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fernando g : whatis the warranty and what does it cover for thiss camera?
ANH N : Is this refurbished by Olympus or some other manufacturer?ALLAN M : OlyJAMES S : OlymuisDANIEL W : Olympus, I assumed, but I am not positive. I did have a problem with the lens that Olympus fixed at no charge.MARILYN A : By Olympus. All the refurbished items sold by Adorama are from the original manufacturers. FYI, I haven't had a moment of trouble with it. i absolutely LOVE this camera and the lens is excellent ... much better then you would assume you'd get from a kit lens. This was the best camera purchase I've ever made!SHAWN M : OlympusRAYMOND P : Olympus. No problems a year later.JOSEPH A B : By Olympus- works perfectly! Bought this one so I can use all my OM-1 lens with thier adapter ring!!RICHARD F : I assume it was done by Olympus. Looked brand new to me. Worked perfectly. RAF
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?MARILYN A : Now my backup camera since buying the P3, it's takes great pictures. Wonderful color, too. I still love it! And the menus are a lot easier to navigate than those on the P3.JAMES S : It simply a good deal for a part time photographer

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Review Summary

2011-11-22T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Now My Default Street Camera

Fun camera. Easy to use on many levels from full auto to manual control. Accurate metering and focus. Accurate color. Sharp, high-quality images.

Bill

2011-08-29T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

How sweet it is!

Oh I do so love this camera. I love it so much I'm sorry I bought the big Canon first. I love it to pieces. It is so easy to use, so quick to focus. It finds faces ... even on my dolls! Auto focus is very fast, wonderfully accurate. And it's in a compact package that doesn't feel like a boulder in disguise. I don't believe I have ever instantly loved a camera like I do this one. Just one more lens and it will be everything I ever wanted in an interchangeable lens camera. I DID buy the add on electronic viewfinder. I like having a viewfinder and it felt weird NOT having one. This is the camera I should have bought in the first place and I am heartily sorry I didn't!

Marilyn A.

2011-08-21T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Absolute must have for any photography

The more things I try with this camera the better it gets. It is a fun and a very good deal.

JAMES S.

2011-07-17T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Love my PEN

Originally bought this camera as a toy to use while my Nikon was mounted on a tripod. I often set up my camera for wildlife and wait with remote in hand. The PEN is so light, convenient, I often have found myself reaching for it rather than my Nikon because ounce for ounce it takes nice photos.

gpax

2011-06-29T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Value

Refurbished? really ? looks like new !!!!! but with an unbeatable price. Bought it as an alternative to my DSLR, also bought a mount adapter so I can use the nikon glass I own. It is an awesome combination with the macro lenses. Not so much in other uses as it takes ME ages to manual focus. With the kit lens it can be as easy to use as a point and shoot, with the possibility to do manual everything and exchange lenses, a great medium size camera, much more discrete than my DSLR.

Armando M.

2011-06-19T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good camera for the money

Overall i think this a great camera for it's price and probably all that most casual photographers would need. I see a lot of people spending big money on DSLR camera's even though they never take it out of auto mode or buy a second lens. Only down sides to me are that the lens's focus is slow and that you are very limited if you do want to buy additional lenses. Overall picture quality is great. iAuto mode allows you to easily modify your settings. Small size makes the camera easy to carry around.

Tom

2011-05-28T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very satisfied

The lens I received had a flaw but Olympus repaired is promptly. I added a 40-150 lens which I love for candid people pictures. Very handy camera for collecting memories at family occasions.

DANIEL W.

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Olympus PEN E-PL1 Camera with 14-42mm Lens, Blk, Refurb Specifications

  • Product type

    Interchangeable Lens Type Live View Digital Camera

  • Memory

    SD Memory Card (SDHC compatible) Class 6 is recommended for Movie shooting

  • Screen size

    17.3 mm (H) x 13.0 mm (V)

  • Lens mount

    Micro Four Thirds Mount

  • Effective Pixels number

    12.3 million pixels

  • Image Pick Up Unit Product type

    High speed Live MOS Sensor

  • Total no. of pixels

    Approx. 13.1 million pixels

  • Aspect ratio

    1.33 (4:3)

  • Filter array

    Primary color filter (RGB)

  • Dust reduction

    Supersonic Wave Filter (dust reduction system for image sensor)

