Olympus E-620

The exciting new Olympus E-620 is designed for the photographer who seeks maximum portability in a DSLR camera and requires the convenience of built-in image stabilisation. Olympus in-camera Art Filters helps you to shoot with the creative edge, heightening the picture-taking experience and eliminates the hassles of computer-based picture manipulation. 12.3 megapixel Live MOS Art Filters Multi-Exposure modes 4 frames/sec sequential shooting Imager Shift Stabiliser Live View Dual axis 2.7 inch HyperCrystal III LCD Dual slot for CF and xD-Picture Cards Compatible with all 4/3 digital lenses
Product Name Olympus E-620
Model E-620
Type Single-lens reflex Live View digital camera with interchangeable lens system
Compatible Lens ZUIKO Digital, FourThirds System lens
Lens Mount FourThirds mount
Media CompactFlash card (Type I and II), Microdrive, xD picture card. (Dual slot). UDMA support
Effective Pixel Number 12.3 million pixels
Imager Size 17.3mm x 13.0mm
Type High Speed Live MOS sensor
Total Pixel Number Approx. 13.1 million pixels
Aspect Ratio 4:3
Filter Array Primary colour filter (RGB)
LPF Fixed type
IR Cut Filter Hybrid type
Dust Protect Filter SuperSonic Wave Filter
Viewfinder Type Eye-level TTL Optical
Field Of View 95%
Magnification Approx. 0.96x (-1m-1, 50mm lens, infinity)
Eye Point Approx. 18mm (-1m-1) *from eyepiece
Diopter Adjustment -3.0 to +1
Focusing screen Fixed (Neo Lumi-Micro Mat screen)
Mirror Quick return mirror
Viewfinder 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
Depth Of Field Preview Yes
Eye Cup Interchangeable type EP-5/6/7/8, EP-8 is supplied (Magnifier Eyecup ME-1 is available)
Eye Piece Shutter Eye piece cover EPC-1 supplied
Live Preview Type 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 magnification possible, MF/S-AF,
AF frame display, AF point display, Shooting information, Histogram, IS activating mode.
Image stabilizer 3 modes (2 dimensional activation, 1 dimensional activation in landscape frame for horizontal pan shooting, 1 dimensional activation in portrait frame for horizontal pan shooting). Manual input of lens focal length setting possible for image stabilisation of OM Zuiko lenses when lens adapter MF-1 is used.
Autofocus Type High speed imager AF, Phase-difference detection AF
Focus Modes 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
AF Detection Range EV -1 to 19 EV (at 20 degrees C; ISO 100)
Focus Areas 7 points AF sensor with the phase-difference detection system (5points cross AF sensor / 7 points twin AF sensor ) 7-area multiple AF with the contrast detection system (Auto, selectable in option)
Focus Area Selection Single target, All targets with the phase-difference detection system Single, all 7 area, or Face detection with the contrast detection system
AF Assist Lamp Built-in flash (can be deactivated), or AF assist beam on optional Olympus dedicated flashes
AF Lock Locked at first position of Shutter button in Single AF mode / AEL button (customizable)
Focus Tracking Interlocked with Continuous AF mode
Focus Aid Available
Manual Focus Available by rotating focus ring, available for setting manual focus operation in AF mode (customised)
Metering System TTL open aperture light metering with 49-zones multi-pattern sensing system
Metering Modes (1) Digital ESP metering (49-point multi pattern metering)
(2) Centre weighted average metering
(3) Spot metering (approx. 2% of the viewfinder screen)
(4) Spot with Highlight bias
(5) Spot with Shadow bias
Metering Range EV -1 to 20 (Digital ESP metering, Centre weighted average metering, Spotmetering)
(Normal temperature, 50mm f2, ISO 100)
Exposure Modes (1) Auto (2) P: Programme AE (Programme shift can be performed) (3) A: Aperture priority AE (4) S: Shutter priority AE (5) M: Manual (6) Scene programme AE (7) Scene select AE
Scene Program AE Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sport, Night + Portrait
Scene Select AE Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Documents,
Panorama* (* Available with the Olympus xD-Picture Card), Beach&Snow,Underwater Wide, Underwater Macro
Exposure Compensation ñ5 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable
AE Lock AEL button (customizable)
Exposure Bracketing 3 or 5 frames in 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable
ISO Sensitivity (Auto) AUTO: ISO 200 - 3200 (customizable, Default 200-800)
ISO Sensitivity (Manual) ISO 100 - 3200, 1/3 or 1 EV steps
Shutter Type Computerised focal-plane shutter
Shutter Speed P(Ps), S, A, M mode: 60 - 1/4000 sec.
Bulb: up to 30 min. (selectable longest time in the menu. Default: 8 min.
1/3, 1/2, or 1EV steps selectable.
X-sync speed 1/180 sec. or longer, Super FP up to 1/4000 sec.
Shutter release Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self-Timer Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec. (cancel available)
Remote Cable Release Available (with optional RM-UC1 Remote cable.)
Remote Control Operation time: 2 sec., 0 sec., bulb control available (with optional RM-1 remote control)
Drive Modes Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting H, Sequential shooting L, Self-timer, Remote control
Sequential Shooting Speed Approx. 4 frames/sec. in sequential shooting H, 1 to 3 fps selectable in sequential shooting L.
Max. Frame Number On Sequential Shooting RAW mode: 5 frames
JPEG mode: Depends on compression ratio and no. of pixels
(Large normal mode: approx. up to card capacity with SanDisk Extreme IV 4GB)
Auto WB System Hybrid detection system with High speed Live MOS sensor and dedicated external sensor.
