Its here, the E3

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17 Oct 2007 - 8:43 AM

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magnus

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17 Oct 2007 - 8:57 AM

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Interesting - looks like a quality offering.
Their comparison to other cameras needs some explanation though. It would be interesting to see how they arrive at their rankings.

MediumSizeUnavailable (e2 Member)

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17 Oct 2007 - 9:33 AM

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1700 dollars estimated street price. that means I would have to sell my 5D to have a camera with a swivelscreen
Let's wait and see for the Panasonic

stevekhart

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17 Oct 2007 - 9:48 AM

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Quote: The E-3’s new AF system is the world’s fastest in combination with the ZUIKO DIGITAL SWD ED 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 lens,

I guess the Nikon D3's AF system will be really slow when used with that lens
$1700 doesn't sound bad for a pro spec body.

elowes

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17 Oct 2007 - 10:12 AM

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Looked at the blurb and press release. Mostly launch hype though there may be some good innovations (but I question the claim to blur free images as presented).

It's 10mp camera which will only interest Olympus users unless the price comes below the Nikon and Canon offerings.

PeterOutdoors

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18 Oct 2007 - 10:40 PM

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The E3 has some nifty secrets up it's digital sleeve...

For instance I will be VERY interested in it's improved methods of metering & AWB (a previous weakness on the 410/510/330 - it seemed - in specific circumstances). If my info is correct, the sensor is a Panasonic one - net 10.1MP (gross = 11MP+ where did that, in excess, of 1MP go?) but it's what Oly have done to improve their pre-capture that is most interesting). The processing engine is now very good.

A swivelly screen is unique, but the 'as standard' body sealing, radio flash control etc are all similar to the competition e.g. Pentax K10 @ a street price of £450.

The RAW results should be level par with the 40D/D300, so I'm told...but the Oly lenses might just give it an edge...

Paul Morgan (Challenge Team)

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19 Oct 2007 - 3:25 AM

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The ESP has always been there nothing new.


Quote: Looked at the blurb and press release. Mostly launch hype though there may be some good innovations

Lol thats really no different to what Canon/nikon or anyone else does when they bring out something new.


Quote: A swivelly screen is unique, but the 'as standard' body sealing, radio flash control etc are all similar to the competition e.g. Pentax K10 @ a street price of £450

If the sealing is as good as on the E1, and mine went for a swim in the Thames and suvived, then I will be happy. Its unlikely the Pentax will be quite up to the same level in sealing.


Quote: it's improved methods of metering

Had a quick look through the menu`s, there`s some kind of shaddow thingy, that I don`t Know a great deal about that but it does look interesting.


Quote: Looks promising, but is it worth buying before all the RAW Converter software applications support it ?

Yes, but not me, got to save my Pennies first and I`ll probally get the body only to start with.

The new 12-60 lens, will I need it. Its going to focus faster, no doubt about that, but I already have that range covered and I`m not really a speed junkie.

The wireless flash is a step up, though I`m still happy with my old t20 and 32

We`ll just have to wait and see what the reviews have to say. Its a lot of camera for its price.

Craftysnapper

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19 Oct 2007 - 10:12 AM

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Quote:
A swivelly screen is unique, but the 'as standard' body sealing, radio flash control etc are all similar to the competition e.g. Pentax K10 @ a street price of £450.



Come on Pete the K10D release price was near enough £650 body only 14 months ago, and its dropped a third since then so give it 14 months and you will be looking at a price of £700 to £800 and with magnesium body compared to plastic and 100% vewfinder compared to 95% and a few other things as well then the comparable values will look pretty good