Olympus E5 key feature comparison (vs Olympus E-3)
 Olympus E-5  |  Olympus E-3 | |
| Sensor | • 4/3 type Hi-Speed Live MOS • 13.1 million total pixels • 12.3 million effective pixels | • 4/3 type Hi-Speed Live MOS • 11.8 million total pixels • 10.1 million effective pixels |
| Sensitivity | • ISO 100-6400 • Customizable Auto ISO | • ISO 100-3200 • Customizable Auto ISO |
| Movie mode | • 720P • 30fps • AVI M-JPEG • Mono sound • Ext stereo mic connector | No |
| Processor | TruPic V+ | TruPic III |
| Auto Focus | • 11-point TTL Phase Difference Detection • Automatic or manual point selection • EV -2 to 19 (ISO 100) detection range • AF assist using pop-up flash • Sensor AF (CD-AF) in live view | • 11-point TTL Phase Difference Detection • Automatic or manual point selection • EV -2 to 19 (ISO 100) detection range • AF assist using pop-up flash |
| AE bracketing | 2,3,5 or 7 frames | 3 frame |
| Scene modes | Yes | No |
| Art filters | 10 | No |
| LCD monitor | •3.0" HyperCrystal TFT LCD monitor (wide viewing angle, semi-transmissive) • Vari-angle (swing and tilt) • 920,000 pixels • 100% frame coverage • 15 step brightness adjustment | • 2.5" HyperCrystal TFT LCD monitor (wide viewing angle, semi-transmissive) • Vari-angle (swing and tilt) • 230,000 pixels • 100% frame coverage • 15 step brightness adjustment |
| Storage | • SD / SDHC / SDXC) • CF Type I/II | • xD Picture-card • CF I/II |
| Connectivity | • USB 2.0 (Hi Speed) • Video Out (NTSC / PAL) • IR Remote control (optional) • DC-IN • Remote terminal • PC Sync flash terminal • HDMI • Stereo mic jack | • USB 2.0 (Hi Speed) • Video Out (NTSC / PAL) • IR Remote control (optional) • DC-IN • Remote terminal • PC Sync flash terminal |
| Other features | • i-Enhance • 2 axis level gauge • Face Detection • Multi exposure mode • Improved customizability • Shutter now tested to 150k exposures • Aspect ratio options • Add copyright info | |
| Dimensions | 142 x 116 x 75 mm (5.6 x 4.6 x 2.9 in) | 142 x 116 x 75 mm (5.6 x 4.6 x 2.9 in) |
| Weight | 813 g (1.8 lb) | 800 g (1.8 lb) |
Olympus E-5 Specifications
E-5 Specifications
| Product Type | Product type | Single-lens reflex Live View digital camera with interchangeable lens system |
| Memory | CF/SD Dual-Slot, CompactFlash Type I (UDMA), SD Memory Card(SDHC/SDXC compatible) Class 6 or higher is recommended for Movie shooting | |
| Screen size | 17.3 mm (H) x 13.0 mm (V) | |
| Lens mount | Four Thirds Mount | |
| Effective Pixels number | Effective Pixels number | 12.3 million pixels |
| Image Pickup Unit | Product type | High speed Live MOS Sensor |
| Total no. of pixels | Approx. 13.1 million pixels | |
| Dust reduction | Supersonic Wave Filter (dust reduction system for image sensor) | |
| Recording(Still) | Recording format | DCF, DPOF compatible/Exif, PRINT Image Matching III |
| File format | RAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG | |
| Recording image size | [RAW] 4032 x 3024 pixels [JPEG] 4032 x 3024 pixels - 640 x 480 pixels | |
| File Size | RAW: 4032(H)x3042(V) (approx. 1/1.5 lossless compressed) Approx. 13.9MB Set1(LF): 4032(H)x3042(V) (1/4 compressed) Approx. 5.7MB Set2(LN): 4032(H)x3042(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 2.7MB Set3(MN): 2560(H)x1920(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 1.1MB Set4(SN): 1024(H)x768(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.3MB | |
| Recording(Movie) | Recording format | AVI Motion JPEG(30fps) |
| Movie Mode | HD: 1280(H)x720(V) Aspect 16:9 SD: 640(H)x480(V) Aspect 4:3(VGA) | |
| Compression Ratio | 1/12(HD), 1/8(SD) | |
| File Size | Max 2GB(limited by AVI format) | |
| Maximum Recording Time | HD: 7min, SD: 14min | |
| Recording(Sound) | Recording format | Wave Format Base Stereo PCM/16bit, 44.1kHz |
| Maximum Recording Time | Picture with Sound: 30sec Movie: depend on Movie Recording Time | |
| Mic/Speaker | Mono/Mono (Stereo external microphone available) | |
| Viewfinder | Product type | Eye-level single-lens reflex viewfinder |
| Field of view | Approx. 100% | |
| Viewfinder magnification | Approx.1.15x (-1m-1, 50mm lens, infinity) | |
| Eye point | Approx. 20.0 mm (-1m-1) *from eyepiece lens | |
| Diopter adjustment range | -3.0 - +1m-1 | |
| Focusing screen | Changeable at a service center (Neo Lumi-Micro Mat screen supplied, possible to change to gird mat type) | |
| Eyepiece shutter | Built-in type | |
| Eye cup | Interchangeable type EP-5/6/7/8, EP-7 is supplied (Magnifier Eyecup ME-1 and Dioptric eyecup DE-P3, DE-N3 are available.) | |
| Optical preview (view finder) | Yes, by preview button | |
| Live preview | Available to set to Fn button or Preview button | |
| View finder information | Aperture value, Shutter speed, Record mode, AF confirmation mark, Flash, WB, AE lock, Number of storable still images, Exposure compensation value, Metering mode, Battery warning, Exposure mode, AF frame (super impose), IS, Bracket, ISO value | |
