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Olympus E-420 Digital SLR with Zuiko f/3.5-5.6 14-42mm Four Thirds Lens

Calumet # OM00901
Mfg. Part # 262081
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Product Specifications
Product type:
  • Single-lens reflex Live View digital camera with interchangeable lens system
Memory:
  • CompactFlash Type I/II
  • Microdrive
  • xD-Picture Card (Dual-Slot)
Sensor Size:
  • 17.3 mm (H) x 13.0 mm (V)
Lens mount:
  • Four Thirds Mount
Effective Pixels number:
  • 10 million pixels
Image Pickup Unit:
  • Live MOS Sensor
Total no. of effective pixels:
  • Approx. 11.8 million pixels
Aspect ratio:
  • 1.33 (4:3)
Filter array:
  • Primary color filter (RGB)
LPF:
  • Fixed type
IR cut filter:
  • Hybrid type
Dust reduction:
  • Supersonic Wave Filter (dust reduction system for image sensor)
Recording:
  • Recording format: DCF, DPOF compatible/Exif, PRINT Image Matching III
  • File format: RAW (12-bit), JPEG, RAW+JPEG
  • Recording image size: [RAW] 3648 x 2736 pixels; [JPEG] 3648 x 2736 pixels - 640 x 480 pixels
File size:
  • RAW: 3648 x 2736 compressed Approx. 11MB
  • Large: 3648 x 2736 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 6.8MB
  • 3648 x 2736 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 4.7MB
  • 3648 x 2736 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 2.2MB
  • 3648 x 2736 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 1.5MB
File size Middle:
  • 3200 x 2400 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 5.3MB
  • 3200 x 2400 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 3.7MB
  • 3200 x 2400 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 1.7MB
  • 3200 x 2400 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 1.1MB
  • 2560 x 1920 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 3.6MB
  • 2560 x 1920 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 2.2MB
  • 2560 x 1920 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 1.1MB
  • 2560 x 1920 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.7MB
File size Small:
  • Small 1600 x 1200 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 1.3MB
  • 1600 x 1200 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 0.8MB
  • 1600 x 1200 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.5MB
  • 1600 x 1200 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.3MB
  • 1280 x 960 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 0.8MB
  • 1280 x 960 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 0.5MB
  • 1280 x 960 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.3MB
  • 1280 x 960 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.2MB
  • 1024 x 768 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 0.5MB
  • 1024 x 768 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 0.4MB
  • 1024 x 768 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.2MB
  • 1024 x 768 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.1MB
  • 640 x 480 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 0.2MB
  • 640 x 480 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 0.2MB
  • 640 x 480 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.1MB
  • 640 x 480 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.1MB
Viewfinder:
  • Eye-level single-lens reflex viewfinder
  • Viewfinder magnification: Approx.0.92x (-1m-1, 50mm lens, infinity)
  • Eye point: Approx. 14 mm (-1m-1)
  • Diopter adjustment range: -3.0 - +1m-1
  • Focusing screen: Fixed (Neo Lumi-Micro Mat screen)
  • Eyepiece shutter: Eye piece cap EP-4 supplied
  • Eye cup: Interchangeable type EP-5/6/7, EP-5 supplied (Magnifier Eyecup ME-1 is available)
  • Preview: Can be checked (when Left arrow pad is set in preview mode), selectable from the optical viewfinder or rear-mounted LCD monitor
  • View finder information: Aperture value, Shutter speed, Record mode, AF confirmation mark, Flash, WB, AE lock, Number of storable still images, Exposure compensation value, Metering mode, Battery warning, Exposure mode, AF frame (super impose)
Live View:
  • Live MOS Sensor for still picture shooting is used, 100% field of view, Exposure adjustment pre-view, White balance adjustment pre-view, Gradation setting pre-view, Face detection pre-view, Perfect shot pre-view, Grid line displayable, 7x/10x magnification possible, MF/S-AF, AF frame display, AF point display, Shooting information, Histogram, Heat warning
Autofocus:
  • Phase -difference detection system, Contrast detection system
Image Stabilizer:
  • No
LCD Display
  • Product type: HyperCrystal II LCD (semi-transmissive TFT color LCD)
  • Size: 2.7 inches
  • Total no. of pixels: Approx. 230,000 pixels
  • Playback field of view: 100%
  • Brightness control: 15 levels
  • Color Balance: 15 levels
Focusing:
  • AF system: TTL phase-difference detection system, Contrast detection system (with 25mm f2.8, 14-42mm f3.5-5.6, 40-150mm f4.0-5.6)
  • Focus mode: Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / C-AF + MF
  • Focusing point: 3-point multiple AF (Auto, selectable in option)
  • Focusing point selection: Auto/Option selectable
  • AF luminance range: EV 0 to 19 (at 20, ISO 100)
  • AF illuminator: Built-in flash (external flash available. Inactivation is available to set.)