  • Recording format

    DCF, DPOF compatible/Exif, PRINT Image Matching III

  • File format

    RAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG

  • Recording image size

    [RAW] 4032 x 3024 pixels
    [JPEG] 4032 x 3024 pixels - 640 x 480 pixels

  • File Size RAW

    4032(H)x3042(V) (approx. 1/1.5 lossless compressed) Approx. 13.9MB
    Set1(LF): 4032(H)x3042(V) (1/4 compressed) Approx. 5.7MB
    Set2(LN): 4032(H)x3042(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

  • File Size Large

    4032 x 3024 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 8.2MB
    4032 x 3024 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 5.7MB
    4032 x 3024 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 2.7MB
    4032 x 3024 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 1.8MB

  • File Size Middle

    3200 x 2400 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 5.4MB
    3200 x 2400 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 3.4MB
    3200 x 2400 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 1.7MB
    3200 x 2400 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 1.2MB
    2560 x 1920 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 3.2MB
    2560 x 1920 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 2.2MB
    2560 x 1920 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 1.1MB
    2560 x 1920 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.8MB

  • File Size Small 1

    1600 x 1200 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 1.3MB
    1600 x 1200 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 0.9MB
    1600 x 1200 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.5MB
    1600 x 1200 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.4MB
    1280 x 960 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 0.9MB
    1280 x 960 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 0.6MB
    1280 x 960 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.3MB
    1280 x 960 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.3MB

  • File Size Small 2

    1024 x 768 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 0.6MB
    1024 x 768 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 0.4MB
    1024 x 768 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.3MB
    1024 x 768 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.2MB
    640 x 480 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 0.3MB
    640 x 480 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 0.2MB
    640 x 480 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.1MB
    640 x 480 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.1MB

  • Recording Movie format

    AVI Motion JPEG(30fps)

  • Movie Mode

    HD: 1280(H)x720(V) Aspect 16:9
    SD: 640(H)x480(V) Aspect 4:3(VGA)

  • Compression Ratio

    1/12(HD), 1/8(SD)

  • Recording Movie File Size

    Max 2GB(limited by AVI format)

  • Maximum Movie Recording Time

    HD: 7min, SD: 14min

  • Recording Sound format

    Wave Format Base
    Stereo PCM/16bit, 44.1kHz

  • Maximum Sound Recording Time

    Picture with Sound: 30sec
    Movie: depend on Movie Recording Time

  • Mic/Speaker

    Mono/Mono

  • Live View Type

    Image Sensor(High Speed Live MOS) type

  • Field of view

    100%

  • Display Mode

    Normal Mode
    Grid Line Mode
    Histogram Mode(3 types)
    Magnified View Mode
    Comparable View Mode
    OFF Mode (for OVF user)

  • Magnification Ratio

    x7, x10, x14

  • View finder information

    Aperture value, Shutter speed, Auto Bracket, AE Lock, AF mode, IS, Shooting Mode, Battery Check, My Mode, Internal Temperature Warning, Face 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 FP

  • Display of Face Detection

    Max 8 frames of face detection can be displayed

  • AF

    High speed imager AF

  • Image Stabilizer System

    Built in (Imager shift image stabilizer)

  • Mode

    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

  • Manual Function

    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

  • Effective compensation range

    Approx.3EV steps (in maximum effect with 50mm lens)

  • Shutter speed range

    2 - 1/2000 sec. (Not available when Bulb is selected)

  • IS for Movie

    Shifting electronic image (so called Digital IS)

  • Monitor type

    HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating

  • Monitor Size

    2.7 inches

  • Total no. of pixels(Monitor)

    Approx. 230,000 dots

  • Playback field of view(Monitor)

    100%

  • Brightness control( Monitor)

    +7 levels and -7 levels

  • Monitor Color balance

    +7 levels and -7 levels

  • AF system

    Imager Contrast Detection AF system When non High-speed imager AF compatible lens is used, it works as AF assist.