| Live View | Live View | High speed Live MOS Sensor for still picture shooting is used, 100% field of view, Exposure adjustment pre-view, White balance adjustment pre-view, Gradation auto pre-view Face detection pre-view, Perfect shot pre-view Grid line displayable, 5x/7x/10x/14x magnification possible, MF/S-AF, AF frame display, AF point display, Shooting information, Histogram, IS activating mode. |
| AF | High speed imager AF (Phase-difference detection AF is available with button customizing) | |
| Image stabilizer | System | Built in (Imager shift image stabilizer) |
| Mode | 3 modes (2 dimensional activation, 1 dimensional activation in landscape frame to vertical direction moving, 1 dimensional activation in portrait frame to horizontal direction moving ) | |
| Manual Function | input focal length 8, 10, 12, 16, 18, 24, 28, 30, 35, 40, 48, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 100, 105, 120, 135, 150, 200, 210, 250, 300, 350, 400, 500, 600, 800, 1000 | |
| Effective compensation range | Approx.5 EV steps (in maximum effect) | |
| Monitor | Product type | HyperCrystal LCD (transmissive TFT color LCD) |
| Size | 3.0 inches | |
| Total no. of pixels | Approx. 920,000 dots | |
| Playback field of view | 100% | |
| Brightness control | 15 levels, with auto mode | |
| Color balance | 15 levels | |
| Focusing | AF system | TTL phase-difference detection system Contrast detection system in Live View |
| Focus mode | Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / | |
| S-AF + MF / C-AF + MF * C-AF mode is not available with the contrast detection system | ||
| Focusing point | 11 points full-twin cross AF sensor with the phase-difference detection system 11-area multiple AF with the contrast detection system (Auto, selectable in option) | |
| Focusing point selection | Single target, Dynamic single target, All targets with the phase-difference detection system Single, all 11 area, or Face detection with the contrast detection system | |
| AF luminance range (phase-difference detection system) | EV -2 to 19 (at 20?, ISO 100, TTL phase-difference detection system) | |
| AF illuminator (phase-difference detection system) | Built-in flash (external flash available) | |
| AF lock | Locked at first position of Shutter button in Single AF mode / AEL button (customizable) | |
| Focus tracking (phase-difference detection system) | Interlocked with Continuous AF mode | |
| Focus aid | Available | |
| Fine Adjustment | +/- 20 steps, 20 data can be registered | |
| Exposure Control | Metering system | TTL open-aperture metering system (1) Digital ESP metering (49-points multi pattern metering) (2) Centre weighted average metering (3) Spot metering (approx. 2% for the viewfinder screen. Highlight / shadow bases are available) |
| Metering range | EV 1 - 20 (Digital ESP metering, Centre weighted average metering, Spot metering) (At normal temperature, 50mm f2, ISO 100) | |
| Exposure mode | (1) P: Program AE (Program shift can be performed) (2) A: Aperture priority AE (3) S: Shutter priority AE (4) M: Manual | |
| ISO sensitivity | AUTO: ISO 200 - 6400 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO 100 - 6400, 1/3 or 1 EV steps | |
| Exposure compensation | ą5 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable | |
| AE lock | AEL button (customizable) | |
| Exposure bracketing | 2, 3, 5 or 7 frames in 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable 2F-0.3step ˇ2F-0.5step ˇ2F-0.7step ˇ2F-1.0step 3F-0.3Step ˇ 3F-0.5Step ˇ 3F-0.7Step ˇ 3F-1.0Step 5F-0.3Step ˇ5F-0.5Step ˇ 5F-0.7Step ˇ 5F-1.0Step 7F-0.3step ˇ7F-0.5step ˇ7F-0.7step | |
| ISO bracketing | 3 frames in 0.3, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable | |
| Metering standard value adjustment | 1/6 EV step, +/- 1EV range | |
| White Balance | Auto WB system | Hybrid detection system with High speed Live MOS sensor and dedicated external sensor. |
| Preset white balance | 7 settings (3000K - 7500K) Lamp (3000K), Fluorescent (4000K), Daylight (5300K), Flash (5500K), Cloudy (6000K), Shade (7500K), Underwater | |
| White balance compensation | ą7 steps in each A-B/G-M axis (in Auto WB / Preset WB mode / One touch WB) | |
| CWB (Kelvin setting) | 1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K) | |
| One-touch white balance | 4 custom setting can be registered | |
| White balance bracketing | 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis. | |
| Color Mode | Color space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Picture Mode | Mode | i-ENHANCE, Vivid, Natural, Portrait, Muted, Monotone, Custom (default setting: Natural), Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Gentle Sepia, Cross Process, Dramatic Tone In custom mode, basic 5 modes and adjustment is available. |
