Release Issued by Olympus:
Providing even more performance
London, 19th July 2005 - Olympus has a well founded reputation for revolutionising the design and construction of cameras, most recently with the design and introduction of their E-system range. The fully digital SLR cameras are based on the TIPA Award-winning FourThirds Standard and have set new standards in SLR photography.
As more and more photographers embrace Digital SLRs the Olympus E-300 has proved to be one of the most popular models. Olympus is not only committed to delivering the highest levels of product innovation but also stands faithfully behind its customers with after sales service thats second to none. To this end a new firmware update (version 1.3) is now available for the E-300 and enhancements include:
Enhanced exposure metering stability: To provide even more precise readings and give photographers more control over their compositions, the stability of Digital ESP and Centre-Weighted-Average metering has been improved.
Button Timer: Photographers can now set the time period for how long a modified setting remains active until it reverts to the basic setting of the mode currently in use. This customised interval setting option lets users tailor the camera better to their specific requirements.
Two new underwater scene programmes: Together with the PT-E01 underwater case and ports for the Olympus E-300, plus the wide range of accessories, photographers can now fully explore beneath the waters surface. Two new scene programmes, Underwater Macro and Underwater Wide, have been specifically created for underwater photography.
Changed start-up process for future lenses: Looking to the future, the start-up process has been changed to support interchangeable lenses that will be released as the E-System range continues to grow.
To download the update simply open your Olympus Master software, connect your camera via USB to the computer and log onto the internet. Choose the Update Camera function from the Online Service menu and the update will be initiated immediately.
For more information www.olympus.co.uk
Main features
The Olympus E-300 digital SLR main features:
8.0 million pixels
Compact design (penta prism replaced by TTL Optical Porro Finder)
Based on TIPA Award-winning FourThirds Standard and uses high-precision interchangeable lenses with nearly telecentric design
Supersonic Wave Filter for dust protection
Full Frame Transfer CCD
TruePic TURBO image processor
User-friendly menu plus full manual operation
Single AF, continuous AF and manual focusing
Digital ESP, centre-weighted average and spot exposure metering
Scene programme and scene select programme modes
Sliding pop-up built-in flash
Records to CompactFlash cards and Microdrives
Olympus E-300 Kit includes ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-45mm (28-90mm on a 35mm camera) lens f3.5-5.6
Compatible with the complete range of Olympus E-System lenses and new accessories including ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm (80-300mm on a 35mm camera) lens f3.5-4.5, FL-36 external flash and HLD-3 power battery holder
