Bestselling Olympus PEN E-P1 12.3 MP Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Reviews
July 3, 2009 by eCamera Talk
Filed under Olympus
Today we are going to introduce a very cool digital camera, Olympus PEN E-P1, which has been a bestselling camera on Amazon for a long time, and now it is even more popular. Since it is so popular, there must be something special. Let’s find out together.
A new era of digital imaging begins with the Olympus E-P1. The world’s smallest 12.3-megapixel interchangeable lens system camera blends the high-quality still images of a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) with High Definition (HD) video, stereo Linear PCM audio recording and In-Camera Creativity within an ultra-portable body.
The easy-to-use E-P1 expands your creative horizons and its diverse multimedia features offer something for everyone. Built for today’s visual generation who lead active lives online and offline, the E-P1 will make you rethink what you can do with a camera.
The E-P1 was designed from the outset to be as small as possible using current components and this philosophy led to the decision (not, I’m sure, taken lightly) to leave out both viewfinder and built-in flash. The FL-14 flashgun overcomes the latter, but the optional viewfinder attachment won’t help anyone using the zoom lens, and the lack of anything to peer through, especially on bright days when the LCD gets washed out by the sun, will undoubtedly put some potential purchasers off. Though, once they get their hands on the camera, I suspect many will be won over by its undoubted charms.
As a bestselling digital camera, Olympus PEN E-P1 comes with a lot of cool features, let’s take a look.
Features:
- 12.3 Megapixel Live MOS Sensor
- Two new kit lenses (14-42mm M.Zuiko and 17mm F2.8 Pancake)
- TruePic V image processor
- 3.0″ LCD screen (fixed, 230k dot resolution)
- HD movies (720p) with stereo sound
- Linear PCM sound recording
- 3.0 fps sequential shooting
- Built-in IS with max. 4 EV steps efficiency
- Optional Adapters for all ZUIKO DIGITAL & OM lenses
- Newly developed GUI for easier operation via Live Control
- Automatic recognition of common scenes possible with i-Auto
- Dual control dials
- Face Detection & Shadow Adjustment
- Art Filters, multi-aspect ratios, multi exposure
- In-camera raw conversion (including application of Art Filters)
- Small & stylish design
These are just the main features this camera has, it also comes with loads of other cool features, you can find them out by yourself.
Specs:
- 12.3-megapixel interchangeable lens digital camera; Micro Four Thirds format
- Includes 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko digital zoom lens
- In-body Image Stabilization; 3-inch HyperCrystal LCD with Live View function
- Record HD video with high-quality audio; in-camera creative features (for still images and video)
- Capture images and video to SD/SDHC memory cards
Price: $799.99 (on Amazon)
This is a luxury price, but this camera is absolutely worth that much money.
So what do you think about the Olympus PEN E-P1 camera?
If you want to learn more about Olympus PEN E-P1 camera and get it, you can find it on Amazon and eBay.