| Adjustment parameter | Contrast, Sharpness and Saturation level available in 5 steps for i-ENHANCE, Vivid, Natural, Portrait and Muted. Contrast and Sharpness level available in 5 steps for Monotone. 3 effect levels are available in i-ENHANCE. | |
| Filter effect | Yellow, Orange, Red or Green filter available for Monotone | |
| Picture tone | Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green tone available for Monotone | |
| Gradation | 4 levels (Auto, High key, Normal, Low key) | |
| Noise Filter | at High ISO setting | OFF, LOW, STANDARD, HIGH |
| Noise Reduction | at Slow shutter speed | OFF, ON, AUTO ON (effective when shutter speed is slower than 1sec) AUTO (effective when shutter speed is slower than 4sec (at ISO 200 or higher) or 8sec (at lower than ISO200) |
| Shutter | Product type | Computerized focal-plane shutter |
| Shutter speed | P(Ps), S, A, M mode: 60 - 1/8000 sec. Bulb: up to 30 min. (selectable longest time in the menu. Default: 8 min. 1/3, 1/2, or 1EV steps selectable. | |
| Self-timer | Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec. (cancel available) | |
| Remote cable release | Available (with optional RM-CB1 Remote cable.) | |
| Optical remote control | Operation time: 2 sec., 0 sec., bulb control available (with optional RM-1 remote control) | |
| Anti shock mode | Available (1/8 to 30 sec selectable) | |
| Movie mode | Electronics shutter 1/60s-1/250s (1/3 EV steps) | |
| Drive | Drive mode | Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting H, Sequential shooting L, Self-timer, Remote control |
| Sequential shooting speed | Approx. 5 frames/sec. in sequential shooting H, 1 to 4 fps selectable in sequential shooting L. | |
| Max. recordable pictures | RAW mode: Max. 16 frames. (with SanDisk Extreme Pro 16GB) | |
| in sequential shooting | JPEG mode: ( up to the card capacity with SanDisk Extreme Pro 16GB) | |
| Integrated Flash | Built-in flash | Retractable flash, GN=18 @ISO200, (GN=13 @ISO 100.m) |
| Compatible external flash | FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-50, FL-36, FL-14 | |
| Flash control mode | TTL Auto (TTL pre-flash mode), Auto, Manual | |
| Flash mode | Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Manual (1/4, 1/16, 1/64), Off. | |
| Synchronization speed | 1/60s -1/250s (1/3 EV steps) (Min. speed can be down to 60 sec) | |
| Flash intensity control | Up to ą3 EV in 0.3, 0.5, 1 EV steps | |
| Flash bracketing | 3 frames in 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 EV steps selectable. | |
| Wireless flash control | Compatible external flash | FL-50R, FL-36R |
| Control method | Triggered and controlled by built-in flash light | |
| Flash control mode | TTL Auto (TTL pre-flash mode), Auto, Manual, FP TTL Auto, FP Manual. | |
| Number of channel | 4 channels | |
| Group setting | 3 groups | |
| Multi Exposure | Number of picture | 2-4 pictures |
| Functions | Auto gain, Live View, Exposing on Recorded picture | |
| Multi Aspect | Aspect Ratio | 4:3(Default)/3:2/16:9/6:6/5:4/7:6/6:5/7:5/3:4 |
| Level Gauge | Detection | 2-axis |
| Display | Rear LCD monitor, Viewfinder, Control panel | |
| Control panel | Information | WB setting, WB compensation notification, B/W mode notification, Record mode, ISO sensitivity, Program Sift, BKT notification, Flash mode, Drive mode, Recordable still image number, Shutter Speed, Aperture Value, Exposure compensation value, Metering mode, AF mode, Activated AF points, Focusing mode, IS, Multi Exposure |
| Back light timer | 8 sec. | |
| Color Universal design | No | |
| Super control panel | Information (shooting) | Battery information, Exposure mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation value, ISO sensitivity, Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure indicator, Flash intensity compensation indicator, Date, BKT setting, NR setting, WB, WB compensation value, Picture mode, Flash mode, Record mode, Image size, Card information, Drive mode, Flash intensity compensation value, Metering mode, Recordable still image number, Focusing mode, FP warning, AF frame, AF illuminator deactivated notification, IS, Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation, Gradation, IS activating mode, Face detection, RC mode setting, Myset, Flush Charge, Multi Exposure, Aspect Ratio |
| Information (wireless flash commander) | Exposure mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation value bar, Exposure compensation value, Flash compensation value bar, Flash compensation value, ALE notification, Flash compensation notification, NR notification, BKT notification, AF illuminator deactivated notification, Color space, Wireless channel setting, Built-in flash intensity, Group setting | |
