Olympus PEN E-PL2 12.3 MP CMOS Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with 14-42mm Lens (Black)
Published August 21, 2011 | 
Olympus PEN E-PL2 12.3 MP CMOS Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens digital camera with 14-42mm Lens (Black)
Brand: OlympusModel: 262901EAN: 0050332176935Feature: Interchangeable lens digital camera with powerful Live MOS sensor; Micro Four Thirds formatFeature: Kit includes new Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) ED m14-42mm f3.5/5.6 zoom lens (28mm-84mm equivalent)Feature: New 3-inch 460,000 dot LCD for bright and easy image compositionFeature: Capture images and HD video to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)HasRedEyeReduction: 1LensType: Zoom lensTitle: Olympus PEN E-PL2 12.3 MP CMOS Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens digital camera with 14-42mm Lens (Black)
- Interchangeable lens digital camera with powerful Live MOS sensor; Micro Four Thirds format
- Kit includes new Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) ED m14-42mm f3.5/5.6 zoom lens (28mm-84mm equivalent)
- New 3-inch 460,000 dot LCD for bright and easy image composition
- Live Guide II: preview HD video and still image effects on the E-PL2′s high-resolution LCD screen
- Capture images and HD video to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A seriously good camera for its niche, February 12, 2011
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I am quite surprised at how good the images are that I’m getting, especially jpegs. I’m used to shooting raw because I get better files and can squeeze a bit more juicy goodness out of my photos that in-camera jpeg processing does. Surprisingly, this camera does a great job with jpegs in good light situations. That’s the important idea to keep in mind, good light. Kirk Tuck gives this camera a fine review, but realize that he’s a lighting pro, who has written several (good) books on the subject.
IMO this camera is targeted toward two markets. For those moving up from a point and shoot, it’s wonderful. It’s familiar and less intimidating than an SLR. It can create better images than even the best point and shoots. The price is reasonable. It’s attractive and it’s a lot lighter than an SLR. Those people wouldn’t consider shooting in bad light without a flash. They wouldn’t consider deliberate long exposures to smooth motion effects. Those last two areas are not the camera’s… Read more
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Product Description
Olympus E-PL2 with 14-42MM lens Black
Product Details
- Brand: Olympus
- Model: 262901
Features
- Interchangeable lens digital camera with powerful Live MOS sensor; Micro Four Thirds format
- Kit includes new Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) ED m14-42mm f3.5/5.6 zoom lens (28mm-84mm equivalent)
- New 3-inch 460,000 dot LCD for bright and easy image composition
- Live Guide II: preview HD video and still image effects on the E-PL2′s high-resolution LCD screen
- Capture images and HD video to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Olympus E3 Overview
Published March 23, 2011 | 
Olympus has finally announced their long-awaited flagship DSLR camera, the E-3. Billed as a pure pro camera, the olympus E-3 is really more comparable to the cameras by Olympus’s competitors that we’ve been categorizing as semi-pro, such as the Pentax K10D, Canon 40D, and Nikon D200. Whatever you call it though, there’s no question that the new E-3 represents a sizable leap forward in technology and sophistication for the Olympus SLR line.
With the E-3, Olympus introduces their first new autofocus sensor in years: an 11-point array, each point consisting of twin cross-type AF sensors. They’re claiming this is the fastest AF system on the market. Combined with greater 1.15x magnification in the E-3′s viewfinder, framing and focusing with this Four-Thirds camera is a lot easier than past Olympus models(sigma).
A new shutter mechanism in the Olympus E-3 delivers 1/8,000 second speed, and 1/250 flash sync, and an expected lifetime of 150,000 cycles. Mirror blackout time is also said to be low, but there are no official numbers yet. Three dedicated processors handle three separate functions: one for image stabilization, one for autofocus, and the TruePic III for image processing. A UDMA-compatible CompactFlash slot promises fast write times, and the additional xD-Picture Card slot adds extra storage.
Body-based image stabilization is built into the Olympus E-3, taking advantage of the company’s Supersonic Wave Drive motor technology to drive the anti-shake system. A separate motor drives the Supersonic Wave Filter to remove dust.
Though the Olympus E-3 has a 10-megapixel sensor like the E-510 and E-410, the new sensor has been improved to support the faster read speed to help enable five-frame-per-second continuous shooting. Metering options include 49-zone ESP metering, Spot, Center-weighted, and a new Highlight/Shadow spot metering mode.
