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Review Summary
2011-12-27T19:00:00
This bundle is somewhat a no-brainer when it's the same price as the camera/lens by itself. Though it's a slightly mis-matched bundle. 1) The bag is a bit big for this kind of camera (though with a zoom lens, yea it'd probably make more sense). 2) The Card reader is a bit too wide to be practical in a USB slot next to a used slot (particularly with laptops). But it does work rather nicely. 3) The provided ADATA SD card is oddly 'thicker' than either my sandisk extreme or PNY Optima and Pro cards. You pretty much have to 'pull' it out of the card slot in the E-P3 as well as my Pentax K10D DSLR, so I'm not using it. 4) Haven't tested the software that's included, and given the target audience of the Pen series it seems kind of silly to include software that requires Photoshop CS5. I only bought this bundle because I wanted the spare battery, which would have cost me an extra 20 to 30$ anyways. The E-P3 itself is very nice, I like the aluminum body over the plastic (as used in the E-PL3 and E-PM3), the add on grip is nice for my hand size and the images appear to be very sharp. The live view plus screen zoom is a godsend for manual focusing. My biggest gripe is that when using the 17/2.8 with Video, is the autofocus is very loud and grinding in the video. The other normal "kit lens" is the 14-42 which has the MSC autofocus (movie-still-compaitble). My next purchase will likely be the 45/1.8 which also has the MSC autofocus. I mainly opted for the 17/2.8 because I wanted a decent low light lens and I prefer prime lens over zoom lens. If you intend to use this camera for the HD video capabilities I strongly suggest getting the 14-42 lens as well for that purpose (or any other of Olympus MSC capable lens). While I don't normally like built in filters, the art filters are very nice, grainy film and dramatic tones being two of my favorite (if you shoot with Raw + Jpeg, only the jpeg will have the art filter effect applied, so be sure to save with large jpeg if you want to print that effect).
KARL B.
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SD/SDXC/UHS-1
Eye-Fi, Class 6 recommended for video recording
17.3 mm (H) x 13.0 mm (V)
Micro Four Thirds Mount
12.3 million pixels
High speed Live MOS Sensor
Approx. 13.1 million pixels
1.33 (4:3)
Primary color filter (RGB)
Supersonic Wave Filter (dust reduction system for image sensor)
DCF, DPOF compatible/Exif, PRINT Image Matching III
RAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG, MPO (3D still)
[RAW] 4032 x 3024 pixels
[JPEG] 4032 x 3024 pixels - 640 x 480 pixels
RAW: 4032(H)x3024V) (approx. 1/1.5 lossless compressed) Approx. 13.8MB
Set1(LF): 4032(H)x3024(V) (1/4 compressed) Approx. 5.9MB
Set2(LN): 4032(H)x3024(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 2.7MB
Set3(MN): 2560(H)x1920(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 1.1MB
Set4(SN): 1024(H)x768(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.3MB
AVCHD
AVI Motion JPEG
AVCHD Format: Full HD Fine: 1920(H)x1080(V), 60i Recording, 20Mbps, Aspect 16:9
- Full HD Normal: 1920(H)x1080(V), 60i Recording, 17Mbps, Aspect 16:9
- HD Fine: 1280(H)x720(V), 60p Recording), 17Mbps, Aspect 16:9
- HD Normal: 1280(H)x720(V), 60p Recording, 13Mbps, Aspect 16:9
Frame rate of image sensor output is 30fps
Motion-JPEG Format: HD: 1280(H)x720(V), 30fps (Some Art Filters are exceptional), Aspect 16:9
Motion-JPEG Format: 1/12(HD), 1/8(SD)
AVCHD Format: Max 4GB
Motion-JPEG Format: Max 2GB
AVCHD Format: Max 29min (Full HD Normal/HD Fine/HD Normal: 29min, Full HD Fine: 22min)
Motion-JPEG Format: HD: 7min, SD: 14min (There are exceptions with select Art Filters)
AVCHD Format: Dolby Digital
Motion-JPEG Format / Picture with Sound: Wave Format Base (Stereo PCM/16bit, 48kHz)
Picture with Sound: 30sec
Movie: depend on Movie Recording Time
Stereo/Mono
x2
Image Sensor (High Speed Live MOS) type
100%
Normal Mode
Grid Line Mode (4 types)
Histogram Mode
Magnified View Mode
Comparable View Mode
Level Gauge
OFF Mode
x5, x7, x10 (Default), x14
Aperture value, Shutter speed, Auto Bracket, AE Lock, AF mode, IS, Shooting Mode, Battery Check, Myset, Internal Temperature Warning, Face / Eye Detection, Histogram, Number of storable still pictures, Record mode, ISO, Sequential shooting, Self-timer, White Balance, Metering Mode, AF confirmation mark, Exposure Compensation Value, Spot metering Area
Flash Mode, Flash Status, Flash intensity Control, Super FPTouch panel condition, Focusing length, Tone control, Eye-Fi condition
Max 8 frames of face detection can be displayed
High speed imager AF
Built in (Imager shift image stabilizer)
3 modes (IS1:2 dimensional activation, IS2:1 dimensional activation in landscape frame to vertical direction moving, IS3:1dimensional activation in portrait frame to vertical direction moving ), OFF
input focal length 8, 10, 12, 16, 18, 24, 28, 30, 35, 40, 48, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 100, 105, 120, 135, 150, 180, 200, 210, 250, 300, 350, 400, 500, 600, 800, 1000
2 - 1/4000 sec. (Not available when Bulb is selected)
Shifting electronic image (so called Digital IS, IS1 mode only)
OLED, AF(Anti-Fingerprint) coating, Touch Panel
3.0 inches 3:2
Approx. 614,000 dots
100%
+2 levels and -2 levels
+3 levels and -3 levels
VIVID (Default) / NATURAL
Imager Contrast Detection AF system When non High-speed imager AF compatible lens is used, it works as AF assist
Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / AF tracking (C-AF + TR)C-AF and AF tracking are not available with non-Micro Four Thirds lenses.
