Olympus E-3 Test (Digital SLR Camera)


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Olympus E-3
Test score: B Above average
The score of B is reached using 11 different tests on the Olympus E-3 (s).
Average score of all digital cameras: B.
Product specs: Camera Type: Digital SLR; Resolution: 10.1 MP; Optical Zoom: 5x; Weight: 810g; Memory Card Type: CompactFlash Card (CF), xD - Picture Card; LCD Screen Size: 2.5"; Autofocus; Flash Modes: ... more info
 
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EISA Awards
Publication date 8/2008
Single test
without final score Best Product 2008-2009
"... It provides very effective image stabilisation, dust removal and a Live View function on the articulated LCD screen, but most importantly, its image quality and ease of use are very impressive. ..."
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Camera Labs
Publication date 5/2008
Single test
88% Value for money: 15 out of 20 "Highly Recommended"
The E-3 is toughly built and features an effective built-in anti-shock system. Cameralabs.com did find that some of the controls were illogically placed, however but that doesn't have to be a deal-breaker.
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TrustedReviews
Publication date 4/2008
Single test
9 out of 10 points Value for money: 8 out of 10 points "Recommended"
"... For the majority of general-purpose photographers, the Olympus E-3 is a great all-round high-end enthusiast model rather than a Pro model, but it's an absolute joy to use."
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ThinkCamera
Publication date 3/2008
Single test
7 out of 10 points Value for money: 7 out of 10 points
"... it's the tricky layout, interface and buttons that are off-putting. Sure a little time buried in the manual solves a number of issues, but the often multi-button-pressing-thumb-spinny-ness just isn't distinctly user-friendly. ..."
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PC Advisor
Publication date 3/2008
Single test
3,5 out of 5 stars Value for money: 3 out of 5 stars
"... 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."
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CNET.co.uk
Publication date 3/2008
Single test
"Excellent" (8,6 out of 10 points)
"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. ..."
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Summary of Olympus E-3



The Olympus E-3 digital SLR camera proved its mettle in EISA Awards online magazine, coming away with first place.


The digital SLR camera was put to the test in 12 magazines and, all in all, was fairly well received.
The best review that the Olympus E-3 could rack up was 90%, which was given by What Digital Camera magazine in 1/2008. The product received its worst result from ThinkCamera online magazine (issue 3/2008) with a score of 7 out of 10 points.
The Olympus E-3 was given further plaudits in the shape of; "Gold Award" (What Digital Camera 1/2008) and "Recommended" (TrustedReviews 4/2008).