  • Focus mode

    Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / AF tracking (C-AF + TR)

  • Focusing point

    11-area multiple AF with the contrast detection system (Auto, selectable in option)

  • Focusing point selection

    Auto from all 11 area, Single area from 11 area Auto from almost all area when Face detection is ON Free selection (from 225points) when Magnified View Mode is selected

  • AF lock

    Locked at first position of Shutter button in Single AF mode

  • Focus tracking

    Available

  • Manual Focus Assist

    When rotation of focus ring is detected under S-AF+MF or MF mode, LV is magnified automatically

  • Metering system

    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)

  • Metering range

    EV 0 - 18 (Digital ESP metering, Centre weighted average metering, Spot metering)
    (At normal temperature, 50mm f2, ISO 100)

  • Exposure mode

    (1) i Auto (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

  • Scene select AE

    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

  • ISO sensitivity

    AUTO: ISO 200 - 3200(customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO 100 - 3200, 1/3 or 1 EV steps

  • Exposure compensation

    +/-3 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable

  • Exposure Control AE lock

    Available

  • Exposure bracketing

    3 frames in 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable

  • Metering standard value adjustment

    1/6 EV step, +/- 1EV range

  • Auto WB system

    High speed Live MOS sensor

  • Preset white balance

    8 settings (3000K - 7500K)
    Lamp (3000K), Fluorescent 1 (4000K), Fluorescent 2 (4500K), Fluorescent 3 (6600K), Daylight (5300K), Flash (5500K), Cloudy (6000K), Shade (7500K)

  • White balance compensation

    +/-7 steps in each A-B/G-M axis (in Auto WB / Preset WB mode / One touch WB)

  • CWB (Kelvin setting)

    1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K)

  • One-touch white balance

    1 custom setting can be registered

  • White balance bracketing

    3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis.

  • Color space

    sRGB, Adobe RGB

  • Picture Mode

    i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Portrait, Muted, Monotone

  • Adjustment parameter

    Contrast, Sharpness and Saturation level available in 5 steps for i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Portrait and Muted
    Contrast and Sharpness level available in 5 steps for Monotone.
    3 effect levels are available in i-Enhance

  • Filter effect

    Yellow, Orange, Red or Green filter available for Monotone

  • Picture tone

    Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green tone available for Monotone

  • Gradation

    4 levels (Auto, High key, Normal, Low key)

  • Shutter type

    Computerized focal-plane shutter

  • Shutter speed

    60 - 1/2000 sec.
    Bulb: up to 30 min. (selectable longest time in the menu. Default: 8 min)
    1/3, 1/2, or 1EV steps selectable.

  • Self-timer

    Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec. (cancel available)

  • Drive mode

    Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting, Self-timer

  • Sequential shooting speed

    Approx. 3 frames/sec. in sequential shooting

  • Max. recordable pictures

    RAW mode: Max. 10 frames.

  • on sequential shooting

    JPEG mode: Depends on compression ratio and no. of pixels
    (Large normal mode: approx. 18 with Toshiba Super High Speed type "Class 6" 4GB)

  • Built-in flash

    Available

  • Flash G.No

    10(Fno/m) at ISO200, 7(Fno/m) at ISO100

  • Flash Mode

    TTL-Auto, Manual(Full, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64)

  • Flash Color Temperature

    5500+/-400°K

  • Wireless Flash Control

    Available(4ch, 3Groups)

  • Compatible external Flash

    E-system Flash(FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-50, FL-36, FL-20, FL-14)

  • External Flash control mode

    TTL Auto, Auto, Manual, FP-TTL-AUTO, FP-MANUAL

  • Flash mode of External Flash

    Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Off.

  • Synchronization speed

    1/30-1/16
    Super FP 1/125-1/2000

  • Flash intensity control

    Up to +/-3 EV in 0.3, 0.5, 1 EV steps

  • Art Filter Mode

    Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Gentle Sepia

  • Multi Exposure Number of picture

    2 frames

  • Multi Exposure Functions

    Auto gain, Live View, Exposing on Recorded picture

  • Multi Aspect Ratio

    4:3(Default), 3:2, 16:9 ,6:6

  • Process

    RAW: Aspect ratio is recorded as Exif data
    JPEG: JPEG image is produced based on the aspect ratio

  • Super Control Panel Info (shooting) 1

    Battery information, Shooting mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation value, ISO sensitivity, Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure indicator, Flash intensity compensation indicator, Date, Auto BKT setting, NR setting, WB, WB compensation value, Record mode

