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Olympus E-PL2 Compact System Cameras

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The PEN E-PL2 continues the PEN family’s legacy of a small, light and simple design, intuitive interface and DSLR image quality and expands your creative potential with new lens technology, Live Guide, new in-camera creative features, new auxiliary lenses, a new Close-Up Spotlight accessory (MAL-1) for macro photography and the new Olympus PENPAL Bluetooth accessory. And the newly designed E-PL2’s ergonomic body makes capturing amazing still images and HD video more fun than ever before.


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Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by fotomatix a Casual

Date Reviewed: April 1, 2011

Strengths:    External mode selection dial.
Integrated flash.
Silent focusing 2nd generation 14-42mm lens.
Beautiful design with favorable ergonomics making it easy to hold.
Great value for price segment.

Weaknesses:    Only 720p video capture.
Somewhat slower focus performance with 40 -150mm zoom kit lens.
Average battery life.


Bottom Line:   
An elegantly styled micro four thirds interchangeable lens camera that produces high quality images. I've used this camera for over 2 weeks and can't say anything really negative about it. Although the poorer performance in lower light conditions at higher ISO (6400 +) is obvious, should we really expect anything other within this more than reasonable price range?
The next generation 14-42mm kit lens compliments the camera very well. The focusing is now silent during video capture.
I purchased a kit including the 14-42mm and 40-150mm lenses.

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Duration Product Used:   2-5 years

Price Paid:    $799.00

Purchased At:   Lozeau Photo in Mont

Similar Products Used:   While the NEX-5 produces great images and has superior video, I switched to the E-PL2 for the following reasons:

Lack of integrated flash.
Lack of external mode selection dial.
Expensive lens options (200mm zoom priced at almost $1000).


Type of photography:   People


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  • Battery TypeLithium-ion Battery
    Camera Resolution12.3 Megapixel
    Camera TypeMicro Four Thirds / Prosumer
    Compression TypeJPEG
    Depth1.65 in.
    Family LineOlympus PEN
    FeaturesImage Stabilization
    Focus TypeManual Focus
    Frames Per Second30 Frames
    HD Recording Format1080i (HDTV)
    Height2.86 in.
    Image Sensor TypeLive MOS
    Included AccessoriesUSB Cable
    Interchangeable LensInterchangeable Lenses
    Interface TypeUSB 2.0
    ISO SpeedsAuto
    LCD Screen Size3 in.
    Max Movie Length30 Seconds
    Memory TypeSD Card
    Release Date1/10/2011
    Resolution12.3 Megapixel
    Self Timer2 Sec.
    Shutter Speed2 - 1/4000 sec
    Video FormatAVI
    Video Resolutions640 x 480 (VGA)
    Weight0.7 lb.
    White BalanceAuto
    Width4.54 in.


 

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