Olympus E-1 User Manual

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Getting started
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Inserting a card
“Card” in this manual refers to a recording medium. This camera can use a Compact
Flash or Microdrive (optional). You can also use xD-Picture Card with a card adapter
(optional).
Precautions when using a Microdrive
A Microdrive is a medium that uses a compact hard disk drive. Because the disk
drive rotates, a Microdrive is not as resistant to vibration or impact as other cards.
Special care is needed when using a Microdrive (especially during recording and
playback) to make sure the camera is not subjected to shock or vibrations. Be sure
to read the following precautions before using a Microdrive. Also, refer to the
manuals provided with your Microdrive.
• Be very careful when putting the camera down during recording. Place it gently
on a firm surface.
• Be careful not to hit the camera against anything when carrying it by the strap.
• Do not use the camera in places subject to vibrations or excessive shock, such as
at a construction site or in a car while driving along a bumpy road.
• Do not take a Microdrive close to areas where it may be exposed to strong
magnetism.
• Microdrives confirmed for use with this camera (as of July, 2003):
Hitachi/IBM
DSCM-1100 (1 GB)
DSCM-10512 (512 MB)
DSCM-10340 (340 MB)
 Compact Flash
A Compact Flash is a large-capacity
solid state flash memory card. You can
use commercially available cards.
 Microdrive
A Microdrive is a medium that uses a
large-capacity compact hard disk
drive. You can use a Microdrive that
supports CF+Type II (Compact Flash
extension standard).

Olympus E-1 Specifications

General

Max Resolution	2560 x 1920
Image Ratio w:h	4:3
Sensor Type	CCD
Lens Mount	Four Thirds
Focal Length Multiplier	2x
White Balance Presets	6
Digital Zoom	No
Image Stabilization	No
RAW Format	Yes
Shutter Priority	Yes
Aperture Priority	Yes
Manual Exposure Mode	Yes
Built-in Flash	No
Flash X Sync Speed	1/180 sec
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentaprism)
LCD Screen Size	1.8"
Screen Dots	134, 000
Shutter Speed	60 - 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting	3 fps
Storage Type	CompactFlash (Type I or II), Microdrive
USB	USB 1.1
Dimensions	141 x 104 x 81 mm (5.55 x 4.09 x 3.19 in)
Camera Type	SLR
Effective Pixels	5.0 MP
Sensor Size	17.3 x 13.0 mm
Metering Modes	Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure Compensation	±3 EV (1/3 EV steps)
External Flash	Yes
Drive Mode	Single, Continuous, Self-timer
Self-timer	Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Battery	Lithium-Ion
Weight	660 g (1.46 lb)
ISO Range	100-800 (expandable to 1600, 3200)