Olympus Pen E-PL5 + 14-42/3.5-5.6
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13 years ago
Review: Olympus E-PL5 Micro 4/3s Camera Is A Slim, Multi-Lens Shooter
Features: 16-megapixel "Live MOS" sensor and TruePic VI image processor Tilting touchscreen Replaceable lenses Includes flash adapter MSRP: $700 Pros: Amazingly small and light Excellent touchscreen controls Fast shutter speed Cons: Tricky focus without flash Optional handgrip isn't pre-installed
Pros:
- Amazingly small and light
- Excellent touchscreen controls
- Fast shutter speed
Cons:
- Tricky focus without flash
- Optional handgrip isn't pre-installed
- Expensive
13 years ago
Continuing the Olympus Digital PEN series, the E-PL5 is another great addition to this ever growing line of compact, interchangeable lens cameras. As a mid-range model, the E-PL5 packs in a 16-Megapixel Live MOS imaging sensor, TruePic VI processor, Sensor Shift image stabilization, incredibly fast...
Pros:
- iAuto shooting mode is accurate and easy in all situations
- Dedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record
- Built-In image stabilization works with all lenses available for the camera
- Great image quality
- Wireless capablilities are fun and useful
- 3.0-inch Touch tilting LCD screen is easy...
Cons:
- Advertised ISO 25600 is not useable in any capacity
- Detachable flash is small and easy to forget
- Tilting LCD screen does not swivel side to side
13 years ago
Olympus PEN E-PL5 Review
The whole idea behind MILCs is to provide photo-enthusiasts with a viable alternative to their heavy and bulky DSLR cameras. Although it's considerably lighter and more compact as compared to DSLR cameras, the problem with these cameras (especially with Micro 4/3 cameras) is that its sensor is much...
13 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...
13 years ago
Olympus E-PL5
The Olympus E-PL5 packs serious photographic power into a small package -- thanks in large part to the 16-megapixel Live MOS sensor it borrows from the company's acclaimed OM-D E-M5. The image quality produced by a compact system camera at this price point is simply astounding.
Pros:
- Excellent image quality with good color and dynamic range
- Great high ISO performance for its class
- Extremely speedy performer, with fast and accurate autofocus on stationary subjects
- Lightweight, compact and ergonomic design
- Touchscreen LCD that tilts all the way forward for taking self...
Cons:
- Confusing and frustrating menu system takes hours to master
- AF isn't optimal for taking fast-motion action shots
- LCD viewfinding suffers under direct sunlight
- Mediocre HD video quality
- No built-in flash (but a small external flash is included), Camera may be too small for some, Labyrinthine...
13 years ago
Like many cameras in this class, the E-PL5 lacks a built-in flash, but it's packaged with a neat little add-on unit which syncs via an ISO-standard hotshoe, although you obviously can't have both this and an EVF on the camera at the same time… not likely to be a massive hardship in the general...
8 years ago
Slideshows have never been easier or more fun to create. The E-PL5's enhanced playback functions allow you to employ effective fade-in/fade-out techniques, control the movie/still mix and speed, and add captivating musical soundtracks.
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