Description: Olympus PEN E-PL1 12.3MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens
Olympus PEN E-PL1 - Front Angle
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or many photographers, the Olympus E-PL1 Camera feels like you died and went to heaven. it Includes 12 megapixels and up to date technology usually found in much more expensive cameras and in High Definition camcorders.
The PEN large-size sensor is virtually 8 times bigger than the sizes in the average point & shoot camera. This image sensor, shared with the TruePic V Processor, delivers a fantastic dynamic range, vivid color and noise reduction, as high as3200 ISO. With very latest noise reduction engineering plus 3 in-body image
stabilization functions, users will see clear crisp images with every compatible lens under the majority of lighting
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Olympus PEN E-PL1 - Front View
The E-PL1's iAuto function automatically detects the background you're shooting ( landscape, portrait, macro, night portrait, or sport) and fine-tunes the settings to create the most favorable outcome. While in iAuto you can open the Live Guide function which allows you to compose your image, manipulate the photo with a number of in-camera adjustments like
manipulating colors, softening backgrounds, and brightness before shooting the picture.
Olympus PEN E-PL1 Back LCD View
Adding to the vision, recording HD video (720p) using the E-PL1 is effortless thanks to an easy-to-find record button located on the backside of the camera. You can switch to and fro between shooting stills and movies which unlocks never ending shooting potential, As an example you can photograph a child portrait and then switch to movie mode to acquire that precious moment when the child is now playing with the animal that broke up your shooting session.
Olympus PEN E-PL1 12.3MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds Camera Track View
This camera features 19 automatic scene-selection modes that control camera settings in relationship to the scene you are shooting plus 6 Art Filters in-camera ( New Gentle Sepia, Pop Art, Pin Hole, Soft Focus, Diorama, and Grainy Film). These tools allow for easier image capture and help expand your creativity.
Olympus PEN E-PL1 12.3MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds Camera In-Use View
The E-PL1 is equipped with an extremely compact (which is 2.44 diameter x 1.71" in length M.Zuiko ED Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 3x zoom has bothAspherical and ED and lens elements which produce ultra high imaging abilitiy. Despite it being small in size it provides amazing image contrast and brightness. Rhe zoom range covers from wide angle thru moderate telephoto expanses and is appropriate for everyday shooting, portraits, and travel.
As of January 2011, there are fourteen (MILC) cameras available from four manufacturers (Olympus,
Panasonic, Samsung
and Sony), (three from Olympus, four from Panasonic, three 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.
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Olympus PEN E-PL1 For Dummies - Hybrids provide all the suppleness with interchangeable lenses, a large sensor
and all in a smaller case. The digital Olympus E-PL1 will lighten your load without giving up shooting power. Here's a fun and affable guide to help you gain a better grasp of the features, controls, and potential from your camera. Seasoned author Julie Adair King provides examples of how to go about the main functions of your camera to better create memorable and valuable digital photos.
Features
HD Movies - Shoot HD movies at 30 frames per second,
Easy-to-Use Live Guide Control - See the results of your camera settings
before you shoot
Built-in Flash - Use the built-in pop-up flash to easily illuminate
low-light subjects.
In-Camera Art Filters - Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole,
Diorama Gentle Sepia
12.3 Megapixels - Powerful 12.3 megapixel Live-MOS sensor
In-Body Image Stabilization - compensates for up to 3 shutter speed steps
in the still shooting
Compact Size, Interchangeable Lenses - a big sensor into a small camera.
In-Camera Slideshow With Sound - employ effective fade-in/fade-out
techniques
Multiple Exposures - heightened creativity an easily-obtained objective.
iAuto with iEnhance - automatically identifies the scene you're shooting
TruePic V Image Processor - delivers excellent dynamic range,
accurate color fidelity
19 Automatic Scene-Select Modes - for effortless picture taking.
Dust Reduction System - assures spot-free images. Every time you turn on the camera
AF Live View with AF Tracking - Works as seamlessly as a point-and-shoot
to display subjects
In-Camera Editing - Make changes to your image after the shot, right in
the camera.
Face Detection - reduces the chance of blurry faces when shooting groups
of people
Shadow Adjustment Technology - Shadow Adjustment corrects for extreme
light variations
ePortrait - useful for smoothing out the facial features of your
subjects,
Multiple Aspect Ratio Shooting - elect one of four aspect ratios (4:3,
3.2, 16.9 and 6.6)
Accessory Port - including the SEMA-1 Microphone adapter set and
the VF-2 live-finder,
Micro Four Thirds Mount - including the effectiveness of a
digitally designed image sensor
SDHC Media Cards - accommodate large files. (SDHC Class 6 cards are
recommended).
Underwater Housing - (optional) has been specially customized for the
Olympus PRO E-PL1
Item Includes
• Olympus PEN E-PL1 Digital Camera
• PS-BLS1 Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery
• 1-Year Limited Warranty
• PS-BCS-1 Battery Charger
• Power Cord (type A)
• 1-Year Limited Warranty
• Replacement Lens Cap LC-40.5 f/ Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens f/ E-P1
• 1-Year Warranty
• 260056 LR-2 Rear Lens Cap For E-P1 Lenses
• USB/Video Multi Cable
• Shoulder Strap
• ib Software CD-ROM
• Instruction Manuals
• 1-Year Limited Warranty
