Hot shoe
View
er
Buil
Eyecup
Diopter adjustment dial
Mode dial
Shutter button
Flash button
Self-timer/
Remote control/
Drive/Copy/
Power switch
Exposure
compensation button
The world’s smallest digital SLR is here.
Control dial
Strap eyelet
Strap eyelet
Print button
Live View button
Lens attachment
mark
Lens release
button
Playback button
Erase button
Arrow pad
OK button
Menu button
Information
display button
Self-timer/
Remote control lamp/
Remote control receiver
Card slots
Multi-connector
LCD monitor
Mount
Lens lock pin
Mirror
AEL/AFL/Protect button
Specifications
Product Type
Single-lens reflex Live View digital camera with interchangeable lens system
CompactFlash Type I/II, Microdrive, xD-Picture Card (Dual-Slot)
13.0mm (V) x 17.3mm (H)
Four Thirds Mount
10 million pixels
Custom white balance
One-touch white balance
White balance bracketing
1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K)
1 custom setting can be registered
Not available
Memory
Imager size
Lens mount
Color Mode
Effective Pixels Number
Image Pickup Unit
Product type
Color space
Picture Mode
Mode
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Live MOS Sensor
Approx. 11.8 million pixels
1.33 (4:3)
Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone (default setting Natural)
Total no. of pixels
Aspect ratio
Dust reduction
Recording
Recording format
File format
Recording image size
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
Yellow, Orange, Red or Green filter available for Monotone
Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green tone available for Monotone
Filter effect
Picture tone
Gradation
Shutter
Product type
Shutter speed
Supersonic Wave Filter (dust reduction system for image sensor)
4 levels (Auto, High key, Normal, Low key)
DCF, DPOF compatible/Exif, PRINT Image Matching III
RAW (12-bit), JPEG, RAW+JPEG
[RAW] 3648 x 2736 pixels
Computerized focal-plane shutter
Auto mode: 2 - 1/4000 sec. (depends on settings), P(Ps), S, A, M mode: 60 - 1/4000 sec.
(Bulb: up to 30 min. with limiter), Scene program/Scene select mode: 4 - 1/4000 sec.
(depends on settings) 1/3EV steps
Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec. (cancel available)
Available (with optional RM-UC1 remote cable)
Operation time: 2 sec., 0 sec., bulb control available (with optional RM-1 remote control)
Available (1 to 30 sec. selectable)
[JPEG] 3648 x 2736 pixels - 640 x 480 pixels
Viewfinder
Product type
Field of view
Viewfinder magnification
Eye point
Diopter adjustment range
Focusing screen
Eyepiece shutter
Live View
Eye-level single-lens reflex viewfinder
Approx. 95%
Self-timer
Remote cable release
Optical remote control
Anti-shock mode
Approx. 0.92x (−1m-1
, 50mm lens, infinity)
Approx. 14mm (-1m-1
-3.0 - +1m-1
)
Drive
Drive mode
Sequential shooting speed
Max. recordable pictures
On sequential shooting
Fixed (Neo Lumi-Micro Mat screen)
Eye piece cap EP-4 supplied
Live MOS Sensor for still picture shooting is used, 100% field of view, Exposure adjustment
preview, White balance adjustment preview, Gradation setting preview,
Face detection preview, Perfect shot preview, Grid line displayable, 7x/10x magnification
possible, MF/S-AF, AF frame display, AF point display, Shooting information, Histogram
High-speed imager AF, Phase-difference detection AF
Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting, Self-timer, Remote control
Approx. 3.5 frames/sec.
RAW mode: Max. 8 frames
JPEG mode: Depends on compression ratio and no. of pixels
(LN mode: approx. up to card capacity with SanDisk Extreme III 1GB)
Integrated Flash
Built-in flash
Flash control mode
Flash mode
AF
Retractable flash (Auto pop-up type), GN=12 (ISO 100m)
TTL Auto (TTL pre-flash mode), Auto, Manual
Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync. at 1st curtain,
Slow sync. at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Manual (1/4, 1/16, 1/64), Off
1/180 sec. or less, Super FP up to 1/4000 sec.
