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A comprehensive suite of settings and functi control and assurance for every shot. Two sensors for precise white balance. White balance is automatically calculated from data provided by a white balance sensor and the image sensor – the camera then automatically detects white in images and adjusts the colour balance accordingly. For optimal shooting in most common situations, eight different values ranging from 3000K to 7500K are available as white balance presets. In addition, a one-touch white balance function allows photographers to save up to four optimal white balance settings to suit conditions. Both settings can be adjusted to ±7 steps (1 step = 2 mired steps). The bracketing function is also especially helpful in difficult lighting conditions. It automatically shoots a series of three versions of an image with different colour temperatures at intervals of 2, 4 or 6 steps. –6 steps (R). Auto. +6 steps (R). Colour spaces. ISO Settings. y 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 AdobeRGB sRGB 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 x Even before shooting begins, the Olympus E-3 can determine the way that colours are managed in an image. The Colour Space function allows you to define the colour space of an image (Adobe RGB or sRGB) in advance, so that image files are optimised for use with devices such as printers, monitors and image editing software at a later date. It is also possible to preset RGB saturation (for all three channels), as well as saturation levels for single channels and skin tones. In both automatic and manual modes, light sensitivity settings range from ISO 100 to ISO 3200 in 1/3 EV. Image artefacts at high ISO values are dramatically reduced by the new TruePic III processing engine. The parameters for automatic ISO settings can be individually set, while the bracketing function of the E-3 automatically shoots three frames at different ISO settings. Noise reduction. This function reduces noise in the form of coloured pixels that can appear during long exposures. Noise reduction automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. Two images are captured: one “normal” picture and one with the same exposure settings but a closed aperture. Noise is identified in the “dark” picture and then processed out of the entire image file. Without Noise reduction. With Noise reduction. Preselect from five image modes. Preselected and adjusted image tone parameters are available as five separate picture effect modes: Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait and Monotone. Values and settings for contrast, sharpness and saturation are able to be adjusted in five steps and can be saved as customised picture modes. The Monotone mode also offers a selection of filters and tone effects. Filters: Yellow. Red. Orange. Green. Picture tone filters: Neutral. Sepia. Blue. Purple. Green. 20
ons provide maximum Metering. There are three options for light metering: ESP (Electro Selective Pattern), centre-weighted averaging metering, and spot metering. With digital ESP metering the camera measures light levels to calculate differences in 49 separate areas of the image. This takes various scene elements such as backlighting into consideration. Centre-weighted averaging metering performs average metering between the subject and background lighting, placing more emphasis on the subject at the centre. With spot metering, the camera measures a very small area around the centre of the subject. This area is defined by the spot metering area mark in the viewfinder, and comprises around 2% of the total image area. An additional highlight control function automatically corrects the exposure of light areas in the centre of the image against bright backgrounds, while shadow control performs the reverse function by improving dark objects in the centre of an image with dark background tones. Bracketing. The camera automatically shoots between three and five pictures at different exposure values for each frame. You can decide which picture you prefer later. The images can be adjusted in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, and bracketing settings can be changed at the touch of a button or via the menu. This feature is available in all exposure modes (P, A, S or M). Bracketing example: –1/3 EV ±0 +1/3 EV Data storage. Images can be saved in the following formats: RAW, RAW and JPEG formats simultaneously, as well as a range of JPEG compression rates. The new RAW format enables higher and loss-less compression rates. Two card slots are available for CompactFlash cards (Types I and II), Microdrives and xD-Picture Cards. The camera also boasts high-speed USB 2.0. Professional AEL/AFL control. Under normal conditions the exposure (AE) and focus (AF) settings are retained from the moment the shutter button is depressed half way until the shutter is actually released. These settings can also be saved using the AEL/AFL button (AE Lock and AF Lock). Super Control Panel. The large swivel LCD on the back of the camera functions both as a viewfinder and a Live View display. As a Super Control Panel, it enables the simultaneous display and adjustment of image settings. It can be used to preview single images with or without superimposed image information such as a histogram. This function is activated with the INFO button. Display of images and changes to settings are performed via the menu. The brightness of the display automatically adjusts to suit available light conditions. • Shutter Speed • Aperture Value • Exposure Mode • Exposure Correction • Flash intensity control • AE Lock • Noise Reduction • Auto Bracket • AF Illuminator On/Off • Colour Space • Flash Mode • ISO Speed • Drive Mode • White Balance Mode • Picture Mode • Metering Mode • Focus Mode • Image adjustment • Date and time • File Name • Number of storable still pictures • Record Mode • Card Indicator • Battery Check 250 F5.6 +2.0 IS HP RC FP BKT AEL 1 WB AUTO ISO AUTO L N 38 View of the menu display on the LCD.
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