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Home » Digital Cameras » Olympus Digital Cameras » Olympus E-30 Body

Olympus E-30 Body

Free HLD-4 Power Grip Or FL-36R Flashgun Until 31st March 2010. 12.3 Million Effective Pixel Digital SLR With FourThirds Lens Mount, Built In Image Stabiliser, 2.7 Inch Multi Angle LCD With Live View, Dual Memory Card Slot For Both CF & xD Memory Cards, Art Filters For Enhanced Creativity, Multiple Exposure Function, High Speed AF, Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery. Please click here for more details on this promotion.

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Compact Flash Memory

Compact Flash Memory for Olympus E-30 Body:
Compactflash (CF) memory cards are still used by many digital SLR cameras, particularly the advanced amateur and pro models. Compactflash (CF) cards are currently available in capacities up to 32GB with larger capacities under development. Various read/write speeds are available depending on your budget and shooting requirements.
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xD Picture Memory Cards

xD Picture Memory Cards for Olympus E-30 Body:
The newest of the main camera memory card formats and used exclusively in Fuji and Olympus digital cameras. Using an Olympus card in an Olympus camera you can produce panoramic images and using Olympus\' software and glasses even produce 3D images.
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Olympus E System Swing Bag

Olympus E System Swing Bag:
Olympus E System Slingshot style camera bag suitable for an Olympus E System digital SLR camera plus 3 lenses, flashgun plus accessories. Top handle plus well padded shoulder strap. Front zipped pocket with mesh pouch inside. Dimensions 38 x 25 x 17 cms.

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Olympus E System Backpack

Olympus E System Backpack:
Lightweight E system backpack which has been designed to hold a D-SLR body, 4-5 lenses, flash and other accessories. Made from nylon and neoprene.

£41.00
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Olympus E System Bag

Olympus E System Bag:
Custom bag for e system camera & accessories.

£130.00
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Olympus E System Shoulder Bag II

Olympus E System Shoulder Bag II:
Olympus E-System shoulder bag suitable for a D-SLR body, up to 3 lenses, plus other small accessories. Adjustable padded dividers for a customised fit for your camera equipment. Adjustable, padded shoulder strap. Dimensions of 28 x 16 x 21 cms. Large front pocket.

£39.00
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Olympus SBC1 System Bag

Olympus SBC1 System Bag:
Larger bag which will hold 1 body (either E300, E330 or E1) plus 2 lenses, flashgun and small accessories.

£46.00
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Olympus HLD-4 Battery Grip For E3 & E30

Olympus HLD-4 Battery Grip For E3 & E30:
The HLD-4 Power Battery Holder is compatible with Olympus E-3 and E-30 digital SLR cameras and holds 2x BLM-1 batteries for extended shooting time. It also improves portrait shooting by offering another grip and its own shutter button. The HLD-4 grip is dust and splash proof.

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Olympus BLM 1 Battery

Olympus BLM 1 Battery:
1500mah 7.2 volt battery.

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Hahnel HL-M1 Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery

Hahnel HL-M1 Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery:
Independent lithium ion rechargeable battery which is an alternative to the Olympus BLM-1 as used in the Olympus C5060, C7070, C8080, E1, E300, E330, E500 and E510 digital cameras. 7.2v 1500mAh capacity. Lithium ion technology so there is no memory effect. 2 year warranty.

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Olympus BCM 1

Olympus BCM 1:
Limited stocks at this price. 2 hour charger for BLM 1 battery

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Olympus BCM-2 Battery Charger

Olympus BCM-2 Battery Charger:
Standard mains battery charger for the Olympus BLM-1 battery pack as used by the Olympus C-5060, C-7070, C-8080, E-1, E-300, E-330, E-500, E-510 and E-620 digital cameras.

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Hahnel Powerstation Twin V Pro Charger - Olympus Pentax Samsung

Hahnel Powerstation Twin V Pro Charger - Olympus Pentax Samsung:
Twin battery charger for Olympus, Pentax and Samsung digital SLR cameras. Compatible with the BLS1 battery as used in the Olympus E410, the BLM1 battery as used in the Olympus E510, the SLB-1674 battery as used in the Samsung GX10 and the D-L150 battery as used in the Pentax K10D. Car and mains adapters. Multivoltage for world wide use.