| Back light timer | Back light lighting time is selectable. (Keep, 8, 30sec, 1min) | |
| Live control | Information (LV shooting) | Battery information, Shooting mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation value, ISO sensitivity, Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure indicator, Flash intensity compensation indicator, Date, Auto BKT setting, NR setting, WB, Record mode, Flash Status, Image size, Drive mode, Flash intensity compensation value, Metering mode, Recordable still image number, Focusing mode, AF frame, Internal Temperature Warning, IS activating mode, Face detection, Myset, Multi Exposure, Aspect Ratio |
| Playback | Playback mode | Single-frame Information Display Index Display(4/9/25/100 frames, Calendar) Close-up (2 - 14X) Movie (w/sound, FF/REW/Pause) Slideshow(Still/Movie/Still+Movie, Slide show w/BGM/BGM+Sound/Sound) |
| Information display | Histogram (independent luminance / RGB available), Highlight / Shadow point warning, AF frame, Shooting information | |
| Menu | Languages | Japanese, English , French, German, Spanish, Italian, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croat, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Slovakian, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Rumanian, Indonesian, Malay, Thai |
| Myset | 4 setting recordable | |
| Image Editing | Erasing function | Single frame, All frames, Selected frames |
| Protect function | Single frame, Selected frames, Release protect (Single/All selected) | |
| Copy between media | Single frame, All frames, Selected frames | |
| RAW picture editing | RAW development | |
| JPEG editing | Shadow adjustment, Red-eye fix, Trimming, Monotone, Sepia, Saturation (color depth), Resize (producing another file), Aspect Change, e-Portrait | |
| Merge function | 2-4 pictures, merge gain step 0.1-2.0 0.1 step | |
| Print function | Print reservation (DPOF), Direct print (PictBridge compatible) | |
| Input/Output | PC interface | USB 2.0 High Speed for storage and camera control (MTP mode is available) |
| TV interface | HDMI(HD/Mono or Stereo Sound), Audio&Video out (Audio: Mono, Video: NTSC/PAL selectable) | |
| Flash attachment | Hot shoe / External flash connector | |
| HDMI | Version 1.40a, Mini HDMI type-C (1080i/720p/576p/480p) | |
| DC-in | Yes (AC-1 compatible*) *CAUTION: AC-1 is usable in some regions from safely regulation | |
| Power Requirements | Battery | BLM-5 Li-ion battery (included) |
| Sleep mode | Available (1, 3, 5, 10 min., off selectable) | |
| No. of recordable pictures | Approx. 870 shots (optical viewfinder) | |
| (with 50% flash light) | (with BLM-5 under CIPA testing standard) | |
| Power battery holder | HLD-4 compatible | |
| Dimensions/Weight | Dimensions | 5.6" (W) × 4.6" (H) × 2.9"(D) / 142.5 mm (W) × 116.5 mm (H) × 74.5 mm (D) (excluding protrusions) |
| Weight | 28.2 oz. / 800 g (body only) , 31.5 oz. / 892g (incl. Battery and CF card) | |
| Operating Environment | Temperature | 0 - 40? / 32 F - 104 F (operation) / -20 - 60? / -4 F - 140F (storage) |
| Humidity | 30 - 90% (operation) / 10 - 90% (storage) | |
| Splash proof | Yes | |
| Box contents | Body, Li-ion battery BLM-5, Li-ion battery charger BCM-5, USB cable, Audio&Video cable, Shoulder strap, OLYMPUS View2 CD-ROM, Instruction manual, Warranty card. |
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
Olympus E-5 12.3MP Digital SLR with 3 inch LCD
No blur. No dust. No bulk. No limits. Built on our revolutionary E-System technology, the new Olympus E-5 adds powerful new features that let you do more than ever before. Designed to maximize the award-winning performance of Zuiko Digital lenses, the E-5 achieves the highest image quality of any Olympus camera with astonishing detail, blazing speed, and true-to-life color. New options like user control in Art Filters and 720p HD Video give you more freedom to explore creative effects. And with its weatherproof design, the rugged E-5 can go anywhere. A New Dimension in Image Quality Pairing the new TruePic V+ image processing engine with a 12.3 megapixel High-Speed Live MOS Sensor, the E-5 optimizes the power of Zuiko Digital lenses. New "Fine Detail Processing" technology captures exceptional detail from shadow to highlight. The E-5's groundbreaking, in-body Image Stabilization enables blur-free handheld shooting. And its redesigned, 11-point High Precision Twin Cross AF system is one of the world's fastest and most accurate. Reliable Performance Under Any Condition The first Olympus professional camera to offer 720p HD video, the E-5 records at 30fps with high quality audio. While shooting high-definition video, photographers can capture stereo sound quality by plugging in any microphone with a standard 3.5mm plug into the camera's stereo microphone terminal.
