Olympus PEN E-PL3 14-42mm twelve.3 MP Interchangeable Lens Camera with CMOS Sensor and 3x Optical Zoom (White)
You really like preserving memories, but you might be ready for much more creativity. A lot more control. More alternatives for capturing unforgettable images. The E-PL3 inspires innovation and is best for individuals who call for a versatile, moveable digicam crammed with advanced but easy-to-use innovative technologies. Its higher-resolution 3 inches articulating Liquid crystal display characteristics a new interface that makes it simple to entry the outcomes you want from any angle. Stay Chat by Stay Particular person,Professional Picture Quality 12.three MP.The new 12.three MP Dwell MOS sensor is optimized to optimize the overall performance of all m.Zuiko electronic lenses in any shooting condition. Improvements to the sensitivity and read-out speed of the present sensor tends to make ISO 12,800 capturing and Complete Hi-def film recording possible.STABILIZATION Technology IN THE Body, NOT IN THE LENSES Say goodbye to blurry pictures. Olympus in-entire body image stabilization technology can make it attainable to use any Micro Four Thirds lenses (or 4 Thirds lens), from broad-angle to telephoto, for properly clear, crisp images no make any difference what the capturing circumstance, even in low light! Enhanced Coloration REPRODUCTION : The new TruePic VI Picture Processor, created exclusively for the Olympus PEN, functions Actual Shade Technologies for enhanced color reproduction (especially hues such as emerald green, yellow, and gold) and shade gradation. The more rapidly processor also allows for a shorter recovery time amongst pictures.Experience DETECTION WITH EYE DETECT Nail the concentrate for every single portrait photograph, every time. The new confront detection AF employs an “Eye Detect AF” that adjusts focus automatically on the subject’s eyes during portrait shooting and can even be adjusted to emphasis on the proper, left or around-side eye. The Confront Detection operate captures up to 8 faces, decreasing the opportunity of blurred topics when shooting several individuals at as soon as.
- 5 FPS Sequential Capturing
- Sophisticated Continuous AF & Tracking
- Complete 1080 High definition Video clip shoot up to 29 minutes of 1080 60i High definition video clip and stereo sound in both AVCHD or AVI formats. A Direct High definition Motion picture Button switches you from nonetheless to motion picture style with just the press of a button
- New 3D Shooting Include a new dimension to your photos in any style from macro to landscape with Olympus 3D technological innovation
- New A few-Inch Tilting Widescreen Lcd
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An Excellent Camera for Walkabouts,
The axiom that is so true: The best camera for you is the camera that is with you! Grew tired of backaches while hiking with my Nikon DSLR gear, which increasingly never left the house. Bought an Olympus XZ-1 as a camera that could always be with me … and was so impressed with it that I wanted its “big brother” for better image quality when on walkabouts or hiking. The Olympus P-3 seemed a bit too much; the PM-1 seemed a bit too little; the PL-3 seemed just right (especially with the tilting screen). The form factor and menu navigation features of the XZ-1 and PL-3 are very similar. The XZ-1 is pocketable; the PL-3 is not due to the protruding lenses. Getting some of the best photos of my life with both the XZ-1 and the PL-3 … because they are with me.
There is another side to this, and that is that people often appear uncomfortable around people taking photos with large DSLRs with large protruding lenses. I feel none of this discomfort using either the XZ-1 or the PL-3 in public places.
Exploring capabilities with the Olympus 14-42mm kit lens and the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 pancake lens (have the new Panasonic “X” lenses and the Olympus 45mm lens on order). The Panasonic 20mm is incredible small, making the PL-3 feel and operate like a small rangefinder camera. The f/1.7 lens allows one to take natural light photos in places impossible with slower lenses. The Olympus 14-42mm kit lens appears to be of high quality, although it does have a plastic lens mount (please manufacturers … charge us the extra cost and ban plastic lens mounts!). The SLRgear website is an excellent place to compare lens quality with its graphs and metrics, and the Olympus kit lens fairs better than comparable lenses with metal mounts with respect to center and edge sharpness across the zoom spectrum.
