11-point focus detection; superb handling; and impressive range of pro-spec lenses.
Cons: Some white balance inaccuracies; moderate noise at ISO 1600 and above.
letsgodigital.org Professional Review.
Olympus E3 Review
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Olympus E3 Digital SLR review : In 2003 Olympus introduced the first model of the FourThirds System: the Olympus E-1, aiming at the professional digital photographer and equipped with various innovations. Four years later Olympus have come up with the suc
Olympus E3 Digital SLR review : In 2003 Olympus introduced the first model of the FourThirds System: the Olympus E-1, aiming at the professional digital photographer and equipped with various innovations. Four years later Olympus have come up with the suc
letsgodigital.org Professional Review.
Olympus E-3 receives DIWA Gold Award
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Olympus E-3 receives DIWA Gold Award : The year 2007 was a big step ahead for Olympus, strongly establishing the Four Thirds system and bringing the Olympus E-3 on the market as a highly upgraded successor to the legendary E-1. The Olympus E-3's unique te
Olympus E-3 receives DIWA Gold Award : The year 2007 was a big step ahead for Olympus, strongly establishing the Four Thirds system and bringing the Olympus E-3 on the market as a highly upgraded successor to the legendary E-1. The Olympus E-3's unique te
ephotozine.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-3 Digital SLR Review
Comments:
Claiming the world's fastest autofocus speed, along with 1/8000sec shutter speed, 5fps and a 10mp sensor, Olympus' latest digital SLR could put the company well and trul
Review Verdict: I've not been an Olympus user for years, and didn't really find the E-1 that exciting. This camera would certainly tempt me into the world of the FourThirds system as I can see some clear advantages. It's a solid built model that handles well, menus are c
Claiming the world's fastest autofocus speed, along with 1/8000sec shutter speed, 5fps and a 10mp sensor, Olympus' latest digital SLR could put the company well and trul
Review Verdict: I've not been an Olympus user for years, and didn't really find the E-1 that exciting. This camera would certainly tempt me into the world of the FourThirds system as I can see some clear advantages. It's a solid built model that handles well, menus are c
photographyblog.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-3 Review
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The Olympus E-3 is the new flagship of the Four Thirds Standard-based Olympus E-System. This long-awaited replacement for the original E-1 model offers a plethora of advanced features to tempt the professional photographer away from the competition. The E
Review Verdict: Speaking both literally and figuratively there's a lot to get to grips with on the Olympus E-3. I was surprised at its bulk given the inherent â?? and much boasted about â?? properties of the Four Thirds system allowing for smaller and lighter...
The Olympus E-3 is the new flagship of the Four Thirds Standard-based Olympus E-System. This long-awaited replacement for the original E-1 model offers a plethora of advanced features to tempt the professional photographer away from the competition. The E
Review Verdict: Speaking both literally and figuratively there's a lot to get to grips with on the Olympus E-3. I was surprised at its bulk given the inherent â?? and much boasted about â?? properties of the Four Thirds system allowing for smaller and lighter...
digitalcamerareview.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-3 Review
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Nikon and Canon have dominated the professional DSLR market since the beginning of the digital imaging revolution, effectively condemning Olympus, Pentax, Panasonic, Leica, and Sony DSLRs to second-tier status. In an attempt to assert Olympus again in the
Nikon and Canon have dominated the professional DSLR market since the beginning of the digital imaging revolution, effectively condemning Olympus, Pentax, Panasonic, Leica, and Sony DSLRs to second-tier status. In an attempt to assert Olympus again in the
thinkcamera.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-3 - new pro DSLR unveiled
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After much speculation the E1 successor sees the light of day...
After much speculation the E1 successor sees the light of day...
dpexpert.com.au Professional Review.
REVIEW-OLYMPUS E-3 DSLR
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The E-3 is aimed at professional and well-heeled amateurs. It is built around the Four Thirds system and has a 10 megapixel sensor. As befits a professional camera, bound to take some hard knocks, it is rugged and well sealed against dust and water. Effec
Review Verdict: The Olympus E-3 is a fine camera, but whether it will woo professionals away from their Canons and Nikons with larger sensors and bigger installed lens and accessorie bases remains to be seen. The price seems about right by comparison with the competition
The E-3 is aimed at professional and well-heeled amateurs. It is built around the Four Thirds system and has a 10 megapixel sensor. As befits a professional camera, bound to take some hard knocks, it is rugged and well sealed against dust and water. Effec
Review Verdict: The Olympus E-3 is a fine camera, but whether it will woo professionals away from their Canons and Nikons with larger sensors and bigger installed lens and accessorie bases remains to be seen. The price seems about right by comparison with the competition
QuickTake:
Pros: Picture quality is consistently good, although we found the default saturation and contrast settings a little high. The shooting information is displayed on a body-top LCD and on the preview screen as well as in the viewfinder. The 12-60mm f2.8-4 lens (RR
Cons: The only reservation we have about this camera applies to all in the Four Thirds camp - the sensor area is smaller than the more conventional APS-C cameras. This means that the photo receptors are smaller and therefore noise is slightly more noticeable. H
thinkcamera.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-3 DSLR (14-54mm kit): Review
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Olympus wants to win back the serious user, but does the flagship E-3 stand up against the already established competition?
Olympus wants to win back the serious user, but does the flagship E-3 stand up against the already established competition?