This is can be set in both recording mode, still and movie, separately
35-area multiple AF with the contrast detection system (Auto, selectable in option)
Auto from all 35 area, Single area from 35 area, Group Target area (9 area) from 35 area
Auto from almost all area when Face detection is ON Free selection when Magnified View Mode is selected
Locked at first position of Shutter button in Single AF mode
Yes
Yes
When rotation of focus ring is detected under S-AF+MF or MF mode, LV is magnified automatically
TTL Image Sensor metering system
(1) Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering)
(2) Center weighted average metering
(3) Spot metering (approx. 1% for the viewfinder screen. Highlight / shadow bases are available)
EV 0 - 20 (Digital ESP metering, Centre weighted average metering, Spot metering)
(1) iAuto
(2) P: Program AE (Program shift can be performed)
(3) A: Aperture priority AE
(4) S: Shutter priority AE
(5) M: Manual
(6) Scene select AE
(7) Art Filter
Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Macro, Sport, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Document, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv, Wide Conv, Macro Conv, 3D
+/-3 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable
Yes (Using Fn1/Rec button is available)
2, 3, 5frames in 0.3,0.5, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable, 7frames in 0.3, 0.5, 0.7EV steps selectable
1/6 EV step, +/- 1EV range
(1)P: Program AE (2) A: Aperture priority AE (3) S: Shutter speed priority AE (4)M:Manual (5) Art Filter
sRGB, Adobe RGB
High speed Live MOS sensor
6 settings (3000K - 7500K)Lamp (3000K), Fluorescent (4000K), Daylight (5300K), Flash (5500K), Cloudy (6000K), Shade (7500K)
OFF / AWB priority / Flash WB priority
+/-7 steps in each A-B/G-M axis (in Auto WB / Preset WB mode / One touch WB)
3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis
iEnhance, Vivid, Natural, Portrait, Muted, Monotone, Art Filter
Yellow, Orange, Red or Green filter available for Monotone
Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green tone available for Monotone
4 levels (Auto, High key, Normal, Low key)
Yes
OFF, LOW, STANDARD, HIGH
OFF, ON, AUTO
Computerized focal-plane shutter
60 - 1/4000 sec
Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec. (cancel available)
Available (Optional RM-UC1)
Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting, Self-timer
Approx. 3 frames/sec. in sequential shooting
Yes
E-system Flash(FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-50, FL-36, FL-20, FL-14, FL-300R)
TTL Auto, Auto, Manual, FP-TTL-AUTO, FP-MANUAL
Up to +/-3 EV in 0.3, 0.5, 1 EV steps
Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Gentle Sepia, Cross Process, Dramatic Tone
2 frames
Japanese, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croat, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Slovakian, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Rumanian, Indonesian, Malay, Thai
4:3(Default)/3:2/16:9/6:6/3:4
Yes (H & V)
Single frame, All, Selected frames(from Index)
Up to 3 RAW images
USB 2.0 High Speed for storage through Multi-connector(MTP mode is available)
HDMI (HD/Mono or Stereo Sound), VIDEO-OUT (SD/Mono Sound)
Dedicated multi-connector (Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, Optional Remote cable RM-UC1, USB cable is available)
Mini HDMI type-C(1080i/720p/576p/480p)
Hot shoe
No
BLS-1 Li-ion battery
Yes (1, 3, 5 min., selectable)
30 - 90% (operation) / 10 - 90% (storage)
4.8 x 2.7 x 1.4" / 12.2 x 6.9 x 3.5cm
11.32 oz / 0.3kg (Body only)





PEN E-P3
Designed for the hobbyist or advanced photographer who desires superior image quality, FAST (Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology) Autofocus Tracking System and total creative control in a body portable enough to travel the world:the PEN E-P3.
