by Team_Phart
9. February 2010 21:22
The Camera
The Olympus PEN E-PL1 is a sleek and sexy new edition the Olympus micro four thirds family.
It offers 12.3 Megapixel SLR quality on a High Speed Live MOS Sensor coupled with HD Movie capture and brand new live guide technology.
It offers great control with RAW capture and the option to shoot completely manual. It also offers a range of interchangeable lenses which give this camera great versatility. Combining all this high technology with maximum ease of use, giving the photographic novice the ability to explore their photography, as well as offering the more experienced total control over their pictures.
The Boring but Important bits
12.3 million effective pixels
Micro Four Thirds type lenses accepted
SDHC Memory Card. Class 6 is recommended for Movie shooting
17.3mm(H) x 13.0mm(V) high speed Live MOS Sensor
ISO Sensitivity 100-3200
Built in Flash
2.7 inch LCD
BLS-1 Li-ion battery
Weight 296g (body only), 344g(including Battery and Memory card)
For more detail click here
The Goodies
My personal favourite feature of this camera is the amount of stylish accessories you can throw on it to further your creativity.
The M.Zuiko range of lenses designed for digital imaging will fit any Micro four thirds camera. The lenses offer high resolution performance as well as giving your camera a stylish look all its own. My favourite is the flat 17mm f2.8 wide-angle lens, which looks amazing when attached.
The elegantly designed FL-14 System Flash looks magnificent on the hot shoe, throw on a VF-1 External Viewfinder and you have yourself one unique looking camera!
Strap on an old-school body jackets and your camera is one stylin’ piece of gear.
The Prize
Its a great camera, and Photo Art Gallery, together with Olympus Australia are giving you, The Australian Public the chance to be amongst the first in Australia to take if for a test spin! Three lucky folk will get to keep one for their very own!!
Simply click here for an information page for all the details.
IMPORTANT Once you have given your best single image a title you need to add the following information under description:
* What camera and model you're using at the moment.
* What type of photography interests you.
* Why your should be the one to test the new PEN E-PL1
by Team_Phart
4. February 2010 02:57
We are pleased to announce the release of the New Olympus PEN E-PL1 Micro Four Thirds System interchangeable lens digital Camera.
This Camera will be positioned to join its kin, The Olympus PEN E-P1 and E-P2. Both Widely acclaimed cameras that aid even the most inexperienced photographers to take high quality images through its live guide interface.
The Photo Art Gallery is aiding in the Launch of this amazing piece of gear and in an interesting twist, the Australian Public will be among the first to actually trial this camera and give their thoughts on how it performs. More information on this will be revealed shortly here and on the Olympus website so Stay tuned for more news on that front.
PR1002004
February 3, 2010
Introducing the a new generation system camera – the Olympus PEN E-PL1
Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens system camera with a new Live Guide interface
Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Masaharu Okubo) is pleased to announce the introduction of the new Olympus PEN E-PL1 Micro Four Thirds System interchangeable lens digital camera.
Positioned as the entry-level model of the PEN series, the Olympus PEN E-PL1 joins the widely acclaimed Olympus PEN E-P1 and E-P2 digital cameras to equip even the most inexperienced of photographers with the ability to take high quality images through its Live Guide interface.
Boasting a compact, light weight form, distinctive design and superior image quality, the new PEN E-PL1 is available in black or champagne gold and is scheduled to go on sale in Australia in March 2010. Pricing is yet to be announced.
Key Features:
- New Live Guide: Specially designed interface that allows for the intuitive adjustment and instant preview of image brightness, colour tone, background defocusing
- New dedicated Movie mode button: For instant access to movie recording in still shooting modes
- Go-anywhere portability: Light, compact body with built-in flash and built-in image stabilisation
- Six Art filters: Includes new Gentle Sepia for enhanced photographic creativity
The new Live Guide screen interface makes it simple for consumers accustomed to using point-and-shoot cameras to apply control over images by providing an intuitive way to adjust brightness, tone, background defocusing and other frequently set image parameters. Users can easily adjust the camera to create pictures to suit their individual style, without having to learn detailed SLR-class photographic techniques and terminology. The light, compact, Micro Four Thirds System design with a built-in flash assures a stress-free transition to a system-camera for ‘first-time’ interchangeable lens camera owners.
Significant new features include a dedicated Movie record button that instantly activates movie recording when the camera is in still shooting mode enabling simple switching between normal picture shooting and movie capture. The i-ENHANCE Picture mode (originally introduced on the PEN E-P2) takes pictures with exceptional clarity, helping to capture the full excitement of a moment. Six Art Filters are also available including a new Gentle Sepia filter that can be applied to movies as well as still-images. Just like its predecessors, the Olympus PEN E-PL1 is equipped with an accessory port that can be used to attach a high-definition VF-2 Live Viewfinder or the SEMA-1 Stereo Microphone Set.
At the heart of the camera, a 4/3-inch, 12.3-megapixel high speed Live MOS Sensor and TruePic V image processing engine provides image quality that rivals that of advanced digital SLR systems.
Features at a glance:
- 4/3-inch, 12.3-megapixel high-speed Live MOS image sensor and newly developed TruePic V image processing engine for high-quality, SLR-class imaging
- Large, easy-to-operate controls with a high degree of customisability
- i-ENHANCE Picture mode for enhanced clarity of main subject in photo
- In-camera image stabilisation that supports a wide range of lenses
- One-touch Enlarge button for easy detail confirmation in Live View
- Wide-area AF for easier framing and focusing
- Multi-exposure function with simultaneous LCD monitor display
- Supports high-quality VF-2 Live Viewfinder and SEMA-1 Stereo Microphone Set
- Choice of four aspect ratios to suit users' creative objectives and display format preferences
- HDMI output for high-quality image and movie playback
- Multi-Mix Slideshow playback with background music
- e-Portrait function for smooth rendering of skin texture
- MF Assist function for manual focusing with auto image magnification
- High-precision 324-zone evaluative metering system
- Proven dust reduction system for worry-free lens changes
- Continuous-tracking AF that locks onto subject and tracks movement in the frame
- Shadow Adjustment Technology to prevent blown highlights and blocked-in shadows
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