| Model |
E-1 |
| Type |
Interchangeable Digital SLR Camera |
| Media |
Compact Flash Card (Type I, II ), Micro Drive |
| Imaging Size |
17.4 x 13.1mm |
| Lens Mount |
Four Thirds Mount |
| Compatible Lens |
Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens |
| Camera Effective Pixel Number |
5.0 million pixels |
Image
sensor |
Type |
Full Frame Transfer CCD |
| Total Pixel Number |
5.5 million pixels. |
| Aspect |
4 : 3 |
| Filter Array |
Primary color filter (RGB) |
| Dust Reduction System |
Yes |
Recording
System |
Type of Recording Format |
RAW , TIFF, JPEG (DCF) |
| Type of File Format |
RAW (12bit) , TIFF, JPEG (Exif 2.2), |
| RAW + JPEG Recording |
Yes |
| File Size |
| RAW |
| 2560x1920 |
Uncompressed |
approx. |
10MB |
| TIFF |
| 2560x1920 |
1/2.7 |
Approx. |
15MB |
| SHQ |
| 2560x1920 |
1/2.7 |
Approx. |
3.8MB |
| HQ |
| 2560x1920 |
1/8 |
Approx. |
1.2MB |
| SQ |
| 1600X1200 |
1/2.7 |
Approx. |
1.4MB |
| |
1/8 |
Approx. |
0.5MB |
| 1280x960 |
1/2.7 |
Approx. |
0.9MB |
| |
1/8 |
Approx. |
0.3MB |
| 1024x768 |
1/2.7 |
Approx. |
0.6MB |
| |
1/8 |
Approx. |
0.2MB |
| 640X480 |
1/2.7 |
Approx. |
0.3MB |
| |
1/8 |
Approx. |
0.1MB |
|
| Viewfinder |
Type |
Eye level Pentaprism type Optical View Finder |
| Viewfield Coverage |
100% |
| Magnification |
Approx. x0.96 with 50mm Lens set to infinity on -1 diopter |
| Eye Point |
20mm |
| Diopter Adjustment |
Built-in type -3.0 to +1.0 dioptre |
| Focusing Screen |
Interchangeable type , FS-1 supplied |
| Mirror |
Quick Return Mirror |
| Viewfinder Information |
AF frame, AF lock, AF correct mark, Metering mode, Exposure mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, AE lock, Auto bracket, White balance, Exposure level indicator, Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure compensation value indication, Flash, FP flash, Number of storable sequential pictures |
| Eye Piece Shutter |
Built-in type |
| Eye Cup |
Interchangeable type , EP-1 supplied |
| Depth of Field Preview |
Preview Button |
| Playback Monitor |
Type |
TFT Color LCD |
| Size |
1.8 Inch/4.5 cm |
| Pixel Number |
134,000 pixels |
| Viewfield Coverage |
Approx. 100% |
| Brightness Control |
+/- 7 steps |
| Protection Cover |
Detachable type, MC-1 supplied |
| Auto Focus |
Type |
TTL Phase Difference Detection System |
| Focus Mode |
Single AF / Continuous AF / Manual Focus |
| Focus Area |
3 points |
| Detection Range |
EV 0 to 19 (ISO 100) |
| Focus Area Selection |
Automatic Selection / Manual User Selection |
| AF Assist Lamp |
Built-in body type and built-in optional Olympus Dedicated Flashes |
| AF Lock |
Locked by first position of Shutter Button / AE Lock Button (Customizable) |
Exposure
Control |
Light Metering System |
TTL Metering at Open Aperture by 3 Zones Multi-pattern Sensing System |
| Light Metering Mode |
ESP / Center Weighted Average / Spot (2%) |
| Detection Range |
ESP / Center Weighted Average; EV 1 to 20 (50mm F2, ISO 100, : Spot; EV 3 to 17 (50mm F2, ISO 100,) |
| Exposure Mode |
Program with Program Shift / Shutter Priority / Aperture Priority / Manual |
| Exposure Compensation |
up to +/- 5 EV with each 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps |
| AE Lock |
Locked by first position of Shutter Button / AE Lock Button (Customizable) |
| Exposure Bracketing |
3 or 5 Frames in +/- 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps |
| Sensitivity |
Auto |
ISO 100 to 400 |
| Manual |
ISO 100/200/400/800,
Expandable to 1600/3200 |