Olympus E-5 Highlights
A New Dimension in Image Quality
Pairing the new TruePic V+ image processing engine with a 12.3 megapixel High-Speed Live MOS Sensor, the E-5 optimizes the power of Zuiko Digital lenses. New "Fine Detail Processing" technology captures exceptional detail from shadow to highlight. The E-5's groundbreaking, in-body Image Stabilization enables blur-free handheld shooting. And its redesigned, 11-point High Precision Twin Cross AF system is one of the world's fastest and most accurate.
Reliable Performance Under Any Condition
The first Olympus professional camera to offer 720p HD video, the E-5 records at 30fps with high quality audio. While shooting high-definition video, photographers can capture stereo sound quality by plugging in any microphone with a standard 3.5mm plug into the camera's stereo microphone terminal. And 10 new in-camera Art Filters let you add dramatic effects to both still photos and HD video. All Art Filters can be used in Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Program and Manual exposure modes. And new to the E-5, the Multiple Exposure function lets you overlay up to 4 images in a single frame.
All the Power, Without all the Bulk
When paired with Zuiko Digital lenses, the E-5 system is the most compact on the market. And its intuitive, ergonomic design, feels so natural, it's almost invisible to the photographic process. Whether composing still images or video, the E-5's 3.0-inch 920,000 dot dual axis swivel LCD with Live View covers all the viewing angles with a 100 percent accurate view. And its large optical viewfinder also provides a 100 percent accurate view, so you'll never miss a shot. The E-5 is also equipped with wireless flash control.
New Creative Tools Bring Your Vision to Life
The first Olympus professional camera to offer 720p HD video, the E-5 records at 30fps with high quality audio. While shooting high-definition video, photographers can capture stereo sound quality by plugging in any microphone with a standard 3.5mm plug into the camera's stereo microphone terminal. And 10 new in-camera Art Filters let you add dramatic effects to both still photos and HD video. All Art Filters can be used in Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Program and Manual exposure modes. And new to the E-5, the Multiple Exposure function lets you overlay up to 4 images in a single frame.
Olympus E-5 Features
In-body Image Stabilization
The camera's In-body Image Stabilization system compensates for up to five shutter speed steps*. Mechanical Image Stabilization automatically compensates for camera shake in low-light situations or when using a telephoto lens.
Dust Reduction System
The E-5's proven Dust Reduction System, with the Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) self-cleaning ultrasonic sensor unit, eliminates dust particles on the sensor by silently vibrating an amazing 30,000 times per second, ensuring spot-free images. Recently awarded the "Special Invention Award" from The Asahi Shinbun Company in 2010.
12.3-megapixel Live MOS Sensor & TruePic V+ Image Processor
The powerful 12.3-megapixel Live-MOS sensor coupled with the newly developed TruePic V+ image processor means you'll capture more detail than ever before in your pictures thanks to the "Fine Detail Process" technology. In addition to more detail, the image sensor, combined with the next-generation TruePic V+ Image Processor, delivers excellent dynamic range, accurate color fidelity and reduced noise, all the way up to 6400 ISO. And you'll have the flexibility to crop and still produce large, detailed prints.
Rugged Construction
A Rugged "thixomold" magnesium-alloy construction coupled with advanced splash and dust protection, make the E-5 the perfect choice for photographers who demand the most from their equipment, in any situation.
Shutter Durability
Durable shutter mechanism tested to 150,000 cycles. The pro-level shutter ensures reliability, even at five frames per second, thanks to a durable shutter mechanism tested to 150,000 cycles, making the E-5 the camera of choice for photographers who demand durability from their equipment.
Optical Viewfinder
The 100% accurate high eye point optical viewfinder, delivers the precise viewing accuracy demanded by the most discriminating photographer. When shooting with the E-5, what you see is what you get.
3-inch Swivel LCD (920k dots)
Dust and Splashproof like the body; the 270 degree swivel LCD gives you the flexibility to capture your image from low on the ground to above your head, or at any angle. The 100 percent accurate LCD delivers the precise compositional accuracy in Live-View demanded by the most discriminating photographer. When shooting with the E-5, what you see is what you get.
Data Storage
Accepting Compact Flash Type I, UDMA, and SD- SDHC/SDXC, the E-5 provides a choice of data storage options for enhanced flexibility, and it is possible to transfer image files from one card to the other right inside the camera.
World's Fastest Autofocus
The E-5's 11-point High Precision Fully Twin Cross AF system is one of the world's fastest and most accurate. The Twin Cross AF design assures you accurate fast AF even at the edges of the viewfinder allowing you to get the most out of your Zuiko Digital lenses.
Art Filters
A series of 10 new built-in Art Filters let you create dramatic effects when shooting stills or video. The innovative Art Filters include Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Gentle Sepia, Cross Process, Dramatic Tone can all be used in all the shooting modes of the camera, Aperture, Shutter, Program and Manual modes, as well as for Movie shooting.
Multiple Exposure
Multiple Exposure makes heightened creativity an easily-obtained objective. Four frames can be combined, and portions of one can be combined with those of another in any of the shooting modes. Images can be combined in playback mode or directly on the LCD through the use of the new TruePic V+ Image Processor.