  • Super Control Panel Info (shooting) 2

    Flash Status, Record mode, Image size, Drive mode, Flash intensity compensation value, Metering mode, Recordable still image number, Focusing mode, AF frame, Color space, Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation, Internal Temperature Warning Gradation, IS activating mode, Face detection, My Mode, Multi Exposure, Aspect Ratio, Super FP

  • Live Control Information 1(shooting)

    Battery information, Shooting mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation value, ISO sensitivity, Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure indicator, Flash intensity compensation indicator, Date, Auto BKT setting, NR setting, WB, Record mode, Flash Status, Image size, Drive mode, Flash intensity compensation value, Metering mode, Recordable still image number,

  • Live Control Information 2(shooting)

    Focusing mode, AF frame, Internal Temperature Warning, IS activating mode, Face detection, My Mode, Multi Exposure, Aspect Ratio

  • Live Guide Setting Menu 1

    Battery information, Shooting mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation value, ISO sensitivity, Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure indicator, Flash intensity compensation indicator, Date, Auto BKT setting, NR setting, WB, WB compensation value, Record mode, Flash Status, Record mode, Image size

  • Live Guide Setting Menu 2

    Drive mode, Flash intensity compensation value, Metering mode, Recordable still image number, Focusing mode, AF frame, Color space, Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation, Internal Temperature Warning Gradation, IS activating mode, Face detection, My Mode, Multi Exposure, Aspect Ratio, Super FP

  • Playback mode

    Single-frame
    Information Display
    Index Display(4/9/16/25/100 frames, Calendar)
    Close-up (2 - 14X)
    Movie (w/sound, FF/REW/Pause)
    Slideshow(Still/Movie/Still+Movie, Slide show w/BGM/BGM+Sound/Sound)

  • Playback Information display

    Histogram (independent luminance / RGB available), Highlight / Shadow point warning, AF frame, Shooting information

  • Menu Languages

    Japan: Japanese, English
    Others: 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

  • Reset & custom setting My mode

    2 setting recordable

  • Image Editing Erasing function

    Single frame, All, Selected frames(from Index)

  • Protect function

    Single frame, Selected frames, All Frames, Release protect (Single/All selected)

  • RAW picture editing

    RAW development based on settings of the camera(including Art Filter)

  • JPEG editing

    Shadow adjustment, Red-eye fix, Trimming, Monotone, Sepia, Saturation (color depth), Resize (producing another file, 1280x960, 640x480, 320x240), e-portrait

  • Image Overlay

    Up to 3 RAW images

  • Print function

    Print reservation (DPOF), Direct print (PictBridge compatible)

  • PC interface

    USB 2.0 High Speed for storage and camera control through Multi-connector(MTP mode is available)

  • TV interface

    HDMI(HD/Mono or Stereo Sound), VIDEO-OUT(SD/Mono Sound)

  • USB/Video connector

    Dedicated multi-connector (Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, USB cable is available)

  • HDMI

    Mini HDMI type-C(1080i/720p/576p/480p)

  • Flash attachment

    Hot shoe

  • DC-in

    No

  • Accessory attachment

    Accessory port

  • Battery

    BLS-1 Li-ion battery (included)

  • Sleep mode

    Available (1, 3, 5, 10 min., off selectable)

  • No. of recordable pictures

    Approx. 290 shots (IS ON, CIPA test standard)(with BLS-1 and Toshiba Class 6 SDHC 4GB card under CIPA testing standard)

  • Temperature

    0 - 40° (operation) / -20 - 60° (storage)

  • Humidity

    30 - 90% (operation) / 10 - 90% (storage)

  • Dimensions (Body)

    4.51 in (W) x 2.84 in (H) x 1.63 in (D) / 114.6 mm (W) x 72.2mm (H) x 41.5mm (D) (excluding protrusions)

  • Weight(Body)

    10.44 oz / 296g (body only), 12.13 oz. / 344g(including Battery and Memory card)

  • Lens Focal Length

    14-42mm (35mm equivalent focal length 28-84mm)

  • Lens construction

    9 Elements in 8 Groups, including ED lens, HR lens & 2 Aspherical lenses

  • Lens Angle of View

    75 - 29 Degree

  • Lens Closest Focusing Distance

    0.25m

  • Maximum Image Magnification (Lens)

