Olympus E 3 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Combine the Four-Thirds camera's 2x lens factor and the EC-20 2x teleconverter with the Zuiko 300mm f/2.8 for a hand-holdable, ultra-portable, Image stabilized 1200mm f/5.6 equivalent lens!

Review summary: After a half-decade hiatus, Olympus finally has a new pro SLR. But has it been left behind by the competition?

Pros: Solid pro build. Great images at lower ISO. Simple to use

Cons: A little noisy at high ISO

Review summary: 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 ...

Pros: Great set of features, Very high image quality, Good value for money

Cons: Controls take a bit of getting used to

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 ...

Award: Highly Recommended!

Review summary: 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. ...

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 ...

Review summary: The 11.8-megapixel Olympus E-3 replaces the E-1 as Olympus's range-topping 'professional standard' digital SLR.

Pros: Build, interface, stabilisation, detail, LCD screen

Cons: Slowish frame rate, noise at high ISO

Verdict: The E-3 doesn't offer many innovations, compared to either its competitors or Olympus lower-end models. What it does offer, though, is a fantastic build quality, excellent images and a functional, pleasant user experience. The Four Thirds system ...