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2020-06-24T18:54:20
I love this camera, I can’t think of anything negative to say about it. I bought the lens that makes it perfect, 17mm, 45mm, 14-42 and 40-150mm. Great camera.
ANNA W.
2020-06-12T13:08:39
I use this camera with the 12-45mm f2.8 pro lens and it give out pretty pictures love it. And for $279 pretty camera what a great deal. Other brand camera cost almost twice as much as this one.
DIEM V.
2020-06-09T06:49:57
We purchased this as an upgrade to our camera system for our drones. It is lightweight enough to carry on a drone but provides enough clarity and pixels for us to identify the whales we are capturing. I would highly recommend this.
CHELSEA P.
2020-06-07T09:22:11
I purchased this camera to easily take into the field with me for photos of plants and surrounding habitat. Light, easy to use, and takes clear photos of smaller flowers! Would still invest in a macro lens for the more detailed/smaller flower parts.
JULIET S.
2020-02-10T08:19:35
The camera is compact and stylish, good for travelers and weekend photographers; it’s has decent amount of filters and settings with easy access.
Nabila F.
2020-02-04T19:00:00
I'm honestly surprised how much I like this camera. My wife & I picked-it up to replace our old travel camera that died. It is small, compact, and the quality of photos blew me away. I didn't miss dragging around my big work camera on our last cruise.
Dustin
2020-02-04T07:52:17
Such a great camera! Just figuring it all out but loving it so far. One thing to note, it comes without a memory card so plan for that if you’re ready to shoot asap!
Renate C.
2020-02-02T08:04:33
so far a 5 star. Picked up as an affordable small mirrorless to take on a trip so that I didn't have to haul around a larger DSLR - takes great photos. As long as you don't mind the flash as a separate attachment I would recommend it (personally I hardly ever take flash pictures) Also have been havng fun with some of the hidden features I didn't know existed that come out via the olympus emails following registration like light painting, etc.
Jason C.
2020-01-10T15:23:23
I am not a professional, but I find this camera, takes great pictures. I have not used all of the features, but one of the features that I have used has been the wifi. I like that I can share pictures with friends and family. I enjoy the small size, and that I can operate the shutter with my phone. Great camera for the price. I find myself carrying it around often.
ELSTON V.
2020-01-02T11:23:22
Amazing photo quality in a compact lightweight mirrorless camera. Easy to use, attractive design, and decent battery life.
Steve G.
2019-12-30T07:42:58
Great camera for the price. Easy to use, yet powerful.
christopher o.
2019-12-28T08:38:28
A beautiful and light weight cámara! With a classic and vintage look, perfect for blogging and everyday use.
Elizabeth P.
2019-12-27T07:48:33
Right size, weight, functions and price to step up to from a point & shoot. Image quality from kit and kit tele lens very good. Everything I want from a 4/3 system. Low light much better than p&s.
Reuben B.
2019-12-24T10:40:45
Great camera. Takes beautiful pictures. I especially love the wi-fi compatibility. It looks nice, and it is smaller than an older model PEN camera that I still have. Easy to use and easy to set up.
Bruce S.
2019-12-19T09:45:09
Easy to use great price great fun to use. It has all the info at your fingertips so you can use your creativity. Light weight means you can take every ware you go.
Sam D.
2019-12-13T19:00:00
I purchased this camera as an upgrade from my PEN E-PL1, and once again, I am thrilled. Did not disappoint. I love the Micro Four-Thirds system and this new camera is even smaller and more powerful than my E-PL1, (which I still plan to use). I love all the new features that this camera has, and I love how easy it is to use. Highly recommend it.
Bruce
2019-12-10T09:21:00
This is an excellent camera for the price. It is light weight, smaller in size (so it fits easily in a pocket or purse), and takes quality images. The kit lens is a little fragile because of plastic connections, but if you are careful when changing lenses, it should pose no problems. The battery life is a full 4 to 6 hours of steady shooting (camera accessories such as a flash or flash trigger use up the battery faster). The camera offers the photography a wide range of camera modes plus a full manual setting. It uses SD cards which are inexpensive and readily available. The case is well sealed. And multiple lenses are available for this camera. I highly recommend this camera to anyone looking for a full range camera they can easily carry on vacations and outings, but will also serve to take high quality portrait and landscape images, and allow full control of ISO, shutter speed, and aperture for creativity and special light circumstances.
BRIAN H.
2019-12-10T07:32:02
I’m in love with this camera! It’s so stylish and easy to use. The pictures turned out so pretty I indoor and outdoor . I was gonna buy an expensive phone that comes with a good camera but I’m ditching that idea now.
Esther W.
2019-12-10T07:28:02
Camera Pl8 is really easy but good performance to use. Only one point need to be improved on the screen that should be upward floded not downward !
Le X.
2019-12-08T05:11:42
Adorama service has been exemplary and I look to Adorama for products first, before I go to any other supplier. I appreciate how quickly you prepare my orders and get them ready for shipment, regardless of the class of mail shipment I selected. Happy holidays, and best regards
JOHN G.
2019-12-06T01:08:29
Stunning pictures for most situation, with the 45mm lens, you'll just be mesmerized at what you can get out of this little camera. People will probably think you spent thousands of dollars.
ALEXIS M.
2019-12-05T14:49:18
A very nice camera. Small and compact compared to others.
MICHAEL W.
2019-12-05T07:53:24
super light and fast camera with live view , which mean you can see how the picture look before talking it
David M.
