Olympus Pen E-PL1 + 14-42/3.5-5.6
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15 years ago
Olympus' PEN E-PL1, a retro-styled Micro Four Thirds camera
The Micro Four Thirds "semi-compact" digital camera system is catching on, accounting for more than 10% of interchangeable-lens camera sales in December last year, according to market research firm GfK.
15 years ago
Olympus Pen E-PL1
Just over a year ago I reviewed the Pen E-P1 , Olympus's first foray into the compact system camera market. The review was generally positive, but I criticised the camera's lack of a built-in flash and relatively high price compared to contemporary DSLRs.
15 years ago
Review: Olympus Gold With PEN E-PL1
They say in the world of cameras that size is everything, and with its compact size and image quality, the Olympus PEN E-PL1 is tipped to be the next major technological breakthrough in photography.
Pros:
- compact
- video making capability
- lens flexibility
- good price
Cons:
- not enough upgrade options
15 years ago
First of all, HP Rove is in no way a tablet, but rather an All-in-One computer that you can use away from the desk, but from a distance it can seem like an ordinary tablet. As soon as you get close to...
15 years ago
This camera type is selling like hotcakes to many enthusiastic consumers. However, conceptually and practically it represents pointless technology to the serious photographer.
Pros:
- none
Cons:
- Screen
- relative bulk
- shutter lag
- pic quality
15 years ago
Olympus Pen E-PL1 - Review
Bruce Buckman tests a Micro Four Thirds camera he wouldn't mind taking on holiday No matter how much you love it, no camera is the perfect tool for every job. I realised that a few years back while half way up the 275 stairs of Yorkminster Cathedral's tower, a weighty dSLR and a couple of lenses...
Pros:
- Blessedly light
- Takes a great shot
Cons:
- Not as easy to use as you might expect
- Lacks the sophistication of the E-P2
15 years ago
Balance of power and portability
This camera is the entry point to Olympus' respected PEN series. Even with the arrival of the E-PL3 and the further miniaturized E-PM1, this model provides almost all the features for those on a budget. The only real weakness it has over the newer models is slower focusing.
15 years ago
Olympus PEN E-PL1 system camera review Olympus is making headway with the digital PEN, which is logical. It is a very smart concept and a very nice cross between a compact camera and an SLR camera. The design also makes it appealing to a lot of people.
15 years ago
The best all-around camera for everyone!
The first thing I noticed was the huge manual. It took many hours to go through it and explore all the options. I diligently learned all the nuances, then took it out for a night-shoot. That's when I learned that the iAuto setting is as good as anything I could do with the manual settings.
Pros:
- Fanatastic full auto
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great in Low-Light
- High ISO Performance
Cons:
- No Viewfinder
- Too many menus
15 years ago
Review – Olympus Pen E-PL1, Part 3: Image Quality & Conclusion
Olympus have built a beautiful-image maker with this E-PL1 ; if you like shooting JPEGs, you'll love this camera. It is also a camera that is simple to operate, yet can be customised in hundreds of ways, thus appealing to both the newbie and the experienced shooter.
Pros:
- Compact size (camera plus a couple of lenses can be carried in coat pockets)
- Onboard flash can be used for bounce
- Auto ISO available in M mode
- Beautiful JPEGs out of camera
- Surprisingly good kit lens
- Surprisingly good ISO 3200
- Very customisable
- Many options for live view (multiple grids,...
Cons:
- Cannot assign ISO to one of the two customisable buttons
- Auto ISO in M mode not smart enough to compensate overexposure if light gets too bright for ISO 100
- ISO tops at 3200
- No orientation sensor for vertical shots
- No IR/cable remote capability
- Won't display picture until it's been moved to the...
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