Another major highlight to the Olympus E-3 is the articulating LCD on the camera back, which makes Live View mode so much more valuable. It’s not the first such design to appear on a digital SLR, that distinction goes to the Panasonic Lumix L10, Olympus’s Four-Thirds partner, but it’s an incredibly versatile design, with the ability to face up down, left, right, and even forward, toward the subject.
Built on a magnesium alloy frame the Olympus E-3 feels solid, and is sealed against dust and splashes. Connections include a USB 2.0 high-speed jack, an AC power jack, video out, remote control, and an x-sync terminal. The introduction also includes five new optics and two new flashes that can be remote controlled from the Olympus E-3′s onboard flash in three groups. A new battery grip works with the E-3 to double capacity, and duplicate key controls for vertical shooting.
The E-3 is exactly the camera Olympus needs to break into this prosumer SLR market, which is already dominated by Canon and Nikon, with Pentax, Sony, and Panasonic starting to fill in the gaps. Expected to retail for about $1,700, the Olympus E-3 is slated to ship in November 2007.
What camera replaced the Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ5?
I have the Lumix TZ5 and love it. Recommending a camera for a friend and I see that Panasonic has moved on from the TZ series. Are any of their current lines similar? It’s not clear.
Answer
I have the TZ5 also and think it is great. The TZ5 was replaced by the ZS1. The ZS1 has more optical zoom, it has 12x optical zoom. The cameras look almost the same though.
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-ZS1-Digital-Stabilized-Black/dp/B001QFZMBU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1259960077&sr=8-1
Olympus SP565 UZ 20x Wide Zoom Digital Camera
Published March 22, 2011 | 
On the eve of re-Olympus offers a slightly revised version of its SP-570 UZ, a version not drawn up but slightly ‘diminished’. The SP-565 UZ resumed and the major characteristics of the SP-570 UZ – including the sensor 10 million pixels, 20 x optical zoom which starts at 26 mm, the stabilizer mechanical and macro mode to 1 cm – but they containing a 2.5-inch screen against 2.7 inches for his predecessor, which is enough to make him a camera at the same time a little lighter and slightly more compact.
On the eve of re-Olympus offers a slightly revised version of its SP-570 UZ, a version not drawn up but slightly ‘diminished’. The SP-565 UZ resumed and the major characteristics of the SP-570 UZ – including the sensor 10 million pixels, 20 x optical zoom which starts at 26 mm, the stabilizer mechanical and macro mode to 1 cm – but they containing a 2.5-inch screen against 2.7 inches for his predecessor, which is enough to make him a camera at the same time a little lighter and slightly more compact.
Olympus SP-565 UZ Digital Camera
Olympus SP-565 UZ digital camera Photo
Olympus SP-565 UZ digital camera Picture
The other differences, less significant, consist of a detection function that takes into account up to 16 faces a range of extended sensitivity through a reduction of the resolution (up to 6 400 Iso), a feeding using a battery Lithium Ion (SP-570 UZ worked with 4 AA batteries) and finally taking into account MicroSD cards in addition to the Olympus xD which remains one of the last unconditional. For the rest, the SP-565 UZ continues to benefit from the advanced modes and settings that are the prerogative of the aircraft bridge.
Olympus SP-565 UZ digital camera Picture
The other differences, less significant, consist of a detection function that takes into account up to 16 faces a range of extended sensitivity through a reduction of the resolution (up to 6 400 Iso), a feeding using a battery Lithium Ion (SP-570 UZ worked with 4 AA batteries) and finally taking into account MicroSD cards in addition to the Olympus xD which remains one of the last unconditional. For the rest, the SP-565 UZ continues to benefit from the advanced modes and settings that are the prerogative of the aircraft bridge.
Below are the basic specifications for the SP-565 UZ:
* Catcher: CCD 1 / 2, 33”of 10 million pixels
* Objective: 20 x equivalent to a 26-520 mm f / 2,8-4,5
* Display: LCD 2.5 ’230 000 pixels
* Sensitivity: 80 to 1600 Iso
* Super macro mode: up to 1 cm
* Shutter speed: 1 to 1 / 2000 s
* Support registration cards xD / microSD
* Power: Lithium Ion battery
* Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG) with its WAV 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 at 15 fps
The gives important, yet unknown today, remains the price of equipment that will enable the people that this new model is in indecision finalize their choices.
Why microSd battery for the DS and not simply just a question of size or weight?
A comparison with the FZ-18 of Panasonic, which is very good.
By cons, for video, I have a pentax compact for 4 years making the same quality video.</
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