Olympus

E-300

Produced 2005–Olympus E-300 family

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The Olympus E-300 is a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera introduced in 2005 in the E series. The E-300 introduced in-body image stabilization, effective up to 4 stops. The E-300 uses the Four Thirds system, which employs a 4/3-inch sensor (17.3 x 13mm) for a 2x crop factor.^[1]

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Produced

2005–

Optics

Four Thirds system, with 2x crop factor^[1]

Preceded by

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E-300

Succeeded by

E-3

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What it is

The Olympus E-300 is a digital single-lens reflex camera that belongs to the E series of DSLR cameras from Olympus, introduced in 2005.^[1]

The E-300 uses the Four Thirds system, which employs a 4/3-inch sensor with a 2x crop factor relative to full-frame formats.^[1]

What do the numbers mean?

Optics & imaging1

Lens mount: Four Thirds system, with 2x crop factor^[1]

Configuration & options2

Sensor size: 4/3-inch (17.3 x 13mm)^[1]
Image stabilization: In-body, effective up to 4 stops^[1]

Vintage & configurations

2005Production start^[1]
Introduced in 2005

LineageSucceeded by E-3 All related models

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What replaced it?

successorOlympus E-3— Introduced in-body image stabilization, released 2005source^[1]

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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the E-300 are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the E-300 are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the E-300 are on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the E-300 are on record.
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