When evolution becomes revolution.

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1 TM Media Imager Size Lens Mount Compatible Lens Image Sensor Effective Pixel Number Aspect Filter Array Dust Protection Recording System Recording Format Recording Mode RAW + JPEG Recording File Size Viewfinder Viewfinder Coverage Magnification Eye Point Diopter Adjustment Focusing Screen Mirror Viewfinder Information Eye Piece Shutter Depth of Field Preview Playback Monitor Size Pixel Number Viewfield Coverage Brightness Control Autofocus Focus Mode Focus Area Detection Range Focus Area Selection AF Assist Lamp AF Lock Focus Tracking Manual Focus Exposure Control Light Metering Mode Detection Range Exposure Mode Scene Program Scene Select Interchangeable Lens Digital SLR Camera Compact Flash Card ( I, II), Micro Drive 17.3 x 13mm Four Thirds Mount Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens Full Frame Transfer CCD Approx million pixels. 4:3 Primary color filter (RGB) (SuperSonic Wave Filter ) DCF, DPOF compatible, Exif compatible, PRINT Image Matching compatible RAW (12bit), TIFF (RGB 8bit), JPEG RAW Approx. 13.5mb 3264x2448 TIFF Approx. 23.3mb 3264x2448 JPEG SHQ: Approx. 6.1mb 3264x2448 1/2.7 HQ: Approx. 4.3mb 3264x2448 1/4 HQ: Approx. 1.9mb 3264x2448 1/8 SQ: Approx. 5.9mb 3200x2400 1/2.7 SQ: Approx. 4.1mb 3200x2400 1/4 SQ: Approx. 1.9mb 3200x2400 1/8 SQ: Approx. 4.0mb 2560x1920 1/2.7 SQ: Approx. 2.4mb 2560x1920 1/4 SQ: Approx. 1.2mb 2560x1920 1/8 SQ: Approx. 1.4mb 1600x1200 1/2.7 SQ: Approx. 0.9mb 1600x1200 1/4 SQ: Approx. 0.5mb 1600x1200 1/8 SQ: Approx. 0.9mb 1280x960 1/2.7 SQ: Approx. 0.6mb 1280x960 1/4 SQ: Approx. 0.3mb 1280x960 1/8 SQ: Approx. 0.6mb 1024x768 1/2.7 SQ: Approx. 0.4mb 1024x768 1/4 SQ: Approx. 0.2mb 1024x768 1/8 SQ: Approx. 0.2mb 640x480 1/2.7 SQ: Approx. 0.2mb 640x480 1/4 SQ: Approx. 0.1mb 640x480 1/8 Eye level SLR Optical Porro Viewfinder Approx. 94% centered vertically and horizontally Approx. x 1.00 with 50mm Lens set to infinity on -1 diopter 20mm on -1 diopter Built-in type -3.0 to +1.0 diopter Fixed (Neo Lumicron Mat Screen) Side Swing Quick Return Mirror AF point projection on VF screen, AE lock, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure mode, White balance, Flash, AF confirmation mark, Metering mode, Number of storable sequential pictures, Exposure compensation value indication, Record Mode, Battery Level Indicator Eye Piece Cover included (Customized OK Button) HyperCrystal LCD Panel 1.8 Inch 134,000 pixels Approx. 100% +/- 7 steps TTL Phase Difference Detection System Single AF, Continuous AF, Single AF + MF, Manual Focus 3 points EV 0 to 19 (ISO 100) Automatic Selection, Manual User Selection Built-in Flash and optional Olympus Dedicated Flashes Locked by first position of Shutter Button Available in Continuous AF Mode Available by rotation of a Lens Focus ring Available for setting Manual focus operation in AF Mode Exposure measurement at open aperture Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (2%) Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average EV2-20, Spot Meter EV1-20, (50mm F2.0, ISO 100) Program with Program Shift, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual Scene Program, Scene Select Portrait, Macro, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports 1 Portrait, 2 Landscape, 3 Landscape & Portrait, 4 Night Scene, 5 Night & Portrait, 6 Macro, 7 Sunset, 8 Candle, 9 Fireworks, 10 Document, 11 Museum, 12 High Key, 13 Beach & Snow, 14 Sports Sensitivity Exposure Compensation AE Lock Exposure Bracketing White Balance System Auto WB System Preset WB WB Compensation Custom WB Compensation One touch Mode WB Bracketing Color System Color Space Saturation Sharpness Contrast Shutter Shutter Speed Self Timer Remote Control Drive System Drive Mode Sequential Shooting Speed Max. Frame Number on Sequential Shooting Control Panel Information Flash Control