Olympus E-1 Digital SLR

Its the purest digital SLR ever. The heart of an uncompromising system designed entirely from the ground up to take full advantage of every opportunity digital photography has to offer. A fast, rugged camera that delivers new levels of resolution, contrast and control. And the finest digital images ever.
Olympus E-1 Digital SLR Advantages
Unparalleled Image Quality Coupled with our new Zuiko Digital lenses, our state-of-the-art 4/3-type Full Frame Transfer CCD delivers groundbreaking edge-to-edge sharpness. And with advanced image processing, the Olympus E-1 delivers truer color, more subtle gradations and a level of image refinement never before available in a digital camera. Revolutionary Size Advantage By designing the camera in concert with the lenses, we were able to significantly reduce the size and weight of the entire system, creating a new standard in photography with unprecedented levels of mobility and comfort.
Rugged Durability The Olympus E-1 is built to confidently withstand the demands of a pro. It features a lightweight, heavy-duty magnesium alloy body. Splash-resistant construction. And an innovative dust. reduction system with Supersonic Wave Filter Record Speed For spontaneous shooting, the Olympus E-1 features near instantaneous shutter response. 3 frames-per-second burst shooting up to 12 shots. Ultra-fast autofocus and more. Plus responsive fingertip controls located where they should be. For lightning fast downloading, it includes high-speed USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 connectivity. The Olympus E-1 does everything. And does it quickly.
The Olympus E-1 Digital SLR is part of the worlds first interchangeable SLR system designed from day one exclusively for digital photography.
The Olympus E-1 Digital SLR works in concert with our Zuiko Digital lenses to deliver the worlds finest digital images.

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Type Compatible Lens Lens Mount Body Media Image Sensor Type Effective Pixels Total Pixels Aspect Ratio Filter Array Dust Protection Viewfinder Type Viewfield Coverage Magnification Eye Point Diopter Adjustment Focusing Screen Mirror Viewfinder Information Interchangeable Digital SLR Camera Zuiko Digital FourThirds System lens group FourThirds mount Magnesium alloy CompactFlash Card (Type I and II), Microdrive 4/3-type Full Frame Transfer CCD solid-state image sensor 5.08 megapixels 5.50 megapixels 4:3 Primary color filter (RGB) Fixed-type Low Pass Filter, Supersonic wave filter Eye-level pentaprism optical viewfinder 100% Approx. 1:1 with 50mm lens set to infinity on -1 diopter 20mm Built-in, -3 to +1 Interchangeable type (2 types), matte FS-1 supplied Quick-return mirror AF frame, AF lock, AF correct mark, Exposure mode, Exposure level indicator, Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure compensation value, AE lock, Metering mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Auto bracket, White balance, Flash, FP flash, Number of storable sequential pictures Dedicated button Interchangeable (2 types), EP-1 supplied Built-in TTL phase difference detection system Single/Continuous autofocus, Manual EV -1 to 19 (ISO 100, temperature 20C) 3 points Auto, Manual Built-in body-type and built-in optional Olympus dedicated flashes Locked by first position of shutter button or AE lock button (customizable) TTL full-aperture light metering by 3-zone multi-pattern sensing system ESP, Center-weighted average (6.1%), Spot (1.8%) ESP, Center-weighted average: EV 1 to 20 (50mm f2, ISO 100, temperature 20C), Spot: EV 3 to 17 (50mm F2, ISO 100, temperature 20C) Program (with Program Shift), Shutter priority, Aperture priority: 2 sec. 1/4000 sec., Manual: 60 sec. 1/4000 sec. +/- 5 steps EV in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps Locked by first position of shutter button or AE lock button (customizable) Selectable from 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps, 3 or 5 images ISO ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, boost to 1600/3200 Electronically controlled focal plane shutter 1/4000 sec. 60 sec., Bulb (up to 8 minutes) Syncs at 1/180 sec., Super FP mode syncs up to 1/4000 sec. for fill flash Soft-touch electromagnetic 12 or 2 sec. Wireless by RM-1, Wired by RM-CB1 Single, Sequential shooting 3.0 frames per second 12 frames (TIFF, JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG) White Balance System Auto WB System Preset WB Custom Mode WB Compensation WB Bracketing Color Space Flash Control Type Synchronization Mode Intensity Control Synchro Socket Control Panel Information

