Olympus E-620

Six creative in-camera art filters, Multiple Exposure shooting and a swivel Live View 2.7” HyperCrystal III LCD offer artistic freedom and endless creative possibilities. The 12.3-megapixel Live MOS sensor and TruePic III+ processor provide exceptional picture quality. With in-body Image Stabilization and small 16.76-ounce body, the E-620 is a camera that truly lets you shoot outside the frame.

If you're hoping to get more out of your camera than simply capturing and documenting a scene, and enjoy enhancing or customizing an image to make it your own, then you will value the camera's Art Filters. The filters, which are built into the camera, provide incredible individual artistic control over an image, and remove the need to spend time altering images on the computer with editing software.

This camera was made for free-style shooting, experimenting and engaging with events and subjects. Enjoy the freedom of Autofocus Live View and dramatic effects to transform your day-to-day shots into compositions that you can be proud of with the following in-camera Art Filters:

Pop Art : Enhances colors, making them more saturated and vivid, creating high-impact pictures that express the joyful, lighthearted feeling of the Pop Art style of the 1960s;
Soft Focus : Creates an ethereal, otherworldly atmosphere that renders subjects in a heavenly light without obscuring details;
Pale & Light Color : Encloses the foreground of an image in flat gentle light and pastel colors reminiscent of a flashback scene in a movie;
Light Tone: Renders shade and highlight areas softly to lend an elegant air to the subject;
Grainy Film : Evokes the feeling of documentary footage shot in monochrome with grainy, high-contrast film; and
Pin Hole : Reduces the peripheral brightness of an image as though it were shot through a pin hole, connecting the viewer intimately with the subject at the center of the picture.

Art Filters are easily activated with the mode dial on the left side of the camera body. The effects are viewable right on the new camera's 100 percent accurate swivel 2.7-inch Live View HyperCrystal™ III LCD when using the E-620 in Live View mode or when reviewing the captured image.

With the new camera's Multiple Exposure function you are free to tell a visual story your way, whether in a portrait, a landscape or a combination of both. For instance, capture an image of the spring leaves on a new tree and then overlay an image of your child's face into the leaves for a stunning image that expresses the newness of the season. The image capture options allow you to shoot one shot, then another, or to capture both shots separately and combine them in the camera later. Or superimpose your own portrait with a starry night sky to create a photo with the impact you desire. Let your imagination lead you to new creative discoveries.

The E-620 travels with you to more places, thanks to its compact size and light 18.9-ounce body. Capture sharp images on the go with the camera's in-body Image Stabilization, which virtually eliminates blur with any lens attached. Three IS modes handle any situation. The IS-1 mode is for general shooting and adjusts the sensor on both the horizontal and vertical planes to compensate for movement by the photographer so images stay sharp in low light even at slow shutter speeds. To capture the motion of moving subjects, the E-620 offers two specialized modes: IS-2 mode is ideal for capturing a runner or cyclist traveling by in the horizontal mode, preserving the sense of motion while panning; IS-3 mode achieves the same effect when the camera is held vertically. In either mode, the artistic effects of panning enhance the shot and render the subject in sharp detail with blurred background. Moreover, the E-620 is the world's smallest DSLR with built-in Image Stabilization, so you'll feel comfortable taking it on the road with you to capture the action.

The new camera's high-performance 12.3-megapixel Live MOS image sensor delivers excellent dynamic range, accurate color fidelity, and a state-of-the-art amplifier circuit to reduce noise and capture fine image details in both highlight and shadow areas.

Its Live MOS image sensor is complemented by Olympus' TruePic III+ Image Processor, which produces clear and colorful photos using all the pixel information for each image to provide the best digital images possible. The new image processor is noted for accurate natural color, true-to-life flesh tones, brilliant blue skies, and precise tonal expression; it also lowers image noise in photos shot at higher ISO settings, enabling great results in low-light situations.

The new camera's 100 percent accurate 270 degree swivel 2.7-inch Live View HyperCrystal III LCD can be rotated freely so photographers can compose at any angle, including overhead and down low, without getting bent out of shape. This enables an E-620 photographer to compose a subject in the Live View LCD and see the results of the various creative features – live as they're happening.

When viewing the LCD in Live View, settings like white balance and exposure can also be selected, and their impact is seen instantly on the display. Real-time monitoring offers amazing versatility and creative control. The LCD displays 230,000 pixels in vivid color and includes HyperCrystal technology, which offers many times the contrast of conventional LCD monitors for easier viewing in both preview and playback. It also provides a wide viewing angle of 176 degrees, which ensures images can be composed from even the most obscure angles.

