When I bundled up the E-P2 with the kit zoom mounted for a morning shoot. The temperature was 30 degrees outdoors and my first discovery is that the interface on this camera cannot be used wearing gloves. The controls are just too small and too much pressure needed to wear gloves.
There were no real issues focusing In daylight and It's faster than I was led to believe. Although, it does tend "focus on either side of sharp" before locking
in to shoot which consumes a few tenths of a second for autofocus each time. The "fix" is to change the focus control to the
"sel" button or the "fn" button, after doing that you'll be able focus only once and click the shutter until the distance subject from the camera changes. It's categorically not that bad. I also shot a bunch of poor light images near dusk and, using 60 watt household bulbs in a number of lamps the focus locked on pretty decent.
Olympus PEN E-P2 12.3 MP Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera with Flash
It would be foolish to buy the EP-2 without getting the EVF (electronic optical viewfinder). The EVF is what makes the E-P2 and other cameras such as the Panasonic GF1 exceptional in my opinion. It's a great viewfinder. Practically as clean and clear. Better than the viewfinders of the Olympus Evolt e300 and Olympus Evolt e520 cameras
Here's what I really love about the E-P2. A number of DSLR's available with "LIve View" can be reconfigured to shoot distinctive aspect ratios in jpg. Including a square. Although when capturing portraits those cameras thrash through a way too much time intensive labor to be of practical use. plus the effect is only available on rear LCD monitor. Using the E-P2 this is simply not the situation. The exposure is somewhat instantaneous. And the E-P2 can be employed with a square pattern which is viewable looking at the EVF.. You fundamentally end up with a small 6x6 format camera that captures 9 mp files (the 12 mp sensor crop squared) using three fps.
Sharpness and color, even using the kit lens, are superb. Olympus is renown for out of the camera jpegs and the E-P2 is yet better than it's ancestors. Also raw files processed with the Capture One 5.01 are decent but not all that much improved over a well exposed jpeg.
It's exciting to to be able to shoot HD 720p movies with the E-P2.
Here's my what needs fixing list:
The BLS battery only lasted for approximately 300 images. Remember, that it was shooting in sub 35degree weather and cold really takes the life out of batteries. I would assume 500 shot in warmer weather can be expected. The batteries are short lived.
Alas, the flash unit and the EVF can't be used at the same time as they use the same port . Ditto for the microphone.
The microphone and the EVF can't be used at the same time.
All in all this in a camera I've waited for. I'm somewhat satisfied with it. although it needs a multi-function port. The image quality it's right up there.
As of October 2010, there are thirteen (MILC) cameras available from four manufacturers (Olympus,
Panasonic, Samsung
and Sony), (three from Olympus, four from Panasonic, two from Samsung, and four from Sony), and some similar cameras from other manufacturers (Leica,
Ricoh).
A handful of rangefinder cameras support interchangeable lenses. Three digital rangefinders exist, they are the Epson R-D1 (APS-C-sized sensor), the Leica M8 (APS-H-sized
sensor), both smaller than 35 mm film
rangefinder cameras, and the Leica M9,
which is a full-frame camera. 
Jan 20, 2011
Features
Accessorize - The E-P2 incorporates a new port for connecting new
accessories including an optional EMA-1 Microphone adapter and the VF-2
live-finder,
Even More Ways to Create -
Olympus pioneered easy-to-use in-camera art filters for still images captured inside its E-System DSLRs.
iEnhance for Radiant Colors - The E-P2 includes a new picture mode called iEnhance,
which analyzes colors and brightness.
HDMI Control from Your HDTV Remote - The new PEN makes sharing your
content easier than ever.
Manual in Movie Mode - The E-P2's manual movie mode allows for
independent control of aperture and shutter for expanded exposure and creative
control.
Make a Design Statement
The E-P2's high-end, stainless-steel all-black body is easy to handle and carry,
and has the styling and refinement of a precision chronometer. Its retro-chic
look turns heads
Ultra-Compact Body Delivers Superior Image Quality - The E-P2 has everything you need to produce vibrant DSLR-quality
images
Standard point-and-shoot sensor vs. the PEN E-P2 sensor - The E-P2 provides the same image quality as current Four Thirds format E-System cameras because it has the same image sensor size as the E-30 and E-620 DSLR
models,
Be a Mover, Not a Shaker - Any lens attached to the E-P2 will deliver blur-free images thanks to three modes of In-body Image Stabilization that compensate for up to four steps EV
(exposure value).
Small Real Estate with an Amazing 3-Inch LCD View - Consumers accustomed to composing and focusing using a point-and-shoot camera's LCD will appreciate the E-P2's 100 percent accurate, 3-inch full color HyperCrystal
LCD
This Camera Leaves Others in the Dust - The proven Olympus Dust Reduction
System produces spot-free photos with the exclusive Supersonic Wave Filter
What You See Is What You Get - When viewing the LCD in Live View, Art
Filter effects and settings like white balance and exposure are viewable right
on the LCD
Mix It Up with Multiple Exposure - Multiple Exposure function available
for still image capture, you are free to tell a visual story your way,
Frame Your Works of Art Inside the PEN
You can often achieve greater photographic expression by framing a scene in a
unique way.
Stereo Audio Sounds As Good As the PEN Images Look - When you shoot with
the E-P2, it's like having a sound technician built into your camera to capture
the nuances of the audio happening all around you. I
Create Your Own Multimedia Slideshows with Stills, Video and Audio Inside E-P2
- Content is king, and with the E-P2 you have your own portable kingdom of
still images,
As Easy to Use as a Point-and-Shoot with SLR-Quality Technologies - Equipped
with 19 scene-select modes for effortless picture taking.
Shadow Adjustment Technology that adjusts for extreme light variations and
maintains visible detail in both the shadow and highlight areas
The E-P2's Face Detection reduces the chance of blurred subjects in images by
recognizing up to eight people's faces and the background
Don't like changing camera settings for each shooting situation? The E-P2's
Intelligent Auto Mode automatically identifies what you're shooting
The E-P2 offers ease-of-use and flexibility to meet your shooting style. Choose
the Live Control technology, an advanced control panel system that incorporates
the use of the sub dial and enables you to see the image and the menu controls
all at the same time on the LCD
Digital Leveler - The E-P2 is equipped with an internal Digital Level
Sensor that detects the camera's pitch and roll and indicates it on the
control panel.
Magnified Focus Assist - The E-P2 provides two optional methods to help
the user focus: a Magnified Focus (MF) Assist Function and Magnification Display
18x18 Metering Modes - This mode divides the image area into an 18 x 18
grid, metering each of the 324 separate cells to obtain optimum exposure.
Olympus Master 2 Software - Use the included Olympus Master 2 software
(Mac and PC) to easily download images and videos from the camera or other
external device, such as a USB drive, and automatically organize them into
albums and groups and by date.
Olympus Studio 2 (Trial Edition Included) - Extend the capability of Olympus Master 2 with Olympus Studio 2. In addition to the functions of Olympus Master 2, this software includes a lightbox mode and selection marks for comparing and sorting multiple images.
Item Includes
• E-P2 Body
• VF-2 Electronic View Finder
• ED 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens
• USB Cable
• Video Cable
• Li-Ion Battery Pack (BLS-1)
• Li-Ion Battery Charger (BCS-1)
• Shoulder Strap
• Olympus Master 2 Software CD-ROM
• Manuals and Registration card