  • AF lock: Locked at first position of Shutter button in Single AF mode / AEL button (customizable)
  • Focus tracking: Interlocked with Continuous AF mode
  • Focus aid: Available
Exposure Control:
  • Metering system: TTL open-aperture metering system; (1) Digital ESP metering (49-point multi pattern metering); (2) Centre weighted average metering; (3) Spot metering (approx. 1% for the viewfinder screen); (4) Spot with Highlight control; (5) Spot with Shadow control
  • Metering range: EV 1 - 20 (Digital ESP metering, Centre weighted average metering, Spot metering); (At normal temperature, 50mm f2, ISO 100)
  • Exposure mode: (1) Auto; (2) P: Program AE (Program shift can be performed); (3) A: Aperture priority AE; (4) S: Shutter priority AE; (5) M: Manual; (6) Scene program AE; (7) Scene select AE
  • Scene program AE: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sport, Night + Portrait
  • Scene select AE: Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, Sport, High Key, Low Key, Digital Image Stabilization, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Documents, Panorama* (* Available with the Olympus xD-Picture Card), Beach & Snow
  • ISO sensitivity: AUTO (ISO 100 - 1600) / Manual (ISO 100 - 1600), 1 EV steps
  • Exposure compensation: ±5 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable
  • AE lock: Locked by first position of Shutter button / AEL button (customizable)
  • Exposure bracketing: 3 frames in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1EV steps selectable
White Balance:
  • Auto WB system: Advanced detection system with Live MOS sensor
  • Preset white balance: 8 settings (3000K - 7500K) Lamp (3000K), Fluorescent 1 (4000K), Fluorescent 2 (4500K), Fluorescent 3 (6600K), Daylight (5300K), Cloudy (6000K), Shade (7500K)
  • White balance compensation: ±7 steps in each A-B/G-M axis (in Auto WB/Preset WB mode)
  • Custom white balance: 1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K)
  • One-touch white balance: 1 custom setting can be registered
Color Mode:
  • Color matrix: sRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture Mode:
  • Mode: Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone (default setting: Natural)
  • Adjustment parameter: Contrast, Sharpness and Saturation level available in 5 steps for Vivid, Natural, Muted and Portrait. Contrast and Sharpness level available in 5 steps for Monotone
  • Filter effect: Yellow, Orange, Red or Green filter available for Monotone
  • Picture tone: Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green tone available for Monotone
  • Gradation: 4 levels (Auto, high key, normal, low key)
Shutter:
  • Product type: Computerized focal-plane shutter
  • Shutter speed: Auto mode: 2 - 1/4000 sec. (depends on settings), P(Ps), S, A, M mode: 60 - 1/4000 sec. (Bulb: up to 8 min. with limiter), Scene program/Scene select mode: 4 - 1/4000 sec. (depends on settings) 1/3EV steps
  • Self-timer: Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec. (cancel available)
  • Remote cable release: Available (with optional RM-UC1 Remote cable.)
  • Optical remote control: Operation time: 2 sec., 0 sec., bulb control available (with optional RM-1 remote control)
  • Anti shock mode: Available (1 to 30sec selectable)
Drive:
  • Drive mode: Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting, Self-timer, Remote control
  • Sequential shooting speed: Approx. 3.5 frames/sec.
