Based on the FourThirds Standard, this compact SLR model is compatible with the complete range of Digital SLR-System accessories, including the high-precision lenses. The optics feature near telecentric construction to draw maximum performance from the camera's Full Frame Transfer CCD. It incorporates a Supersonic Wave Filter that ensures dust and other foreign particles do not interfere with the function of the CCD.

The TruePic TURBO image processor further boosts picture quality and the processing speed.

The Olympus E-300 comes in a kit with a 14-45mm ZUIKO DIGITAL lens.

Specifications:

Compatible lens ZUIKO Digital, FourThirds System lens Lens mount FourThirds mount Body    Chassis Aluminium die-casting    Outer shell Top cover: aluminium Other: plastic Media Compact Flash card (Type I and II), Microdrive Effective pixel number 8 million pixels Image size 17.3mm x 13.0mm Image sensor    Type 4/3 type Full Frame Transfer CCD solid-state image sensor    Total pixel number 8.89 million pixels    Aspect ratio 4:3    Filter array Primary colour filter (RGB). Filter    LPF Fixed type    Dust protect filter Supersonic Wave Filter Viewfinder    Type Eye-level TTL Optical Porro Finder    Field of view Approx. 94% Magnification Approx. 1.0x with a 50mm lens set to infinity at -1 diopters    Eye point 20mm at -1 dioptres    Diopter adjustment Built-in type -3.0 to + 1.0 dioptres    Focusing screen Fixed type (Neo Lumicron Mat Screen)    Mirror Side swing quick return mirror Viewfinder information AF point (super impose), AF frame, AE lock, AF confirmation, metering mode, exposure mode, shutter speed, aperture value, white balance, exposure compensation value, flash, battery level indicator, record mode, number of storable still pictures.    Depth of field preview Yes (customised OK button)    Eye cup Interchangeable type EP-3 supplied    Eye piece shutter Eye piece cap supplied Autofocus    Type TTL Phase difference detection system    Focus modes Single AF, continuous AF and manual focus Detection range EV 0 to 19 (ISO 100)    Focus areas 3 points    Focus area selection Automatic and manual selection    AF assist lamp Built-in flash, optional Olympus dedicated flashes AF lock Locked by first position of shutter release button    Focus tracking Available in continuous AF mode    Focus aid Available Manual focus Available by rotating focus ring, manual focus operation in AF mode (customised) Exposure control   &nbspLight metering system; TTL open aperture light metering with 3-zone multi-pattern sensing system Light metering modes Digital ESP, centre-weighted average and spot (about 2%) Detection range Digital ESP, centre-weighted average: EV 2 to 20 and spot EV 3 to 17 (50mm f2, ISO 100) Exposure modes Programme with programme shift, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual    Scene Programmes Portrait, Macro, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports    Scene select Portrait, Macro, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Landscape with Portrait, Night Scene with Portrait, Fireworks, Sunset, High Key, Document, Museum, Beach & Snow, Candle    Exposure compensation Up to +/- 5 EV in each 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps AE lock Locked by first position of shutter release or AEL button (customised)    Exposure bracketing 3 frames in +/- 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps (selectable) Sensitivity    Auto ISO 100 to 400    Manual ISO 100/200/400. Expandable to 800/1600. Shutter    Type Electronically controlled focal plane shutter Shutter speed P, Ps: 1 - 1/4000; A,S: 30 - 1/4000; M: 1/4000 - 30 sec and bulb (up to 8 min.) Scene Programme and Scene Select 4 - 1/4000 (depends on selected mode)    X-synch speed X = 1/180 sec. Super FP up to 1/4000 sec.    Shutter release Soft-touch electromagnetic release    Self-timer 12 or 2 sec. Drive system    Drive modes Single and sequential shooting    Sequential shooting speed Approx. 