Speed. That's one of the E-1 SLR's many attributes. When you need to take a shot, waiting for the camera is not an option. That's why we've built the E-1 with a unique Parallel processing system around a new 3 ASIC digital engine; to ensure you reach the speed and level of reliability in a camera that digital photography demands.

Each ASIC controls its own camera function:

• Image Processing
• Interface Processing
• Camera Control

The Image Processing ASIC controls next-generation TruePic™ technology, JPEG and TIFF processes, Operation sequence, and image display data.

The Interface Processing ASIC controls image data flow via USB 2.0/FireWire, CompactFlash cards, and oversees image pre-processing and data bus control. The Camera Control ASIC administers Auto Exposure, Auto Focus, lens functions, Special image processing, Noise Cancellation and Continuous Shooting Modes.

By having each ASIC work independent of one another, they are free to focus on their sole initiatives rather than those of the entire system. This means faster operation for you; quicker processing for the E-1; and unrivalled image results from a high-speed system that's designed and operates like the professional-level tool it is.

Burst Speed and Shutter Lag Time

The E-1 includes a separate 128MB image buffer and camera control SDRAM that are utilised independently to provide you with unsurpassed control in a digital SLR. With the innovative digital processing engine, the E-1 is ready to fire when you are - up to 12 images at 3 frames per second (fps) in any mode (TIFF, JPEG, RAW, or JPEG + RAW). With the Parallel processing, the camera is ready to shoot again as soon as an image is finished processing. No wait, no worry.

And with impressive shutter release lag times, the E-1 is one of the fastest SLRs on the market today. So shooting and capturing the subject as soon as you see it through the viewfinder is more responsive than ever before.

Write Times

The E-1 transfers image data at an extremely quick pace thanks to one of its 3 high-speed ASIC Processors being solely devoted to the area of image processing. This results in images being recorded on the Compact Flash card more quickly, getting the camera ready for the next photo so you can quickly review and edit, providing the necessary speed to meet the pros' demands.