Olympus E-5 Digital SLR

The Olympus E-5 Digital SLR boasts an array of new features. Featuring new Fine-Detail Processing technology that delivers a groundbreaking level of resolving power, newly-refined 12.3 megapixel High-Speed LiveMOS technology sensor and the latest "TruePic V+" image processor, the E-5 captures a level of image detail that is amazing. Expected availability is late Oct/Nov 2010

Key Features:

• 12.3 megapixel Live Mos
• Fine Detail Technology with new TruePic V+ image processor
• World's Fastest Autofocus
• 3" swivel LCD (920k pixels)
• Built-In IS (up to 5 EV)
• HD 720P video with external mic support
• 10 Art Filters in P/A/S/M modes
• Wireless flash
• Dual CF and SD card slot (UDMA/SDXC supported)

Product Description:

This latest image processor retains Olympus' unique imaging signature, delivering pictures with film-like tonality that have vibrant yet believable colours. A high level of picture detail and colour-tone fidelity is maintained up to the camera's maximum ISO of 6400.

Worlds Fastest AutoFocus*

Its 11-Point Full Twin-Cross autofocus system that uses an overlapping matrix of 22 cross-sensors ensures that the E-5 is the fastest auto-focusing SLR camera in the world*; with a remarkable low-light auto-focus sensitivity of -2 EV. A large memory buffer enables the capture of up to 16** raw shots in continuous burst operation, at up to five frames per second.

*when used with the Olympus Zuiko Digital 12-60mm SWD professional lens; ** tested with Sandisk Extreme Pro 16GB

High Resolution Dual Axis LCD screen

The E-5 boasts the world's first* 3-inch dual-axis swivel VGA HyperCrystal LCD monitor for enhanced handling flexibility during Live View shooting of stills and video. The crystal clear screen has a 920K pixel resolution.

Powerful Built-in Image Stabilisation

Up to 5 EV steps of image stabilisation is possible with the E-5's Supersonic Wave based Built-In Image Stabiliser.

Creative Features for the Enthusiast

For the creative photographer, the E-5 adopts the multi-exposure with Live View image overlay capability of Olympus' enthusiast digital SLR models. It has ten Art Filter digital effects that can be applied directly in real-time to both stills and HD video, to give the photographer added creative options. New with the E-5, Art Filters can be used in manual exposure, as well as shutter and aperture priority exposure modes. The E-5 also features TTL wireless flash control with its built-in flash functioning as commander. Its Super FP flash mode enables wireless flash synchronisation up to 1/8000th of a second.

The E-5 supports audio capture for stills and video with its built-in mono microphone, and has a standard 3.5mm microphone socket to enable the direct connection of an external stereo microphone for enhanced audio recording quality.

A Heavy-Duty camera for Heavy Duties

Designed to withstand the rigours of hard professional use under adverse environmental and handling conditions, the E-5 features a super high-strength magnesium alloy body made using the Thixomold process.

Whats Included:

• Body, Li-ion battery BLM-5
• Li-ion battery charger BCM-5
• USB cable
• Audio&Video cable
• Shoulder strap
• OLYMPUS View2 CD-ROM
• Instruction manual
• Warranty card

WARRANTY: 1 Year Australian Warranty*
*Extended Warranties Available