2.5 fps    Max. frame number on     sequential shooting RAW/TIFF 4 frames, JPEG (depends on compression ratio and pixel number) White balance system    Auto WB system Advanced detection system with CCD imager    Preset WB 8 type (3000k -7500k) Custom mode 1 custom settings by one-touch WB    WB compensation Up to +/-7 steps for both auto and preset settings. 2000-6000K; 100K step, 6000-8000K; 200K step, 8000-10000K; 500K step.    WB bracketing 3 frames with 2,4,6 steps Processing    Image processing TruePic TURBO    Colour space sRGB/Adobe RGB.    Colour saturation 5 levels    Sharpness 5 levels    Contrast 5 levels    Monotone Black and white mode, sepia mode    Graduation 3 levels (high key, normal, low key) Built-in flash    Type Slide pop-up type, TTL auto Synchronisation modes Auto, red-eye reduction, slow syncro, 2nd curtain slow syncro, fill-in, manual Guide number Approx. 13 External flash control    Type TTL auto FP/TTL auto for Olympus dedicated flash, auto or manual Synchronisation modes Auto, red-eye reduction, slow synchro, 2nd curtain slow synchro, fill-in for exclusive flash    Intensity control Up to +/- 2 EV in each 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV step for exclusive flash Multi-flash control Yes (control built-in and external flash independently with FL-36) Control panel Control panel information Metering mode, exposure mode, aperture value, shutter speed, exposure level indicator, exposure compensation value, exposure compensation indicator, AE bracket, image quality adjustment, ISO, colour space, monotone, hi/lo key, colour saturation compensation value, sharpness compensation value, white balance, white balance bracket, noise reduction mode, AE lock, flash mode, flash compensation value, focus mode, AF frame, drive mode, record mode, number of storable still pictures, number of storable pictures, battery check. Playback monitor    Type Hyper crystal LCD panel    Size 1.8 inch/4.6cm    Pixel number 134,000 pixels    Field of view Approx. 100%    Brightness control +/- 7 steps Playback functions Display mode Single, zoom (2 - 10x), index (4,9,16 frames), slide show, rotation    Information Histogram, high light point warning, AF frame, exposure mode, metering mode, shutter speed, f-stop, compensation level, ISO, colour space, white balance mode, focal length, focus area, file type, contrast level, sharpness level Erase/protect function    Erase modes Single, all Image protect mode Single Recording system    Type of recording format DCF, DPOF compatible, EXIF2.2 compatible, PRINT Image Matching II compatible    Type of file format JPEG, TIFF (RGB 8 bit), RAW (12 bit)    RAW+JPEG recording Yes Images sizes 3264 x 2448 3200 x 2400 2560 x 1920 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960  1024 x 768 Image Editing    RAW development Yes    JPEG editing Yes (monotone, resize) PictBridge Yes Menu    Category Shooting menu 1, shooting menu 2, playback menu, custom menu, setup menu Languages English (default), German, Spanish, French. Optionally, one language can be downloaded via internet. Interface    PC interface USB: mini B (storage, camera control)    Video signal output NTSC or PAL selectable     Synchro socket Hot shoe    Remote control Wireless by RM-1 or RM-2 / wired by RM-CB1 with HLD-3    DC in DC in jack (optional AC adapter AC-1) Power supply    Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack BLM-1    AC adapter Optional AC adapter Size/weight    Dimensions 146.5 x 85 x 64mm    Weight Approx. 580g (without batteries and CF card or cap) Miscellaneous    Battery check Automatic check Sleep mode Yes (1,3,5,10 min. selectable)    Date/time saving Approx. 5 months using built-in-battery Environment    Temperature Operating range: 0°C to 40°C. Storage range: -20°C to 60°C.    Humidity Operating range: 30 to 90%. Storage range: 10% to 90%. Box contents E-300 body, USB cable, video cable, Li-Ion battery pack (BLM-1), Li-Ion battery charger (BCM-2), shoulder strap, Olympus Master CD-ROM, instruction manuals, warranty card.