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Hahnel Powerstation Ultima II Battery Charger - Olympus

Hahnel Powerstation Ultima II Battery Charger - Olympus:
Multi purpose direct plug in battery charger for Olympus digital camera batteries including the Li-10B, Li-12B, Li-30B, Li-40B, Li-42B, BLM-1, BLS-1, Li-50B and Li-60B models. Features a foldable US mains plug plus slide on Euro and UK plugs. Universal 100-240v voltage for worldwide use. Now features a built in USB socket for charging USB compatible devices such as iPhone, iTouch and many MP3 players. 12V DC car lead included.

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Olympus AC-1 Mains Adapter

Olympus AC-1 Mains Adapter:
Dedicated 9V AC mains adapter suitable for the Olympus E-1, E-30 and E-300 digital slr cameras. International power supply compatible with 100-240V AC.

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Olympus RM1 Remote Control

Olympus RM1 Remote Control:
Infra red remote controller.

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Olympus RM-UC1 USB Remote Cable

Olympus RM-UC1 USB Remote Cable:
USB remote cable control for the SP-510UZ and E400 models.

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Olympus MF-1 adapter OM to 4/3rds

Olympus MF-1 adapter OM to 4/3rds:
Allows older OM mount lenses to be used on the E1, E300 and E500. No auto focus and only stop down metering available.

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Olympus ME1 Eyecup Magnifier

Olympus ME1 Eyecup Magnifier:
The ME-1 increases the viewfinder performance of the E-300 & E-500 by providing views 1.2 times larger than normal.

£38.00
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Olympus D-SLR Shoulder Strap (CSS-E001)

Olympus D-SLR Shoulder Strap (CSS-E001):
Genuine Olympus shoulder strap for E System digital SLR cameras.

£16.00
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Named Camera Strap Olympus

Named Camera Strap Olympus:
SLR camera strap with Olympus branding on it.

£6.00
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Olympus EX-25 Extension Tube

Olympus EX-25 Extension Tube:
Extension tube use with 14-45mm, 14-54mm, 40-150mm, 50-200mm, 50mm, 150mm and 300mm lenses.

£145.00
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Hama Digital Camera 5 Piece Accessory Kit

Hama Digital Camera 5 Piece Accessory Kit:
5 piece digital slr accessory kit that contains an extendable mini tripod with ball & socket head, 2x lcd protection foils for lcds up to 4 inches, a microfibre cleaning cloth and a universal protective case for your memory cards.

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Olympus E System LCD Protectors (2.5 Inch)

Olympus E System LCD Protectors (2.5 Inch):
Pack of 3 protection foils for your LCD including a squeegee to remove air bubbles. Fits 2.5 inch / 6.4 cm LCD displays. Helps prevent scratches on your LCD.

£9.00
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Olympus BC-1 Spare E System SLR Body Cap

Olympus BC-1 Spare E System SLR Body Cap:
Spare body cap for Olympus E System digital SLR cameras.

£10.00
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Olympus MF-1 adapter OM to 4/3rds

Olympus MF-1 adapter OM to 4/3rds:
Allows older OM mount lenses to be used on the E1, E300 and E500. No auto focus and only stop down metering available.

£93.00
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Olympus E System Camera Bean Bag (Small)

Olympus E System Camera Bean Bag (Small):
Flexible, take anywhere non slip camera support. Use on walls, rocks or any surface for self timer, remote control or simply to steady the camera.

£11.00
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Olympus E System Lens Cloth

Olympus E System Lens Cloth:
High quality lens cleaning cloth. Perfect for cleaning all camera lenses, spectacles, camera LCD screens, scanner glass etc. Features the Olympus E-System logo. Keep one of these in your camera bag to remove residues and finger prints on your lenses.

£8.00
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Olympus E System Portable Reflector

Olympus E System Portable Reflector:
Mini reflector to add punch to your portraits or fill in those unsightly shadows, wherever you go.

