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Uncompromising image quality.
Built-in image stabilisation –
effective with all lenses.
The image stabilisation system
in the Olympus E-3 body.
SWD
Frame
(fixed)
Y-axis moving
frame (image
sensor unit)
SWD
SSWF
X-axis moving frame
The E-3 features a powerful built-in image stabilisation
system to eliminate blur caused by camera movement. The
system is capable of compensating against the effects of
camera shake up to the equivalent of 5 EV steps. A gyro
Precise image stabilisation technology compensates for camera shake to ensure sharper images.
sensor that was developed as a component for the aerospace
industry sends information about the tiniest vibrations
to supersonic motors that compensate for the vibrations by
counteracting their effects. This makes a tripod less important.
Positioning the image stabiliser in the camera body
rather than in the lens has a number of advantages: the
image quality that can be achieved at this location avoids
compromises caused by optical factors, lens design can be
more compact, and the image stabilisation effect works for
all Four Thirds lenses. This even applies to fisheye and extreme
wide-angle lenses, and holds for all manufacturers
participating in the standard.
10.1 Megapixel Live MOS Sensor.
The E-3 features a new high-speed 10.1 Megapixel Live
MOS sensor. In combination with the superior optical
performance of Four Thirds lenses, this sensor delivers
high resolution images with rich tones and natural, vibrant
colours.
Relative sensitivity
1500
Live MOS sensor spectrum character
1250
1000
750
500
250
0
-250
Wave length (nm)
10