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Olympus E-400
Olympus the E-400 - the compact size and low weight of this latest Four Thirds Standard camera in the Olympus E-System grant photographers the freedom to take it along nearly anywhere, while not having to do without the considerable benefits of SLR photography. This model features a newly-developed CCD with 10.0 million pixels for incredible imaging performance and a large 2.5”/6.4cm LCD to view results in comfort.
As the E-400 is compatible with the Four Thirds Standard, users have virtually unlimited flexibility. A wide range of high-quality, interchangeable lenses – including the EISA Award winning ZUIKO DIGITAL Top Pro lens line-up by Olympus – plus other accessories are available for all types of needs. These are provided by Olympus and, thanks to cross-manufacturer compatibility of the standard, also from other producers. And as with all E-System cameras, the E-400 features the Supersonic Wave Filter – ensuring dust-free photography, even when changing lenses under challenging conditions.
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FEATURES
Compact size with innovative D-SLR technology
Being the world's smallest and lightest D-SLR*, the E-400 is sure to never become a burden. It is perfect for travelling, to take along on holidays or as a back-up when on the road – as it won't take up much space.
Within its extraordinarily compact dimensions is a whole treasure-trove of innovative technology. To begin, a 10.0 million pixel CCD provides plenty of imaging power to draw out even the finest of details in any composition. Moreover, the highly energy-efficient image sensor features a state-of-the-art amplifier circuit to all but eradicate noise and is incredibly fast. It enables sequential shooting at up to 3fps with a five image RAW buffer in burst mode.
Like every Olympus E-System camera, the E-400 also incorporates the Supersonic Wave Filter. This patented technology ensures worry-free lens changing – even in challenging environments – letting users really experience the brilliance of dust-free pictures every time. Developed by Olympus, the Supersonic Wave Filter generates ultra-high-speed vibrations that shake off dust and other particles from the image sensor, which are then captured on a special adhesive membrane. For the E-400, the Supersonic Wave Filter has been optimised with smaller dimensions and a higher frequency of vibrations for even more effectiveness.
Pro features with comfortable handling
Olympus proves that even a feature-packed D-SLR needn't be difficult to operate. The E-400 balances manual control options that give creativity no bounds with a wide range of semi and fully-automatic choices for ease of use. A total of 31 shooting modes are on board that cover a great variety of shooting situations. These include Underwater, Macro, High Key and Low Key. Users moreover benefit from special colour modes and the possibility to apply a variety of Black&White filters.
So image capture can continue for extended periods, a new high-power rechargeable battery is included with the E-400. Accepting both CompactFlash and xD-Picture Cards, the camera provides a choice of data storage options for enhanced flexibility. Furthermore, a diverse array of languages for camera menus, manuals and software is on offer. A total of 25 languages are available to make the camera completely understandable in 39 European countries – something only Olympus currently achieves.
Four Thirds compatibility for boundless versatility
As all E-Series cameras, the E-400 supports the Four Thirds Standard. Olympus and various other manufacturers produce high-quality Four Thirds-compliant lenses and accessories that are specifically designed for digital SLR photo capture. With only very few exceptions, the E-400 is compatible with virtually the complete range of Olympus E-System accessories. This includes the full line-up of the ZUIKO DIGITAL Top Pro lenses, which recently received an EISA award. Even an Underwater Case (PT-E03) will be available to let adventurous photographers capture the delights of the aquatic world in up to 40m depth.
The Olympus E-400 digital SLR – main features:
- World's smallest and lightest D-SLR*
- 10.0 million pixels
- 6.4cm/2.5” LCD
- Supersonic Wave Filter for dust protection
- Dual memory card slots (for xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash)
- 31 shooting modes (incl. 5 exposure, 7 creative & 19 scene modes)
- Built-in pop-up flash (GN 10)
- 3fps with up to five images in RAW buffer
- One touch white balance
- TruePic TURBO image processor
- AE/AF lock functionality
- Depth of field preview function
- Improved 49 segment digital ESP and spot metering
- Exposure Bracketing function
- Large beginners and advanced info screen
- Detailed playback info screen with histogram
