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Olympus E-620

Jul 6, 2009 Cameras, Digital SLR

The new Olympus E-620 combines the technical sophistication required by Pros, with easy-to-use functions desired by hobbyists. As a result, ambitious photographers everywhere can now take creativity to a whole new level. Shoot outside the box with the world’s smallest and lightest image-stabilized digital SLR. The DSLR that puts creative freedom in the palm of your hands. Six creative in-camera art filters, Multiple Exposure shooting and a swivel Live View 2.7″ HyperCrystal III LCD offer artistic freedom and endless creative possibilities. The 12.3-megapixel Live MOS sensor and TruePic III+ processor provide exceptional picture quality. With in-body Image Stabilization and small 16.76-ounce body, the E-620 is a camera that truly lets you shoot outside the frame.

Specifications

Body material: Glass fibre reinforced plastics

Sensor:
4/3″ Hi-Speed Live MOS sensor
17.3 x 13.0 mm active area
13.1 million total pixels
12.3 million effective pixels

Image Stabilization:
“Supersonic Wave Drive” (in-body sensor shift)
Three modes: Horizontal+Vertical, Vertical only, Horizontal only
Up to 4 EV Compensation (claimed)

Image Processor:
TruePic III

Image Sizes:
4032 x 3024
3200 x 2400
2560 x 1920
1600 x 1200
1280 x 960
1024 x 768
640 x 480

File Formats:
RAW
RAW + JPEG
JPEG (EXIF 2.2)

Lenses:
4/3 standard lens mount
Range of ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses available
Multiply focal length by 2 for 35 mm equiv. FOV

Auto focus:
7-point TTL Phase Difference Detection
Automatic or manual point selection
EV -1 to 19 (ISO 100) detection range
Available in Live View (slight pause and mirror flip required)
Fine adjustment +/- 20 steps, 20 data can be registered

Focus area selection:
Automatic
Manual

Focus modes:
Single shot AF
Single shot AF + MF
Continuous AF + MF
Continuous AF
Manual focus

AF Assist Lamp: flash must be raised

Exposure mode:
Auto
Program AE (with shift)
Aperture priority AE
Shutter priority AE
Manual
Scene program
Scene select

Scene modes:
Portrait
Landscape
Macro
Sport
Night + Portrait
Children
High Key
Low Key
DIS mode
Nature Macro
Candle
Sunset
Fireworks
Documents

Art Filter:
Pop art
Soft focus
Pale & light color
Light tone
Grainy film
Pin hole

Sensitivity:
Auto
ISO 100
ISO 125
ISO 160
ISO 200
ISO 250
ISO 320
ISO 400
ISO 500
ISO 640
ISO 800
ISO 1000
ISO 1250
ISO 1600
ISO 2000
ISO 2500
ISO 3200

Metering system:
49-zone multi-pattern
Range: 1 to 20 EV (50 mm F2, ISO 100)

Metering modes:
Digital ESP
Center-Weighted Average
Spot (2%)
Highlight based spot
Shadow based spot

Shutter speed: 60-1/4000 sec

White Balance:
Auto
Cloudy
Shade
Flash
Daylight
Fluorescent 1
Fluorescent 2
Fluorescent 3
Lamp
1 custom preset
Kelvin (2000 – 14000 K)
Dual sensor WB measurement (external WB sensor and TTL)

Drive modes:
Single
Continuous H and L
Self-timer
Remote control

Flash:
Built-in pop-up
TTL auto / manual
Guide no. 12
Sync modes: Auto, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, 2nd curtain slow sync, Fill-in, Off
Flash power: Up to +/- 3EV in 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps

External Flash:
Hot shoe
TTL Auto FP / TTL auto for Olympus dedicated flash (FL-20, FL-50, FL36, FL-36R, FL-50R)
Modes: Auto, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, 2nd curtain slow sync, Fill-in for exclusive flash.
Flash power: Up to +/- 2EV in 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps
Wireless flash possible with FL-36R and FL-50R

LCD monitor:
2.7″ HyperCrystal III TFT LCD monitor (wide viewing angle, transmissive)
Vari-angle (swing and tilt)
230,000 pixels
100% frame coverage
15 step brightness adjustment

Storage media:
Compact Flash (Type I and II) / Microdrive
xD- Picture card

Connectivity:
USB 2.0 (Hi Speed)
Video Out (NTSC / PAL)
IR Remote control (optional)

Power: BLS-1 1150 mAh Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (supplied & charger)
Dimensions: 130 mm (W) x 94.0mm (H) x 60 mm (D) (excluding protrusions)
Weight (no batt): 475 g (1.0 lb)

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