| White Balance System |
Auto WB System |
Hybrid Detection System with White Balance Sensor and CCD Imager |
| Preset WB |
12 Types (3000K / 3300K / 3600K / 3900K / 4000K / 4300K / 4500K / 4800K / 5300K / 6000K / 6600K / 7500K) |
| WB Compensation |
up to +/- 7 step in each 2mired step for each Auto / Preset setting |
| Custom Mode |
4 Custom Settings |
| WB Bracketing |
3 Frames with +/- 5/10/15 mired steps |
| Color Space |
sRGB / AdobeRGB |
| Saturation |
5 levels and 4 kinds |
| Sharpness |
7 levels |
| Contrast |
5 levels |
| Shutter |
Type |
Electronic Controlled Focal Plane Shutter |
| Shutter Speed |
P, A:2-1/4000
S, M:60-1/4000
Bulb (up to 8 minutes), |
| X-Sync Speed |
X = 1/180 Sec. Super FP (FP) up to 1/4000 Sec. for fill flash |
| Self Timer |
12 or 2 Sec |
| Remote Control |
Wireless by RM-1 / Wired by RM-CB1
0 or 2sec.(selectable) |
| Drive System |
Drive Mode |
Single / Sequential Shooting |
| Sequential Shooting Speed |
3.0 fps. |
| Max. Frame Number on Sequential Shooting |
12 Frames (TIFF, JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG) except advanced noise filter setting) |
| Control Panel Information |
Flash mode, Metering mode, Focus mode, Record mode, Aperture value, Shutter speed, Battery check, Number of storable still pictures, Image quality adjustment, ISO, Color space, White balance, Remote control, Self-timer, Exposure level indicator, Exposure compensation indicator, AF frame, Number of storable sequential pictures, Exposure compensation value indication, Auto bracket, Noise reduction, Single-frame shooting/Sequential shooting |
| Flash Control |
Type |
TTL Auto FP / TTL Auto for Olympus Dedicated Flash, Auto, or Manual |
| synchronization Mode |
Auto / Red-eye Reduction / Slow synchro / 2nd Curtain Slow Synchro / Fill-in for Exclusive Flash |
| Intensity Control |
up to +/- 2 EV in each 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV step for Exclusive Flash |
| Synchro Socket |
Yes (PC ISO type) |
| Play Back |
Display Mode |
Single / Zoom ( 2 / 3 / 4x) / Index (4 / 9 / 16 frames) / Slide Show |
| Information |
Exposure Mode, Metering Mode, Shutter Speed, F-Stop, Compensation level, ISO, Color Space, WB Mode, Focal Length, Focus Area, File Type, Contrast Level, Sharpness Level |
| Exposure Level View |
Histogram, High Light Point Warning |
| Video Signal Output |
Yes |
Erase /
Protect
Function |
Erase Mode |
Single / All / Selected |
| Image Protect Mode |
Single |
| Menu |
Information |
REC, Play Back, Custom, Setup |
| Languages |
English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, and Hangul (English Set as Default) |
| Customize |
Custom Reset |
4 types |
| PC Interface |
IEEE 1394, USB 2.0 |
| Power supply |
Battery |
Rechargeable Li-ion battery Pack BLM-1/BLL-1 (Optional; Power Battery Holder SHLD-2) |
| Battery Check |
Automatic check |
| Sleep Mode |
Yes (1, 2, 5, 10min selectable ) |
| AC Adapter |
OptionalACadapter:AC-1
AC 100V-240V, 50-60Hz; DC 9V |
| Size / Weight |
Dimensions |
141 x 104 x 81 mm |
| Weight |
660 g (without batteries and CF Card). |
| Environment |
Weather Proof |
Yes |
| Temperature |
Operating Range; 32ºF to 104ºF ( 0 to 40ºC),
Storage Range; -4ºF to 140ºF ( -20 to 60ºC) |
| Humidity |
Operating Range; 30 to 90%, Storage Range; 10% - 90% |
| Box contents |
E-1 Body, USB Cable, IEEE1394 Cable, Video Cable, Li-ion Battery Pack (BLM-1), Li-ion Battery Charger (BCM-1), Shoulder Strap, Manuals, Olympus Studio 1.0 (trial version) |