    0.24x (35mm equivalent Maximum Image Magnification 0.48x)

  • Minimum Field Size(Lens)

    51.4 x 68.5mm

  • Number of Blades(Lens)

    7 (Circular Aperture Diaphragm)

  • Maximum Aperture(Lens)

    F3.5 (14mm) - F5.6 (42mm)

  • Minimum Aperture(Lens)

    F22

  • Filter Size(Lens)

    Diameter 40.5mm

  • Dimensions (Lens)

    Diameter 62 x 43.5mm

  • Weight(Lens)

    150g

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About Olympus PEN E-PL1 Camera with 14-42mm Lens, Blk, Refurb

FEATURED REVIEWS

How sweet it is!

By Marilyn A.

Oh I do so love this camera. I love it so much I'm sorry I bought the big Canon first. I love it to pieces. It is so easy to use, so quick to focus. It finds faces ... even on my dolls! Auto focus is very fast, wonderfully accurate. And it's in a compact package that doesn't feel like a boulder in disguise. I don't believe I have ever instantly loved a camera like I do this one. Just one more lens and it will be everything I ever wanted in an interchangeable lens camera. I DID buy the add on ...

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Absolute must have for any photography

By JAMES S.

The more things I try with this camera the better it gets. It is a fun and a very good deal.

The Olympus PEN E-PL1 Digital Camera is a dream come true for many photographers with 12 megapixels and technology normally found in much larger cameras and High Definition (HD) camcorders. It features a PEN large-size image sensor that is 8 times larger than the ones in average point & shoot cameras. This sensor, combined with the TruePic V Image Processor, delivers excellent dynamic range, accurate color and reduced noise, all the way up to ISO 3200. With state-of-the art noise reduction technology and 3 in-body image stabilization modes, users will realize clear images with all compatible lenses under most lighting conditions.

The E-PL1's iAuto mode automatically identifies the scene you're shooting (portrait, landscape, night portrait, macro, or sport) and adjusts the settings to optimize results. While in iAuto you can engage Live Guide control which lets you compose your picture, manipulate the image with various in-camera effects like softening backgrounds, adjusting colors and brightness before taking the photo. Adding to the dream, recording HD movies (720p) with the E-PL1 is simple thanks to an easy-to-reach record button on the back of the camera body. You can toggle back and forth between capturing stills and video which opens endless shooting possibilities, for example you can shoot a portrait of a child and switch to video to capture the moment when he or she is playing with the dog that interrupted your shooting session

.This camera has 19 automatic scene-select modes which adjust camera settings according to the subject you are photographing plus 6 in-camera Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama and the new Gentle Sepia filter). These tools make image capture easy and can expand your creativity.

This E-PL1 comes with an M.Zuiko Digital ED Micro Four Thirds mount 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 3x zoom lens which is extremely compact (2.44 diameter x 1.71" length). It at has both ED and Aspherical lens elements which deliver very high imaging performance. Despite its small size it delivers amazing image brightness and contrast. It covers wide angle to moderate telephoto distances and is suitable for portraits, everyday shooting and traveling.

