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| Features | - Shoot HD movies at 30 frames per second, with high-quality sound, in 720p with available manual control over aperture and shutter speed. This new level of control allows you to express your vision exactly how you want in your HD videos. A Direct HD Movie Button switches you from still to movie mode with the press of a button. You can also capture HD video (720p) using one of the six Art Filters for more creative shooting options.
- With the E-PL1 you can see the results of your camera settings before you shoot allowing you to change the way you take a picture. Simply set the camera to iAuto, press OK to engage Live Guide, then press the up and down arrows on the back of the camera to easily slide through numerous photographic effects. Make adjustments and watch the LCD as the effects are made live -- before the image is captured. Live Guide also features a "Tips" section on how to compose a shot or shoot kids, pets, flowers and more. Or maybe you want to capture the fast-moving action of your subject with a little artistic blur, or perhaps freeze the action.
- Use the built-in pop-up flash to easily illuminate low-light subjects. The camera is also compatible with a range of optional external flashes including the Olympus FL-14. The E-PL1 has wireless flash control using the FL-36R and FL-50R -- for dynamic lighting control.
- With 6 in-camera Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama and the new Gentle Sepia filter) you can explore your artistic side while taking both still shots and HD video. The Art Filters can be applied as you shoot, no additional software required.
- The E-PL1's powerful 12.3 megapixel Live-MOS sensor packs a powerful high-quality imaging punch for such a compact camera, allowing you to capture more detail than ever before. The Live MOS image sensor delivers excellent dynamic range, accurate color fidelity and fine image details in both highlight and shadow areas.
- The E-PL1's 3-mode In-body Image Stabilization system compensates for up to 3 shutter speed steps in the still shooting modes with any of its interchangeable lenses: Mode 1 for general shooting, Mode 2 for creative high-speed horizontal capture, and Mode 3 for high-speed vertical capture. The camera's Mechanical Image Stabilization automatically compensates for camera shake in low-light situations or when using a telephoto lens. In the Movie Modes the advanced Electronic Image Stabilization tracts the images both vertically and horizontally to achieve clear sharp movies.
- Olympus has packed a big sensor into a small camera. The stylish design of the Olympus PEN E-PL1 is much more compact than a traditional DSLR, but it still provides the option of interchangeable lenses.
- The E-PL1's enhanced playback functions allow you to employ effective fade-in/fade-out techniques, control the movie/still mix and speed, add captivating musical soundtracks, and much more.
- Multiple exposures make heightened creativity an easily-obtained objective. Two frames can be combined to create an image uniquely yours. Images can be combined in playback mode or directly on the LCD display.
- In the iAuto mode the E-PL1 automatically identifies the scene you're shooting - portrait, landscape, night portrait, macro, or sport - and adjusts the settings to optimize results. iEnhance can be used in any mode, and automatically engages when using iAuto to enrich color in any subject, just as the human eye sees it.
- A Dust Reduction System assures spot-free images. Every time you turn on the camera, the patented Supersonic Wave Filter silently vibrates, flinging and collecting dust so that it cannot interfere with the picture imaging at any time.
- AF Live View works as seamlessly as a point-and-shoot to display subjects, in focus, on the LCD the instant the shutter is pressed half way. AF Tracking locks your subject into focus right on the LCD, and constantly adjusts focus and brightness whether you or your subject is moving. With this mode, a simple push of the AF button and shutter release enables you to keep fast-moving and unpredictable subjects in focus.
- Make changes to your image after the shot, right in the camera. Adjust for red eye, crop an image, change the aspect ratio or saturation, and change your image to black and white...and more. In-Camera JPEG edit functions allow you to quickly tweak your images right in the camera so you can easily upload them to your favorite web site and share them with friends and family.
- A Face Detection function reduces the chance of blurry faces when shooting groups of people, up to eight subjects at once, even if they're moving while you're pressing the shutter button.
- Shadow Adjustment Technology corrects for extreme light variations with high-tech efficiency. It can also be used in post-editing.