Stock No. 262005

Hybrid detection system with white balance sensor and CCD imager 12 Types (3000K, 3300K, 3600K, 3900K, 4000K, 4300K, 4500K, 4800K, 5500K, 6500K, 6600K, 7500K) 4 settings Adjustment -7 (red) to +7 (blue), available in all WB modes 3 frames +/- 1/2/3 steps (+/- 5/10/15 MiReD steps, 1 MiReD = 10 Kelvin) sRGB, AdobeRGB TTL Auto FP, TTL Auto for Olympus dedicated flash, Auto, Manual Auto, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchro, Slow synchro second curtain, Fill-in for exclusive flash +/- 2 steps EV in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps for exclusive flash PC ISO type Aperture value, Shutter speed, Focus mode, Metering mode, Exposure level indicator, Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure compensation value, ISO, Color space, White balance, Image quality adjustment, Single-frame shooting/Sequential shooting, Number of storable still pictures, Number of storable sequential pictures, Auto bracket, Noise reduction, AF frame, Flash mode, Record mode, Battery check, Remote control, Self-timer 1.8" (4.6 cm) low-temperature poly-silicon TFT color LCD (approx. 134,000 pixels) Approx. 100% +/- 7 steps Detachable type, MC-1 supplied Single, Zoom (2x, 3x, 4x), Index (4, 9, 16 frames), Slide show Exposure mode, Metering mode, Shutter speed, F-stop, Compensation level, ISO, Color space, WB mode, Focal length, Focus area, File type, Contrast level, Sharpness level Histogram, High light point warning Yes Single, All, Selected Single, Selected DCF (JPEG), TIFF, RAW, RAW + JPEG JPEG, TIFF v6.0 (Exif 2.2), RAW (12-bit) REC (13 items), Playback (4 Items), Custom (15 items), Setup (10 items) English (default), German, French, Spanish, Japanese 4 types of reset settings 38 custom control button assignments available BLM-1 rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack and BCM-1 charger (included) SHLD-2 Power Battery Holder (optional) AC-1 AC adapter: AC 100V-240V, 50-60Hz; DC 9V (optional) IEEE 1394, USB 2.0 Windows IEEE 1394: 98SE/Me/2000/XP , Windows, USB 1.1: 98SE/Me Windows, USB 2.0: 2000/XP , Mac IEEE 1394/USB 1.1: Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, OS X 10.1.3 10.2.1 IEC Standard publication 529 IPX104F (0 40C), 30 90% humidity -4 140F (-20 60C), 10 90% humidity 5.6" W x 4.1" H x 3.2" D (141 x 104 x 81 mm) 23 oz. (659 g) without batteries and media card Playback Monitor Type Viewfield Coverage Brightness Control Protection Cover Playback Display Mode Information
Depth of Field Preview Eye Cup Eye Piece Shutter Autofocus Type Focus Modes Detection Range Focus Area Focus Area Selection AF Assist Lamp AF Lock Exposure Control Light Metering System Light Metering Modes Detection Range

Exposure Control Exposure Compensation AE Lock Exposure Bracketing Sensitivity Auto Manual Shutter Type Shutter Speed X-Sync Speed Shutter Release Selftimer Remote Control Drive System Drive Mode Sequential Shooting Speed Max. Frame Number on Sequential Shooting
Exposure Level View Video Signal Output Erase/Protect Function Erase Mode Image Protect Mode Recording System Type of Recording Format Type of File Format Menu Information Languages Customize Custom Reset Custom Button Power Supply Battery
PC Interface Supported OS
Environment Splash Resistance Operation Storage Size/Weight Dimensions Weight

