Olympus E-420 (E420) Body
 
  • World's most compact D-SLR*
  • Exceptional ease of use
  • Comfortable viewing with Autofocus Live View
  • 10 Megapixel Live MOS sensor

 
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Olympus E-420... Features Specifications  


Type
    Lens mount Four Thirds
    Body material Glass reinforced plastics
Image Sensor
    Effective pixels 10 Megapixels
    Filter array Primary colour filter (RGB)
    Full resolution 11.8 Megapixels
    Type 4/3 '' Live MOS sensor
    Aspect ratio & area 4:3 / 17.3 x 13.0 mm
Engine
    Type TruePic III
Filter
    LPF filter Fixed type
    IR cut filter Hybrid type
    Dust reduction filter Supersonic Wave Filter
Viewfinder
    Viewfinder type Eye-level single-lens view finder
    Field of view Approx. 95 %
    Magnification Approx. 0.92 x
    Depth of field preview Yes
    Eye point 14 mm
    Diopter adjustment -3.0 - +1.0 diopter / built-in type
    Focusing screen Fixed type (Neo Lumi-Micron Mat Screen)
    Mirror Quick return mirror
    Viewfinder Information AF frame (super impose), AE lock, AF confirmation mark, metering mode, exposure mode, shutter speed, aperture value, white balance, exposure compensation value indicator, flash, battery check
    Eye piece shutter Eye-piece cap EP-4 supplied
Live View
    Type Option between phase difference detection system and contrast detection autofocus
    Information 100% field of view, exposure adjustment preview, white balance adjustment preview, gradation setting preview (SAT), face detection preview, perfect shot preview, gridline displayable, 7x/10x magnification possible, MF/S-AF, AF frame display, AF point display, shooting information, histogramme
Focusing System
    Method TTL phase difference detection system, contrast detection system
    Focus areas 3 points / Automatic and manual selection For contrast detection AF, 11 points are used
    AF illuminator Yes Built-in flash (external flash available / inactivation possible)
    AF lock Yes Locked by first position of shutter release button, AE/AF lock button (customised)
    Focus tracking Yes Available in continuous AF mode
    Manual focus Yes Available by rotating focus ring, available for setting manual focus operation in AF mode (customised)
    Single AF Yes
    Single AF + MF Yes
    Continuous AF Yes only available for TTL phase difference detection
    Continuous AF + MF Yes only available for TTL phase difference detection
    Detection range 0 - 19 EV (ISO 100)
Exposure System
    Exposure compensation +/- 5 EV / 1/3 steps
    Exposure bracketing 3 frames / +/- 1/3, 2/3, 1 EV steps
Light Metering
    Method TTL open aperture light metering
    Zones 49 zones Multi-pattern Sensing System
    Detection range 1 - 20 (50mm, 1:2, ISO 100)
    ESP light metering Yes
    Spot metering Yes
    Centre weighted metering Yes
    Highlight Yes
    Shadow Yes
Scene Modes
    Number of scene modes 18
    Portrait Yes
    Landscape Yes
    Landscape with Portrait Yes
    Night Scene Yes
    Night Scene with portrait Yes
    Children Yes
    Sports Yes
    High key Yes
    Low key Yes
    Image Stabilisation Mode Yes
    Macro Yes
    Nature Macro Yes
    Candle Yes
    Sunset Yes
    Fireworks Yes
    Documents Yes
    Beach and Snow Yes
    Panorama Yes
Exposure Modes
    Auto Yes
    Programme automatic Yes
    Aperture priority Yes
    Shutter priority Yes
    Manual Yes
    Scene Modes Yes
Sensitivity
    Auto ISO 100 - 1600 (adjustable in 1 EV steps)
    Manual ISO 100 - 1600 (adjustable in 1 EV steps)
Shutter
    Shutter type Electronically controlled focal plane shutter
    Shutter release Soft Touch Electromagnetic
    Self timer 12 s / 2 s
    Anti Shock Yes Release delay: 1 - 30 s
Shutter Speeds
    Shutter speed range 1/4000-60 s
    AUTO 1/4000-2 s
    Shutter speed P, Ps 1/4000-60 s (up to 30 min in Bulb mode)
    Shutter speed A priority 1/4000-60 s (up to 30 min in Bulb mode)
    Shutter speed S priority 1/4000-60 s (up to 30 min in Bulb mode)
    Shutter speed Manual 1/4000-60 s (up to 30 min in Bulb mode)
    Shutter speed scene mode 1/4000-4 s
White Balance
    AUTO WB system Advanced detection system with Live MOS sensor
    Manual White balance (One-Touch) Yes
    Selectable steps in Kelvin 7 steps (3000 - 7500 K)
    Overcast Yes
    Shade Yes
    Tungsten Yes
    Sunlight Yes
    Flash Yes
    Flourescent 1 Yes
    Flourescent 2 Yes
    Flourescent 3 Yes
    White balance adjustment Yes +/- 7 in each A-B / G-M axis (in Auto WB, preset WB mode & one-touch WB)
Sequence Shooting
    Sequential shooting mode 3.5 fps / Up to card capacity in Large Normal mode
3.5 fps / 8 frames RAW
Image Processing
    Colour space sRGB / AdobeRGB
    TruePic III Yes
    Sharpness + Contrast 5 levels
    Saturation 5 levels
    Contrast 5 levels
    Black & White filter Yellow, Orange, Red, Green
    Black & White toning Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green in Black & White mode
    Picture mode Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Black & White (default setting Natural).
    Gradation 4 (auto, high key, normal, low key)
Internal Flash
    Guide number 12
    Flash compensation +/- 2 EV / 1/3 EV steps
    AUTO Yes
    Red-eye reduction Yes
    Slow synchronisation Yes
    Slow synchronisation 2nd curtain Yes
    Fill-in Yes
    Slow synchronisation with red-eye reduction Yes
    Off Yes
External Flash Control
    X-sync speed 1/180 s / 1/4000 s (Super FP Mode)
    Type TTL Auto for Olympus dedicated flash, Auto or Manual
    Synchronisation modes Auto, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow syncro with red-eye reduction, Slow syncro, 2nd curtain and slow syncro, Fill-in for exclusive flash
    Intensity +/- 2 EV / 1/3 steps
Built-in flash and wireless flash control from the camera body