The powerful Olympus PEn E-P3 is the ultimate PEN camera for visual expression,delivering professional image quality, the World's Fastest AF** speed, a huge selection of built-in creative features and an easy-to-use interface, all elegantly packaged in a classic, all-metal body with full-advanced controls. Twonew M. Zuiko prime lenses also join the family of six MICRO Four Thirds lenses,to expand the broad options offered to imaging enthusiasts.
Look what you can do with the new Olympus PEN E-P3. It blends high-quality still images expected of a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera with high-definition (HD) video, AC3 Dolby Digital audio (comparable to studio recordings) and In-Camera Creativity in an ultra-portable body. The PEN E-P3 hasit all.
Superior Image Quality
A large 12.3-megapixel Live MOS Image Sensor delivers the highest quality images. Take great photos in low-light environments thanksto the camera's built-in flash, AF illuminator and ISO up to 12,800. To improve color and speed, the Olympus PEN E-P3 features the new TruePic VI Image Processing Engine. Photos and HD videos taken with the PEN E-P3 will be crisp and clear thanks to three modes of in-body image stabilization. Image stabilization built into the camera's body enables photographers to take advantage of this feature with every lens. The camera's award-winning Supersonic Wave Filter patented Dust Reduction System vibrates to remove dust and other particles from the front of the image sensor, capturing it on an adhesive membrane every time the camera is turned on.
Blazing Speed
The Olympus PEN E-P3 uses a variety of features to achieve speed rivaling that of the professional Olympus E-5 DSLR. Focus and shoot faster with the camera's new 12.3-megapixel Live MOS Image Sensor, TruePic VI Image Processor and new FAST AF Tracking System. The Olympus PEN E-P3 offers 35 separate focus points spread over nearly the entire sensor, enabling the camera to pin-point focus accuracy on small subjects wherever they appear in the frame. Selectable 3x3 groups within the 35-point area are especially effective when shooting active subjects. The camera's fast shutter response time ensures that you will never miss the shot, even in the toughest shooting environments. Creative Freedom
Olympus PEN series cameras put you in the director's chair, offering a new level of freedom to the creative shooting experience and enabling instant experimentation, feedback and gratification. For the first time, the Olympus PEN E-P3 features full 1080 60i HD Video. Push the direct HD video button to instantly start filming your HD video with a choice between ACVHD and AVI formats with uncompressed CD-quality 16 bit/44.1kHz Linear PCM stereo recording or AC3 Dolby Digital Audio.
In-camera features such as Art Filters, Multiple Exposure and In-Camera Editing enable photographers to capture the world as they see it. The Olympus PEN E-P3 features 10 Art Filters: Diorama, Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia and Dramatic Tone. The camera also features nine Art Filter variations and enhancements, including new Pale & Light Color II, and five Art Filter Effects, including new Star Light and White Edge. The new Art Filter Bracketing function helps you develop multiple pictures utilizing different Art Filters with a single shot, making it possible to experiment with several different photographic effects at the same time. Photographers can use Art Filters in all shooting modes: shutter priority, aperture priority, manual and program auto modes for expanded control. All Art Filters can be applied to both still shots and Standard Definition or HD movies. Art Filters set the Olympus PEN E-P3's images and videos apart from the pack. Since they're built into the camera, Art Filters can help you achieve dramatic results on the go without the need for a computer or editing software.
The Olympus PEN E-P3 adds a new dimension to photographs by shooting dynamic 3D photos in any situation from macro to landscape. Recreate a sense of depth like that of the original scene. Simply select the 3D Photo Mode, release the shutter, and slowly pan until the camera automatically takes a second image from a slightly different perspective. The 3D data is processed in-camera resulting in an .MPO file, the universal industry 3D format for easy display on 3D televisions or laptops
Expanded Control Combined with Ease of Use
Controlling the Olympus PEN E-P3 is simple with its next-generation, three-inch, touch-sensitive 614,000 pixel OLED display. Consuming much less energy than the traditional LCD, this display has a wide 176-degree angle of view and is bright enough to compose images even in harsh midday light. With the camera's new intuitive graphic user interface and touchscreen, it is easy to capture a picture, change camera settings or navigate the Live Guide controls by simply touching the screen. Going through a day's photos is easy by scrolling through and enlarging photos with the tap of a finger.
The Olympus PEN E-P3's built-in, pop-up flash makes it easy to illuminate low-light subjects, reduce red-eye and fill in dark areas.The camera is compatible with SDHC, SDXC and UHS-1 memory cards for greater speed and capacity and can be utilized with the Olympus PENPAL® or various Eye-Fi cards for instant wireless uploads to your favorite social or photo sharing websites.
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