Olympus E-5

Olympus E-5 Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

Olympus - SLR - 12.3 megapixel - CompactFlash - Standard SD - SDHC - SDXC - ISO 6400 - Pop-up Flash - 28.8 ounce - Optical Viewfinder

The E-5 is the flagship model of the Olympus E-series digital SLR camera lineup. The E-5 incorporates an array of impressive the features such as the multiple exposure, electronic level gauge and imager AF first introduced on the E-30, the advanced image processing engine popularized by the Olympus PEN series, plus art filter and HD movie functions. Like the E-3, the E-5 features a dust- and splash-proof body that makes extensive use of seals and is made of lightweight but rigid magnesium alloy....

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Technical specifications


General
Product TypeDigital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording
Width5.6 in
Depth3 in
Height4.6 in
Weight1.8 lbs
Body MaterialMagnesium alloy
Main Features
Resolution12.3 Megapixel
Color SupportColor
Optical Sensor TypeHigh speed Live MOS
Total Pixels13,100,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution12,300,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size13.0 x 17.3mm
Sensor Dust ReductionYes
Sensor FeaturesSupersonic Wave Filter (SWF)
Light SensitivityISO auto (200-6400), ISO 100-6400
Image ProcessorTruePic V+
Special EffectsSepia, Monotone, Black & White Red filter, Black & White Yellow filter, Vivid, Purple, Blue, Green, Custom Effect, Black & White Orange filter, Soft Focus, Natural, Black & White Green filter, Muted, Portrait, Diorama, Cross Process, Grainy Film, Light Tone, Pop Art, Pale & Light Colour, Pin Hole, Gentle Sepia, i-Enhance, Dramatic Tone
Image StabilizerOptical (image sensor shift mechanism)
Max Shutter Speed1/8000 sec
Min Shutter Speed60 sec
X-sync Speed1/250 sec
Exposure MeteringMulti-segment, center-weighted, spot
Exposure ModesBulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Exposure RangeEV 1-20 ( ISO 100 )
Exposure Compensation±5 EV range, in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing7 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
Exposure Metering Zones49
Face DetectionYes
White BalanceCustom, automatic, presets
White Balance PresetsFluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, flash, daylight, shade, underwater, 3000K - 7500K
White Balance BracketingYes
Digital Video FormatAVI, MJPEG
Still Image FormatJPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Continuous Shooting Speed2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 3 frames per second, 1 frame per second, 5 frames per second
Max Video Resolution1280 x 720
Remote ControlOptional
Video CaptureAVI - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps AVI - 640 x 480 - 30 fps
Memory / Storage
Supported Flash MemoryCompactFlash, SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Image StorageRAW 4032 x 3024 JPEG 4032 x 3024 JPEG 3200 x 2400 JPEG 2560 x 1920 JPEG 1600 x 1200 JPEG 1280 x 960 JPEG 1024 x 768 JPEG 640 x 480
Camera Flash
Camera FlashPop-up flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100)13
Flash ModesFill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye ReductionYes
FeaturesAF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control, flash exposure bracketing
Lens System
Auto FocusTTL contrast and phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones)11
Lens System MountingFour Thirds
Additional Features
Self TimerYes
Self Timer Delay2 sec, 12 sec
Flash TerminalHot shoe
Additional FeaturesAudio recording, direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, built-in speaker, RGB primary color filter, auto power save, digital noise reduction, DPOF support, display brightness control, depth-of-field preview button, sharpness control, digital image rotation, PRINT Image Matching, camera orientation detection, dust resistant, PictBridge support, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, saturation control, 720p HD movie recording, LCD live view mode, shadow point display, highlight point display, contrast control, face detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology, in-camera RAW processing, automatic display brightness adjustment, weatherproof, splashproof, digital level meter
Viewfinder
Viewfinder TypeOptical - fixed eye-level pentaprism
Field Coverage100%
Magnification1.15x
Dioptric Correction Range-3 to +1
LCD Display InformationShutter speed, exposure compensation, AE lock, flash charge completion, aperture, white balance, metering system, exposure mode, image stabilizer, exposure bracketing, battery status, record mode, frames-remaining counter, ISO sensitivity, AF lock
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 3" - color
Display Form FactorRotating
Display Format920,000 pixels
Microphone
TypeMicrophone - built-in
Microphone Operation ModeMono
Connections
Connector Type1 x USB 1 x HDMI output 1 x composite video/audio output 1 x DC power input 1 x microphone
Expansion Slot(s)1 x CompactFlash Card - type I 1 x SD Memory Card
Software
SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, Olympus Viewer 2
Miscellaneous
Compatible with Windows 7"Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
Included AccessoriesBody cap, shoulder strap
Cables IncludedUSB cable A/V cable
Power
Power DeviceBattery charger - external
Battery
Supported BatteryOlympus BLM-5
Supported Battery Details1 x Olympus BLM-5 Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature32 °F
Max Operating Temperature104 °F
Min Storage Temperature-4 °F
Max Storage Temperature140 °F
Humidity Range Operating30 - 90%
Humidity Range Storage10 - 90%
Universal Product Identifiers
BrandOlympus
Part Number262865


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