Olympus E-5 - Dust and Splash-proof SLR camera for extreme photos

Company Olympus announces flagship E-5 for extreme photos. As the successor to the E3, the new camera is also enclosed in weatherproof lightweight magnesium alloy body, reliable and ready to shoot in harsh conditions. As the producer, the new flagship lenses supports standard 4 / 3 and is equipped with a new processor, providing high quality.

In tandem with the ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses, the new Live MOS sensor with a resolution of 12.3 megapixels and a processor TruePic V + with the technology of precision machining provide more detailed and sharp images. It is equipped with Supersonic Wave Drive Olympus to protect against dust, built-in stabilization and quick 11-point autofocus with cross-type sensors. Horizontal and vertical sensors provide a result 44 point autofocus. The camera supports up to 1 / 8000 sec. and continuous shooting at 5 frames / sec. Complementary features new items swivel display with a diagonal 3 inches and a resolution of 921,000 pixels.

There is also a viewfinder with 100% field of view, supported by the sensitivity of IS0 6400, shooting HD video (720p, 30kadrov/sek). The built-in mono microphone, and the ability to connect an external stereo microphone and a HDMI interface makes this SLR camera ready to shoot video for viewing on HD TVs. Slots for SD cards and CompactFlash provide additional flexibility in selecting media for shooting. Olympus E-5 will go on sale in October 2010. E-5 will go on sale in October 2010.

The main features of E-5:

    * Lightweight and durable magnesium alloy body with protection against dust and spray
    * Supersonic Wave Filter for dust protection
    * Large viewfinder with 100% field of view
    * Reliable slide with a guaranteed number of positives 150000
    * Built-in image stabilization with Supersonic Wave Drive
    * Live MOS sensor with a resolution of 12.3 megapixel
    * New graphics processor TruePic V +
    * ISO sensitivity up to 6400
    * Ten Artistic filters, including a new filter dramatic tone
    * Multi Exposure
    * Built-in flash with wireless control of external flash
    * Compatible with lenses 4 / 3
    * Live View with a high-speed 11-point focusing system with cross-type sensors
    * Exposure to 1 / 8000 second, and consecutive shooting at 5 frames / sec
    * Rotating display with a diagonal of 3 inches, a resolution of 921,000 pixels and HyperCrystal LCD
    * Capture HD-video (720p, 30kadrov/sek)
    * Connector for stereo microphone
    * Slots for SD cards and CompactFlash
    * Exposure bracketing 2 or 7 shots and electronic level