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Itching to take professional pictures but intimidated by SLRs? Then look no further than the Olympus E-PL1. This camera has it all: high quality, point-and-shoot simplicity, a...Read more
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I purchased this camera body used. This is an excellent camera for the advanced novice offering program, aperture, shutter and manual priority modes plus programmed "Art&...Read more
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Just needed one for research on some of my new product lines. I sell optical parts for microscope cameras. The camera is quite impressive. This may sound funny but I wish I ...Read more

Olympus PEN E-PL1 12.3 MP Digital Camera - Black (Body Only)

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Itching to take professional pictures but intimidated by SLRs? Then look no further than the Olympus E-PL1. This camera has it all: high quality, point-and-shoot simplicity, and chic PEN design. Whether capturing an HD movie or snapping once-in-a-lifetime moments, its six special art filters let you paint the world from a great perspective. And with a 100% stabilized body for crisp shots with all lens types, an accessory port and a integrated flash, the colorful E-PL1 really is ready for fun.

Product Identifiers
BrandOlympus
ModelE-PL1
MPN262855
UPC050332177963, 50332173156

Key Features
Camera TypeMirrorless Interchangeable Lens
Optical Zoom3x
Sensor Resolution12.3 MP
Screen Size2.7"

Optical Sensor
Sensor Size13.0 x 17.3mm
Sensor TypeHigh speed Live MOS

Lens System
Lens For SDBody Only
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic
Lens Filter Size40.5 mm
Auto Focus typeTTL contrast detection
Lens Construction8 (s) / 9 element(s)

Exposure
Max Shutter Speed1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed60 sec
Exposure compensation±3 EV range, in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Exposure RangeEV 0-18 ( ISO 100 )
Exposure MeteringCenter-Weighted, Multi-Segment, Spot
Exposure ModesAperture-Priority, Automatic, Bulb, Manual, Program, Shutter-Priority
Light SensitivityISO 100-3200, ISO auto (200-1600)
Light Sensitivity Max3200

Camera Flash
Flash TypePop-up Flash
Red Eye ReductionYes
Camera Flash FeaturesFlash +/- Compensation, Wireless Off-Camera Control
Flash ModesAuto Mode, Fill-in Mode, OFF mode, Rear Curtain Sync, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Synchro

Memory / Storage
Supported Flash MemorySD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card

Dimensions
Depth1.4 in.
Height2.8 in.
Width4.8 in.
Weight10.44 Oz.

Display
Display TypeLCD
Display RotationBuilt-in
Screen DetailsLCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7" - color
Display Size2.7"

Microphone
Microphone TypeMicrophone - built-in - electret condenser - mono
Microphone Operation ModeMono

Connections
Connector Types1 x HDMI output, 1 x Hi-Speed USB, 1 x USB, 1 x composite video output
Expansion Slot1 x SD Memory Card

System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System SupportedMS Windows 7, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows XP SP2 or later

Battery
Battery Form FactorManufacturer specific

File Format
Digital Video FormatAVI, MJPEG
Still Image FormatJPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG

Resolution
Max Video Resolution1280 x 720

Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature0 °C
Max Operating Temperature40 °C

Other Features
Additional Features720p HD Movie Recording, AE/FE Lock, AF Lock, Audio Recording, Automatic Face Tracking, Brightness Control, Built-In Help Guide, Built-In Speaker, Contrast Control, Cropping An Image, DPOF Support, Digital Image Rotation, Digital Image Stabilization, Digital Noise Reduction, Direct Print, Full-time Live View, Highlight Point Display, Histogram Display, Orientation Detection, PRINT Image Matching, PictBridge Support, RGB Primary Color Filter, Red eye Fix, Resizing an Image, Saturation Control, Scene Detection Technology, Shadow Adjustment Technology, Shadow Point Display, Sharpness Control, USB 2.0 Compatibility
Face DetectionYes
Shooting ModesFrame Movie Mode

Miscellaneous
Color Black
Shooting ProgramsAnti shake, Beach/snow, Children, Documents, E-portrait, Fireworks, High key, Landscape, Low key, Macro, Nature macro, Night scene, Night scene with portrait, Panorama assist, Portrait mode, Sports mode, Sunset
Special EffectsBlack & White Blue filter, Black & White Green filter, Black & White Magenta filter, Black & White Orange filter, Black & White Red filter, Black & White Yellow filter, Diorama, Gentle Sepia, Grainy Film, I-Enhance, Monotone, Muted, Natural, Pin Hole, Pop Art, Portrait, Sepia, Soft Focus, Vivid
Continuous Shooting Speed3 frames per second

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Olympus PEN E-PL1 12.3 MP Digital Camera - Black (Body Only)
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Created: 15/08/11
I purchased this camera body used. This is an excellent camera for the advanced novice offering program, aperture, shutter and manual priority modes plus programmed "Art" modes. One can achieve professional results without the expense. I purchased this camera so I could use my amazing Pentax-110 series lenses and off camera flash units. The Pentax lens/Olympus body/Vivatar flash combinations gave outstanding results, blown up to 8X11 on an Epson 300M 6color printer using premium glossy paper. Photography is fun again.
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quality shots with out the mirror

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Created: 08/10/11
Just needed one for research on some of my new product lines. I sell optical parts for microscope cameras. The camera is quite impressive. This may sound funny but I wish I could also take very low pixel shots on the camera but I believe the lowest you can go is 1 megapixel. Besides that, an excellent product; Very happy.
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Great camera with low-mild learning curve for the avg. point-and-shooters!

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Created: 03/10/11
There have been plenty of reviews on all aspects of this camera, I just wanted to add in a couple of things. The one potential negative regular DSLR users have pointed out is the clunky/slow settings interface (DSLRs are equipped with buttons and dials galore) but as a non-DSLR user, I am very satisfied with how quick I can change settings. The precision zoom/focusing does, however, get finicky, but only in the AF-MF setting. If you go full manual the precision focus is actually quite nice to use.
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Created: 27/03/12
Olympus has reinforced its commitment to the Micro Four Thirds platform beyond the enthusiast photographer, with its first model aimed at consumers. The Olympus E-PL1 is the first Micro Four Thirds model to come in under-$600. Although Panasonic has since announced its competing Lumix G10 model, soon to ship at the same price point, that camera is rather bigger, and doesn't offer the same level of portability. The Olympus E-PL1 spars with SLRs like the Rebel XS, Nikon D3000, Pentax K-x, and Sony A230. It also takes on the Canon G11 and Panasonic LX3, among others, as a small camera with potential use as a quality street, or everywhere camera.

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