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| Based on 27 expert reviews, the average rating for Olympus E-3 Black is 4.1/5. Expert Reviews for Digital Cameras are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below. |
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Title: Review summary of Olympus E-3(11/22/08)Summary: Read the full review Verdict: Experts rate this product 82/100 and users 95/100. Comparing these reviews to 54953 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 95/100 = Excellent. Country: 
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| Digital Photography Review |
Title: Olympus E-3(8/2/09)Summary: Read the full review Pros: ; Info screen offers quick and easy access to most commonly used controls; Supersonic Wave Filter ensures no dust on sensor (small point: would sometimes be nice to be able to turn it off for faster startup; there's custom functions for everything else); In-camera RAW development and JPEG image editing; Mirror lock-up with custom delay; Cons: ; Very little resolution and not a lot of dynamic range headroom in raw files; Poor auto white balance in artificial light; Occasional metering errors (possibly linked to AF point in multi AF mode); Highlight dynamic range not quite as good as competitors (better than other E-Series cameras):; Some ergonomic issues (control layout, small Country:
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Highly Recommended |
| Pocket-lint.co.uk |
Title: Olympus E-3 DSLR camera(9/16/08)Summary: Read the full review Verdict: Olympus’ new flagship DSLR replaces the now very long in the tooth E-1 and bridges that gap for Olympus aficionados between enthusiast and professional shooting. It’s big, heavy, and very capable but not without its flaws Pros: ; Excellent image quality, good ergonomics and build, menu system, comprehensive feature set and customisability, super control panel, top plate display, responsive, good dust reduction system, great weather sealing Cons: ; Fastest focus rate only available with Olympus’ Super Sonic Wave drive lenses, bulky for its class but particularly for a FourThirds Format camera! Cramped top plate buttons, not much headroom in RAW files, complex menus Country: 
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9.0 / 10.0 |
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Title: Olympus E-3 Black(7/26/08)Summary: 10 experts have reviewed the Olympus E-3 Black, giving it an average score of 80 out of 100... Read the full review Country:
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80.0 / 100.0 |
| HowStuffWorks |
Title: Olympus E-3 digital camera(5/7/08)Summary: Before buying the Olympus E-3 digital camera, make sure the model's strengths match your needs. Check out the full review from Consumer Guide.... Read the full review Country:
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3.0 / 5.0 |
| Camera Labs |
Title: Olympus E-3 Gordon Laing, May 2008(5/1/08)Summary: Read the full review Pros: ; Tough build quality, dust and splash-proof. * Effective built-in anti-shake and anti-dust. * Live View with fully-articulated screen. * Quick handling and broad customisation. Cons: ; Higher noise above 800 ISO than rivals. * AF system fast but often searched. * Some controls illogically placed. * Very tough rival in the Nikon D300. Country:
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88.0 / 100.0 |
| PC Magazine |
Title: Olympus E-3(3/25/08)Summary: The Olympus E-3 is a fine midrange D-SLR that's a less-expensive alternative to competing models. Read the full review Pros: ; Articulating LCD. Live view. Mechanical image stabilization. Fast autofocus. Excellent image quality in nearly all environments. Well-placed buttons. Cons: ; Large body. Small LCD. Unintuitive menu system. Flash shots slightly underexposed at times. Country:
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4.0 / 5.0 |
| CNET.com |
Title: Olympus E-3 (body only)(2/15/08)Summary: Read the full review Verdict: Despite some interface quirks and a slightly awkward design, the Olympus E-3 fares quite well against its midrange dSLR competition. Pros: ; Excellent photo quality; fast performance; solid, dust- and splash-proof body; flip-and-twist LCD; large, 100 percent coverage viewfinder; built-in wireless flash controller. Cons: ; Relatively low resolution for the price; smallish LCD, some clunky design aspects. Country:
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8.1 / 10.0 |
| digitalcamerareview.com |
Title: Olympus E-3 Review(2/11/08)Summary: In spite of the dominance of offerings from Nikon and Canon in the semi-pro and professional markets, the... Read the full review Country:
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| Steve's DigiCams |
Title: Steve's DigiCams(12/27/07)Summary: Read the full review Country:
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| PC Advisor |