Multiple Aspect Ratios
Express yourself by altering how you frame the world -- choose from nine aspect ratios, from the standard 4:3 to the cinematic 16:9. By selecting an aspect ratio before shooting and easily reviewing images on the LCD throughout the shoot, the Multi-Aspect function adds a new means of expression to your photography.
Wireless Flash Control
The E-5 is compatible with a range of optional external flashes, including the Olympus FL-36R and FL-50R. Both of these flashes can be controlled wirelessly by the E-5 so you can dynamically control lighting as your photography skills grow. The E-5 features a commander function incorporated in its built-in flash, making wireless multi-flash photography possible without using an outside commander.
Digital Leveler
The camera's Digital Leveler function is a highly functional and practical feature for such specialized requirements as architectural photography and other similar needs.
HD Video
Shoot movies at 30 frames per second in 720p with available manual control over aperture and shutter speed. This level of control allows you to express your vision exactly how you want in your HD videos. When shooting a movie you have the choice of Standard or HD Movie with or without the 10 Art Filters, total movie creativity is in your control.
Magic Lantern Guides: SONY DSLR A900
- The A900 is Sony's long-awaited flagship DSLR, with high resolution, a brilliant viewfinder, and many other much-coveted features
- Author Peter K. Burian has followed the evolution of this "Alpha" series from its inception, and brings this expertise to his complete, in-depth discussion the system
Sony Alpha A900 Compared to Alpha 700 - key differences
 Sony Alpha A900 |  Sony Alpha A700 | |
| Body material | • Magnesium Alloy Chassis and exterior • Environmental seals | • Aluminum chassis • Magnesium Alloy body shell • high grade plastic exterior • Environmental seals |
| Sensor | • 35.9 x 24.0 mm CMOS sensor 'Exmor' • RGB Color Filter Array • Built-in fixed low-pass filter • 25.7 million total pixels • 24.6 million effective pixels • On-chip Column A/D Conversion & NR | • 23.5 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor 'Exmor' • RGB Color Filter Array • Built-in fixed low-pass filter • 13.05 million total pixels • 12.25 million effective pixels • On-chip Column A/D Conversion & NR |
| Processor | Dual Bionz | Bionz |
| Crop Factor | 1x | 1.5x |
| Image sizes (3:2) | • 6048 x 4032 (24M 3:2) • 4400 x 2936 (13M 3:2) • 3024 x 2016 (6.1M 3:2) • 3924 x 2656 (11M APSC) • 2896 x 1928 (5.6M APSC) • 1984 x 1320 (2.6M APSC) | • 4288 x 2856 (L RAW) • 4272 x 2848 (L) • 3104 x 2064 (M) • 2128 x 1424 (S) |
| Auto Focus | • TTL CCD line sensors (9-points, center dual cross types + 10 assist sensors) | • TTL CCD line sensors (11-points, 10 lines with center dual cross sensor) |
| Custom modes | Three | Three |
| Bracketing | • Single or continuous bracketing • 3 or 5 frames • 0.3, 0.5 , 0.7 or 2.0 EV steps (2.0 EV steps for 3 exposures only) | • Single or continuous bracketing • 3 or 5 frames • 0.3, 0.5 or 0.7 EV steps |
| Continuous | • H: Approx 5fps max • L: Approx 3fps max • RAW: Up to 12 frames • cRAW (compressed): Up to 25 frames • RAW+JPEG: Up to 10 frames • JPEG (XFINE): Up to 11 frames • JPEG (STD/FINE): 285/105 | • H: Approx 5fps max • L: Approx 3fps max • RAW: Up to 18 frames • cRAW (compressed): Up to 25 frames • RAW+JPEG: Up to 12 frames • JPEG (XFINE): Up to 16 frames • JPEG (STD/FINE): Unlimited (to card capacity) |
| Viewfinder | • Optical glass pentaprism • Spherical Acute Matte focusing screen (interchangeable) • Frame coverage approx 100% • Magnification approx. 0.74x • Eye-relief 20 mm from eyepiece, 21 mm from frame • Eyepiece shutter | • Optical glass pentaprism • Spherical Acute Matte focusing screen (interchangeable) • Frame coverage approx 95% • Magnification approx. 0.9x • Eye-relief 25 mm from eyepiece, 21 mm from frame |
| Vertical Grip | Optional vertical Grip VG-C90AM | Optional vertical Grip VG-C70AM |
| Dimensions | 156 x 117 x 82 mm | 141.7 x 104.8 x 79.7 mm |
| Weight | • No battery: 850 g • With battery: 895 g | • No battery: 690 g • With battery: 768 g |
| Other | • Intelligent Preview mode • New raw converter software • AF Micro Adjustment • Top LCD panel | • Grip sensor • Built in flash • Scene modes |
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 - Pros/Cons
Conclusion - Pros
- Class-leading resolutionv (as long as your lenses are good enough)
- incredibly solid build quality, environmental sealing
- Intuitive operation and uncluttered control and menu system
- Excellent out of camera JPEG results with superb tonality, dynamic range, color
- Excellent raw dynamic range gives lots of headroom