  • Max. recordable pictures: RAW mode: Max. 6 frames
  • On sequential shooting: JPEG mode: Depends on compression ratio and no. of pixels (LN mode: approx. upto card capacity with SanDisk Extreme III TBD)
Integrated Flash:
  • Built-in flash: Retractable flash (Auto pop-up type), GN=12 (ISO 100.m)
  • Compatible external flash: FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-50, FL-36, FL-20
  • Flash control mode: TTL Auto (TTL pre-flash mode), Auto, Manual
  • Flash mode: Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Fill-in, Slow synchronization, Manual, Off
  • Synchronization speed: 1/180 sec. or less, Super FP up to 1/4000 sec.
  • Flash intensity control: Up to ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
  • Synchronization timing: 1st curtain synchronization/2nd curtain slow synchronization (selectable)
  • Flash bracketing: Not available
Wireless flash control:
  • Compatible external flash: FL-50R, FL-36R
  • Control method: Triggered and controlled by built-in flash light
  • Flash control modes: TTL Auto (TTL pre-flash mode), Auto, Manual, FP TTL Auto, FP Manual
  • Number of channels: 4 channels
  • Group setting: 3 groups
Super control panel:
  • Information (Shooting): Battery information, Exposure mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation value, ISO sensitivity, Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure indicator, Flash intensity compensation indicator, Date, BKT warning, NR warning, WB, WB compensation value, Picture mode, Flash mode, Record mode, Image size, Card information, Drive mode, Flash intensity compensation value, Metering mode, Recordable still image number, Focusing mode, FP warning, AF frame, AF illuminator, Color mode, Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation, Gradation, Face detection
  • Information (Wireless flash commander): Exposure mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation value bar, Exposure compensation value, Flash compensation value bar, Flash compensation value, ALE notification, Flash compensation notification, NR notification, BKT notification, AF illuminator deactivated notification, Color space, Wireless channel setting, Built-in flash intensity, Group setting
  • Back light timer: Back light lighting time is selectable. (Keep, 8, 30sec, 1min)
Playback:
  • Playback modes: Single-frame, Index (4/9/16/25/49/100 frames), Calendar, Close-up ( 2 - 14X), Slideshow, Picture rotation (auto mode available)
  • Information display: Histogram (independent luminance/RGB available), Highlight/Shadow point warning, AF frame, Shooting information
Menu:
  • Languages: Americas: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Custom setting:
  • Custom function: Left arrow button is available to set some functions (Face detection, Preview, OFF, One touch WB, Live preview, Test picture); Drive button is available to set some functions (Drive, AF target selection, S-AF/C-AF/MF selection, WB mode, Metering mode, ISO setting)
  • Custom reset: 2 settings are recordable
  • My mode: Not available
Image Editing:
  • Erasing function: Single frame, All frames, Selected frames (with protect function)
  • Protect function: Single frame, Selected frames, Release protect (Single/All selected)
  • Copy between media: Single frame, All frames, Selected frames
  • RAW picture editing: RAW development
  • JPEG editing: Gradation AUTO, Red-eye reduction, Triming, Monotone, Sepia, Saturation (colour depth), Resize (producing another file)
Print:
  • Print function: Print reservation (DPOF), Direct print (PictBridge compatible)
Input/Output:
  • PC interface: USB 2.0 High Speed for storage and camera control (MTP mode is available)
  • USB/Video connector: Dedicated multi-connector (Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 is available)
  • Flash attachment: Hot shoe
Power Requirements:
  • Battery: BLS-1 Li-ion battery (included)
  • Sleep mode: Available (1, 3, 5, 10 min., off selectable)
  • No. of recordable pictures: Approx. 500 shots (optical viewfinder), (with 50% flash light), (with BLS-1 under CIPA testing standard)
Dimensions (W x H x D):
  • 5.1 x 3.6 x 2.1" (129.5 x 91 x 53mm) (excluding protrusions)
Weight:
  • 13.4oz (380g)(body only)
Operating Environment:
  • Temperature: 32-104F / 0 - 40 (operation) / -20 - 60 (storage)
  • Humidity: 30 - 90% (operation) / 10 - 90% (storage)
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