Olympus Pen E-PL1 + 14-42/3.5-5.6
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16 years ago
Olympus PEN E-PL1 review: Olympus PEN E-PL1
Reasonably priced for an interchangeable-lens model, with the same high-quality photos of its siblings, the E-PL1 nevertheless suffers from slow performance that makes it a poor choice for snapshooters looking to upgrade.
Pros:
- Excellent build quality
- very good photo quality
- can shoot raw+JPEG in every mode, including Art Filters and iAuto.
Cons:
- Slow, with sluggish autofocus
- short battery life
- low-resolution LCD.
16 years ago
Olympus E-PL1
Priced at $599.99 (list, with 14-42mm lens), the 12.3-megapixel Olympus E-PL1 sets a new price floor for Micro Four Thirds cameras, putting these smaller D-SLR competitors within reach of photo enthusiasts on tight budgets.
Pros:
- Currently the least-expensive Micro Four Thirds camera you can buy
- Beautiful, sharp images
- Newbie-friendly features
Cons:
- Sluggish autofocus
- Noticeable shutter lag
- Flimsy-feeling build
- Proprietary USB port
16 years ago
Olympus PEN E-PL1
Reasonably priced for an interchangeable-lens model, with the same high-quality photos of its siblings, the E-PL1 nevertheless suffers from slow performance that makes it a poor choice for snapshooters looking to upgrade.
Pros:
- Excellent build quality
- very good photo quality
- can shoot raw+JPEG in every mode, including Art Filters and iAuto
Cons:
- Slow, with sluggish autofocus
- short battery life
- low-resolution LCD
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.
15 years ago
Olympus E-PL1
The Good Good image quality for the price. Solid kit lens. High quality video. Built-in flash. The Bad Possibly over-simplified control. No built-in viewfinder. Art Filters of limited use. Not as quick as it could be.
Pros:
- Good image quality for the price
- Solid kit lens
- High quality video
- Built-in flash
Cons:
- Possibly over-simplified control
- No built-in viewfinder
- Art Filters of limited use
- Not as quick as it could be
15 years ago
Olympus PEN E-PL1 – Good Performance From an Average Looker
Olympus is one of the best known camera manufacturers in the market and though they may not be as popular as Canon or Nikon; they still have a significant name in the camera market. Olympus has had their PEN series cameras for more than half a century.
16 years ago
Olympus PEN E-PL1
The new-fangled Micro Four Thirds "semi-compact" digital camera system seems to be catching on, accounting for over 10% of interchangeable-lens camera sales in December last year, according to market-research firm Gfk.
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
Olympus E-PL1
Welcome a new member to the Olympus Digital PEN series, the E-PL1. Like its siblings, the E-PL1 still has a more retro look to it, but with an added hint of modern flair. With additions like a meatier hand grip, built-in pop-up flash unit and a more compact all aluminium body, the E-PL1 shows its...
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