Image Stabilizer System
LCD Monitor
Product type
Size
No
HyperCrystal II LCD (semi-transmissive TFT color LCD)
2.7 inches
Approx. 230,000 dots
100%
15 levels
15 levels
Synchronization speed
Flash intensity control
Wireless Flash Control
Compatible external flash
Control method
Flash control mode
Number of channels
Group setting
Total no. of pixels
Playback field of view
Brightness control
Color balance
Focusing
AF system
Focus mode
Up to 3 EV in 1/3 EV steps
FL-50R, FL-36R
Triggered and controlled by built-in flash light
TTL Auto (TTL pre-flash mode), Auto, Manual, FP TTL Auto, FP Manual
4 channels
3 groups
TTL phase-difference detection system, Contrast detection system †
Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / C-AF + MF
*C-AF mode is not available with the contrast detection system.
3-point multiple AF with the phase-difference detection system (Auto, selectable in option)
11-point multiple AF with the contrast detection system (Auto, selectable in option)
Auto/Option selectable
Playback
Playback modes
Focusing point
Single-frame, Index (4/9/16/25/49/100 frames), Calendar, Close-up (2 - 14X), Slideshow,
Picture rotation (auto mode available).
Histogram (independent luminance/RGB available), Highlight/Shadow point warning,
AF frame, Shooting information
Focusing point selection
AF luminance range
Information Display
(phase-difference detection system) EV 0 to 19 (at 20ºC/68ºF, ISO 100)
AF illuminator
Menu
Languages
(phase-difference detection system) Built-in flash (External flash available. Inactivation is available to set.)
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
AF lock
Focus tracking
Locked at first position of shutter button in Single AF mode / AEL button (customizable)
Image Editing
Erasing function
Protect function
Copy between media
RAW picture editing
JPEG editing
Single frame, All frames, Selected frames (with protect function)
Single frame, Selected frames, Release protect (Single/All selected)
Single frame, All frames, Selected frames
(phase-difference detection system) Interlocked with Continuous AF mode
Focus aid
Exposure Control
Metering system
Available
RAW development
TTL open-aperture metering system (1) Digital ESP metering (49-point multi-pattern metering) (2)
Center-weighted average metering (3) Spot metering (approx. 2% for the viewfinder screen) (4)
Spot with Highlight control (5) Spot with Shadow control
EV 1 - 20 (Digital ESP metering, Center-weighted average metering, Spot metering)
(At normal temperature, 50mm f2, ISO 100)
(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
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sport, Night + Portrait
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
Auto (ISO 100 - 1600) / Manual (ISO 100 - 1600), 1 EV steps
5 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Locked by first position of shutter button / AEL button (customizable)
3 frames in 0.3, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable
Shadow adjustment, Red-eye fix, Trimming, Monotone, Sepia, Saturation (color depth),
Resize (producing another file)
Print
Metering range
Exposure mode
Print function
Input/Output
PC interface
USB/Video connector
Print reservation (DPOF), Direct print (PictBridge compatible)
High-speed USB for storage and camera control (MTP mode is available)
Dedicated multi-connector (Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, Optional remote cable
RM-UC1 is available)
Hot shoe
Scene program AE
Scene select AE
Flash attachment
Power Requirements
Battery
BLS-1 Li-ion battery (included)
Available (1, 3, 5, 10 min., off selectable)
ISO sensitivity
Exposure compensation
AE lock
Exposure bracketing
White Balance
Auto WB system
Preset white balance
Sleep mode
Dimensions/Weight
Dimensions
5.09 in. (W) x 3.58 in. (H) x 2.08 in. (D) / 129.5mm (W) x 91mm (H) x 53mm (D)
13.4 oz. / 380g
Weight
Operating Environment
Temperature
Advanced detection system with Live MOS Sensor
0 - 40ºC / 32 - 104ºF (operation) / 20 - 60ºC / 68 - 140ºF (storage)
30 - 90% (operation) / 10 - 90% (storage)
8 settings (3000K - 7500K): Lamp (3000K), Fluorescent 1 (4000K), Fluorescent 2 (4500K),
Fluorescent 3 (6600K), Daylight (5300K), Flash (5500K), Cloudy (6000K), Shade (7500K)
7 steps in each A-B/G-M axis (in Auto WB/Preset WB/One-touch WB mode)
Humidity
White balance compensation
† When a lens other than the ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6, ED 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 or 25mm f2.8 is used, the number of AF focusing points changes to 3 and AF is executed again when the shutter button is pressed all the way. With the ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 or
ED 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 lens, the firmware needs to be updated to Ver.1.1 or later.