The 2.7-inch LCD makes icons and text on the camera's menu easy to view. Beyond the camera's bright viewable LCD, the E-620 is equipped with illuminated buttons on its body that are easily viewable in low light to quickly find the settings you want.

Consumers accustomed to composing and focusing using a point-and-shoot camera's LCD will appreciate that the E-620 offers the same easy, seamless experience (what you see on its LCD is what you get!). The E-620 delivers two fast autofocus options to quickly focus and capture the image in any situation:

Fast Imager Autofocus in Live View :When it comes to measuring camera speed, autofocus is a key factor. If a camera's AF system does not meet photographers' demands and lock focus accurately and quickly, it's possible to miss a shot. AF Live View on the E-620 allows you to compose, focus, and capture the shot quickly and easily without ever taking your eye off the large 2.7-inch full color LCD.
Phase Detection AF: When using the optical viewfinder, the technology behind the new 7-point twin cross AF system provides world-class fast and accurate focusing based on the speed of the E-3. Super sensitive Twin and Twin Cross AF target points can measure focus both vertically and horizontally, so regardless of the subject, focusing is super-simple and fast. With a dedicated Phase Detection AF sensor in the camera body, shooting moving subjects, like a runner crossing the finish line, is lightning fast. In low-light situations, this is the AF option of choice to quickly lock focus, so that a loved one's face illuminated only by candlelight is in sharp focus.

Since photography is a form of expression that is essentially based on clipping a scene, framing is an important component of style. The E-620 provides four aspect ratios that serve as masks to frame your image to the desired proportions, including: the standard 4:3 aspect ratio that is perfectly suited for an 8 x 10-inch enlargement; the 16:9 aspect ratio that will display your images beautifully on a widescreen television; and other popular aspect ratios such as 3:2 and 6:6. By enabling you to select the aspect ratio before shooting and easily viewing it on the LCD throughout the shoot, the Multi-Aspect function offers a new way to control your photography and express yourself.

The new camera's Face Detection reduces the chance of blurred subjects in photography by distinguishing between people's faces and the background. It tracks up to eight faces within the image area, even if people are moving, and automatically focuses and optimizes exposure for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures (ideal for large family or party group photos).

Shooting scenes with both highlights and shadows can be tricky because of the extreme contrast between dark and bright areas. The E-620 addresses this challenge with Shadow Adjustment Technology that adjusts for extreme light variations and maintains visible detail in both the shadow and highlight areas of the scene. Now users can see and preview the gradation on the Live View LCD and capture images showing the shadow detail they saw. This feature is also accessible in the Edit menu after the shot has been taken.

Perfect Shot Preview enables users to easily preview and select from a variety of thumbnail previews of the photographic effects of white balance and exposure compensation adjustments live on the LCD before taking the photograph. It is an ideal way for novice users to learn about the effects of different photography techniques, visually, without having to scroll through menu options. With 28 preset scene-select modes for every imaginable shooting scenario, automatic modes and full manual controls, the E-620 offers a world of possibilities to photographers.

Wireless flashes help you cast the best light on your subjects and capture great images. For this reason, the E-620 is compatible with the Olympus FL-36R and FL-50R wireless electronic flashes that are designed exclusively for digital photography. When these flashes are used in combination with the E-620, multiple-wireless flash photography is both easy and reliable. The E-620 can control up to three wireless flash groups independently, with multiple flash units in each group for dramatic flash effects.

Life moves too fast to spend time worrying about dust ruining the perfect image. Olympus' proven Dust Reduction System produces spot-free photos with the exclusive Supersonic Wave Filter™. The patented ultrasonic technology vibrates to remove dust and other particles from the front of the image sensor and captures it on a special adhesive membrane every time the camera is turned on. These spot-free photos liberate users from hours spent retouching photographs at the computer or sending their cameras back to the manufacturer to remove dust trapped inside. With Dust Reduction and the new creative features, Olympus continues to liberate users from the computer and editing software, and enables them to have fun capturing it all while on the go.

The new HLD-5 Power Battery Holder can hold up to two Lithium Ion BLS-1 batteries to extend the performance life of the E-620 and its existing BLS-1 battery. It also enables effortless vertical shooting with its own separate shutter button and control dial. Olympus will also offer the PT-E06 optional underwater housing for the E-620. Capable of reaching depths of 130 feet underwater, the housing will ensure that divers will not miss an image during their journeys to the abyss.