QuickTake:
Pros: ISO improvements Feature-heavy Swivel screen 4/3rds compatibility Excellent build quality (plus weatherproofing)
Cons: Poor menu system Fiddly buttons make layout difficult to master Expensive compared to the competition Auto white balance inaccurate
cameralabs.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-3 review
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It comes as no surprise to learn the Olympus E-3 is by far the most powerful Four Thirds DSLR to date, and one that's more than a worthy successor to the original E-1. After all, Olympus had four and a half years between the launch of the E-1 and its long
Review Verdict: If you're an existing Four Thirds owner looking for a top-end body, the E-3 is a fantastic choice, especially if you're coming from the original E-1 - it's a significant upgrade in every respect. It'll also appeal to owners of other E-series cameras looki
It comes as no surprise to learn the Olympus E-3 is by far the most powerful Four Thirds DSLR to date, and one that's more than a worthy successor to the original E-1. After all, Olympus had four and a half years between the launch of the E-1 and its long
Review Verdict: If you're an existing Four Thirds owner looking for a top-end body, the E-3 is a fantastic choice, especially if you're coming from the original E-1 - it's a significant upgrade in every respect. It'll also appeal to owners of other E-series cameras looki
QuickTake:
Pros: Tough build quality, dust and splash-proof., Effective built-in anti-shake and anti-dust., Live View with fully-articulated screen., Quick handling and broad customisation.,
Cons: Higher noise above 800 ISO than rivals., AF system fast but often searched., Some controls illogically placed., Very tough rival in the Nikon D300.
amateurphotographer.co.uk Professional Review.
Olympus E-3 digital SLR product review - taster
Comments:
At last the waiting is over and the new professional-level Olympus camera has arrived, but is it the answer to the prayers of Four Thirds users?
At last the waiting is over and the new professional-level Olympus camera has arrived, but is it the answer to the prayers of Four Thirds users?
QuickTake:
Pros: Articulated LCD screen with Live View, camera settings visible at a glance in Super Control Panel
Cons: Some adjustments require extensive button pressing
tech.co.uk Professional Review.
Olympus E-3
Comments:
Four long years have passed since Olympus launched its first professional digital SLR. During that time there may have been moments when some Olympus fans doubted there would ever be a successor to the much-loved E-1. Now the wait is finally over with the
Review Verdict: Olympus did everything they possibly could to make a camera that could match the build quality and imaging performance of the much-loved E-1. In this they have succeeded by a good margin. The E-3 is rugged and a delight to shoot with. It deserves to do we
Four long years have passed since Olympus launched its first professional digital SLR. During that time there may have been moments when some Olympus fans doubted there would ever be a successor to the much-loved E-1. Now the wait is finally over with the
Review Verdict: Olympus did everything they possibly could to make a camera that could match the build quality and imaging performance of the much-loved E-1. In this they have succeeded by a good margin. The E-3 is rugged and a delight to shoot with. It deserves to do we
QuickTake:
Pros: Great set of features, Very high image quality, Good value for money
Cons: Controls take a bit of getting used to
techradar.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-3 | Our Review | TechRadar UK
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From the moment you pick up the E-3, you feel like you're holding a thoroughly well-built piece of kit
Review Verdict: But perhaps the proudest boast for Olympus is the speed of the E-3's all new 11-point biaxial auto-focus system. When used in conjunction with the brand-new Olympus Zuiko 12-60mm SWC lens, it's said to be the world's fastest AF system. There's no doubt ab
From the moment you pick up the E-3, you feel like you're holding a thoroughly well-built piece of kit
Review Verdict: But perhaps the proudest boast for Olympus is the speed of the E-3's all new 11-point biaxial auto-focus system. When used in conjunction with the brand-new Olympus Zuiko 12-60mm SWC lens, it's said to be the world's fastest AF system. There's no doubt ab
QuickTake:
Pros: Great set of features; Very high image quality; Good value for money
Cons: Controls take a bit of getting used to
neocamera.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-3 Review
Comments:
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 <a href="guid
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 <a href="guid
QuickTake:
Pros: Built-in stabilization works for all lenses, 100% Coverage Viewfinder, Mostly accurate image colors, Effective dust-reduction system, Fast and responsive, Excellent build quality
Cons: 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
macworld.co.uk Professional Review.
Canon EOS 40D
Comments:
Olympus launched its Four Thirds camera DSLR system four years ago with the E-1. So it has taken a while for something as revolutionary to come along and replace it, but finally we have it in the range-topping E-3. It sports a 10-megapixel Live Mos chip a
Review Verdict: To be picky, the E-3's auto white balance performance is variable, something the manual itself acknowledges. Still, there are sufficient manual settings to correct it, and since this isn't a camera for the point-and-shoot brigade, those who enjoy customis
Olympus launched its Four Thirds camera DSLR system four years ago with the E-1. So it has taken a while for something as revolutionary to come along and replace it, but finally we have it in the range-topping E-3. It sports a 10-megapixel Live Mos chip a
Review Verdict: To be picky, the E-3's auto white balance performance is variable, something the manual itself acknowledges. Still, there are sufficient manual settings to correct it, and since this isn't a camera for the point-and-shoot brigade, those who enjoy customis
QuickTake:
Pros: Live View functionality and LCD screen for multitude of creative shooting angles, fastest auto focus system in the world
Cons: Big and heavy, busy scenes occasionally confuse the AF, white balance also confused by (non white) dominant colours
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I do a lot of wildlife pix and this camera fits the bill. Super build quality, image quality, articulating LCD, dust control. This camera does everything great.