File Sizes

File Type RAW TIFF SHQ HQ SQ Resolution 2560 x x x x x x x x 480 All file sizes are approximate. Compression Uncompressed Uncompressed 1/2.7 1/8 1/2.7 1/8 1/2.7 1/8 1/2.7 1/8 1/2.7 1/8 File Size 10 MB 15 MB 3.9 MB 1.5 MB 1.6 MB 630 KB 940 KB 320 KB 600 KB 210 KB 240 KB 100 KB

Package Contents

E-1 Digital SLR Body Li-Ion Battery Pack BLM-1 Li-Ion Battery Charger BCM-1 USB Cable IEEE 1394 Cable Video Cable Shoulder Strap e-Studio Software Adobe Photoshop Elements CD-ROM Web Photo School Lessons Manuals Warranty Card
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. All trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective holder. 2003 Olympus America Inc. Olympus is a registered trademark of Olympus Optical Co. Ltd. D1098-0603

POCKET GUIDE

This guide is a simple summary of E-1 functions. Carry this at all times and take advantage of it to ensure smooth camera operation.

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How to Use This Guide

e.g. Button & Dial operation (Exposure compensation)
Main dial: Changes the functions or settings.
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Sub dial: Changes the functions or settings. Finger mark: Do other operations while holding the button.
Frame: Do the operations in the frame simultaneously. Here it means to compensate the exposure by rotating the main dial or sub dial while holding down the exposure compensation button.
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e.g. Menu operation (EV step)
Follow the procedure in order as shown and confirm the settings by pressing the OK button.
Menu button: Displays the menu.

EV STEP

1/3EV 1/2EV 1EV
Use the arrow pad to select the settings on the menu displayed on the monitor.

Arrow pad

OK button: Confirms the settings.

Exposure

Exposure compensation
Adjustable range:5.0EV EV step interval:1/3EV,1/2EV,1EV

Control panel

AE lock
Pressing the AEL button locks the metered exposure value for the subject.
AEL button Viewfinder lights up (AE is locked) or Halfway down (AE/AF is locked) All the way down (Shutter is released) * AE lock is not available in M mode. * The functions assigned to AF lock and AE lock can be customized. (Refer to "AEL/AFL mode" on P. 5.)
* Exposure compensation is not available in M mode. * EV step interval can be changed. (Refer to the instruction manual.)

AE bracketing

Adjusting toward Exposure compensation value Exposure compensation indicator BKT button
EV step interval:1/3EV,1/2EV,1EV Number of frames: 3 or 5
(exposure compensation) button

ISO sensitivity

or EV step interval Number Bracket shooting Compensation of frames range

Metering mode

AUTO,100,200,400,800, 1600,3200

ISO BOOST mode

(metering mode) button

ISO button

(AUTO)

Using the ISO BOOST mode

Spot metering Center weighted averaging metering Digital ESP metering

ISO BOOST

Drive mode

Image Quality

Record mode

DRIVE button

or Number of storable sequential pictures Sequential shooting
Single-frame shooting No indication
Sequential shooting. 3 frames/sec. 12 frames continuously
. After 2 sec. After 12 sec.

Self-timer shooting

Remote control shooting. Instant release. After 2 sec.

(record mode) button

or RAW TIFF SHQ HQ 2560 X 1920 pixels

Flash mode

Exposure mode Control panel indication (no indication) Flash mode Auto-flash

Selecting the number of pixels in SQ mode
Record mode Number of pixels 2560 X X X X X X 960 SQ 1024 X X 480 Compression RAW TIFF SHQ HQ
File size (MB) approx. 10.0 approx. 15.0 approx. 3.8 approx. 1.2 approx. 1.4 approx. 0.5 approx. 0.9 approx. 0.3 approx. 0.6 approx. 0.2 approx. 0.3 approx. 0.1 Uncompressed Uncompressed 1/2.7 1/8 1/2.7 1/8 1/2.7 1/8 1/2.7 1/8 1/2.7 1/8
(flash mode) button Control panel Flash mode
Auto-flash (Red-eye reduction)
1600 X 1200 pixels 1280 X 960 pixels 1024 X 768 pixels 640 X 480 pixels
Slow synchronization (Red-eye reduction) Slow synchronization Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) Fill-in flash Fill-in flash
Compression rate 1/8,1/2.7
Fill-in flash (Red-eye reduction) Fill-in flash (2nd curtain)

