Olympus PEN E-P1 Digital Camera

Olympus E-P1: When Olympus launched the legendary series of Pen cameras in 1959 it was a revolutionary change in the history of photography. The Pen series, developed by engineer Yoshihisa Maitani, was the perfect combination of simplicity, style and photographic potential. Five decades later, the passion of Olympus Innovation remains. With the launch of the E-P1, we have reached a new digital age, the Olympus Pen has arrived: mirrors are no longer a component of interchangeable lenses. The pioneering model of the Micro FourThirds Olympus iwill amaze you with its small size, retro style and ease of use, with the advantages of D-SLR quality.

This ultra compact camera can even record video in HD, with an extreme depth of field, besides being able to apply the effects of artistic filters. Of course, it includes the most modern Olympus technologies like image stabilizer, dust reduction system (SSWF), or the availability of a wide range of interchangeable lenses.

The Olympus Pen digital camera combines modern technology with the durable style of the classic series and by taking out the mirror it is now available in an incredibly compact size. An elegant metallic finish and optional FL-14 flash gives the camera a retro look reminiscent of the classic Olympus Pen F, which, thanks to its size and ease of operation was one of the most popular and most successful cameras in the history of photography.

Besides having a new generation aspect, the E-P1 includes the most modern technology to obtain high quality D-SLR photos. There are also adapters available for OM goals and those of other brands. The Olympus Pen E-P1 has a Live MOS sensor of 12.3 megapixels which gives an excellent accuracy and its new V TruePic image processor ensures that all your memories come out crisp and perfect either as a photo or video. The new motor ensures speed image processing and high image quality up to an incredible ISO 6400. It also allows the application of artistic filters in photographs and videos.

The E-P1 features a variety of creative services of the E-System that allow photographers to explore new artistic possibilities. Just like the professional E-30 model, it has has six artistic filters that give another dimension to the images. Pop Art filter, for example, gives the picture more color to create a feeling of greater intensity and joy. In addition, there are other filters such as the magnificent Estenopeico, soft focus, pale color, tone and of course Old Black and White. You can check as an image is viewed through a kaleidoscope, this effect can be applied in camera after the picture. You can also create other effects using the mode exposure, which allows overlaying multiple RAW images in real time. In addition, the E-P1 innovates with video recording options that were previously impossible.

The advanced video features not only allow the application of artistic filters, it also includes the ability to vary the depth of field, angle of vision and the auto focus while recording. Of course, this can also be done with all the targets. Record up to five minutes in high resolution HD (1280x720p) at 30fps with a single shot. The result is that an important moment never escapes, however brief it may be. The videos can be recorded and replayed in AVI format, both in standard 4:3 and in 16:9 widescreen. To ensure a smooth operation of a precise approach, it has digital image stabilization which ensures obtaining a perfect picture. The Olympus E-P1 Pen offers an HDMI connection option to allow the transfer of information and a high definition display . In addition the camera can take pictures with the press of a button, while recording a video. The ability of high quality stereo recording in the E-P1 will ensure that your videos are perfect, either a music video or an important message to a friend. It has all the advantages of modern technologies of Olympus, as the PCM recording quality.

The new Live Control interface ensures a simple navigation through various menu options and is incredibly easy to use and the effects of the selected features can be viewed immediately on the 3-inch HyperCrystal LCD. In addition to facilitating the approach to get perfect pictures, the option-i Auto allows the camera to automatically adjust to six scene modes like portrait, landscape or night scene. Also, the photographic target can be confident that they will look great thanks to the e-Portrait option, anoption that smooths and corrects blemishes and imperfections. This way anyone can look like a top model, especially on television via the HDMI output. Compatibility with SD card eliminates concerns about free memory to store or transfer videos or pictures.

Olympus PEN E-P1 12.3 MP Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Camera with 3-inch LCD and 17mm f/2.8 Lens
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Brand Olympus
Type E-P1
Resolution 13.10 Mpixel
Maximum resolution 4032x3024
Minimum resolution 640x480
Sensor size 17.3x13.0mm
Sensor type 4/3-inch LiveMOS
Optical zoom n/a
Focal length multiplier 2.0
Zoom wide (mm) n/a
Zoom tele (mm) n/a
Digital zoom n/a
Auto focus Yes
Manual focus Yes
Focus range (cm) n/a
Macro focus range (cm) n/a
Flash modes n/a

Storage types SDHC
Secure Digital

ISO ratings auto, 100 - 6400
Aperture priority Yes
Minimum aperture wide n/a
Maximum aperture wide n/a
Minimum aperture tele n/a
Maximum aperture tele n/a
Shutter priority No
Minimum shutter (sec) 60
Maximum shutter (sec) 1/4000
Sequence (fps) 3
Built-in flash No
External flash Yes
External flash type Hot-shoe
Metering Centre weighted
ESP Digital
Spot

Exposure compensation -3EV - +3EV with 1/3 or 1/2 steps

White balance Auto
Cloudy
Flash
Fluorescent
Kelvin
Shade

Video function Yes
Video sound Yes
Maximum video resolution 1280x720
Minimum video resolution 640x480
Frames per second (fps) 30
Voice recording Yes
Optical viewfinder No
Electronic viewfinder No
LCD display Yes
LCD size 3-inch
LCD resolution (pixels) 230,000
Self-timer Yes
USB USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Video out Yes
Firewire No
Bluetooth No
File format JPEG
RAW
RAW - JPEG

Energy Li-Ion

Weight 335g.
Sizes (mm) 121x70x36

Olympus PEN E-P1 12.3 MP Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Camera with 3-inch LCD and 17mm f/2.8 Lens
(Silver)