£5.00
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Olympus E-30 Body 2Gb Deal

Olympus E-30 Body 2Gb Deal:
Free HLD-4 Power Grip Or FL-36R Flashgun Until 31st March 2010. Olympus E-30 body plus an Ultrafast 2Gb CF memory card, spare independent BLM1 type rechargeable battery, independent zoomster style case and a digital camera accessory kit (includes a mini tripod, cleaning cloth, lcd screen protectors and memory card case). Please click here for more details on this promotion.

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Olympus E-30 Body 4Gb Deal

Olympus E-30 Body 4Gb Deal:
Free HLD-4 Power Grip Or FL-36R Flashgun Until 31st March 2010. Olympus E-30 body plus an Ultrafast 4Gb CF memory card, spare independent BLM1 type rechargeable battery, independent zoomster style case and a digital camera accessory kit (includes a mini tripod, cleaning cloth, lcd screen protectors and memory card case). Please click here for more details on this promotion.

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Specification

Type

Lens mount: Four Thirds Mount
Body material: Glass reinforced plastic

Image Sensor

Sensor type: 4/3 inch Hi-Speed Live MOS sensor
Aspect ratio & area: 4:3 / 17.3 x 13.0 mm
Effective pixel number: 12.3 Megapixels
Filter array: Primary colour filter (RGB)
Full resolution: 13.1 Megapixels
Type: TruePic III
LPF filter: Fixed type
IR cut filter: Hybrid type
Dust Reduction filter: Supersonic Wave Filter

Media

Storage media type: Dual slot for Compact Flash card ( type 1 & II ), Microdrive and XD card.

Viewfinder / LCD

Viewfinder Type: Eye level single lens view finder
Field of view: Approx. 98%
Magnification: Approx. 1.02 x
Depth of field preview: Yes
Eye point: 24.2 mm
Dipotic adjustment: -3.0 - + 1.0 built in.
Focusing screen: Interchangeable by service ( Neo Lumi-Micron Mat Screen )
Mirror: Quick return type.
Viewfinder Information: Yes
Eye piece shutter: EPC-1 supplied

Live View
Information: 100% field of view, exposure adjustment preview, white balance preview, gradation preview, face detect preview, perfect shot preview, gridlines, 5x / 7x /10x magnification

LCD: Resolution 230000 dots
Type: HyperCrystal II LCD
Size: 2.7 inch / 6.9 cm
Brightness Adjustment: 15 levels

Image Stabiliser

Type: Sensor shift
Modes: Two Dimensional or one dimensional activation
Effective Compensation Range: Up to 5 EV steps

Focusing

System: TTL phase difference detection,  contrast detection system.
Focus areas: 11 points / fully biaxial, auto & manual selection.
AF illuminator: Yes built in flash.
AF lock: Yes.
Focus tracking: Yes
Manual focus; Yes
Single AF: Yes
Single AF + MF: Yes
Continuous AF: Yes
Continuous AF + MF: Yes
Detection range: -2 - 19 EV (ISO 100 )
AF fine adjustment: +/- 20 steps

Metering

Mode: TTL open aperture metering
Zones: 49 zones Multi-pattern
Detection range: 1 - 20 EV ( 50mm F2 ISO 100 )
ESP light metering. Spot metering . Centre weighted metering. Highlight. Shadow.

Exposure

Modes: Auto, Programme, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual.
Shutter speed: 1/8000 - 60 sec. (Bulb mode up to 30 min)
Exposure bracketing: 3 / 5 frames +/- 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 EV steps.
Exposure compensation: +/- 5 EV in 1/3 steps.
ISO bracketing: 3 frames 1/3, 2/3, 1 EV steps
Multi Exposure: up to 4 frames
Sequence shooting: (H) 5 fps, (L) 1-4 fps, (RAW) 14 fps, (JPEG) Depends on compression ratio or number of pixels, Large Normal mode approx 280 frames.