Type
	Body material	Glassfibre reinforced plastics
	Lens mount	Four Thirds mount
Image Sensor
	Type	4/3 '' Hi-Speed Live MOS sensor
	Effective pixels	12.3 Megapixels
	Filter array	Primary colour filter (RGB)
	Aspect ratio & area	4:3 / 17.3 x 13.0 mm
	Full resolution	13.1 Megapixels
Engine
	Type	TruePic III+
Filter
	Dust reduction filter	Supersonic Wave Filter
	IR cut filter	Hybrid type
	LPF filter	Fixed type
Viewfinder
	Viewfinder type	Eye-level single-lens view finder
	Field of view	Approx. 95 %
	Magnification	Approx. 0.96 x with a 50mm lens set to infinity at -1 dioptre
	Depth of field preview	Yes Customized Fn button via viewfinder or via LCD in Live View
	Eye point	18 mm at -1 dioptre from eyepiece lens
	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	Yes Shutter speed
	Eye piece shutter	Eye-piece cap EPC-1 supplied
Live View
	Information	100% field of view, exposure adjustment preview, white balance adjustment preview, gradation setting preview (SAT), face detection preview, perfect shot preview, gridline displayable, 5x/7x/10x magnification possible, MF/S-AF, AF frame display, AF point display, shooting information, histogramme
	AF type	Option between phase difference detection system and contrast detection autofocus
Image Stabiliser
	Type	Sensor shift
	Modes	Two-dimensional or one-dimensional activation
	Effective Compensation Range	Up to 4 EV steps
Focusing System
	Method	TTL phase difference detection system, contrast detection system (with 25mm 1:2.8, 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6, 40-150mm 1:4.0-5.6, 9-18mm 1:4.0-5.6, 14-54mm 1:2.8-3.5 II)
	Focus areas	7 points / 5 fully biaxial, automatic and manual selection
	AF illuminator	Yes , Built-in flash (external flash available)
	AF lock	Yes , Locked by first position of shutter release button in single AF mode, 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
	Detection range	-2 - 19 EV (ISO 100)
	AF fine adjust	+/- 20 steps (settings for up to 20 lenses can be registered)
Exposure System
	Exposure compensation	+/- 5 EV / 1, 1/2, 1/3 steps
	Exposure bracketing	3 frames / +/- 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 EV steps
	ISO bracketing	3 frames / 1/3, 2/3, 1 EV steps
Exposure Modes
	Programme automatic	Yes with Programme Shift
	Aperture priority	Yes
	Shutter priority	Yes
	Manual	Yes
	Scene Modes
Multi-Exposure
	Max. number of frames	4 frames
	Auto gain control	Yes
	Frame assistance	Live View
Light Metering
	Method	TTL open aperture light metering
	Zones	49 zones Multi-pattern Sensing System
	Detection range	1 - 20 EV (50mm, 1:2, ISO 100)
	ESP light metering	Yes
	Spot metering	Yes
	Centre weighted metering	Yes
	Highlight	Yes
	Shadow	Yes
Art Filter
	Pop Art	Emphasizes colors and creates bright, vibrant images with a pop-art tone
	Soft Focus	Gives images a light, ethereal look and evokes a dreamy, mystical mood
	Pale & Light Colour	Utilizes muted color tonalities to create a mood of reflection and nostalgia
	Light Tone	Subdues highlights and shadows to reflect the ambience of a perfectly illuminated scene
	Grainy Film	Recreates the rich, grainy look and tonality of black & white photography, imparting a dramatic feel to images
	Pin Hole	Reproduces the peripheral vignetting and unique color tone of photos taken with a pin hole camera
Sensitivity
	Auto	ISO 200 - 3200 (customizable, default ISO 200 - 800)
	Manual	ISO 100 - 3200 in 1/3 or 1 EV ISO steps
Shutter
	Shutter type	Computerised 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 (in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps)
	Bulb mode	Up to 30 minutes (selectable longest time in the menu, default: 8 minutes)
	Shutter speed P, Ps	1/4000 - 60 s
	Shutter speed A priority	1/4000 - 60 s
	Shutter speed S priority	1/4000 - 60 s
	Shutter speed scene mode	1/4000 - 60 s
White Balance
	AUTO WB system	Hybrid detection system with High-speed Live MOS sensor and dedicated external sensor
	Selectable steps in Kelvin	8 steps (3000 - 7500 K)
	Overcast	Yes
	Shade	Yes
	Tungsten	Yes
	Sunlight	Yes
	Flourescent 1	Yes
	Flourescent 2	Yes
	Flourescent 3	Yes
	White balance adjustment	+/- 7 in each A-B / G-M axis (in Auto WB, preset WB mode & one-touch WB)
	Custom WB	1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K)
	One-touch white balance	1 custom settings can be registered
	White balance bracketing	3 frames / +/- 2, 4, 6 mired steps
Sequence Shooting
	Speed (H)	Approx. 4 fps
	Speed (L)	1 - 3 fps
	RAW Mode	5 frames
	JPEG Mode	Depends on compression ratio or number of pixels (Large Normal Mode: up to card capacity with SanDisk Extrem IV 4GB)