Specifications and appearances are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries • Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of
Apple Inc. • All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners. • “Shadow Adjustment Technology” function contains patented technologies from Apical Limited. • The pictures in this catalog of the LCD monitors
are simulated. • The strap and the camera case shown in this catalog are optional.
Number of recordable pictures (in main record modes)
E-420 (Body) includes:
• BLS-1 Li-ion Battery
• Video Cable
• BCS-1 Li-ion Battery Charger
• EP-4 Eyepiece Cover
• OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM
• Shoulder Strap
• USB Cable
Record mode
Image size
(pixels)
Recordable images
Compression rate
File format
File size (MB)
Record type Compression type
(with 1 GB card)
59
3648 x 2736
(Lossless)
1/2.7
1/4
ORF
Approx. 11
Approx. 6.8
Approx. 4.7
Approx. 2.2
Approx. 1.5
Approx. 3.6
Approx. 2.2
Approx. 1.1
Approx. 0.7
Approx. 0.8
Approx. 0.5
Approx. 0.3
Approx. 0.2
RAW
Camera package may di
ending on the sales area.
*
Super Fine
Fine
Normal
Basic
Super Fine
Fine
Normal
Basic
Super Fine
Fine
Normal
Basic
129
186
E-420 14-42mm Lens Kit includes:
• E-420 (Body)
• ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6
E-420 25mm Lens Kit includes:
• E-420 (Body)
• ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm f2.8
Large
Middle
Small
3648 x 2736
2560 x 1920
1280 x 960
1/8
406
1/12
1/2.7
1/4
602
246
JPEG
411
1/8
802
1/12
1/2.7
1/4
1204
1079
1565
2846
4473
Middle selectable from 3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920 or 1600 x 1200.
Small selectable from 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768 or 640 x 480.
The Þgures in the table are typical values. File sizes and the number of recordable pictures vary depending on the settings and subjects.
The number of recordable pictures displayed on the camera shows the value assuming the lowest compression rate.
*
*
*
*
1/8
1/12
Olympus Imaging America Inc.
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900350-0408
Capture even more with the E-420’s advanced Autofocus Live View.
Superior technology that delivers unmatched image quality.
Zuiko Digital™ lenses built just for DSLRs.
Banish dust from your DSLR.
Live View lets you shoot while looking through a high-contrast,
color-rich LCD screen. The E-420 features Autofocus Live View.
HyperCrystal™ II lets you see
Olympus offers more than 18 digital-specific lenses — the
most in the industry — all meticulously crafted from pristine
glass and designed to work seamlessly with all our DSLRs.
As part of the Four Thirds system, many of our lenses deliver
the same imaging power as other lenses twice their size and
offer amazing edge-to-edge sharpness.
Once dust gets on the image sensor, it shows up in the same spot
on every picture. Our best-in-class Dust Reduction System
includes a Supersonic Wave Filter (SSWF) located in front of the
image sensor that vibrates at an astonishing 30,000 times per
second. Dust is shaken off so you’ll always get spot-free photos.
and shoot with amazing clarity.
A high-speed Imager Autofocus allows you to view subjects in
The E-420 is equipped with a 2.7-inch HyperCrystal™ II LCD
focus on the screen the instant the shutter button is pressed
featuring high-definition 230,000-dot resolution. With
halfway. You don’t have to rely on the viewfinder so you can
outstanding contrast ratio, sharp color reproduction and a 176°
watch your subject more closely. The E-420 captures all the
viewing angle, the E-420 clearly displays images even in bright
action and takes photos the same as you would with any point-
sunlight. Shooting from ground level or over your head is
and-shoot camera.
effortless with Olympus’s Autofocus Live View.
Color perfectly captured.
Better images with Face Detection
and Shadow Adjustment Technology.
The E-420 features a 10.1 megapixel Live MOS Sensor with
improved dynamic range for more natural color reproduction.
Our TruePic™ III image processor gives photos true-to-life
color and exceptionally fine detail.
Focus with greater precision.
Magnify the image on the LCD up to 10 times its original size to
With Dust Reduction System
You’ll find two features integrated into the E-420’s Live View
help you focus more precisely. You can also autofocus after
technology that provide exceptionally clear, crisp photos. Face
magnifying the image.
Detection targets and locks on up to eight faces in a frame to
ensure they’re always in focus. Shadow Adjustment Technology
captures detail in bright areas of a frame and brings out details
hidden by shadows. You’ll get images — especially faces and
backgrounds — with well-balanced brightness.