On the downside, the PL-3 menu structure is difficult to navigate. One must do considerable research to become familiar with the options. Also, the LCD screen is excellent in all but bright sunlight. An Electronic Viewfinder (VF-2 or VF-3) is a necessity to do more than guess what you are photographing in bright sunlight. The add-on flash in the PL-3 kit is so small that it is only good for fill in or firing a larger flash such as the Olympus FL-36R via the RC flash capability. Wish that Olympus had something similar to the excellent Nikon SB-400 mini-flash for the Pen-series cameras. Finding it difficult to get the almost perfect bounce flash effect that the SB-400 provided in the FL-36R/add-on camera flash combination.
The movie quality in the PL-3 is excellent compared to my Nikon D5000 (in my experience “live view” in DSLRs tend to be a joke). The tilting LCD screen is proving especially handy for movies. As others have commented, the new Pen-series auto focus for movies tends to hunt but in my experience this happens only when when the subject is moving quickly or I fail to keep the camera steady (cameras belong on fluid-head tripods to take quality movies).
I’ve been a photo enthusiast since 1973 when one needed a SLR or medium-format camera to get acceptable image quality for 8×10 and 11×14 prints. I’ve followed and experienced the technology from film through the DSLRs to, now, the new ILCs. I’m amazed at the quality one can get from something the size of the PL-3!
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|EPL3 Compact and powerful,
In 2005, my need was a camera which had no shutter lag to shoot pictures of my speedy daughters. I ended up with the Nikon D300. Beautiful shots which have been enlarged to 16×20. More recently the kids have grown, while the D300 still fills my photo needs, it would be great to have a video record of their violin and piano recitals. The tilt screen, HD video and small size drew me to the EPL3 which looked like it would fill my need perfectly. Unlike the D300, the EPL3 actually fits in my pants pocket. The quality of the video and the ease of copying the files to my computer drive really surprised me. My EPL3 came with the 14-42mmIIR lens, this combination truly blew me away after reviewing the pics I snapped of a Hawaiian sunset after a heavy rainstorm…breathtaking colors. I cheated a bit by using a 8x ND filter and my tripod. After lugging the D300 around for the past 6 years the EPL3 feels like a toy because of its compact size and weight. I have read the EP1 & EP2 are sluggish in the focus department, seems like with the EPL3 this is no longer an issue. Panasonic lens 20mm 1.7 and 14mm 2.5 seem to be fully compatible, both lens slipped on and were ready to shoot. Once this camera is in your hands you should be impressed by the seek look and quality feel. This camera delivers wonderful photos and video. The EPL3 is definitely not a toy.
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|Best Camera without having to process images,
First of all let me say that I have owned at one time or another just about every major camera brand. Fortunately, I can afford several digicams that all serve a different function. Olympus is the ONLY brand that I own that shoots a picture without me having to be too concerned about post processing.
Colors and skin tones are great to my eyes right out of the box. Also I’ve never had a problems with olympus lenses as I’ve experienced with other manufacturers lenses. They have always performed spot on without making adjustments or sending them back for exchange. However, every camera has its strengths and limitations. It all depends what type of shooting you do as to the appropriate tool for the job.
You can go any camera forum as see the multiple issues that photographers have with their high end equipment and lenses. Then go to an olympus forum and see that the only real complaint is that they may not be as good dynamic range wise as the others or that extremely high iso is not as good as the major DSLR’s …. THAT’S IT!
Who cares? I still love olympus colors and great lenses right out of the box without any issues.
I love my epl3 for casual photography and street shooting.
If I wanted to shoot sports I would probably carry a Nikon D7000 which has just about the best focusing speed when it comes to a moving target of any digicam I’ve tried.
Then again, I love the color rendition on Pentax DSLR’s and mainly prefer them for nature and landscapes and they have just about the best weather sealed lenses and digicams out there.
Canon produces exceptional DSLR’s but the colors often seem muddy to me. But your taste may be different than mine.
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