Title: Olympus E-3 reviewSummary: Read the full review Verdict: To be picky, the Olympus E-3's auto white-balance performance is variable, something the manual itself acknowledges. Still, there are sufficient manual settings to correct it, and since this isn't a camera for the point-and-shoot brigade, those who enjoy customising settings to the nth degree will get the most out of the E-3. Country:
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3.5 / 5.0 |
| LetsGoDigital reviews |
Title: Olympus E-3 ReviewSummary: Read the full review Country:
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84.0 / 100.0 |
| ePhotozine |
Title: Olympus E-3 hands on first lookSummary: Read the full review Verdict: I've not been an Olympus user for years, and didn't really find the E-1 that exciting. This camera would certainly tempt me into the world of the FourThirds system as I can see some clear advantages. It's a solid built model that handles well, menus are complex, but I'm sure anyone who's already a regular Olympus digital User will soon Country:
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| CNET.co.uk |
Title: Olympus E-3 reviewSummary: : Accessible and highly-capable pro dSLR with adroit live view and corking pictures... Read the full review Verdict: Accessible controls and multi-talented live view make the Olympus E-3 friendlier than other higher-end models, with unstinting burst mode and admirable picture quality making it worth considering for professionals. It's a little heavy and the screen isn't huge, but the camcorder-style flip-out display and previewing options bring live Pros: ; Excellent pictures; easily mastered control system; strong implementation of live view; powerful burst mode Cons: ; Resolution isn't as high as rivals; quirky flash controls; screen feels small Country:
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8.6 / 10.0 |
| What Digital Camera |
Title: Olympus E-3Summary: Olympus's latest pro model has a lot to shout about... so what's our verdict?... Read the full review Country:
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| Think Camera |
Title: Olympus E-3 DSLR (14-54mm kit): ReviewSummary: Read the full review Country:
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7.0 / 10.0 |
| Megapixel.net |
Title: Olympus E-3Summary: Read the full review Pros: ; Excellent photo quality; Pivoting LCD; Bracketing flexibility; Live View shooting; Fast autofocusing Cons: ; Some awkward control combinations; Heavy; Cumbersome quality menus Country:
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9.1 / 10.0 |
| PopPhoto.com |
Title: Hands On: Olympus E-3 Digital SLRSummary: Olympus reaches for pros with a rugged body, swiveling LCD, and some autofocus magic. Read the full review Country:
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| Digital Camera Resource Page |
Title: DCRP Review: Olympus E-3Summary: Read the full review Pros: ; Optical image stabilization for every lens you attach; Snappy performance in most areas; nice continuous shooting mode; RAW image format supported; good conversion software included; USB 2.0 High Speed protocol supported; Large optical viewfinder with 100% coverage; Superb build quality; body is sealed against dust and moisture; Redeye Cons: ; Sluggish low light focusing; Camera tends to underexpose; Live view isn't as sharp or fluid as other midrange D-SLRs, and most compact cameras; autofocus requires extra button press; adds 1 second of shutter lag; Too many buttons on camera body + poorly located front command dial makes E-3 more difficult to use than most; Slow battery Country:
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| Macworld |
Title: Review: Olympus E-3Summary: It's big and brawny, and Olympus's new DSLR can handle the elements. It's high-ISO performance isn't as good as Nikon's D300 or Canon's EOS 40D, but the E-3's overall image quality is very good. Read the full review Pros: ; Very good image quality; full environmental seals; tilt/shift LCD screen with live view; fast auto-focus. Cons: ; Not as good as the competition at high ISO; control layout is a little cumbersome; lacks customizability; menus are too complex. Country:
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4.0 / 5.0 |
| PCPhoto Magazine |
Title: First Look: Olympus E-3Summary: Read the full review Country:
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| NeoCamera |
Title: Olympus E-3Summary: The Olympus E-3 is certainly the most capable 4/3 DSLR to date. It has plenty of pro-features: a viewfinder with 100% coverage, built-in image stabilization, a weather-proof body and 5 FPS continuous drive. Read the full review Pros: ; Built-in stabilization works for all lenses * 100% Coverage Viewfinder * Mostly accurate image colors * Effective dust-reduction system * Fast and responsive * Excellent build quality * Highly customizable processing and noise reduction * Poorly organized menus Cons: ; Tendency to under-expose * Below average high-ISO performance * Poor automatic white-balance indoors * Heavy noise reduction at slow shutter-speeds * Slow focusing in low light * Poor ergonomics * Below average dynamic range, mostly towards highlights Country:
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