E-30 - Specifications
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Type
  Body materialGlassfibre reinforced plastics
  Lens mountFour Thirds mount
Image Sensor
  Type4/3 '' Hi-Speed Live MOS sensor
  Effective pixels12.3 Megapixels
  Filter arrayPrimary colour filter (RGB)
  Aspect ratio & area4:3 / 17.3 x 13.0 mm
  Full resolution13.1 Megapixels
Engine
  TypeTruePic III+
Filter
  Dust reduction filterSupersonic Wave Filter
  IR cut filterHybrid type
  LPF filterFixed type
Viewfinder
  Viewfinder typeEye-level single-lens view finder
  Field of viewApprox. 98 %
  MagnificationApprox. 1.02 x with a 50mm lens set to infinity at -1 dioptre
  Depth of field previewYes Preview button
  Eye point24.2 mm at -1 dioptre from eyepiece lens
  Diopter adjustment-3.0 - +1.0 diopter / built-in type
  Focusing screenInterchangeable by service (Neo Lumi-Micron Mat Screen)
  MirrorQuick return mirror
  Viewfinder InformationYes
  Eye piece shutterEye-piece cap EPC-1 supplied
Live View
  Information100% field of view, exposure adjustment preview, white balance adjustment preview, gradation auto preview, face detection preview, perfect shot preview, gridline displayable, 5x/7x/10x magnification possible, MF/S-AF, AF frame display, AF point display, shooting information, histogramme
Image Stabiliser
  TypeSensor shift
  ModesTwo-dimensional or one-dimensional activation
  Effective Compensation RangeUp to 5 EV steps
Focusing System
  MethodTTL phase difference detection system, contrast detection system (with 25mm 1:2.8, 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6, 40-150mm 1:4.0-5.6, 9-18mm 1:4.0-5.6, 14-54mm 1:2.8-3.5 II)
  Focus areas11 points / fully biaxial, automatic and manual selection
  AF illuminatorYes , Built-in flash (external flash available)
  AF lockYes , Locked by first position of shutter release button in single AF mode, AE/AF lock button (customised)
  Focus trackingYes , Available in continuous AF mode
  Manual focusYes , Available by rotating focus ring, available for setting manual focus operation in AF mode (customised)
  Single AFYes
  Single AF + MFYes
  Continuous AFYes
  Continuous AF + MFYes
  Detection range-2 - 19 EV (ISO 100)
  AF fine adjust+/- 20 steps (settings for up to 20 lenses can be registered)
Exposure System
  Exposure compensation+/- 5 EV / 1, 1/2, 1/3 steps
  Exposure bracketing3 / 5 frames / +/- 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 EV steps
  ISO bracketing3 frames / 1/3, 2/3, 1 EV steps
Exposure Modes
  Programme automaticYes
  Aperture priorityYes
  Shutter priorityYes
  ManualYes
Multi-Exposure
  Max. number of frames4 frames
  Auto gain controlYes
  Frame assistanceLive View
Light Metering
  MethodTTL open aperture light metering
  Zones49 zones Multi-pattern Sensing System
  Detection range1 - 20 EV (50mm, 1:2, ISO 100)
  ESP light meteringYes
  Spot meteringYes
  Centre weighted meteringYes
  HighlightYes
  ShadowYes
Art Filter
  Pop ArtEmphasizes colors and creates bright, vibrant images with a pop-art tone
  Soft FocusGives images a light, ethereal look and evokes a dreamy, mystical mood
  Pale & Light ColourUtilizes muted colour tonalities to create a mood of reflection and nostalgia
  Light ToneSubdues highlights and shadows to reflect the ambience of a perfectly illuminated scene
  Grainy FilmRecreates the rich, grainy look and tonality of black & white photography, imparting a dramatic feel to images
  Pin HoleReproduces the peripheral vignetting and unique colour tone of photos taken with a pin hole camera
Sensitivity
  AutoISO 200 - 3200 (customizable, default ISO 200 - 800)
  ManualISO 100 - 3200 in 1/3 or 1 EV ISO steps
Shutter
  Shutter typeComputerised focal-plane shutter
  Shutter releaseSoft Touch Electromagnetic
  Self timer12 s / 2 s
  Anti ShockYes Release delay: 1 - 30 s
Shutter Speeds
  Shutter speed range1/8000 - 60 s (in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps)
  Bulb modeUp to 30 minutes (selectable longest time in the menu, default: 8 minutes)