Built-in Flash Flash Modes X-Sync Speed Intensity Control Syncro Timing Multi Flash Control Display Mode Information Erase/Protection Function Erase Mode Image Protect Mode Menu category Languages Print Image Edit Personal Computer Interface Personal Computer Connector Video Signal Output X-synchronization Socket Remote Cable Release DC-IN Power Supply Battery Battery Check Sleep Mode Date, Time saving AC Adapter Size/Weight Dimensions Weight Environment Temperature Humidity Dust and Splash Proof AUTO, 100, 200, 400 (AUTO: ) Expandable to 800, 1600 Up to +/- 5 EV in each 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV step Locked by first position of Shutter Button, AEL Button (Customizable) 3 Frames in +/- 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV step (Selectable) Advanced Detection System with CCD Imager 8 s (3,000K - 7,500K) up to +/- 7 step in each Auto, Preset setting up to +/- 7 step 2,000-6,000K in 100K steps 6,000-8,000K in 200K steps 8,000-10,000K in 500K steps 1 one touch Settings 3 Frames with 2, 4, 6 step srgb, Adobe RGB Saturation 5 levels 5 levels 5 levels Electronic Controlled Focal Plane Shutter P,Ps,A: 1-1/4000 sec; S,M: 30-1/4000 sec; Bulb (Up to 8 minutes) Scene Program and Scene Select: 4-1/4000 (Depend on selected mode); 1/3, 1/2, 1EV step selectable 12 or 2 Sec (Optional: Remote Control RM-1); 0 or 2 sec. (Selectable) Single, Sequential Shooting, IR Remote, Self Timer, BKT Approx. 2.5 fps. RAW/TIFF 4 Frames JPEG (4 or more depending on the quality and compression mode) Flash mode, Flash compensation, Metering mode, Focus mode, Record mode, Aperture value, Shutter speed, Battery check, Number of storable still pictures, Image quality adjustment, ISO, Color space, Mono tone, Hi/Lo Key, White balance, Remote control, Self-timer, Exposure, Exposure compensation, AF frame, Number of storable sequential pictures, Exposure compensation, Auto bracket, Noise reduction, Single-frame shooting/sequential shooting, Color saturation compensation, Sharpness compensation, AE bracket, WB bracket, AE Lock, Exposure Mode TTL Auto (TTL Auto FP with Olympus Dedicated Flash) Auto, Manual, Red-eye Reduction, Slow synchro, Fill-in for Exclusive Flash X = 1/180 Sec. or less FP 1/30 sec -1/4000 sec. Up to +/- 2 EV in each 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV step for Exclusive Flash 1st Curtain Synchro, 2nd Curtain Slow Synchro (Selectable) (Control built-in and ext FL flash independently) Single with Zoom (2 to 10x), Index (4 to 9 to 16 frames), Slide Show, Rotation Histogram, High Light Point Warning, AF frame, Exposure Mode, Metering Mode, Shutter Speed, F-Stop, Compensation level, ISO, Color Space, WB Mode, Focal Length, Focus Area, File, Contrast Level, Sharpness Level Single, All Single REC1, REC2, Play Back, Custom Setup English, German, Spanish, French, (English Set as Default OIMA) Add additional languages through Web DPOF, PictBridge Monochrome (B&W), Sepia, Resize USB (Storage, Camera Control) USB connector: MiniB Video Out Jack (NTSC or PAL selectable) Via Optional Hot Shoe PC Sync Adapter Through PS-HLD3 with Optional Remote Cable RM-CB1 DC-IN Jack (Optional: AC Adapter AC-1) Rechargeable Li-ion battery Pack BLM-1 Automatic check (1, 3, 5, 10min selectable) Approx. 3 months using the built-in battery Optional AC adapter: AC-1; AC 100V-240V, 50-60Hz; DC 9V 5.77 x 3.35 x 2.52 inches (146.5 x 85 x 64mm) Approx. 20.5oz (580g); Without batteries and CF Card, Caps Operating Range: 32 F to 104 F; Storage Range: -4 F to 140 F Operating Range: 30% to 90%; Storage Range: 10% to 90% No When evolution becomes revolution. 