CHEAP OLYMPUS PEN E-P1 CAMERA - FIND THE BEST DEALS!

Some of the new features in this new E-P1 series

* Superior DSLR Image Quality
* In-body Image Stabilization
* Amazing 3-inch LCD
* Proven Dust Reduction System
* 12 megapixels with next-generation TruePic V
* HD video with high-quality audio
* In-camera creative features (for still images and video)
* Multiple exposures
* Multi-aspect shooting
* Multimedia slideshows
* Digital leveler
* Magnified focus assist
* 18x18 metering modes

...."Exceptional out-of-the-box performance, great camera".....
I had been considering replacing my Leica d-lux 3 with the d-lux 4 when the EP-1 news came out. I immediately sold the d-lux 3 and ordered my EP-1. It is a little larger than I was hoping, but out of the box, the first results were incredible, RAW format on a par with my nikon d-90 RAW, requiring very little post-production. Feels good in the hand, responsive and fast auto-focus and much more satisfying to use than the leica - which I loved. Initial results in RAW much better than the leica, which was always just a little noisy.

This is a top notch camera, that I hope will continue to deliver results. The only current drawback for me is that photoshop CS4 doesn't recognizethe Olympus Raw Format (ORF). I have to go through Olympus software to convert, which severely disrupts my work flow, and the software is slow and clunky. Shooting JPGs alongside Raw in case I need the results faster.

...."A Gem of a camera"...
I have used my Pen for several weeks now , and the Body is a delight to behold ! However , Olympus failed to fully display the 14-42 Lens fully extended , and the result is a bananna type extended lens , that detracts from the Pen , and its beauty ! I have ordered the 17mm lens , and await its arrival ! I have used the 28mm pancake lens with MF attachment , and my 9-14mm , also , so I can really say the Pen is everything it is advertised ! Great flexible programs , and wonderful pictures , both in P and other modes ! I believe the Pen is in a Class of its own , and can not be really compared with similiar Types of Cameras ! I have the OVF , and it also is quite nice !

...."True Innovation"....
Great picture taker, the images are stunning and its so easy to live with. the image quality is on par with nearly every DSLR out there minus some full format stuff. i do miss having a flash though, which will be remedied soon enough.

"There is no pop-up flash. Not a problem for me, I don't ever use them anyway your mileage may vary"

"There is no viewfinder. Again not a problem for me, got used to that very quickly"

...."You really need to understand photography (aperture ratio, shutter speed, etc.) to use this camera. The auto-focus does not work in low light. You can't rely on Auto; it seems like I can often get better images by twiddling with settings"...
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..."The free software that comes with it for adjusting RAW is aimed at power users"...