Olympus Pen E-PL1 + 14-42/3.5-5.6
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16 years ago
Olympus Pen E-PL1
Beneath the retro styling of the Olympus Pen E-PL1 is a new Live Guide designed to aid beginners, but does it make photography any easier? We put it to the…
16 years ago
Olympus E-PL1 Review
The PEN series gets smaller and adds a built-in flash with the Olympus E-PL1
Pros:
- Excellent detail
- small form
Cons:
- some noise/noise reduction issues
- low resolution LCD
16 years ago
Olympus E-PL1
Olympus attempts to address the biggest concern facing photographers who wish to step up from a compact camera to a more robust interchangeable lens system: price. At AU$999, the E-PL1 will be very tempting for many photographers looking at a digital SLR but are put off by the weight and size.
Pros:
- Pop-up flash
- Excellent SLR image quality for the price
- Good noise control
- HD video recording
Cons:
- Slow autofocus
- Small
- low-resolution LCD
16 years ago
E-PL1
While the E-PL1 doesn't quite have the retro chic of the E-P1 and E-P2, it is generally a much improved camera and at a slightly cheaper price too. In fact, if you're a novice Âphotographer who wants to be able to control the camera like the pros without having the steep learning curve of...
Pros:
- : Solid number of features for pros and novices alike
- iAuto mode is brilliant for novice shooters
- good picture quality
Cons:
- : Not as nice-looking as the E-P2
- autofocus still slower than the competition
16 years ago
Olympus PEN E-PL1 digital camera
The Olympus PEN E-PL1 is an entry-level version of the Olympus PEN E-P2 interchangeable lens camera. It's aimed at attracting people who want a camera similar to a digital SLR but smaller and cheaper.
Pros:
- Fun art modes
- good focusing
- focus tracking
- sharp overall image quality
- built-in flash
Cons:
- Noticeable noise above ISO 400
- mode dial is too stiff
- no dedicated controls for changing exposure
- no built-in EVF
- screen a little dull
16 years ago
Olympus PEN E-PL1 review
The Olympus PEN E-PL1 is a decent interchangeable lens camera that's capable of taking clear and vibrant pictures; its art modes are also a lot of fun. However, it really does need a built-in electronic viewfinder (EVF), or at least a bundle that includes one at the same price.
16 years ago
Olympus Pen E-PL1 review Review
The Olympus Pen E-PL1 is cheaper and more plasticky than the Pen E-P1 and Pen E-P2, and ought to be worse -- but it's not. It handles better and does more, thanks to its built-in flash.
Pros:
- Impressive design and handling
- Excellent image quality
- Smashing video-recording features
Cons:
- Buttons feel rather cheap
- Shonky contracting-lens mechanism
16 years ago
About time...
Yes, it's larger than your average compact digital camera but it takes a beautiful photo. The manual controls are a bit fiddly but that's not why you would buy this camera. This camera gives a great point-and-shoot experience while offering SLR quality images.
16 years ago
There are, perhaps, three types of potential users who might find themselves considering purchasing the E-PL1, all of who will find things to love and things to be frustrated by in the camera.
Pros:
- Excellent resolution with lots of detail in the shots
- Point-and-shoot interface that also allows user interaction
- Superb JPEG engine makes camera's full capability easily accessible
- Reliable metering and white balance (in natural light
- Good AF performance (though kit lens holds it back
- Hints of...
Cons:
- Some highlight clipping (and poor dynamic range at ISO 100
- Low resolution screen that's hard to see in bright light
- No orientation sensor means having to rotate every portrait image manually
- Exposure controls slow and awkward to use (by DSLR standards
- 1/2000th max shutter speed combined with...
16 years ago
Works good for me!
I am the reason the E-PL1 was made. A point and shooter who wants to move up to a better camera but doesn't want to break the bank. This does that very well and it's not so big that I mind carrying it around.
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