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2 At the heart of the EVOLT E-300 is its 100% digital breeding. Introducing the first all-digital SLR for the rest of us. Whatever your photographic limitations, The Olympus EVOLT E-300 lets you cast them aside. For this is the very first consumer SLR engineered to perform like no other digital camera. Witness design advances and cuttingedge technologies that enable you to capture world-class images with high speed and clear results regardless of your skill level. The EVOLT E-300 is the durable compact camera you can take and trust anywhere. Raise your expectations. This one raises the bar. Ever wonder how to narrow the gap between the pictures you have in your mind and the ones you take? The EVOLT E-300 offers an array of simple features and conveniences that let you focus on your composition, not complicated settings. From 100% digital-specific lenses to the high-performance 8 megapixel Full Frame Transfer CCD, you ll revel in the radically-improved contrast, color and edge-to-edge consistency not found in traditional SLR systems: Patented Supersonic Wave Filter keeps dust from the image sensor Perfectly-matched Zuiko Digital Lenses optimize image quality Exclusive TruePic TURBO image processor delivers faster shooting and operating speeds Revolutionary proportions offer easy portability and even flash coverage

3 Do not use the EVOLT in the rain or other wet conditions without proper water protection for the camera. A little dust won t hurt you. But what if it finds its way to your photos? Dust has become a common a problem for people who switch lenses on their digital cameras. All too often, it settles on the image sensors and diminishes quality. At Olympus, we believed the need to change lenses without consequence, was important enough for a dedicated solution. That s why the new EVOLT E-300 features our patented ultrasonic technology, the Supersonic Wave Filter. Located between shutter and CCD, it vibrates an incredible 350,000 times per second each time the camera is turned on shaking loose dust particles, so they cannot compromise the integrity of your photographs. To provide even more protection for the CCD assembly, it s isolated from the Supersonic Wave Filter by an airtight seal. Mark Greenberg, 2004 Change lenses on the fly without hesitation or worry. The Supersonic Wave Filter means you can shoot with confidence in the field and change lenses at will. No longer do you need to be concerned with ruined images or retouching your photos with a computer. Do not use the EVOLT in the rain or other wet conditions without proper water protection for the camera. Supersonic Wave Filter Our exclusive Supersonic Wave Filter eliminates dust and debris from the CCD for clear image results...every time.

4 A collection of lenses is good. But are they designed for a digital world? Most digital SLR cameras use traditional 35 mm film lenses on their digital bodies. This unfortunate combination not only reduces sharpness, but delivers insufficient light to the imager s pixels. It appears most obvious at the edges of a digital photograph, where clarity is often lost. All-digital. Interchangeable. Lightweight. Extraordinary. To ensure the highest level of digital shooting, the EVOLT E-300 is fully compatible with the complete line of Zuiko Digital Specific Lenses. And because each lens is perfectly matched to the camera s 4/3-type image sensor, the balance between image quality, camera and lens size is optimized with richer colors across the entire photograph. To enable automatic corrections of any potential distortions, the Zuiko lenses actually communicate directly with the camera. Talk about compatibility. Nick Kelsh, 2004 Smaller and lighter than comparable 35 mm film lenses, these versatile lenses define extreme portability for everyday use. This full complement of formidable, yet less bulky, lenses is designed to go with you to maximize, as well as ease, your efforts. The Olympus EVOLT E-300 utilizes Zuiko Digital Specific Lenses, from macro to telephoto. Do not use the EVOLT in the rain or other wet conditions without proper water protection for the camera.

