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Olympus E30

Olympus E30



E30 Major Features:

  • 12.3 Mega-pixel High speed MOS imaging sensor
  • Four Thirds Mount
  • Continuous H Shooting Mode - 5 FPS (Max. 12 RAW)
  • RAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG
  • Auto, P: Program AE (Program shift can be performed), A: Aperture priority AE, S: Shutter priority AE, M: Manual, Scene program AE, Scene select AE, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sport, Night + Portrait
  • TTL open-aperture metering system (1) Digital ESP metering (49-points multi pattern metering) (2) Center weighted average metering (3) Spot metering (approx. 2% for the viewfinder screen. Highlight / shadow bases are available)
  • 11 points full-twin cross AF sensor with the phase-difference detection system, 11-area multiple AF with the contrast detection system (Auto, selectable in option)
  • Shutter speeds: P(Ps), S, A, M mode: 60 - 1/8000 sec., Bulb: up to 30 min.
  • Type - 2.7' HyperCrystal II Swivel LCD (semi-transmissive TFT color LCD) monitor; Resolution - 230,000 dots
  • Onscreen menu for Playback, Shooting, Custom functions and Setup
  • ISO sensitivity: Auto - 100-3200 ISO; �5 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable
  • Retractable TTL auto/manual popup flash; Guide number - 13 (100/m)
  • Compatible Memory: CompactFlash Type I/II (UDMA), Microdrive, xD-Picture Card (Dual-Slot)
  • USB 2.0 hi-speed data and control interface
  • Approx. 750 shots (optical viewfinder)
  • Digital in-camera level gauge


The E30 is bundled with:
Li-ion battery BLM-1
Li-ion battery charger BCM-2
USB/Video Multi cable
Eye piece cover EPC-1
Shoulder strap
OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM
Instruction manual
Warranty card
MSRP - US$1299.99



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