Without Dust Reduction System
Features that enable creative shooting.
Magnified to 10x
Built-in Flash
The E-420’s built-in flash uses a commander function for
combined operation with optional wireless flashes that can be
arranged in three groups.
White Balance
You’ll find four white balance modes: Auto, Preset, Custom and
One-touch WB. Quickly adjust color balance under the most
challenging lighting conditions.
Perfect Shot Preview: Instant creativity.
Use Perfect Shot Preview to see the effects of four different
exposure or white balance settings. Set the adjustments by
selecting one of the images on the screen.
3.5 fps Shooting
Shooting Modes
Never miss a photo. Shoot at a blazing-fast 3.5 fps.
Shoot the way you want. Program AE, Aperture priority, Shutter
priority, Manual modes and 18 pre-set Scene Modes are available.
ISO Sensitivity
Ramp up the ISO to 1600 while our TruePic™ III processor
keeps noise to a minimum.
Picture Modes
Select from Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone and
Custom picture modes.
Detects up to eight faces automatically
The selected setting is applied.
Digital-specific lenses.
You take lots of photos. Manage them all with Olympus software.
40-150mm f4.0-5.6 ZUIKO DIGITAL™ ED
[80-300mm*] Incredibly small telephoto
zoom that’s a perfect match for the highly
portable E-420.
Image Management/Editing Software
OLYMPUS Master 2 (Included) OLYMPUS
Master 2 not only makes it easy to sort your data
and organize your photos in folders or albums, it
provides easy-to-use editing functions and
high-quality RAW data processing.
System Requirements: • Compatible OS: Windows Vista/XP/2000, Mac OS X (v10.3 or later) • CPU: [Windows]
Pentium III 500 MHz or higher, [Macintosh] Power PC G3 500 MHz or higher, Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or
more • RAM: 256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended) • HDD: 500 MB or more • Monitor: 1024 x 768
pixel or higher [Windows: 65,536 colors or more (16.77 million colors or more recommended)], [Macintosh: 32,000
colors or more (16.77 million colors or more recommended)] • Other: CD-ROM drive (Required for installation)
Digital Workflow Software
14-42mm f3.5-5.6 ZUIKO DIGITAL™ ED
[28-84mm*] Covering the range from wide
to telephoto zoom, this lens is also suitable for
shooting close-ups.
OLYMPUS Studio 2 (Trial Edition included*) OLYMPUS Studio 2
assures a smooth, high-speed digital workflow with features like an
image select function, advanced RAW data processing, PC camera
control capability and image editing functions.
*The Trial Edition can only be used for 30 days after installation. After the trial period has expired, online purchase
of a license key is required for further use. (Requires Internet connection.)
System Requirements: • Compatible OS: Windows Vista/XP/2000, Mac OS X (v10.3 or later) • CPU: [Windows]
Pentium III 500 MHz or higher, [Macintosh] PowerPC G3 500 MHz or higher, Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or
more • RAM: 512 MB or more recommended • HDD: 500 MB or more • Monitor: 1024 x 768 pixel or higher
[Windows: 65,536 colors or more (16.77 million colors or more recommended)], [Macintosh: 32,000 colors or more
(16.77 million colors or more recommended)] • Other: CD-ROM drive (Required for installation)
ZUIKO DIGITAL
ED 150mm f2.0
System Chart
ZUIKO DIGITAL
ED 70-300mm f4.0-5.6
CS-6SH Semi-Hard Case
ZUIKO DIGITAL
ED 50-200mm f2.8-3.5 SWD
ZUIKO DIGITAL
ZUIKO DIGITAL
ED 300mm f2.8
ED 40-150mm f4.0-5.6
Build-to-order manufacturing
Power
Supply
ZUIKO DIGITAL
ED 35-100mm f2.0
CSS-S101L*1
Shoulder Strap
(Leather-Black)
BCS-1
Li-ion Battery
Charger
BLS-1
Li-ion Battery
ZUIKO DIGITAL
ED 18-180m f3.5-6.3
ZUIKO DIGITAL
14-54mm f2.8-3.5
ZUIKO DIGITAL
ED 90-250mm f2.8
ZUIKO DIGITAL
ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6
CSS-S102L*1
Shoulder Strap
(Leather-White)
DE-P3
Dioptric Adjustment Eyecup
ZUIKO DIGITAL
ED 14-35mm f2.0 SWD*2
Extension Tube EX-25*2
DE-N3
Dioptric Adjustment Eyecup
ZUIKO DIGITAL
ED 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 SWD
CSS-S103L*1
Shoulder Strap
(Leather-Light Brown)
ZUIKO DIGITAL
2x Teleconverter EC-20
EP-5
Eyecup
ZUIKO DIGITAL
11-22mm f2.8-3.5*2
ZUIKO DIGITAL
ED 7-14mm f4.0*2
ZUIKO DIGITAL
1.4x Teleconverter EC-14
35mm f3.5 Macro ZUIKO DIGITAL™ [70mm*] 1x magnification
(equivalent to 2x on a 35mm camera) capability allows you to capture
small objects in frame-filling size.