  Shutter speed P, Ps1/8000 - 60 s
  Shutter speed A priority1/8000 - 60 s
  Shutter speed S priority1/8000 - 60 s
  Shutter speed scene mode1/8000 - 60 s
White Balance
  AUTO WB systemHybrid detection system with High-speed Live MOS sensor and dedicated external sensor
  Selectable steps in Kelvin8 steps (3000 - 7500 K)
  OvercastYes
  ShadeYes
  TungstenYes
  SunlightYes
  Flourescent 1Yes
  Flourescent 2Yes
  Flourescent 3Yes
  White balance adjustment+/- 7 in each A-B / G-M axis (in Auto WB, preset WB mode & one-touch WB)
  Custom WB1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K)
  One-touch white balance1 custom settings can be registered
  White balance bracketing3 frames / +/- 2, 4, 6 mired steps
Sequence Shooting
  Speed (H)Approx. 5 fps
  Speed (L)1 - 4 fps
  RAW Mode14 frames
  JPEG ModeDepends on compression ratio or number of pixels (Large Normal mode: approx. 280 frames with SanDisk Extreme IV 4 GB)
Image Processing
  Colour spacesRGB / AdobeRGB
  EngineTruePic III+
  Sharpness + Contrast5 levels
  Saturation5 levels
  Contrast5 levels
  Black & White filterYellow, Orange, Red, Green
  Black & White toningYellow, Orange, Red, Green in Black & White and Sepia mode.
  Picture modeVivid, Natural, Portrait, Muted, Monotone, Custom (default setting: Natural)
  Gradation4
Internal Flash
  Guide number13 (ISO 100)
  Flash compensation+/- 3 EV / 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps
  ModesAUTO, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronisation with red-eye reduction, Slow synchronisation, Slow synchronisation 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Off
  Bracketing3 frames / 1/3, 2/3, 1 EV steps
External Flash Control
  X-sync speed1/250 s / 1/8000 s
  TypeTTL AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL
  Synchronisation modesAuto, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow syncro with red-eye reduction, Slow syncro, 2nd curtain and slow syncro, Fill-in for exclusive flash
  Intensity+/- 3 EV / 1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps
Built-in flash and wireless flash control from the camera body
  Compatible external flashFL-50R, FL-36R
  Control methodTriggered and controlled by built-in flash light
  ModesTTL Auto (TTL pre-flash mode), Auto, Manual, FP TTL Auto, FP Manual
  Number of channels4 channels
  Group setting3 groups
LCD
  LCD typeHyperCrystal II
  Monitor size6.9 cm / 2.7 ''
  Resolution230000 dots
  BrightCaptureYes
  Brightness adjustment15 levels
Top Display
  Displayed information
  Activated AF pointsYes
  BKT notificationYes
  B/W mode notificationYes
  Drive modeYes
  Exposure compensation indicationYes
  Exposure modeYes
  Flash modeYes
  Focus modeYes
  ISOYes
  Metering modeYes
  Number of storable framesYes
  Record modeYes
  White balanceYes
  White balance compensation valueYes
  Back light timer8 s
Super Control Panel
  Displayed information
  Metering modeYes
  Exposure modeYes
  Aperture valueYes
  Shutter speedYes
  Exposure level viewYes
  Flash compensation valueYes
  Exposure compensation indicationYes
  AE bracketingYes
  ISOYes
  Colour spaceYes
  Picture modeYes
  GradationYes
  Colour saturation compensation valueYes
  Sharpness compensation valueYes
  Contrast compensation valueYes
  White balanceYes
  White balance compensation valueYes
  Noise reductionYes
  AEL notificationYes
  Flash modeYes
  Focus modeYes
  AF frameYes
  Drive modeYes
  Record modeYes
  Number of storable framesYes
  Memory cardYes
  Battery indicatorYes
Super Control Panel (Flash)
  Displayed information
  AF illuminator disactivated notificationYes
  AEL notificationYes
  Aperture valueYes
  BracketingYes
  Built-in flash intensityYes
  Colour spaceYes
  Exposure compensation indicationYes
  Exposure modeYes
  Flash compensation valueYes
  Group settingsYes
  Noise reductionYes
  Shutter speedYes
  Wireless channel settingYes
View Images
  IndexYes 4, 9, 16, 25, 49, 100 frames
  CalendarYes
  ZoomYes 2 - 14 x