    Compatible external flash FL-50R, FL-36R
    Control method Triggered and controlled by built-in flash light
    Modes TTL Auto (TTL pre-flash mode), Auto, Manual, FP TTL Auto, FP Manual
    Group setting 3 groups
    Number of channels 4 channels
LCD
    Pixel number 230000 dots
    LCD type HyperCrystal II LCD
    Monitor size 6.9 cm / 2.7 ''
    Brightness adjustment 15 levels
    Colour balance 15 levels
Super Control Panel
    Displayed information
    Metering mode Yes
    Exposure mode Yes
    Aperture value Yes
    Shutter speed Yes
    Exposure level view Yes
    Flash compensation value Yes
    Exposure compensation indication Yes
    AE bracketing Yes
    ISO Yes
    Colour space Yes
    Picture mode Yes
    Gradation Yes
    Colour saturation compensation value Yes
    Sharpness compensation value Yes
    Contrast compensation value Yes
    White balance Yes
    White balance compensation value Yes
    Noise reduction Yes
    AEL notification Yes
    Flash mode Yes
    Focus mode Yes
    AF frame Yes
    Drive mode Yes
    Record mode Yes
    Number of storable frames Yes
    Memory card Yes
    Battery indicator Yes
    Face detection Yes
Super Control Panel (Flash)
    Displayed information
    Exposure mode Yes
    Shutter speed Yes
    Aperture value Yes
    Exposure compensation indication Yes
    Flash compensation value Yes
    AEL notification Yes
    Noise reduction Yes
    Bracketing Yes
    AF illuminator disactivated notification Yes
    Colour space Yes
    Wireless channel setting Yes
    Built-in flash intensity Yes
    Group settings Yes
View Images
    Histogram in playback mode Yes
    Zoom 2-14 x
    Index 4, 9, 16, 25, 49, 100 frames
    Slide show Yes
    Calendar Yes
    Shooting information Exposure mode, metering mode, shutter speed, aperture value, exposure compensation level, ISO, colour space, white balance mode, white balance compensation level, focal length, focus area, file type, picture mode, file name, image size, recorded card type.
    Exposure level view Histogram (R,G,B available), High light point warning, Shadow point warning.
    Rotation Yes
Erase / Protect / Copy Function
    Erase modes Single, All, Selected
    Image protect mode Single, Selected
    Copy mode Single, All, Selected
Recording Formats
    RAW 12 bit
    RAW & JPEG Parallel recording
    JPEG Yes
    JPEG compression 1/2.7 SHQ 1/8 HQ 1/2.7, 1/4, 1/8, 1/12 SQ
Image Size
    RAW 3648 x 2736 11 MB / frame
    Large 3648 x 2736 Super Fine (compression: 1/2.7) / 6.8 MB / frame
3648 x 2736 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 4.7 MB / frame
3648 x 2736 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 2.2 MB / frame
3648 x 2736 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 1.5 MB / frame
    Middle 3200 x 2400 Super Fine (compression: 1/2.7) / 5.3 MB / frame
3200 x 2400 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 3.7 MB / frame
3200 x 2400 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 1.7 MB / frame
3200 x 2400 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 1.1 MB / frame
2560 x 1920 Super Fine (compression: 1/2.7) / 3.6 MB / frame
2560 x 1920 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 2.2 MB / frame
2560 x 1920 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 1.1 MB / frame
2560 x 1920 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 0.7 MB / frame
    Small 1600 x 1200 Super Fine (compression: 1/2.7) / 1.3 MB / frame
1600 x 1200 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 0.8 MB / frame
1600 x 1200 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 0.5 MB / frame
1600 x 1200 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 0.3 MB / frame
1280 x 960 Super Fine (compression: 1/2.7) / 0.8 MB / frame
1280 x 960 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 0.5 MB / frame
1280 x 960 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 0.3 MB / frame
1280 x 960 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 0.2 MB / frame
1024 x 768 Super Fine (compression: 1/2.7) / 0.5 MB / frame
1024 x 768 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 0.4 MB / frame
1024 x 768 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 0.2 MB / frame
1024 x 768 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 0.1 MB / frame
640 x 480 Super Fine (compression: 1/2.7) / 0.2 MB / frame
640 x 480 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 0.2 MB / frame
640 x 480 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 0.1 MB / frame
640 x 480 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 0.1 MB / frame
Still Image Recording
    EXIF 2.2
    PIM III
    DPOF Yes
    DCF Yes
Image Editing
    RAW data edit Yes
    Shadow Adjustment Technology Yes
    Trimming Yes
    Red-eye reduction Yes
    Black & White Yes
    Sepia Yes
    Correction of saturation Yes
    Resize Yes
Menu
    Menu languages in camera English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish
    Menu languages by download Additional one language from 15 further languages by download via the internet.
Customisation Options
    Left arrow button Off, one-touch WB, test picture, preview, Live View, face detection
    Drive button Drive, AF target selection, AF mode, WB mode, Metering mode, ISO setting
    Custom preset options 2
Environment
    Temperature 0 - 40 °C operating temperature / -20 - 60 °C storage temperature
    Humidity 30 - 90 % operation humidity / 10 - 90 % storage humidity
Size
    Dimensions (WxHxD) 129.5 x 91 x 53 mm (without protrusions)
    Weight 380 g (body only)
Interface
    Media Dual slot for CompactFlash card (Type I and II), Microdrive and xD picture card
    USB 2.0 High Speed Yes
    Combined V & USB output NTSC or PAL selectable
    Infrared Yes