25mm f2.8 ZUIKO DIGITAL™ [50mm*]
Ultra-slim lens offers high portability suitable
for a wide range of photographic applications.
EP-6
Eyecup (Large)
ZUIKO DIGITAL
25mm f2.8
CSS-S104L*1
Shoulder Strap
(Leather-Dark Brown)
Lens
Case/Strap
EP-7
Eyecup (Large)
ZUIKO DIGITAL
ED 8mm f3.5 Fisheye*2
ME-1
MagniÞer Eyecup
ZUIKO DIGITAL
Digital SLR Camera
ED 50mm f2.0 Macro
CSS-S001*1
Shoulder Strap
(Black/Aqua)
ZUIKO DIGITAL
35mm f3.5 Macro
VA-1
Varimagni Angle Finder
ViewÞnder
OM Adapter MF-1*3
Remote
Operation
OM System Lenses
CSS-S002*1
Shoulder Strap
(Black/Pink)
RM-UC1
Remote Cable
PC/TV/
Media
Flash
External flashes.
The FL-36R and FL-50R external electronic flashes provide high-intensity
lighting and a bounced-light effect. For more creative lighting set-ups, these
flashes can be set up in three groups and operated wirelessly using the E-420.
HV-1
STF-22
High-Voltage Pack
(only sold as a part of SHV-1)
Twin Flash Set
(including FC-1/TF-22)
Wireless flash photography gives you more
lighting options. The E-420 makes using
multiple remote flashes easy and lets you
control them right from the camera.
CSS-P001*1
Shoulder Strap (Black)
Dirt-proof treated
TF-22
RM-1
Remote Control
Twin Flash
(included with
SR-1 Shoe Ring)
FR-1
BN-1
Ni-MH Battery Pack
FL-50R*5
Electronic Flash
Flash Adapter Ring
SRF-11
Ring Flash Set
(including FC-1/RF-11)
CSS-P002*1
Shoulder Strap (Blue)
Dirt-proof treated
RF-11
Ring Flash
FL-36R
FL-50R
xD-Picture Card
AC-2
AC Adapter
(only sold as a part of SHV-1)
FL-36R*5
Electronic Flash
CompactFlash/
Microdrive
FC-1
SHV-1
Macro Flash Controller
PC
Flash High-Voltage Set
(including HV-1/BN-1/
AC-2 AC Adapter/Case)
CSS-E002
Shoulder Strap
USB Cable
FL-20*5
Electronic Flash
FP-1*4
Flash Power Grip
FL-CB02
Bracket Cable
Printer
(PictBridge compatible)
USB Cable
OLYMPUS Master
Digital Photo Managing Software
FL-CB05
O! Flash Cable
TV
OLYMPUS Studio
Advanced Digital Work Flow Software
Hot Shoe/Wireless*5
Video Cable
FLRA-1
Reßector Adapter
FLST-1
Flash Stand
FLBA-1
Bounce Adapter
1 Available items may vary depending on the sales area. 2 Extension Tube EX-25 cannot be attached to ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-35mm, 11-22mm, ED 7-14mm or ED 8mm Fisheye. 3 Some restrictions apply to the use of OM System Lenses
*
*
*
attached with the OM Adapter MF-1. Please note that manufacture of OM System Lenses has been discontinued. 4 The shutter button on the Flash Power Grip does not function when attached to the E-420. Use the camera’s shutter button
*
* 35mm camera equivalent
instead. 5 Wireless connection is only available with FL-50R and FL-36R. FL-20 is not compatible with wireless connection.
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