Flash intensity control

Adjusts the amount of light emitted by the flash.
Light emission decreases by 1/3EV Light emission increases by 1/3EV

RAW record mode

Records the RAW data on a card at the same time as images in the JPEG format.

RAW JPEG

* EV step interval can be changed.(Refer to the instruction manual.)

RAW+HQ mode (JPEG)

Sharpness / Contrast AF illuminator
Emits AF auxiliary illumination to assist focusing in a dark environment.
Adjusts the sharpness or contrast of images.

SHARPNESS

AF illuminator

AF ILLUMINATOR

CONTRAST

Low High

Lets you take advantage of a shutter release opportunity without waiting until focusing and flash charge are finished.

Adjusting image

Release priority

Saturation

Sets the color depth of images.

S-AF mode:

RELEASE PRIORITY S

C-AF mode:

CS CM1 CM2 CM3 CM4

SATURATION

(Stresses red.) (Stresses green.) (Stresses blue.) (Stresses a softer red than CM1.)

RELEASE PRIORITY C

Preview function
Lets you check the actual depth of field by pressing the preview button.

Preview button

White balance
Adjusts the white balance by selecting the appropriate color temperature for the light conditions. AUTO

Shading compensation

Compensates for insufficient light at the edge of images.

SHADING COMP.

WB button Control panel Color temperature: is displayed when this is set to auto.

3000K~7500K ON

~ (One-touch white balance)

Color space

Selects the color space of images.
WB is displayed when WB settings except auto are selected.

COLOR SPACE

sRGB Adobe RGB
Registering one-touch white balance
Lighting used for shooting
Register WB Set the correct exposure ~ Select

sRGB : Adobe RGB :

White paper

(one-touch WB) button

Redder
Making fine adjustments to the white balance
Select the white balance mode to be adjusted. Bluer Control panel

WB compensation

WB bracketing
Automatically creates three images with different white balances from one shot.

Playback

Single-frame playback / Close-up playback / Index display

(playback mode) button

WB BKT
OFF 3F 2STEP 3F 4STEP 3F 6STEP
Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames back.

Noise filter

Reduces random noise that may be noticeable in flat or smooth images such as the sky or a wall.
Displays the previous frame.

Displays the next frame.

Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames ahead.

NOISE FILTER

Index display Adjusting image
Close-up display Main dial

Noise reduction

Reduces the noise generated during long exposures longer than 2 sec.

4-frame

NOISE REDUCTION

9-frame

Noise reduction mark

Image processing

16-frame

Information display

Erasing pictures

Single-frame erase:

Display the picture to be erased

INFO button

(erase) button
Erasing selected frames: Single-frame playback information Detailed information

Index display

Select the picture to be erased

Repeat this procedure

All-frame erase:

CARD SETUP

Picture only

ALL ERASE

Press INFO button once

Highlight

* Protected pictures cannot be erased. If FORMAT is selected, however, all pictures on a card are erased.

Information 1

Histogram

Protecting pictures

Protects pictures from being accidentally erased.

