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E-3 10.1 Megapixel Pro Slr Digital Camera With E 12-60mm Ed Zoom Lens Kit | 
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| Brand: Olympus
Category: Photography
Buy New: $3,999.99
Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 110703
Media: Electronics
Optical Zoom: 5
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 60
Minimum Focal Length: 12
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
MPN: OLYE31260K
Model: Evolt E-3
UPC: 689466035827
EAN: 0689466035827
ASIN: B000ZZV85Q
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | KIT INCLUDES 2 PRODUCTS -- All Brand New Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories + Full USA Warranties | | • | Olympus Evolt E-3 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera PLUS + | | • | Olympus 12-60mm Zuiko Digital ED f/2.8-4.0 SWD Lens | | • | E-3 FEATURES INCLUDE: World's fastest autofocus, built-in image stabilizer, 2.5"/6.4cm multi-angle LCD, dust reduction system and 10-Megapixel | | • | LENS FEATURES INCLUDE: 100-percent digital design, special optical glass elements to correct aberrations and Supersonic Wave Drive Technology. |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Kit includes: 1) Olympus E-3 Digital SLR Camera; 2) Olympus 12-60mm Zuiko Digital ♦ The Olympus E-3 Digital SLR Camera features the world's fastest auto-focusing speeds thanks to an advanced AF system and new ZUIKO DIGITAL SWD (Supersonic Wave Drive) lenses. Matched with shutter speeds of up to 1/8000th sec. and 5fps sequential shooting (with a 19 image RAW buffer in burst mode), the E-3 gives photographers a crucial edge to help capture that decisive shot. Ensuring the best image quality in the widest range of situations, this professional model also incorporates a powerful built-in image stabilization system which is capable of compensating against the effects of camera shake to the equivalent of up to 5 EV steps. This is complemented by a 10 Megapixel High Speed Live MOS sensor and Olympus' TruePic III image processing engine. Together with the ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses, photographers can rely on optimal results each time. Meanwhile, the camera's Live View capabilities provide the freedom to shoot with more versatility: Whether wanting to keep eye-contact with the subject or shooting above the head or close to the ground, compositions can be framed with ease on the 2.5"/6.4cm multi-angle HyperCrystal LCD, which also faithfully displays the effect of camera adjustments in real time. Like all Olympus E-System cameras, the E-3 incorporates the most effective dust reduction system available - the Supersonic Wave Filter. ♦ The Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 SWD lens is a high-performance standard zoom lens that covers a zoom range equivalent to 24 to 120mm on a 35mm camera lens. This lens also boasts impressive close-up shooting capability, allowing users to shoot from as close as 25cm throughout the zoom range. The lens' autofocus is powered by Supersonic Wave Drive Technology. Designed to be the world's fastest AF system, this extraordinary autofocus drive provides both high speed and high precision while operating with lower noise than ever.
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Very Fine Camera, Amazing Lens, and Idiotic Price from This Seller! August 23, 2010
W. C. White (Seattle<=Arizona<=Brooklyn)
I rate this camera and lenses at 5-stars based on my experience with it (and other Olympus gear); I rate the seller at zero stars based on pricing and ad copy that are enormously inflated so much they seem to be trolling for suckers. There are a number of other detailed reviews of the Olympus E-3 and E-system and Zuiko Digital lenses elsewhere on Amazon (and better prices by far). I won't go into very much detail, except to say that I have been an Olympus user since the OM-1 film SLR in about 1978 (and OM-2, film PEN, some fine OM lenses, not to mention a range of other 35mm film cameras and some other digital), and currently own a E-520 DSLR and Zuiko lenses. The E-3 is the flagship Olympus camera, and has everything great about the E-520 and then some (like total weather-proofing, flip out LCD, metal construction). This lens is worth special mention: a really terrific and useful range (eff. 24-120mm) sterling optics, wicked fast AF, and speed at f2.8. Each is tiptop and the kit is at the tipping point into the truly pro (the lens is pro, without argument). Just buy this from Amazon direct, can be had from them for about $900 (or less!) for the E-3 body and $918 for the 12-60mm f2.8 SWD zoom. Just don't spend more than $2K on it! I first thought PORTABLE GUY left his price from 2007 on this, but then I looked up Olympus's MSRP's, and PORTABLE GUY has this kit priced ABOVE Olympus MSRP!! Avoid this seller like the plague! Bad PORTABLE GUY! Naughty seller! Amazon, B%H, Adorama and others here offer this kit in a better deal (oooh, this is a nice kit!). CAVEAT EMPTOR!!!
 Crooks! August 12, 2010
ARRGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
Do not buy this!
You can buy it for a fraction of the what they are charging.