5 Quality and speed should go hand-in-hand. Why sacrifice either one? With the EVOLT E-300, digital has caught up to film literally. Thanks to the camera s TruPic TURBO Image Processor, you can operate a digital camera and feel its responsiveness. So start-up times are accelerated. Shot-to-shot times are briefer. And that annoying shutter-release lag-time is virtually eliminated helping you more rapidly capture the images you do want. You ll even enjoy quicker image playback. For fast-paced action, the EVOLT E-300 features a rapid-fire 2.5 frames-per-second burst mode. With its 64MB image memory buffer, you can shoot at top speed for extended periods. And this powerful 8 megapixel camera shortens your processing time for the large image files you can now generate. Seeing is believing. But you may want to look again the quality is that good. With digital optics that exactly match its image sensor, the EVOLT E-300 renders consistent color intensity, sharpness and contrast at any given f-stop. Of equal importance is the camera s unique exposure mode system that offers first-time users the ability to select from recommended shutter speeds and f-stops for 14 different environments. If you prefer, you may choose to further customize any particular mode. And because the EVOLT E-300 boasts 8 megapixel resolution, you can enlarge your prints to sizes supported by your printer even crop into an image, without ultimate loss of clarity. Along with the TruPic TURBO Image Processor, the anti-blooming technology on each pixel helps eliminate those things that play havoc with your photographs: artifacts, stepping, purple fringing, and moirés. The result for all users? More realistic color, higher contrasts, lower noise and lightning-fast operation. So you can more easily capture the images you ve been shooting for, with or without every last detail. Anne Day, 2004

6 At the ballpark. In an office. On the beach at sunset. John Isaac, 2004 Should you adjust or should your camera? What would it be like to take photos of breathtaking beauty, without ever stopping to open the manual? We invite you to do just that with one of 14 Scene Select Programs we ve embedded right into the camera or any of five quick-access Scene Program Modes on the dial. Just turn the dial on the top of the camera to Scene. For every mood, there is a mode. With EVOLT E-300, it s in your power to optimize your shots without hesitation or education. Choose from specific modes for Beach and Snow, Fireworks, Sunsets, Candlelight, Landscape, Documents and more without having to scan an endless menu. The High-Key Scene Select mode enhances an image s darks and whites for a striking contrast. To make matters easier and faster, each mode displays a sample image, along with a helpful description of the appropriate f-stop, shutter speed and other settings required to take that type of picture. Want a higher degree of simplicity? Choose Programmed Auto Mode on the dial and direct EVOLT E-300 to make all the decisions Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual Modes. All you need to do is focus on your subject and your creativity.

7 What should your camera look like? Better yet, what should it do? We didn t set out to build a compact camera. Our mission was to include all the important features and conveniences that would raise the bar for digital SLRs in a size that was easy to handle and operate. The EVOLT E-300 is proof that intelligent functionality can be contained in a radically-improved form. Revolutionary proportions yield greater functionality and portability. While most digital SLR designs are based on traditional 35 mm lens camera models, we ve eliminated the bulky pentaprism that typically sits atop SLRs. To replace it, we incorporated our exclusive new Olympus TTL Optical Porro Finder that together with an exclusive side-swing mirror create the camera s new "flat-top" appearance. We ve also added a built-in flash mechanism that slides forward at the same time it pops up contributing to the camera s low height. And because the flash slides forward, it offers broader, more even flash coverage without the shadow vignette that s often created by the lens in close-up shots. As a result, the camera is not just easier to hold but reveals more, performs better and is sure to improve your photographic experience. [ 3.35 ] [ 5.77 ] Zuiko Digital Specific Lenses Supersonic Wave Filter Exclusive Pop-up flash