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	Yellow, Orange, Red, Green in Black & White and Sepia mode.
	Picture mode	Vivid, Natural, Portrait, Muted, Monotone, Custom (default setting: Natural)
	Gradation	4
Internal Flash
	Guide number	12 (ISO 100)
	Flash compensation	+/- 3 EV / 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps
	Modes
	Bracketing	3 frames / 1/3, 2/3, 1 EV steps
External Flash Control
	X-sync speed	1/180 s / 1/4000 s
	Type	TTL AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP 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	+/- 3 EV / 1, 1/2, 1/3 EV 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
	Number of channels	4 channels
	Group setting	3 groups
LCD
	LCD type	HyperCrystal III LCD
	Monitor size	6.9 cm / 2.7 ''
	Resolution	230000 dots
	Brightness adjustment	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
	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
	AF illuminator disactivated notification	Yes
	AEL notification	Yes
	Aperture value	Yes
	Bracketing	Yes
	Built-in flash intensity	Yes
	Colour space	Yes
	Exposure compensation indication	Yes
	Exposure mode	Yes
	Flash compensation value	Yes
	Group settings	Yes
	Noise reduction	Yes
	Shutter speed	Yes
	Wireless channel setting	Yes
View Images
	Index	4, 9, 16, 25, 49, 100 frames
	Calendar	Yes
	Zoom	Yes 2 - 14 x
	Slide show	Yes
	Rotation	Yes
	Light box	Yes
	Histogram in playback mode	Yes
	Shooting information	Histogram (independent luminance / RGB available), Highlight / Shadow point warning, AF frame, Shooting information
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	Yes
	JPEG	Yes
	JPEG compression	1/2.7, 1/4, 1/8, 1/12 SHQ 1/2.7, 1/4, 1/8, 1/12 HQ 1/2.7, 1/4, 1/8, 1/12 SQ
Image Size
	Aspect ratio	4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6:6 / 3:4
	RAW	4032 x 3024 compressed / 14 MB / frame
	Large	4032 x 3024 Super Fine / 8.2 MB / frame 4032 x 3024 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 5.7 MB / frame 4032 x 3024 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 2.7 MB / frame 4032 x 3024 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 1.8 MB / frame
	Middle	3200 x 2400 Super Fine / 5.4 MB / frame 3200 x 2400 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 3.4 MB / frame 3200 x 2400 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 1.7 MB / frame 3200 x 2400 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 1.2 MB / frame 2560 x 1920 Super Fine / 3.2 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) / 0.8 MB / frame
	Small	1600 x 1200 Super Fine / 1.3 MB / frame 1600 x 1200 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 0.9 MB / frame 1600 x 1200 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 0.5 MB / frame 1600 x 1200 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 0.4 MB / frame 1280 x 960 Super Fine / 0.9 MB / frame 1280 x 960 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 0.6 MB / frame 1280 x 960 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 0.3 MB / frame 1280 x 960 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 0.3 MB / frame 1024 x 768 Super Fine / 0.6 MB / frame 1024 x 768 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 0.4 MB / frame 1024 x 768 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 0.3 MB / frame 1024 x 768 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 0.2 MB / frame 640 x 480 Super Fine / 0.3 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	Yes
	PIM	Yes
	DPOF	Yes
	DCF	Yes
Image Editing
	RAW data edit	Yes
	Red-eye reduction	Yes
	Sepia	Yes
	Black & White	Yes
	Resize	Yes
	Correction of saturation	Yes
	Shadow Adjustment Technology	Yes
Menu
	Menu languages in camera	34 languages / 27 European languages (e.g. English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish)
	Illuminated buttons	Menu, Info, Playback, Liveview, Arrowpad (WB, AF, Metering, ISO), OK, Erase, IS
Customisation Options
	Fn Button	Off, one-touch WB, test picture, preview, Live View, AF home setting, MF, record format, exposure mode, My Mode
	Custom preset options	2
	My Mode	2 settings storable
Power Supply
	Battery	BLS-1 Li-Ion battery (included)
	Sleep mode	1, 3, 5, 10 min. and off selectable.
	Finder Shooting	Approx. 450 images
Environment
	Temperature	0 - 40 °C operating temperature / -20 - 60 °C storage temperature
	Humidity	30 - 90 % operation humidity / 10 - 90 % storage humidity
Size
	Dimensions (W x H x D)	129.5 x 94.0 x 60.0 mm (without protrusions)
	Weight	475 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
	Video out	Yes NTSC or PAL selectable

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