  Slide showYes
  RotationYes
  Light boxYes
  Histogram in playback modeYes
  Shooting informationHistogram (independent luminance / RGB available), Highlight / Shadow point warning, AF frame, Shooting information
Erase / Protect / Copy Function
  Erase modesSingle, All, Selected
  Image protect modeSingle, Selected
  Copy modeSingle, All, Selected
Recording Formats
  RAW12 bit
  RAW & JPEGYes
  JPEGYes
  JPEG compression1/2.7, 1/4, 1/8, 1/12 SHQ 1/2.7, 1/4, 1/8, 1/12 HQ 1/2.7, 1/4, 1/8, 1/12 SQ
Image Size
  Aspect ratio4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6:6 / 5:4 / 7:6 / 6:5 / 7:5 / 3:4
  RAW4032 x 3024 compressed / 14 MB / frame
  Large4032 x 3024 Super Fine / 8.2 MB / frame
4032 x 3024 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 5.7 MB / frame
4032 x 3024 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 2.7 MB / frame
4032 x 3024 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 1.8 MB / frame
  Middle3200 x 2400 Super Fine / 5.4 MB / frame
3200 x 2400 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 3.4 MB / frame
3200 x 2400 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 1.7 MB / frame
3200 x 2400 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 1.2 MB / frame
2560 x 1920 Super Fine / 3.2 MB / frame
2560 x 1920 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 2.2 MB / frame
2560 x 1920 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 1.1 MB / frame
2560 x 1920 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 0.8 MB / frame
  Small1600 x 1200 Super Fine / 1.3 MB / frame
1600 x 1200 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 0.9 MB / frame
1600 x 1200 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 0.5 MB / frame
1600 x 1200 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 0.4 MB / frame
1280 x 960 Super Fine / 0.9 MB / frame
1280 x 960 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 0.6 MB / frame
1280 x 960 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 0.3 MB / frame
1280 x 960 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 0.3 MB / frame
1024 x 768 Super Fine / 0.6 MB / frame
1024 x 768 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 0.4 MB / frame
1024 x 768 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 0.3 MB / frame
1024 x 768 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 0.2 MB / frame
640 x 480 Super Fine / 0.3 MB / frame
640 x 480 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 0.2 MB / frame
640 x 480 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 0.1 MB / frame
640 x 480 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 0.1 MB / frame
Still Image Recording
  EXIFYes
  PIMYes
  DPOFYes
  DCFYes
Image Editing
  RAW data editYes
  Red-eye reductionYes
  SepiaYes
  Black & WhiteYes
  ResizeYes
  Correction of saturationYes
  Shadow AdjustmentYes
Level Gauge
  Detection2-axes
  DisplayRear LCD monitor, viewfinder, control panel
Menu
  Menu languages in camera34 languages / 27 European languages (e.g. English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish)
Customisation Options
  Fn ButtonOff, one-touch WB, test picture, preview, Live View, AF home setting, MF, record format, exposure mode, My Mode
  Custom preset options2
  My Mode2 settings storable
Power Supply
  BatteryBLM-1 Li-Ion battery (included)
  Sleep mode1, 3, 5, 10 min. and off selectable.
  Finder ShootingApprox. 750 shots with BLM-1 under CIPA testing standard (with 50% flash light)
Environment
  Temperature0 - 40 °C operating temperature / -20 - 60 °C storage temperature
  Humidity30 - 90 % operation humidity / 10 - 90 % storage humidity
Size
  Dimensions (W x H x D)141.5 x 107.5 x 75.0 mm (without protrusions)
  Weight655 g (body only)
Interface
  MediaDual slot for CompactFlash card (Type I and II), Microdrive and xD picture card
  USB 2.0 High SpeedYes
  Video outYes NTSC or PAL selectable
  InfraredYes
  DC inputYes
  Synchro socketYes
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