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Olympus PEN E-P1 12.3 MP Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with 17mm f/2.8 Lens and Viewfinder (Silver)
Olympus PEN E-P1 12.3 MP Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with 17mm f/2.8 Lens and Viewfinder (Silver)
- 12.3-megapixel interchangeable lens digital camera; Micro Four Thirds format
- Includes 17mm f/2.8 lens and Olympus optical viewfinder
- 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 (not included)
Not a Point and Shoot. Not an SLR. It’s a PEN. What will you create?
The Olympus E-P1 marks an innovative new era in digital imaging. Our new Micro Four Thirds camera upholds the legacy of the celebrated PEN family of cameras, with the photographic optics of an SLR and the size and simplicity of a point and shoot. Combining the still image quality of a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) with the A/V quality of both a High Definition camcorder and high-end audio recorder, the E-P1 is a virtual full-service imaging studio in one ultra-portable and stylishly retro body. With dozens of advanced features, the E-P1 makes documenting and sharing your everyday life easier and more creative than ever before.
ULTRA CONVENIENCE, MEGA FUNCTIONALITY
The E-P1 is the world’s smallest 12.3-mexapixel interchangeable lens system camera, yet has the creative flexibility to give you a true professional experience with ease. A still photo, video and audio recorder in one, the E-P1 creates exceptional photo
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(out of 8 reviews)
List Price: $ 899.99
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Review by The Will B for Olympus PEN E-P1 12.3 MP Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with 17mm f/2.8 Lens and Viewfinder (Silver)
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I needed something decent to have in my laptop bag when i wasn’t lugging around all my SLRs and Lenses. This camera seems to be the perfect blend SLR and Point and shoot. The f/2.8 lens allow me to take great, non-flash photos in low-light situations without an obscene amount of noise. It has a great, solid build and with a decent amount of weight, it doesn’t feel like it will fall apart at any minute like your point-and-shoot. I would say if you are in the market for something more advanced than a point and shoot, but nice and small, pick it up.
Also, I believe this is the smallest device to be able to take 720p video at f/2.8 (m4/3) with stereo audio. Great video device if you ask me.
Review by C. E. Fougerousse, Jr. for Olympus PEN E-P1 12.3 MP Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with 17mm f/2.8 Lens and Viewfinder (Silver)
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This camera has been a very pleasant surprise for me. The low light capability is extraordinary and as for framing pictures in bright sunlight I am very glad I got the optional optical viewfinder that fits in the hotshoe. But the picture sharpness and color quality are breathtaking. There is a learning curve on the menus but once you get used to it there are many in-camera scene types to fool with, such as old-fashioned grainy black and white. Most importantly, it is ultra-portable and unobtrusive in a good-looking way. I am thrilled with it!
Review by Hadley for Olympus PEN E-P1 12.3 MP Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with 17mm f/2.8 Lens and Viewfinder (Silver)
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I’ve been shooting with my trusty Pentax K-1000 or my 4×5 field camera for years. I finally decided it was time to move into the digital era. I cannot even begin to express how impressed I have been with this camera. It’s light weight, easy to use, has superb picture quality, and has done really well in low light so far.
A few people have complained about the view finder issue. Or, lack there of. Honestly, being someone who has mostly been shooting with my 4×5, I’ve had no problem with focusing and viewing everything on the LCD screen on the back. The screen is large, I can see it just fine in sunlight.
It’s my new baby. I take it with me everywhere. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a mid-range DSLR.
Review by G. W. Rickman for Olympus PEN E-P1 12.3 MP Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with 17mm f/2.8 Lens and Viewfinder (Silver)
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I traded a nikon slr system for this more compact Micro Four Thirds system. I love the “any lens works with an adaptor” nature of the camera. The files that I create with it are of good quality as well. I wish I could say the same for the build quality and customer support. I charged the battery one afternoon and when i put the battery back in and closed the door it would not latch. The catch on the body had simply broken off. The slrs from olympus have locking battery doors of good design and quality but the doors on all of the “pen” cameras are bad designs. I called Olympus and I was asked to send in my camera for two weeks to see if it was covered under their limited warranty. When I asked about a loaner I was told they did not provide them, “have a nice day” and was then hung up on. I just put my tripod’s quick release plate on to keep the door shut now. I kept my nikon lenses and will send this camera in for repair when I have purchased another nikon body so I can sell this camera and get some money for the GF1.
Review by G. Bard for Olympus PEN E-P1 12.3 MP Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with 17mm f/2.8 Lens and Viewfinder (Silver)
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This is a great camera, it does what it says it will do, looks great and works right out of the box. Once you work your way through the menus and shoot wisely you can eliminate the need for post processing. The “ART” filters are all great.
It looks like a camera, feels like a camera, sounds like a camera (lovely shutter sound)is a camera.
Recommended.