Ny proff-modell fra Olympus - med specs

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Here's a summary of the features of the new E-pro, dubbed the "E-P1" from the PowerPoint slides presented at the Olympus 05-Jun-07 European Business Meeting:

More pixels and less noise

10 megapixels.

High speed" Live MOS sensor.

 

Fastest AF and more AF points

- Quicker and more accurate.

- "World's quickest" with SWD lenses.

- 11 AF points - all are cross type sensors.

- Better low-light AF performance (-2 EV at ISO 100).

- Better continuous AF.

 

More accurate AE

- no details provided

 

Improved optical viewfinder

- Larger image with 100% coverage and 1.15x magnification.

- Diopter adjustable from -3.0 to +1.0 m^-1 (same as E-1).

- Optional DE-1 eyepiece shifts the diopter +3 m^-1.

- Optional DE-2 eyepiece shifts the diopter -3 m^-1.

- Extended diopter range with DE-1 and DE-2 is -6.0 to +4.0 m^-1.

 

Larger LCD monitor

- Hypercrystal LCD.

- Swivel mount allows monitor to be viewed from multiple angles.

 

Faster burst speed

- 5 fps burst speed.

 

Higher shutter speed and flash sync speed

- 1/8000 second maximum shutter speed.

- 1/250 second flash sync speed.

 

Built-in flash

- no details provided

 

Wireless flash control capability

- Infrared control via 3 groups.

- Two new flashes (FL-36R and FL-50R) can be wirelessly controlled.

- Optional FLBA-1 bounce adapter.

- Optional FLRA-1 reflector.

- Optional FLST-1 stand.

 

Live View capability with swivel monitor

- Preview SAT (saturation?), white balance and exposure compensation.

- "Shadow adjustment" technology.

 

In-body image stabilization

- 'World's most effective" anti-shake system - adds up to 5 EV steps.

- Supersonic.

 

Vertical grip and battery

- Has two buttons and two system dials.

- Sealed from dust and moisture like the camera body.

- Uses two BLM-1 batteries.

- Can also use AA batteries with AABH-1 battery holder.

- Optional LBH-1 battery.

- Optional GS-3 grip strap.

 

Plus the E-P1 includes the SSWF dust reduction system (touted as the "most effective") and splash-proof body. The development will be "finalized" the end of June 07 with manufacturing production slated for September 07. "Local sales" are expected to begin in November 07. Press events are expected in mid October 07.