Preset WB 8 settings (3000K - 7500K)
Lamp (3000K), Fluorescent 1 (4000K), Fluorescent 2 (4500K), Fluorescent 3 (6600K), Daylight (5300K), Flash (5500K), Cloudy (6000K), Shade (7500K)
Custom WB 1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K)
WB Compensation ñ7 steps in each A-B/G-M axis (in Auto WB / Preset WB mode / One touch WB)
One Touch White Balance 1 custom setting can be registered
WB Bracketing 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-G/G-M axis.
Image Processing Engine TruePic III+
Colour Space sRGB / Adobe RGB
Picture Modes Vivid, Natural, Muted, Monotone (default setting: Natural)
Monotone Filter Effect Yellow, Orange, Red or Green filter available
Picture Tones Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green tone available for Monotone
Gradation 4 levels (Auto, High key, Normal, Low key)
Built-in Flash Type Retractable pop up flash
Pop up Automatic or manual
Guide number GN=17 at ISO200, (GN=12 at ISO 100m)
Flash intensity control Up to ñ3 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Flash bracketing 3 frames in 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 EV steps selectable.
Flash Modes 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.
External Flash Control Type Wireless (with FL-50R and FL-36R), TTL auto FP / TTL auto for Olympus dedicated flash, auto or manual
Wireless Flash Capable Yes; with compatible external flash units FL-36R and FL-50R
Control panel information Battery information, Exposure mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Expsosure compensation value, ISO sensitivity,
Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure indicator, Flash intensity compensation indicator, Date, BKT setting,
NR setting, WB, WB comensation 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 disactivated notification, , Colour space, Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation,
Gradation, IS activating mode, Face detection, RC mode setting, My Mode, Flash Charge, Multi Exposure, Aspect Ratio
Playback Monitor Type Dual Axis Variable Angle, HyperCrystal ? LCD (transmissive TFT colour LCD)
Size 2.7 inch / 6.9cm
Pixel Number Approx. 230,000 pixels
Playback Field Of View 100%
Brightness control Brightness 15 levels; Colour Balance 15 levels
Playback Display mode Single-frame, Index (4/9/16/25/49/100 frames), Calendar, Close-up ( 2 - 14X),
Slideshow, Picture rotation (auto mode available), Light box
Playback Information Histogram (independent luminance / RGB available), Highlight / Shadow point warning, AF frame, Shooting information
Erase Modes Single frame, All frames, Selected frames (with protect function)
Image Protect Mode Single frame, Selected frames, Release protect (Single/All selected)
Copy Mode Single frame, All frames, Selected frames
Type Of Recording Format DCF, DPOF compatible/Exif, PRINT Image Matching III;
Aspect ratios available:
4:3(Default)/3:2/16:9/6:6
Type Of File Format RAW (12-bit lossless), JPEG, RAW+JPEG
RAW+JPEG Recording Yes
File Size RAW: 4032 x 3024 (approx. 1/1.5 lossless compressed) Approx. 13.9MB
Large: 4032 x 3024 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 8.2MB
4032 x 3024 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 5.7MB
4032 x 3024 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 2.7MB
4032 x 3024 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 1.8MB
Middle 3200 x 2400 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 5.4MB
3200 x 2400 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 3.4MB
3200 x 2400 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 1.7MB
3200 x 2400 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 1.2MB
2560 x 1920 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 3.2MB
2560 x 1920 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 2.2MB
2560 x 1920 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 1.1MB
2560 x 1920 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.8MB
Small 1600 x 1200 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 1.3MB
1600 x 1200 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 0.9MB
1600 x 1200 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.5MB
1600 x 1200 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.4MB
1280 x 960 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 0.9MB
1280 x 960 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 0.6MB
1280 x 960 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.3MB
1280 x 960 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.3MB
1024 x 768 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 0.6MB
1024 x 768 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 0.4MB
1024 x 768 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.3MB
1024 x 768 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.2MB
640 x 480 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 0.3MB
640 x 480 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 0.2MB
640 x 480 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.1MB
640 x 480 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.1MB
In-Camera RAW Development Yes
Image Editing Shadow adjustment, Red-eye fix, Triming, Monotone, Sepia, Saturation (colour depth), Resize (producing another file), Aspect Change 2-3 pictures, merge gain step 0.1-2.0 0.1 step
PictBridge Yes
Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinise, Simplified Chinise, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Swidish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croat, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Slovakian, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Rumanian, Indonesian, Malay, Thai
User programmable custom settings Custom reset - 2 settings are recordable
My mode - 2 settings are recordable
PC Interface USB 2.0 High Speed; Dedicated multi-connector (Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 is available)
Video Signal Output NTSC or PAL selectable
Flash attachment Hot shoe
Battery BLS-1 Li-ion battery (included); Power battery holder HLD-5 compatible
Sleep Mode Available (1, 3, 5, 10 min., off selectable)
Battery life Approx. 500 shots using optical viewfinder only (with 50% flash shots) (with BLM-1 under CIPA testing standard) with BLS-1 (under CIPA testing standards)
Dimensions 130 mm (W) x 94.0mm (H) x 60 mm (D) (excluding protrusions)
Weight 475g (body only)
Operating Temperature 0 - 40; (operation) / -20 - 60; (storage)
Operating Humidity 30 - 90% (operation) / 10 - 90% (storage)
Box contents Body, Li-ion battery BLS-1, Li-ion battery charger BCS-1, USB/Video Multi cable, Eye piece cover EPC-1, Shoulder strap, OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM, Instruction manual, Warranty card.
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