Single-lens reflex Live View digital camera with interchangeable lens system
Memory
CompactFlash Type I/II, Microdrive, xD-Picture Card (Dual-Slot)
Lens Mount
Four Thirds Mount
Sensor
Product type: High-speed Live MOS Sensor
Effective pixels: 10.1 million pixels
Total pixels: Approx. 11.8 million pixels
Aspect ratio: 1.33 (4:3)
Image sensor size: 17.3 mm (H) x 13.0 mm (V) / 0.68 in. (H) x .512 in. (V)
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; 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; 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
Focusing screen: Changeable at a service center (Neo Lumi-Micro Mat screen supplied, possible to change to grid mat type)
Eyepiece shutter: Built-in type
Eyecup: Interchangeable type EP-5/6/7, EP-7 is supplied (Magnifier Eyecup ME-1 is available)
Viewfinder 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), IS, Bracket, ISO value
Live View
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 auto pre-view, Grid line displayable, 5x/7x/10x magnification possible, MF/S-AF, AF frame display, AF point display, Shooting information, Histogram.
AF: Phase-difference detection system with mirror down.
Preview
Preview Function (depth of field): Dedicated optical depth of field Preview button; function can also be assigned to Fn button
Live Preview (Live View): Can be checked when Fn button is set to Live Preview mode
Effective compensation range: Max. 5 EV steps (depends on lens and shooting conditions)
Monitor
Product type: HyperCrystal LCD (semi-transmissive TFT color LCD)
Size: 2.5 inches
Total pixels: Approx. 230,000 pixels
Playback: field of view 100%
Brightness control: Auto/Manual 15 levels
Focusing
AF system: TTL phase-difference detection system
Focus mode: Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / C-AF + MF
Focusing point: 11 points full-twin cross AF sensor
Focusing point selection: Single point, Group area, All points are selectable.
AF luminance range: EV -2 to 19 (at 20°, ISO 100)
AF illuminator: Built-in flash (external flash available)
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. 2% for the viewfinder screen. Highlight / shadow bases are available)
Metering range: EV 1 - 20 (Digital ESP metering, Centre weighted average metering, Spot metering) (At normal temperature, 50mm f2, ISO 100)
Exposure mode: (1) P: Program AE (Program shift can be performed) (2) A: Aperture priority AE (3) S: Shutter priority AE (4) M: Manual
Underwater program AE: Available to set to Fn button
ISO sensitivity: AUTO (ISO 100 - 3200) / Manual (ISO 100 - 3200), 1/3 or 1 EV steps
Exposure compensation: +/- 5 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable
AE lock: AEL button (customizable)
Exposure bracketing: 3 or 5 frames in 0.3, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable
ISO bracketing: 3 frames in 0.3, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable
Color Mode
Color matrix: sRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture Mode
Mode: Vivid, Natural, Portrait, Muted, Monotone, Custom (default setting: Natural) In custom mode, basic 5 modes and adjustment is available.
Adjustment parameter: Contrast, Sharpness and Saturation level available in 5 steps for Vivid, Natural, Portrait and Muted; Contrast and Sharpness level available in 5 steps for Monotone. In custom mode, gradation level available in 4 steps.
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: P(Ps), S, A, M mode: 60 - 1/8000 sec.; Bulb: 1/3, 1/2, or 1EV steps selectable.
Self-timer: Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec. (cancel available)
Remote cable release: Available (with optional RM-CB1 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 30 sec selectable)
Sequential shooting speed: Approx. 5 frames/sec. in sequential shooting H, 1 to 4 fps selectable in sequential shooting L.
Max. recordable pictures on sequential shooting: RAW mode: Max. 16 frames. JPEG mode: Depends on compression ratio and no. of pixels (Large normal mode: up to card capacity with SanDisk Extreme III or faster CF Cards)
Integrated Flash
Built-in flash: Retractable flash, GN=13 (ISO 100.m)
Synchronization speed: 1/250 sec. or less, Super FP up to 1/8000 sec.
Flash intensity control: Up to +/- 3 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Flash bracketing: 3 frames in 0.3, 0.7, 1 EV steps selectable.
Wireless Flash Control
Compatible external flash: FL-50R, FL-36R
Control method: Triggered and controlled by built-in flash light
Flash control mode: TTL Auto (TTL pre-flash mode), Auto, Manual, FP TTL Auto, FP Manual.
Number of channels: 4 channels
Group setting: 3 groups
Control Panel
Information: WB setting, WB compensation notification, B/W mode notification, Record mode, Exposure mode, ISO sensitivity BKT notification, Flash mode, Drive mode, Recordable still image number, Storable number of images, Exposure compensation value, Metering mode, Activated AF points, Focusing mode.
Back light timer: 8 sec.
Super Control Panel
Information (shooting): 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, Flash mode ISO sensitivity, Drive mode, WB setting, WB compensation value, Picture mode, Metering mode, Focusing mode File name, Image parameter, Gradation, Date, Storable number of images, Record mode, Battery warning.
Playback
Playback mode: Single-frame, Index (4/9/16/25 frames), Calendar, Close-up ( 2 - 14X), Slideshow, Picture rotation (auto mode available), Light box
Information display: Histogram (independent luminance / RGB available), Highlight / Shadow point warning, AF frame, Shooting information
Menu
Languages - US: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese (Additional one language is possible to download.)
Reset & Custom Setting
Custom reset: 2 setting recordable
My mode: 2 setting recordable
Image Editing
Erasing function: Single frame, All frames, Selected frames
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: Resize (producing another file), Gradation auto
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)
Video connector: Video out (Video: NTSC/PAL selectable)
Flash attachment: Hot shoe
DC-in: Yes (AC-1 compatible)
Power Requirements
Battery: BLM-1 Li-ion battery (included); CR123 x 3 with LBH-1
Sleep mode: Available (1, 3, 5, 10 min., off selectable)
No. of recordable pictures (with 50% flash light): Approx. 610 shots (optical viewfinder) (with BLM-1 under CIPA testing standard)