- Almost 100% reliable metering and exposure
- Very fast and responsive body - remarkable burst mode (5fps RAW+JPEG, 24.6 MP)
- In-body image stabilization that works well (around 2 stop advantage)
- Wide range of image parameters and custom 'Creative Styles'
- Dynamic Range Optimizer Advanced works well
- Superb screen and attractive menu system
- Excellent 'Quick Navi' control system
- AF micro adjustment (per lens)
- User-selectable noise reduction (though see cons, below)
- One of the best (biggest, brightest) optical viewfinders on the market, 100% frame coverage
- Excellent handling and ergonomics
- Excellent battery life and percentage battery status display
- HDMI output
- Three custom modes on main mode dial
- Remote control included
- Fast USB transfer and card writing (with a fast card)
Conclusion - Cons
- Noise reduction settings applied to raw as well as JPEG files - cannot be 'turned off for raw but left on for JPEGs' (as is normal practice)
- Relatively high levels of noise at anything over ISO 400 (ISO 6400 is of very, very limited use)
- Destructive noise reduction on high ISO JPEGs removes too much detail
- JPEGs a little soft by default (some loss of detail due to NR visible even at ISO 200) - you really need to shoot raw (and use ACR or similar) to get the best out of the sensor
- Default color settings can produce red clipping (very saturated)
- Top panel LCD very limited compared to all competitors
- Less customizable than most competitors (though a lot less confusing for it)
- No live view
- No in-camera vignetting control
- Intelligent preview of limited use in the real world (cannot check focus, for example)
- Focus speed not up to other cameras in this class (though it is very accurate)
- AF zone only covers a small part of the frame (not unique to this camera, of course)
- No intelligent use of multiple cards (you have to switch manually)
- Supplied raw processing software doesn't get the most out of the files (and is slow)
- Proprietary MS Duo slot (we'd much prefer an SD slot), though I should be clear: two card slots is a positive
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Specifications
| Price (body only) | • $2999.99 |
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| Body material | Magnesium Alloy chassis, high grade plastic exterior |
| Sensor | • 35.9 x 24.0 mm CMOS sensor 'Exmor' • RGB Color Filter Array • Built-in fixed low-pass filter • 25.7 million total pixels • 24.6 million effective pixels • On-chip Column A/D Conversion & NR |
| Image sizes | • 6048 x 4032 (24M 3:2) • 4400 x 2936 (13M 3:2) • 3024 x 2016 (6.1M 3:2) • 6048 x 3408 (21M 16:9) • 4400 x 2472 (11M 16:9) • 3024 x 1704 (5.2M 16:9) • 3924 x 2656 (11M APSC) • 2896 x 1928 (5.6M APSC) • 1984 x 1320 (2.6M APSC) |
| File qualities / formats | • RAW (.ARW 2.0) • Compressed or uncompressed RAW option • RAW + JPEG Fine • JPEG Extra Fine • JPEG Fine • JPEG Standard |
| Dust reduction | • Static-resistant anti-dust coating • CCD-shift dust reduction mechanism |
| Lenses | • Sony Alpha lenses (also compatible with Minolta A-type bayonet mount lenses) • Can be used with DT (1.5x crop) lenses in APS-C mode |
| FOV crop | 1.0 x |
| Image Stabilization | • CCD-Shift ' SteadyShot INSIDE' system • Five level LED shake indicator in viewfinder • Claimed equivalent to 4 steps in shutter speed * |
| Auto Focus | • TTL CCD line sensors (9-points, center dual cross types + 10 assist sensors) • EV 0 to 18 (ISO 100) detection range • Predictive focus control for moving subjects |
| AF area selection | • Wide AF area • Spot AF area (center) • Focus area selection (any of 9) |
| Focus modes | • Single-shot AF • Direct Manual Focus • Continuous AF • Automatic AF • Manual focus • AF micro adjustment (+/- 20 steps for up to 30 lenses) |
| AF assist illuminator | • Yes (built-in LED lamp) • Range approx 1m - 7m |
| Eye-start AF | No |
| Shooting modes | • Auto • Programmed AE (with shift) • Aperture priority AE • Shutter priority AE • Manual • MR (memory recall) / Custom |
| Sensitivity | • Auto (200 - 3200) - upper/lower limit selectable * • ISO 100 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 • ISO 1600 • ISO 3200 • Up to ISO 6400 (expanded range) |
| Metering modes | • Multi-segment (40 segment Honeycomb pattern) • Center-weighted • Spot |
| Metering range | • EV 0 to 20 (Multi-segment / Center-weighted) • EV 2 to 20 (Spot metering) (at ISO 100 with F1.4 lens) |
| AE Lock | • AEL button (customizable) • Half-press shutter release |
| AE Bracketing | • Single or continuous bracketing • 3 or 5 frames • 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 2.0 EV steps* *2.0 EV steps for 3 frames only |
| Exposure compen. | • -3.0 to +3.0 EV • 0.3 or 0.5 EV steps |