Olympus PEN E-PL1 Camera with 14-42mm Lens, Blk, Refurb Features

  • HD Movies: Shoot movies at 30 frames per second, with high-quality sound, in 720p with available manual control over aperture and shutter speed. This new level of control allows you to express your vision exactly how you want in your HD videos.
  • Built-in Flash: Use the pop-up flash to easily illuminate low-light subjects. The camera is also compatible with a range of optional external flashes including the Olympus FL-14, -- and the E-PL1 has wireless flash control using the FL-36R and FL-50R -- for dynamic lighting control.
  • Easy-to-Use Live Guide Control: With the E-PL1 you can see the results of your camera settings before you shoot allowing you to change the way you take a picture.
  • In-Camera Art Filters: With 6 in-camera Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama and the new Gentle Sepia filter) you can explore your artistic side while taking both still shots and HD video. The Art Filters can be applied as you shoot, no additional software required.
  • 12.3 Megapixels: The E-PL1's powerful 12.3 megapixel Live-MOS sensor packs a powerful high-quality imaging punch for such a compact camera, allowing you to capture more detail than ever before.
  • In-Body Image Stabilization: The E-PL1's 3-mode In-body Image Stabilization system compensates for up to 3 shutter speed steps in the still shooting modes: Mode 1 for general shooting, Mode 2 for creative high-speed horizontal capture and Mode 3 for high-speed vertical capture.
  • Compact Size, Interchangeable Lenses: Olympus has packed a big sensor into a small camera. The stylish design of the Olympus PEN E-PL1 is much more compact than a traditional DSLR, but it still provides the option of interchangeable lenses.
  • In-Camera Slideshow With Sound: The E-PL1's enhanced playback functions allow you to employ effective fade-in/fade-out techniques, control the movie/still mix and speed, add captivating musical soundtracks and much more.
  • Multiple Exposures: Multiple exposures make heightened creativity an easily-obtained objective. Two frames can be combined to create an image uniquely yours. Images can be combined in playback mode or directly on the LCD display.
  • iAuto with iEnhance: In the iAuto mode the E-PL1 automatically identifies the scene you're shooting - portrait, landscape, night portrait, macro, or sport - and adjusts the settings to optimize results
  • TruePic V Image Processor: In addition to more detail, the image sensor, combined with the next-generation TruePic V Image Processor, delivers excellent dynamic range, accurate color fidelity and reduced noise, all the way up to 3200 ISO.
  • 19 Automatic Scene-Select Modes: The E-PL1 is equipped with 19 scene-select modes for effortless picture taking. Standard scene modes like Night-Scene, Portrait and Landscape are easy-to-use solutions for everyday shooting.
  • Dust Reduction System: A Dust Reduction System assures spot-free images. Every time you turn on the camera, the patented Supersonic Wave Filter silently vibrates, flinging and collecting dust so that it cannot interfere with the picture imaging at any time.
  • AF Live View with AF Tracking: AF Live View works as seamlessly as a point-and-shoot to display subjects, in focus, on the LCD the instant the shutter is pressed half way.
  • In-Camera Editing: Make changes to your image after the shot, right in the camera. Adjust for red eye, crop an image, change the aspect ratio or saturation and change your image to black and white...and more.
  • Face Detection: A Face Detection function reduces the chance of blurry faces when shooting groups of people, up to eight subjects at once, even if they're moving while you're pressing the shutter button.
  • Shadow Adjustment Technology: Shadow Adjustment Technology corrects for extreme light variations with high-tech efficiency. It can also be used in post-editing.
  • ePortrait: The ePortrait Scene-Select mode is useful for smoothing out the facial features of your subjects, which is a tremendous plus for High Definition video playback, or apply ePortrait post shot via .JPEG edit.
  • Multiple Aspect Ratio Shooting: The E-PL1 lets you select one of four aspect ratios (4:3, 3.2, 16.9 and 6.6) that help frame your images to whatever proportions you'd like.
  • Accessory Port: The E-PL1 includes a port for new accessories including the SEMA-1 Microphone adapter set and the VF-2 live-finder, a detachable electronic viewfinder. The viewfinder easily slides onto the camera's accessory port and hot shoe to provide 1.15x magnification for a 100% field of view.
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount: The E-PL1 provides many key benefits, including the effectiveness of a digitally designed image sensor, an ultra-compact design and expandability and compatibility with all Micro Four Thirds Lenses and Four Thirds System Lens via the MMF-2 Adapter (not included).
  • SDHC Media Cards: The E-PL1 is capable of recording video to SDHC media cards to accommodate large files. (SDHC Class 6 cards are recommended). Videos, stills and high-fidelity audio can also be output via an HDMI cable, direct to any HD television.
  • Underwater Housing: The PEN E-PL1's compact design makes it the perfect companion for all of your dive trips. The PT-EP01 underwater housing (optional) has been specially customized for the Olympus PRO E-PL1 and is waterproof to a depth of approximately 130' (40 meters).

What's in the box:

  • Olympus PEN E-PL1 Digital Camera
  • 14-42mm Lens
  • Li-ion Battery BLS-1
  • Li-ion Battery Charger BCS-1
  • USB/Video Multi Cable
  • Shoulder Strap
  • ib CD-ROM
  • Instruction Manual
  • Lens Cap (LC-40.5)
  • Lens Rear Cap (LR-2)
  • Warranty Card
  • Olympus 90 Day Warranty (Warranty is only valid in the United States. No Coverage outside the US)