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Olympus Intros E-30 An Upscale SLR
- 05-11-2008
- Categorized in: Digital Cameras
November 4, 2008 – Olympus today announced a new SLR model, the E-30, a 12.3-megapixel camera selling for $1299 (body only). The E-30 offers the features that have become standard in the Olympus line-up – Live View support, in-camera image stabilization and dust reduction technology in a Four Thirds format package – and adds a selection of built-in filters for artistic effects, multiple exposure capability and a digital leveler function that displays camera tilt information, both front to back and side to side.On price, the E-30 fits in the considerable gap between the company's consumer-oriented, 10-megapixel E-520 ($650 with lens) and the professional E-3, a $1700 camera with 10.1-megapixel resolution. In a spec-for-spec rundown, the E-30 appears to meet or exceed the E-3. Both cameras offer an 11-point auto focus system and a top burst rate of 5 frames per second. In addition to a higher resolution, the E-30 provides a larger LCD screen (2.7 inches versus 2.5 for the E-3); the screens on both cameras are mounted on flexible brackets that pivot horizontally and vertically. In size and weight, the E-30 is inconsequentially smaller, at 5.57 x 4.23 x 2.95 inches (141.5 x 107.5 x 75 mm), but substantially lighter, with a body weighing 23.1 oz. (655 g) versus 28.8 oz. (810g) for the E-3. The E-3 is built like a pro model, with a magnesium alloy body and robust weather sealing, where the E-30 is made of plastic, like most consumer SLRs. Any analysis of image quality will, of course, have to wait until the new camera ships. Read the whole article here.