The latest addition to the Olympus E-System, the E-420, represents a winning formula for both seasoned photographers and entrants to the D-SLR domain alike. Users benefit from the remarkable quality only D-SLR photography can deliver, yet also enjoy the ease of use usually only associated with a compact camera. This includes Live View depictions on the LCD, which can significantly simplify image composition. In addition, as one of the world’s smallest and lightest D-SLRs, mobility is hardly an issue. The E-420 will fit just about anywhere – from a small daypack to a lady’s handbag. This makes it a perfect companion for journalists, travellers or other adventurers who appreciate the one-of-a-kind portability, performance and value for money it delivers. The easy-to-use 10.0 Megapixel E-420 features 28 shooting modes to suit a multitude of photographic situations and is ready to use straight out of the box. It will be available in stores from late April 2008.
• World's most compact D-SLR*
• Exceptional ease of use
• Comfortable viewing with Autofocus Live View
• 100% D-SLR quality
• 6.9cm / 2.7'' HyperCrystal II LCD
• 10 Megapixel Live MOS sensor
• Face Detection for perfectly focused and exposed faces
• Shadow Adjustment Technology
• Excellent dust reduction system
• Built-In flash and wireless flash control
• 3.5fps with up to 9 images in RAW buffer
• Four Thirds Standard
• 28 shooting modes
• ISO 100-1600
• TruePic III image processor
• One-touch white balance
• AF / AE lock functionality
• Depth of field preview
• Anti-shock (Mirror lock) function
• Beginners’ and advanced info screen
• 100% field of view via LCD
• Detailed playback info screen with histogram
• Bracketing functions
• Perfect image control
• Hi-speed USB 2.0


*As of March 2008
**Full contrast AF performance available with ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6, ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm 1:4.0-5.6 and new ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm 1:2.8 “pancake” lens. For all other lenses contrast AF is used in combination with the phase detection AF.

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