Overview
The Olympus E-5 is a professional level Digital SLR. Key features include 12 megapixels and an 11 point Auto Focus system. The body of the camera is made out of magnesium alloy and is both splashproof and dustproof.
Olympus has added a vari angle LCD screen to the E-5. This means that you can pull out the screen and twist it round to suit the angle you are shooting at. You are likely to find this feature very useful if you are shooting at awkward angles. The screen has 921,000 pixels and is 3 inches in size. As well as being able to use the LCD screen for composing your photos you can choose to use the viewfinder. It has 100% coverage with 1.15x magnification.
Another plus point is that Olympus have built image stabilisation into the camera body. The advantage of this is that you do not need to pay a premium for image stabilisation each time you buy a lens.
A depth of field preview button is likely to come in handy when you want to check the areas of your shots that are in focus. Other features include the ability to merge up to four images into a single image and a set of art filters to give your photos a different look.
As with other high end Digital SLRs, Olympus have equipped the E-5 with the ability to shoot High Definition movies.
Olympus E-5 Specification
Style
Digital SLR
Megapixels
12
LCD Screen
3
MemoryCards
SD/SDHC/SDXC / Compact Flash
Resolution
4:3, 16:9
File Formats
JPEG / RAW
Shutter Speed
60 - 1/8000 + bulb
Sensitivity
ISO 100 - 6400
White Balance Settings
Auto, White balance adjustment, Overcast, Shade, Tungsten, Sunlight, Flash, Flourescent 1, Flourescent 2, Flourescent 3
ExposureCompensation
+/- 5 EV / 1, 1/2, 1/3 steps
Viewfinder
Yes
Flash Modes
AUTO, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronisation with red-eye reduction, Slow synchronisation, Slow synchronisation 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Off
Flash Range
13m
Shooting Modes
Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Black and White
Maximum Movie Resolution
1280 x 720 pixels
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second
30
Maximum Movie Duration
2GB
Metering
ESP, Spot, Centre weighted, Highlight, Shadow
ManualControls
Fully Manual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority
Image Stabilisation
Yes
Lens Converters
No
Self Timer
2 or 12 seconds
Video Out (TV Playback)
Yes
Computer Connection
Yes
Batteries
Lithium-ion Rechargeable
Dimensions
142.5 x 116.5 x 74.5mm
Weight
800g
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Olympus E-5 Specification
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