8 Should a camera take your ability for granted? Pictures are important to all of us. Whether we re capturing a baby s first step, a boy holding the one that almost hopped away, or a graduation portrait we all demand excellence from our cameras, regardless of our own capabilities. Fully-loaded functionality with simplicity, just to be sure. To even the playing field for first-time users and advanced photographers, the EVOLT E-300 can make decisions for you automatically, or hand you control with increased customization options. Scene Modes As described earlier, the Scene Program modes on the dial and Select Scene Programs accessible through the menu, make it easier and more likely you ll get the results you want. Auto Focus Using left, center and right AF points that can be all active automatically or individually selected manually, the AF system offers you a superimposed display confirming the relevant target zone. To ensure accurate focusing in the dark, EVOLT E-300 utilizes an AF illuminator built into the flash. Three Metering Systems Choose from Digital ESP (Electro Selective Pattern) metering, center-weighted average metering, or spot metering. Our proprietary Digital ESP metering is widely acclaimed as it will calculate the best light values, under complex lighting conditions. Three Data Recording Formats Select from RAW, TIFF, and JPEG. If you prefer, image data can be recorded in RAW and JPEG, simultaneously. Contrast, Sharpness and Tone Controls Whether you want professional quality tonal fidelity or sharp, vibrant colors, you can customize each image to suit your style and subject. Two Color Space Settings Choose from srgb (the standard for Windows environments and inkjet printer output) and Adobe RGB (popular for commercial use). White Balance Settings from 3000K to 7000K can be set in 12 steps, with additional fine-tuning available to each. One-touch white balance function enables you to store and retrieve up to four settings. Noise Reduction This function utilizes a proprietary Olympus algorithm to detect and eliminate fixed noise that can appear on long-exposure images. High-Precision Flash Control Take your pick from a wide range of flash modes: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro (front and rear curtain), Fill-In and more. Self-timer and Remote Control The built-in self timer offers you a 12- or two-second delay. The optional RM-1 remote control unit can be used with the two-second delay setting or for immediate shutter release. Anne Day, 2004

9 The ideal match between lens and image sensor. Zuiko Digital Specific Lenses, in tandem with the EVOLT E-300 s powerful 8 megapixel Full Frame Transfer CCD, capture world-class images with improved dynamic range, vibrant color, striking clarity and reduced noise. For accurate focus, each lens features aspherical glass elements so that light strikes the image sensor from one edge to another, assuring photographs with consistent center-to-edge sharpness. How close to perfection do you want to be? For details and a complete description of each Zuiko Digital Lens, please visit our web site: olympusamerica.com/evolt Zuiko Digital Macro Lens 50mm f2.0 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens 7-14mm f4.0 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens 11-22mm f Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens 14-45mm f Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens 14-54mm f Zuiko Digital Lens mm f Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens mm f Zuiko Digital Lens 150mm f2.0 Zuiko Digital Telepoto Lens 300mm f2.8 Focal Length Lens Construction Focusing Mechanism Closest Focusing Distance Maximum Image Magnification Maximum Aperture Minimum Aperture Filter Size Dimensions Weight Compatibility TeleConverter EC-14 Extension Tube EX-25 50mm Macro (100mm 35mm equiv.) 