Olympus E-620
Today a new Olympus DSLR was announced. The E-620 features a 12.3 megapixel Live MOS image sensor with integrated sensor-shift image stabilization, 7-point AF, TruePic III+ image processor, built-in wireless flash controller, and additionally a fully articulating, 2.7-inch tilt-and-swivel live-view LCD.
The other featerus list up to (taken from the original press release):
The Olympus E-620 digital SLR – main features:
Creativity
• Art Filters, Multiple Exposure, Wireless Flash, Multi-Aspect
• Comfortable Live View thanks to high-speed contrast AF
• Free-angle 6.9cm/2.7” HyperCrystal III LCD
• 12.3 Megapixel Live MOS SensorFunctionality
• Built-in IS with max. 4 EV steps efficiency
• 7-point Twin AF (5 cross points)
• Optical viewfinder with approx 95% field of view and approx 0.96x magnificationPortability
• Small and light-weight bodyAdditional features of the Olympus E-620:
• Multiple-exposure function with LCD monitor display of current view superimposed on top of previously captured image
• Auto gradation adjustment to prevent blown highlights and blocked-in shadows
• Face Detection and Shadow Adjustment Technology
• Auto white balance control
• Perfect Shot Preview to enable comparison of the results of various settings adjustments before actual shooting
• Reliable Supersonic Wave Filter dust reduction system
• Built-in flash (GN12) with commander function for wireless off-camera flash synchronisation
• Wireless flash control in up to 3 groups (separate press release available for Olympus FL-50R and FL-36R flash units)
• Versatile bracketing functions for ISO, white balance, exposure, and flash
• Based on the Four Thirds Standard
• Illuminated buttons
• Ergonomic design of body, control buttons and GUI for easy operation
• AE/AF lock functionality for individual customisation
• ISO 100-3200 for wide-ranging sensitivity
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface
• High-speed data writing and lossless RAW compression for quick processing
• Simultaneous writing of RAW and JPEG
• 23 shooting modes (5 Exposure Modes, 5 Creative Modes, 13 Scene Select Modes)
• Wide dynamic range in highly lit areas
• Dual memory slot for CompactFlash and xD-Picture Cards (incl. support for UDMA High-Speed CF cards and Microdrive)The Olympus E-620 is available in the following configurations:
• Olympus E-620 Lens Kit
(E-620 body with ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 lens)
• Olympus E-620 Double Zoom Kit
(E-620 body with ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 and ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm 1:4.0-5.6 lenses)
• Olympus E-620 Pancake Lens Kit
(E-620 body with ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm 1:2.8 lens)New accessories:
• HLD-5 Power Grip
• FL-BK04 Flash Bracket
• FL-BKM03 Twin Flash Bracket
• PT-E06 Underwater Case
For the full text of the marketing-speak loaden press release jump over to Olympus
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There are already some reviews of the (preview version) E620 out there:
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