- The ePortrait Scene-Select mode is useful for smoothing out the facial features of your subjects, which is a tremendous plus for High Definition video playback, or apply ePortrait post shot via .JPEG edit.
- The E-PL1 lets you select one of four aspect ratios (4:3, 3.2, 16.9 and 6.6) that help frame your images to whatever proportions you'd like. Aspect ratios are available for still photo and HD movie capture, for everything from conventional enlargements to viewing on widescreen monitors.
- The E-PL1 includes a port for new accessories including the SEMA-1 Microphone adapter set and the VF-2 live-finder, a detachable electronic viewfinder. The viewfinder easily slides onto the camera's accessory port and hot shoe to provide 1.15x magnification for a 100% field of view. The VF-2 rotates up 90° which is useful when shooting subjects from challenging angles. The external accessory port also allows for connection with the new EMA-1 external microphone adapter for enhanced audio capture.
| | Model Type | Four Thirds Mirrorless | | Max. Image Resolution | 12.3 Megapixels | | Sensor | - 4/3" Hi-Speed Live MOS sensor
- 17.3 x 13.0 mm active area
| | Image Processor | TruePic V | | Still Image Size | - 4032 x 3024
- 3200 x 2400
- 2560 x 1920
- 1600 x 1200
- 1280 x 960
- 1024 x 768
- 640 x 480
| | Still Image Formats | - RAW
- RAW + JPEG
- JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
| | Movie Size and Recording | - 1280 x 720 (HD)@ 30 fps
- 640 x 480 @ 30 fps
| | Auto Focus Modes | - Single shot AF (S- AF)
- Continuous AF (C-AF)
- Manual focus (MF)
- Single + Continous (S-AF+ MF)
- AF Tracking (C-AF+ TR)*
| | Metering System | - TTL Image Sensor metering system
- 324-zone multi-pattern
- Digital ESP (324-area multi-pattern metering)
- Center-Weighted Average
- Spot (1%)
- Highlight based spot
- Shadow based spot
| | AE Lock and AE Bracketing | - AE lock available
- AF lock with shutter release half-press in Single AF mode
- 3 frames
- 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1.0 EV steps
| | Exposure Compensation | - Up to ± 3.0 EV
- 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps
| | ISO Sensitivity | Auto : ISO 200 - 3200 (customizable, Default 200-1600) | | Shutter | 60-1/2000 sec | | White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Daylight, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Lamp, custom preset, Kelvin (2000 - 14000 K) | | Viewfinder | External (optional) | | LCD Monitor | - 2.7" HyperCrystal LCD with Anti-Reflective Coating*
- 230,000 pixels
- 100% frame coverage
- 15 step brightness adjustment
- 15 step Color Balance adjustment (R-B, G-M)
| | Internal Flash | - Guide number 10 @ ISO 200 (7 @ ISO 100)
- TTL-Auto, Manual (Full, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64)
- 5500K ± 400K color temperature
- Wireless control (4 channels) up to 3 groups
- Flash X-sync speed : 1/30 - 1/160, 1/125 - 1/2000 with 'Super FP' compatible flash
| | External Flash | - Hot-Shoe
- Compatible with E-system Flash (FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-50, FL-36, FL-20, FL-14)
- External Flash Control : TTL Auto, Auto, Manual, FP-TTL-Auto, FP-Manual
| | Live View | - 100% field of view
- Max 8 frames of face detection can be displayed
- AF operation
- 7x - 14x magnification*
| | Playback | - Close-up (2 - 14X)
- Movie (w/sound, FF/REW/Pause)
- Picture rotation (auto mode available)
- Slideshow(Still/Movie/Still+Movie, Slide show w/BGM/BGM+Sound/Sound)
| | Storage | SD / SDHC Card | | Connectivity | - USB 2.0 (Hi Speed)
- Mini HDMI
- Video Out (NTSC / PAL)
| | Power Source | BLS-1 1150 mAh Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (supplied & charger) | | Dimensions (W x H x D) | 115 x 72 x 42mm (excluding protrusions) | | Weight | 296g (body only) | | Warranty | 1-year Limited Warranty by Authorized Distributor |
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