11 Elements in 10 Groups, including 1 ED Element Floating focusing mechanism 9.45" (0.24 m) 1:2 (1:1 35mm equivalent) f2.0 52mm 2.8" D x 2.4" L (71mm x 61.5mm) 10.6 oz. (300 g) No Extended maximum image magnification: 1:1 (2:1 35mm equiv.) 7mm-14mm Zoom (14mm-28mm 35mm equiv.) 8 Elements in 12 Groups, including aspherical elements, ED/Super ED Lens elements Inner focus with floating mechanism 9.84" (0.25 m) 0.11x f4.0 NA 3.38"D x 4.92" (86mm x 125mm) 30.4 oz. (861 g) No 11mm-22mm Zoom (22mm-44mm 35mm equiv.) 12 Elements in 10 Groups, including 2 aspherical elements Front focus with floating mechanism 11.02" (0.28 m) 0.13x (0.26x 35mm equivalent) f2.8 Wide f3.5 Telephoto 72mm 2.95" D x 3.6" L (75mm x 92.5mm) 17.1 oz. (485 g) No 14mm-45mm Zoom (28mm-90mm 35mm equiv.) 12 Elements in 10 Groups, including 2 aspherical elements Front focus with floating mechanism 14.96" (0.38 m) 0.16x f3.5 Wide - f5.6 Telephoto 58mm 2.8" D x 3.41" L (71mm x 86.5mm) 17.1 oz. (485 g) (Extended Maximum Image Magnification 1.14x, Closest Focusing Dist. 153mm, Min. Field size 15x11mm) 14mm-54mm Zoom (28mm-108mm 35mm equiv.) 15 Elements in 11 Groups, including 3 aspherical elements Inner focus with floating mechanism 8.67" (0.22 m) 1:4 (1:2 35mm equivalent) f2.8 Wide - f3.5 Telephoto 67mm 2.8" D x 3.4" L (73.5mm x 87.5mm) 15.3 oz. (435 g) (Extended Maximum Image Magnification 1:2, 1:1 35mm equiv.) 40mm-150mm (80mm-300mm 35mm equiv.) 13 Elements in 10 Groups Front focus with floating mechanism 59.06" (1.5 m) 0.12x f3.5 Wide - f4.5 Telephoto 58mm 3.03" D x 4.21" L (77mm x 107mm) 15.8 oz. (450 g) (Extended Maximum Image Magnification 0.62x, Closest Focusing Dist. 208mm, Min. Field size 29x22mm) 50mm-200mm Zoom (100mm-400mm 35mm equiv.) 16 Elements in 15 Groups, including 3 aspherical elements Inner focusing 3.9 ft. (1.2 m) 1:4.7 (1:2.4 35mm equivalent) f2.8 Wide - f3.5 Telephoto 67mm 3.4" D x 6.2" L (87mm x 157mm) 2.4 lbs. (1070 g) with tripod adapter (Extended Maximum Image Magnification 1:2.0, 1:1 35mm equiv.) 150mm (300mm 35mm equiv.) 11 Elements in 9 Groups, including ED/Super ED Lens elements Front focus with floating mechanism 4.6 ft. (1.4 m) 0.15x f2.0 82mm 3.94" D x 5.75" L (100mm x 146mm) 2.9 lbs. (1,610 g) with tripod adapter (A composite F stop of f2.8 or more) (Mag. 0.34x, Closest Focusing Dist. 0.74m, Min. Field size 38x50mm) 300mm (600mm 35mm equiv.) 13 Elements in 11 Groups, including 3 ED elements and 1 filter holder Inner focus with floating mechanism 6.6 ft. (2 m) 1:5.3 (1:2.6 35mm equivalent) f2.8 Exclusive drop-in filter 5.1" D x 11.1" L (129mm x 281mm) 7.2 lbs. (3.3 kg) with tripod adapter (A composite F stop of f2.8 or more) (Extended Maximum Image Magnification 1:3.4

10 Complete your all-digital package. EX-25 25mm Macro Extension Tube FL-50 Flash Unit AC-1 AC Adapter VA 1 Finder What satisfies your shooting needs? To increase your capabilities and enrich your experience, the EVOLT E-300 brings together a wide array of custom-designed accessories. Add soft or direct light at different angles to accommodate a range of shutter speeds with our custom-designed flashes... EX x Teleconverter RF-11 Ring Flash BCM-1 Li-ion Battery and Charger FL CB05 Flash Cable Get more from your lenses without sacrificing quality with our teleconverter... Add drama to macro photographs with the simple extension tube... For comfortable viewing on a tripod, consider our right angle finder... Enjoy an extra measure of creative license with an off-camera strobe placement you ll need our flash cable... For shooting on the run, you ll want to grab our battery and charger or power battery holder in addition to the requisite AC adapter... FL-20 Flash Unit TF-22 Twin Flash HLD-3 Battery Holder Camera Case And, of course, to protect all your EVOLT E-300 equipment, we present a handsome choice of cases and gadget bags. For more complete information on these accessories, please visit FL-36 Flash Unit FP-1 Flash Power Grip (Shown with optional GS-1 Grip Strap) RM-1 and RM-CB1 Remote Controls Gadget Bags