Beyond rip off July 5, 2009
bdgilfry@wildchildpublishing.com (California)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
A big rip off. If you go for this, you haven't done any shopping around. You can find this combo for HALF this ridiculous price.
These guys are crooks! April 19, 2009
B. Chaplin (Boston, MA United States)
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
This is a great camera and terrific lens. But for the unwary or uninformed: this price is beyond ridiculous. The E-3, body-only, goes for $1350 now, the Zuiko 12-60mm lens for less than $1000. How these folks are getting away with charging $5325 for the two I can't imagine.
Olympus E3: An SLR Force to be Reckoned With November 7, 2008
Penetralia
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Olympus E3: An SLR Force to be Reckoned With
The Olympus E3 Digital SLR Camera offers the best in digital SLR technology. With its price and capacity, this global leader is super-fast, strong, stable, and somewhat weatherproof.
WEATHERPROOFING: Slightly weatherproof (dust and splash resistant), the Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) keeps the camera clean and safe in most outdoor conditions. The magnesium-alloy body can operate under temperatures that other SLRs dare to experience. Most digital cameras have plastic bodies; however, this Olympus is a solid champion.
LCD: This professional model features a 2.5, multi-angle, rotational HyperCrystal LCD screen that makes picture taking convenient under any pose, above or below subjects.
LIVEVIEW: Photographers now have the option of viewing via the liquid crystal display, or liveview function. This gives one the freedom to hold eye-to-eye contact, and shoot with ease.
SHUTTER SPEED: Shutter speed is generously up to 1/8000th of a second, with five frames per second sequential shooting, giving wildlife and sports photographers an extra edge.
IMAGE STABILIZATION: One of the best features is the hardcore built-in image stabilization system, utilizing up to five evolt (EV) steps, usually featured within competitor lenses, but now offered within the camera itself. Regardless of which lens is used with the camera, images are stabilized with every shutter click.
LENSES: Super precision, high speed, ultra quiet lenses are one of the best and fastest in the industry. Olympus Zuiko Digital SWD (Supersonic Wave Drive) lenses also offer dust reduction immediately after powering on. The dust removal system's intermolecular force forever shakes off particles unseen by the naked eye at a whopping 30,000 times per second. Most popular lens for this model are:
* Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 SWD
* Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f2.8-3.5 SWD
* Olympus Olympus Zuiko 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 ED
* Olympus Super Telephoto ED Lens
MEGAPIXELS: The Olympus E3 has a 10 Megapixel High Speed Live Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (MOS) sensor, converting lighting conditions into electrons, combined with TruePic III image processing engine. This ensures the best image quality in most every situation.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES:
SanDisk 8 GB Extreme III CF Card: The higher gigabyte, the better for holding more treasured photographs on the go.
Olympus 2 GB xD Picture Card Type M: The Olympus E3 uniquely allows photographers to save photos in at least two ways: RAW and JPEG. With the xD picture card and SanDisk CF card, one can save a high quality RAW image on the CF card, and a smaller JPEG on an xD card, providing a backup or option for both images with one shot.
Olympus HLD-4 Power Battery Holder: Attaching easily to the E3's bottom, this compartment holds two BLM-1 lithium ion batteries, which provides extra power for serious shooters.
Olympus BLM-01 Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery: Extra batteries are highly recommended for off-road excursions
Harness strap: Worn over both shoulders, a harness will eliminate neck strain, which is ever-present with ordinary camera straps. [See: Steiner's German harness systems]
[Under]Waterproofing: Want to bring your E3 underwater? DiPac offers a revolutionary underwater case that fits most SLRs, including this one.
Tenba® Waist Pak: No more carrying heavy equipment on shoulders, back, or neck; the Tenba weather-resistant pouch fits firmly around the waist and secures gear most comfortably. Best of all is the easy access afforded at the fully adjustable hipline.
Olympus FL-50 Electronic Flash: Standard bounce, swiveling, full range TTL automatic and manual flash syncs at speeds up to 1/4000th of a second.
Opteka Quick Flip Collapsable Flash Bracket: At a reasonable price, this bracket features pivoting arms, adjustable to 90, 120, and 270 degrees, and includes a detachable hand strap.
Olympus E-3 (EVOLT E-3) Made Easy (2 Tutorial DVDs for Olympus E3 / Evolt E3) by Elite Video: Do you want to learn how to operate your camera quickly and easily? Elite Video offers two full DVD tutorials for Olympus E3, and it is truly "made easy" so neophytes can begin shooting in a flash.
SquareTrade(tm) Warranty: Unless purchased by a reputable retailer, a warranty from SquareTrade will protect consumers from most any casualty, fully guaranteed with excellent customer service.
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