- Exceptional ease of use with intuitive GUI and buttons that provide immediate access
to frequently used features
- JPEG & RAW recording
- Based on Four Thirds Standard
- Underwater Case available (PT-E03) waterproof to 40m
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PICTURES
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SPECIFICATION
| Sensor |
• 4/3 type CCD
• 17.3 x 13.0 mm active area
• 10.8 million total pixels
• 10.0 million effective pixels
• RGB (Primary) color filter array
• Fixed low pass filter (anti-alias filter)
• Supersonic Wave Filter (dust protection) |
| Image processor |
TruePic Turbo |
| Image sizes |
• 3648 x 2736
• 3200 x 2400 (3:2)
• 2560 x 1920
• 1600 x 1200
• 1280 x 960
• 1024 x 768
• 640 x 480 |
| File formats |
• RAW
• RAW + JPEG
• JPEG (EXIF 2.2) - (1/2.7 SHQ, 1/4 HQ, 1/8 or 1/12 SQ) |
| Lenses |
• 4/3 standard lens mount
• Range of ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses available
• Multiply focal length by 2 for 35 mm equiv. FOV |
| Auto focus |
• 3-point TTL phase difference detection
• Detection range: 0 to 19 EV (ISO 100) |
| Focus area selection |
• Automatic
• Manual |
| Focus modes |
• Single shot AF
• Single shot AF + MF
• Continuous AF
• Manual focus |
| Manual focus |
Focus by wire (on lens) |
| AF assist lamp |
Yes, flash strobe (flash must be raised) |
| Shooting modes |
• Auto
• Program AE (with shift)
• Aperture priority AE
• Shutter priority AE
• Manual
• Portrait
• Landscape
• Macro
• Sports
• Night Scene & Portrait
• Scene |
| Additional scene modes |
• Beach and Snow
• Candle
• Children
• Documents
• Fireworks
• High Key
• Image Stabilisation Mode
• Landscape
• Landscape & Portrait
• Low Key
• Macro
• Nature Macro
• Night Scene
• Night Scene & Portrait
• Portrait
• Sports
• Sunset
• Underwater Macro
• Underwater Wide |
| Sensitivity |
• Auto (ISO 100 - 1600)
• ISO 100
• ISO 125
• ISO 160
• ISO 200
• ISO 250
• ISO 320
• ISO 400
• ISO 500
• ISO 640
• ISO 800 *
• ISO 1000 *
• ISO 1250 *
• ISO 1600 *
* Warning message shown |
| Metering system |
• 49-zone multi-pattern
• Range: 1 to 20 EV (50 mm F2, ISO 100) |
| Metering modes |
• Digital ESP
• Center-Weighted Average
• Spot
• Highlight based spot
• Shadow based spot |
| AE Lock |
• AE/AF lock button
• With shutter release half-press |
| AE Bracketing |
• 3 frames
• 1/3, 1/2, 0.7 or 1.0 EV steps |
| Exposure steps |
1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV |
| Exposure compen. |
• -5.0 to +5.0 EV
• 1/3 EV steps |
| Shutter speed |
60 - 1/4000 sec |
| White balance |
• Auto
• Overcast
• Shade
• Tungsten
• Sunlight
• Fluorescent 1
• Fluorescent 2
• Fluorescent 3
• Manual 'one-touch'
• Kelvin (3000 - 7500 K, 7 steps) |
| WB fine tuning |
• Red - Blue: +/- 7 steps (2 mired each)
• Green - Magenta: +/- 7 steps (2 mired each) |
| Color space |
• sRGB
• Adobe RGB |
| Image parameters |
• Color mode (Natural, Vivid, Muted)
• Saturation (5 levels)
• Contrast (5 levels)
• Sharpness (5 levels)
• Monochrome (B&W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue) - filter (Ye, Or, Re, Gr)
• Graduation (High Key, Normal, Low Key) |
| Drive modes |
• Single
• Continuous |
| Continuous |
• 3.0 fps
• JPEG: Approx. 20 frames @ HQ 1/8
• RAW: 4 frames maximum |
| Self-timer |
• 2 sec
• 12 sec |
| Flash |
• Pop-up
• TTL auto / manual
• Guide no. 10
• Sync modes: Auto, Red-eye reduction, Slow syncro with red-eye reduction,
Slow syncro, 2nd curtain slow syncro, Fill-in, Off
• Flash power: Up to +/- 2EV in 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps |
| External flash |
Hot shoe |
| Viewfinder |
• Eye-level optical single-lens
• Field of view 95%
• Magnification 0.92x with a 50mm lens and -1 dioptre
• Eye point 16 mm at -1 dioptre
• Dioptre adjustment -3 to +1 dioptre
• Focusing screen: Fixed type (Neo Lumi-Micron Mat Screen)
• Mirror: Quick return mirror
• DOF preview: press left arrow button |
| Viewfinder info |
• 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
• Record mode
• Number of storable still pictures |
| Orientation sensor |
Yes |
| LCD monitor |
• 2.5" TFT LCD monitor (wide viewing angle)
• 215,000 pixels |
| Playback functions |
• Single
• Magnify (2 - 14x)
• Index (4, 9, 16, 25 frames)
• Calendar view
• Rotation
• Light box view
• Slide show
• Histogram (Lum / RGB)
• Highlight & Shadow point warning |
| Playback 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 |
| Editing |
• RAW development
• JPEG editing (B&W, Sepia, Red eye reduction, Color saturation, Resize) |
| Storage |
• Compact Flash (Type I and II)
• xD Picture card |
| Connectivity |
• USB 1.1
• Video Out (NTSC / PAL) |
| Vertical / portrait grip |
Unknown |
| Power |
Lithium-Ion rechargeable |
| Dimensions |
130 x 91 x 53 mm (5.1 x 3.6 x 2.1 in) |
| Weight (no batt) |
380 g (13.4 oz) |
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