Olympus E 3 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Olympus E-3 is the flagship DSLR of the Four Thirds standard. Officially announced in October 2007, it comes four and a half years after its predecessor, the E-1. The original E-1 was the camera which launched the Four Thirds standard back in mid ...

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., Tough build quality, dust and splash-proof., Effective built-in anti ...

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., Higher noise above 800 ISO than rivals., AF system fast but often searched., Some controls ...

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 ...

Review summary: Olympus's Four Thirds sensor limits your lens choices, but the E-3 takes excellent pictures. The Olympus E-3 is a beefy, 10-megapixel, semipro DSLR aching to beat up on the competition. But at $1,700 for its magnesium-muscled body and another $900 ...

Pros: Solidly built, weatherproof, excellent picture quality, Live View with articulating LCD screen

Cons: JPEG images a bit noisy above ISO 800 ; requires expensive Supersonic Wave Drive lenses for maximum focusing speed

Review summary: With camera phones increasingly popular and useful as a means of taking a spur-of-the-moment snap, attention has shifted from digital compacts to their more fully-featured cousins for amateur photographers wanting to get the best quality stills. We ...

Review summary: A camera designed to entice the working professional photographer, this new "flagship" of the Olympus E-system is built like a tank, with a very rigid but lightweight magnesium frame. Extensive sealing makes the body fully splash-proof, able to ...

Pros: Attractive design, Scroll ball is comfortable and easy to use, Works with Windows and Mac systems, Integration with Tiger is flawless

Cons: Side buttons are hard to squeeze, Comfort could be improved

Review summary: Red Sea scuba diving with Olympus E-3 : The Olympus E3 is the new flagship based on the Four Thirds standard E-System. The Olympus E3 is an extremely advanced camera that can be used for every assignment and fully complies with the strict requirements ...