Sensitivity

Auto: ISO 200 - 3200
Manual: ISO 100 - 3200 ( in 1/3 or 1 EV steps )

White Balance

Mode: Auto Hybrid detection system with Live MOS sensor and dedicated external sensor.
Selectable steps in Kelvin: 8 steps ( 3000 - 7500 K )
Manual White balance: Yes
White balance adjustment: Yes, +/- 7 in each A-B / G-M axis ( in Auto WB, preset WB & one touch WB)
White balance bracketing: 3 frames +/-  2, 4, 6 mires steps.
Overcast, Tungsten , Shade, Sunlight, Flourescent 1 , Flourescent 2 , Flourescent 3

Image Processing

Image Processing:
Colour space: sRGB / AdobeRGB
TruePic III
Sharpness + Contrast: 5 levels
Saturation: 5 levels
Contrast: 5 levels
B&W filter: Yellow, Orange, Red, Green
B&W toning: Yellow, Orange, Red, Green.
Picture mode:  Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom
Gradation: 4

Flash

Built-in flash: Guide number 13 ( ISO 100)
Flash compensation: +/- 3 EV 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps.

External flash control
X- sync speed: 1/250 s / 1/8000s
Type: TTL Auto, Auto, Manual, FP TTL, FP Manual.
Sync modes: Auto, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye, slow sync. 2nd curtain and slow syncro, Fill in.
Intensity: +/- 3 EV/  1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps.

Wireless flash control: FL-50R, FL-36R
Control method: By built in flash.
Modes: TTL Auto, Auto, Manual, FP TTL Auto, FR TTL Manual. 4 Groups 3 channels.

Super Control Panel

Displayed information:
Metering mode, Exposure mode, aperture value, shutter speed, exposure level view, flash compensation value, exposure compensation, AE bracketing, ISO, Colour space, Picture mode, Gradation, Colour saturation value, sharpness value, Contrast value, White balance, White balance compensation, Noise reduction, AEL, Flash mode, Focus mode, AF frame, drive mode, Record mode, Number of storable frames, Memory card, Battery indicator.

View Images

Histogram in playback:  Zoom 2 - 14 x,  Index 4, 9, 16, 25, 49, 100 frames, Slide show, Calendar, Rotation, Light box.
Erase mode: Single, All, Selected. Image protect: 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
Still image recording: EXIF , PIM , DPOF, DCF.

Image Size

RAW
4032 x 3024
Large
4032 x 3024 Super Fine / 6.8 MB / frame
4032 x 3024 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 4.7 MB / frame
4032 x 3024 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 2.2 MB / frame
4032 x 3024 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 1.5 MB / frame
Middle
 3200 x 2400 Super Fine / 5.3 MB / frame
3200 x 2400 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 3.7 MB / frame
3200 x 2400 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 1.7 MB / frame
3200 x 2400 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 1.1 MB / frame
2560 x 1920 Super Fine / 3.6 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) / 0.7 MB / frame
Small
 1600 x 1200 Super Fine / 1.3 MB / frame
1600 x 1200 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 0.8 MB / frame
1600 x 1200 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 0.5 MB / frame
1600 x 1200 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 0.3 MB / frame
1280 x 960 Super Fine / 0.8 MB / frame
1280 x 960 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 0.5 MB / frame
1280 x 960 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 0.3 MB / frame
1280 x 960 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 0.2 MB / frame
1024 x 768 Super Fine / 0.5 MB / frame
1024 x 768 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 0.4 MB / frame
1024 x 768 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 0.2 MB / frame
1024 x 768 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 0.1 MB / frame
640 x 480 Super Fine / 0.2 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

Power

Olympus BLM-1 battery ( BCS-1 charger & main lead included )
Battery life: 750 shots approx.

Interface

Media: Dual slot for Compact Flash card ( type 1 & II ) Microdrive, XD card.
USB 2.0 High speed.
Video Out: PAL or NTSC
Infrared: Yes
DC input: Yes
Synchro socket: Yes

Custom Options

Fn Button: Off, one touch, WB, test picture, Live View, AF home setting, MF, record format, exposure mode, My Mode
Custom preset options: 2
My Mode: 2 settings storable

Size

Dimensions: 141.5 x 107.5 x 75 mm (W x H x D)
Weight 655 grams (without battery & card)

 
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