ANY DSLR system is about lenses in the end, and the Olympus Evolt E-3 is blessed with superb optics. To get an idea of how really great the new Olympus glass is you need to use some of the top lenses, or read a few of the big photo sites like dpreview, imaging-resource, or DCRP. They have all finally admitted in reviews of the E-410 and E-510 that Olympus has the best quality kit lenses of any camera maker, and that yes the Olympus claim that lenses designed for digital produce better quality images is proving to be true. www.slrgear.com even went so far as to test most of the current Olympus lens line after being so impressed with the kit lenses on the 510/410. Today we have DCViews opinion of the E-3.
Olympus Evolt E-3
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E-3 Features
10-megapixel Live MOS image sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
2.5-inch Live View LCD display; magnify directly on the LCD by 5, 7, or 10x
Mechanical Image Stabilization with Supersonic Wave Drive
Exclusive dust-free technology for spot-free photos
Capture images to CompactFlash Type I/II, Microdrive, xD-Picture Card (Dual-Slot)
Suggested Accessories
Olympus FL-20 Electronic Flash for SP series, C5000, C750, C770, C5060, C7070, C8080, E1, E300&E500 Digital Cameras
Olympus Zuiko EC-20 2x Teleconverter for Olympus Digital SLR Cameras
Olympus 90-250mm f/2.8 Zuiko Lens for E Series DSLR Camera
Olympus 35mm f/3.5 1:1 Macro Zuiko Lens for E Series DSLR
Olympus 18-180mm f/3.5-6.3 Zuiko Lens for E Series DSLR Cameras
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“When you look at the many functions and options the Olympus E-3 has, you will agree that for a novice, the choices to be made can be rather daunting. What to do with all these white balance settings? Would I need all the bracketing options (white balance, flash, exposure and ISO)? What colour space to use in day to day photography and when do I resort to spot metering? If you are a snap shooter we think you would be better off with a nice compact or entry level DSLR and it is best to steer clear from the Olympus, since a camera that is too complicated for you can be a very effective way of destroying your photo fun. Make no mistake, the Olympus E-3 is a terrific camera and a worthy successor to the E-1 of some years ago, but you have to make sure you are up to it.”
