The E-3 is the perfect working tool for the professional. In terms of reliability, there is no challenge too high for it. It offers a 100% field of view on the large viewfinder and also in Live View mode on the LCD. In all other E-System cameras you enjoy a 95% field of view. On those models equipped with Live View, you also have 100% field of view on the monitor. Seeing more means more control for you.
The Supersonic Wave Filter, the ultimate Dust Reduction System in digital single lens reflex photography, protects effectively against dust on the sensor, freeing you from annoying and time consuming post processing on your computer, and making frequent cleaning processes an issue of the past. Of course all E-System cameras are equipped with this perfect solution. Read more about Dust Reduction
Also a standard in the Olympus pro camera body is a magnesium alloy body with a perfect weather seal, protecting it even in extreme conditions. The E-3 is dust and splash proof, so you don’t have to leave it inside when your next assignment is outside. And it is of course not only the camera that’s equipped with dust and weather seal. Also the pro and top pro lines of ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses and of course the E-3’s power battery grip are made for the extreme.
The high amateur series, including the E-330, E-400, E-410, E-420, E-500 and E-510, feature a special fibre polycarbonate chassis for a highly robust and lightweight fit. It not only feels right, it is made for your hands.
Sometimes it occurs that some pixels on the sensor are not working properly. These defective pixels, called hot pixels, can slightly influence the image quality. Usually these are identified because they show a different colour in comparison to the surrounding pixels. Due to the construction method of sensors, it is impossible to completely avoid faulty pixels.
Pixel mapping helps prevent faulty pixels from affecting image quality. When you carry out the pixel mapping option via the menu, the camera checks the functionality of each single pixel. By comparing the response with those of the neighbouring pixels, any defects can be recognised. The location of the faulty pixel is stored in memory and the camera automatically compensates for the missing or incorrect information in subsequent exposures.
The Supersonic Wave Filter is engaged whenever you start the pixel mapping function.