| Shutter | Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane Shutter |
| Shutter Speed | • 30 to 1/8000 sec • Bulb |
| Flash X-sync | • 1/250 sec • 1/200 sec (with SteadyShot INSIDE on) |
| Aperture values | Depends on lens, 0.3 EV steps |
| DOF preview | Yes, dedicated button |
| White balance | • Auto • Daylight • Shade • Cloudy • Tungsten • Fluorescent • Flash • Color temperature (2500 - 9900 K) • Manual (Custom) - 3 memories |
| White balance fine tuning | • Auto (none) • Preset WB: -3 to +3 • Fluorescent WB: -2 to +4 • Color temperature WB: G9 to M9 (19 step Magenta / Green compensation) |
| White balance bracketing | • 3 frames • Hi or Lo steps |
| Dynamic range optimizer | • Off • Standard • Advanced Auto • Advanced • DRO advanced bracketing (3 frames, High/Low selectable) |
| Color space | • sRGB • Adobe RGB |
| Color modes | • Standard • Vivid • Neutral • Clear • Deep • Light • Portrait • Landscape • Sunset • Night view • Autumn Leaves • B&W • Sepia • Adobe RGB |
| Image parameters | • Contrast (-3 to +3) • Saturation (-3 to +3) • Sharpness (-3 to +3) • Zone Matching (-1 to +2 steps) • Brightness (-3 to +3 steps) (Available in all color modes) |
| Noise reduction | • Long exposure for exposures longer than 1 second (User controllable: On / Off) • High ISO NR High/Normal/Low/Off at ISO 1600 or higher |
| Viewfinder | • Eye-level fixed optical glass pentaprism • Spherical Acute Matte focusing screen (interchangeable) • Magnification approx. 0.74x • 100% frame coverage • Dioptric adjustment (-3 to +1.0) • Eye-relief 20 mm from eyepiece • Eyepiece cup removable • Eyepiece shutter built-in • Viewfinder info bar |
| LCD monitor | • 3.0 " 'Xtra Fine' TFT LCD • 921,600 pixels (640 x 480 x 3 (RGB)) • 100% coverage • Anti-reflective coating |
| Flash compensation | -3.0 to +3.0 EV in 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 2.0 EV steps |
| External flash (optional) | • Sony HVL-F58M • Sony HVL-F56M • Sony HVL-F42M • Sony HVL-F36M • Macro Twin Flash Kit HVL-MT24AM • Ring Light HVL-RLAM • Off camera flash shoe FA-CS1 AM |
| Drive modes | • Single-frame • Continuous (H/L selectable) • Self-timer (10 or 2 sec) • Continuous bracket • Single-frame bracket • White balance bracket • DRO bracket |
| Continuous shooting * | • H: Approx 5fps max • L: Approx 3fps max • RAW: Up to 12 frames • cRAW (compressed): Up to 25 frames • RAW+JPEG: Up to 10 frames • JPEG (XFINE): Up to 11 frames • JPEG (STD/FINE): 285/105 |
| Self-timer | • 10 sec • 2 sec • Mirror up function (optional) • Remote control |
| Orientation sensor | Yes, for shooting, playback and control panel display |
| Connectivity | • USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mass storage, Multi-LUN or PTP) • Video out (NTSC or PAL) • HDMI type C mini jack • DC-IN • Remote terminal • PC control (with supplied software) |
| Remote control * | • Wired: with optional RM-S1AM or RM-L1AM • Wireless: with included remote control |
| Video out | • AV (Selectable NTSC or PAL) • HDMI (1920 x 1080i, 1280 x 720p, 720 x 580p, 720 x 576p) • 'PhotoTV' HD settings applied with BRAVIA. |
| Storage | • Compact Flash Type I/II, UDMA Mode 5 compliant • Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, PRO-HG Duo • Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
| Power | • NP-FM500H Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (1650 mAh) • CR2025 Wireless remote • Battery charger included • Optional AC adapter • Battery life Approx 880 shots (CIPA standard) |
| Vertical grip | • Vertical Grip VG-C90AM • One or Two NP-FM500H batteries with auto switchover for power (additional battery is optional). |
| Dimensions | 156 x 117 x 82 mm |
| Weight (body) | • No battery: 850 g • With battery: 895 g |
Sony Alpha A900 24.6MP Digital SLR Camera
α900 Features
Introducing the α900. A camera whose stellar image quality eclipses everything you have known before.
At its heart is a 35mm full-frame Exmor™ CMOS sensor that represents the culmination of a dream. With 24.6-megapixel* resolution that captures details so fine, and color so rich and natural, you will never be satisfied with anything less again.
The α900 digital SLR from Sony. In truth, it is a camera like no other.
At its heart is a 35mm full-frame Exmor™ CMOS sensor that represents the culmination of a dream. With 24.6-megapixel* resolution that captures details so fine, and color so rich and natural, you will never be satisfied with anything less again.
The α900 digital SLR from Sony. In truth, it is a camera like no other.
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Turn your Sony BRAVIA™ HDTV into a personal digital art gallery | ||||||||||||
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