SQ [ 1024x768 , 1/8 ]

P ESP ISO 100

sRGB / CS3

Display the picture to be protected

2STEP

1/200 F5.6 0.0
03.01.01 00:00 FILE:1233456
WB: AUTO CONTRAST: CONTRAST 2 SHARPNESS: 2

Canceling the protection

Display the protected picture

Information 2

Shooting information (protect) button

TV playback

Video cable (provided) To VIDEO OUT

button

Date/time setting
YMD MDY DMY Use the arrow pad for each setting

To video input terminal

Connect the video cable as illustrated
Switch the TV setting to video input mode

Turn the camera on

AEL/AFL mode
Customizes the functions assigned to AF lock and AE lock. (Refer to the chart below for details.) S-AF C-AF MF

AE memo AF memo

Focus mode AEL/AFL setting Shutter button halfway

AEL/AFL

Shutter button fully pressed AEL button
Select mode 1 ~ 5 Select mode 6 or 7 Select mode 1 ~ 5

Features of each mode

S (single) AF mode 5 C (continuous) AF mode MF (manual focus) mode 5
AF/AE AF/AE AF/AE AF AF AE AE AE AE

AE AE AF AF/AE AE AE

AE AE AF AE AE AE AE AE AE AF AE AE

ON ON ON ON ON

ON

AE memo is possible.

AE lock can be held even after you release the AEL button. Possible to shoot continuously with the focus locked. Shoot with the light conditions present prior to shutter release. (Stage shooting, etc.) Same as S-AF mode 4 + AE memo by AEL button. Uses the shutter button to set AE lock while focusing on moving objects. Shoot with the light conditions present prior to shutter release while focusing on moving objects.
AF memo is possible by pressing the AEL button. Shoot with the light conditions present prior to shutter release. Same as MF mode 4 + AE memo by AEL button.
* AE memo memorizes the exposure value and AF memo locks the focus.

Custom reset setting

How to register:
Allows registering of up to 4 settings for each function to be recalled upon reset.

CUSTOM RESET SETTING

Select RESET 1 ~ 4

How to reset:

(flash mode) button
Factory default setting (RESET 0) Select RESET 1 ~ 4

Release both buttons

To cancel the reset, release the buttons here.
Reset Settings Check List

Functions

(Use this list to check what setting each function is set to for RESET 1 to RESET 4.)

RESET 1

Auto Auto K

RESET 2

RESET 3

RESET 4

Factory Default Settings
Auto 0 Auto HQ Auto/Fill-in Off ESP Single-frame [] 1/60 Sec. F2.[
*1 The factory default varies depending on the exposure mode. *2 The factory default varies depending on the exposure mode and the lens attached to the camera.
Functions by Buttons & Dials Functions by Menu
Exposure compensation White balance Record mode Flash mode *1 Auto bracketing Metering mode Drive mode AF frame selection Shutter speed *1 Aperture value *2 Flash intensity control Saturation Contrast Sharpness Color space WB bracketing RAW record mode Noise filter Noise reduction Shading compensation AF illuminator Anti-shock EV step ISO boost WB compensation sRGB Adobe RGB Off On On On On On On On / / / / / STEP Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Step Step Step Step Step sRGB Adobe RGB Off On On On On On On On / / / / / STEP Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Step Step Step Step Step sRGB Adobe RGB Off On On On On On On On / / / / / STEP Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Step Step Step Step Step sRGB Adobe RGB Off On On On On On On On / / / / / STEP Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Step Step Step Step Step CS CM CS CM CS CM CS CM F RAWTIFFSHQHQSQ AutoRed-eyeSlowFill-in Off Single-frame [] [ ] [ F/ [ ESPCenter weightedSpot RAWTIFFSHQHQSQ AutoRed-eyeSlowFill-in Off Single-frame [] [ ] [ F F/ [ ESPCenter weightedSpot RAWTIFFSHQHQSQ AutoRed-eyeSlowFill-in Off Single-frame [] [ ] [ F F/ [ ESPCenter weightedSpot RAWTIFFSHQHQSQ AutoRed-eyeSlowFill-in Off Single-frame [] [ ] [ F F/ ESPCenter weightedSpot
CS0 sRGB Off Off Off Off Off On Off 1/3EV Off

1/3 1/2 1