2019-12-05T07:06:54
Excellent small body ILC camera that works with many micro four thirds lenses.
MARTIN S.
2019-12-04T07:25:53
Great basic camera that delivers quality pictures with great features. Can't wait to go out explore and shoot some more!
Oscar O.
2019-12-04T07:19:04
I am very happy with this camera. It is sleek and takes great pictures. Most importantly, it is small and looks nice to carry around. The selfie screen is a nice 'touch', as well.
Don Z.
2019-11-26T08:28:47
Great camera for everyday carry. This one I can literally slip into my pocket and have it with me all the time. I swapped out the lens with the EZ version so it is even more compact. Olympus has some of the greatest kit lenses on the market and paired with the PEN E-PL8, the images are nothing short of professional quality with a little work in post. This is a niche camera for on-the-go compact use and it fills that niche very nicely.
HAROLD D.
2019-11-12T16:10:18
Best small camera, very handy to carry around just like a phone camera , but with better control and lens. Very enjoyable mini camera. I love it. Takes great pictures, but you can not enlarge beyond 8x10, maybe 11x14. That is the limitation.
Nagai R.
2018-03-26T20:00:00
Great little camera especially with the flip screen. However, one con with the flip screen is that it flips down which is really awkward. It should flip to the top or to the side which would make it ideal for vlogging.
danny
2017-11-12T19:00:00
Yeh it's a hipster camera but great value in a small package! Pretty obvious the market they are targeting with the retro styling and "selfie" feature of the flip out display they tout but nonetheless a great full feature camera in a small package. I sold my Nikon DSLR gear and downsized! In addition to all the things you would expect on any modern DSLR minus the mirror and the bulk. I now take this camera and zoom lens with me all the time. Even hiking it is easy to carry. Some other features that I like: - The WIFI is handy to connect to my phone for quick uploads - the phone app (Android for me) also records a GPS log and will geotag photos in the camera. - The in camera video stabilization works very well. Maybe I am new to this feature but I hand held a 300mm equivalent zoom and there's no shake in the video. - The large touchscreen is very crisp and vivid. Some of the things I don't really like: - Battery and chip are on the bottom making a case or tripod attachment block the door. Side would be nicer. - The flash clips on the hot shoe which is good it moves farther from the lens but is another object to lose. The PL1 had a pop up. - I wish the WIFI could attach to a LAN or hotspot so you A) don't need a phone app and B) could sync directly to cloud services. - The display hinged up and also flips down which is good but only in one axis. I miss the side arm flip of my Nikon camera.
JV
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4/3 Live MOS Sensor
16.1 million
17.2 million
Primary color filter (RGB)
4:3 / 17.3 x 13.0mm
Super Sonic Wave Filter
Olympus TruePicTM VII
High-speed imager AF (Contrast detection)
Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / AF tracking (C-AF + TR)
With Full-time AF (Automatic activation when shooting selfie movies)
Available
AF Selectable from over 800 AF points Enlarged view check by magnify button Magnification x5, x7, x10(Default), x14 selectable
* Super Spot AF only available when a Micro Four Thirds lens is attached
Available / Available
Eye Detection AF mode: Off / Nearer-eye priority / Right-eye priority / Left-eye priority
81-area multiple AF (Contrast detection AF), 37-area multiple AF (Phase-difference detection AF)
All target, Group target area (3x3-area),
Single target(Standard Target Size/Small Target Size)
Available
Available
*Activate / deactivate with double tap on rear monitor
Live view image is magnified when the focus ring is rotated. (at S-AF+MF or MF mode)
Activate with Fn button or focus ring Change peaking settings using the Info button Color selection: white or black
Built-in (Image sensor shift type for movie & still, 3-axis* image stabilization)
*yaw/pitch/roll
4 modes (S-I.S.AUTO,S-I.S.1, S-I.S.2, S-I.S.3), OFF
Activation by half-pressing shutter release or enlarging view.
Yes
Available (by half-pressing the shutter button or enlarging operation)
3.5 EV Steps
*Based on CIPA measurement conditions. When using M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ (focal length=42mm (35mm equivalent with 84mm)
Yes
Computerized focal-plane, high-speed, mechanical shutter
1/4000 - 60 sec. (1/3, 1/2, or 1EV steps selectable)Bulb/Time: default setting 8min. (1/2/4/8/15/20/25/30 min. selectable)
Sequential shooting H mod 1: appro 7.4 fps approx 8.5 fps 2
1. Focus and exposure are fixed at the values for the first shot.
2. when IS is OFF Sequential shooting L mode: approx 3.7 fps (when using M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ lens)
[RAW] Max. 20 frames (in 3.7 seq. shooting L) Max. 16 frames (in 8.5 seq. shooting H)
[JPEG] Max. 8 frames (in 3.7 seq. shooting L) Max. 64 frames (in 8.5 seq. shooting H)
* When using the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ
* With TOSHIBA SDHC UHS-I EXCERIA 32G
Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec., custom (Wait time: 1-30sec., Shot interval: 0.5/1/2/3sec., Number of shots: 1-10, Every time AF: Off/On)
3.0" tilting touch monitor* *Approx 1037k dots (3:2) electrostatic capacitance touch screen
3.0 / 7.6 cm
Shutter release, magnification, AF area selection, AF area size adjustment, frame forward/backward, magnified playback, Live Guide, Super Control Panel, Art Filter mode selection, scene mode selection, Wi-Fi connection, clips, movie effect, movie teleconverter
When in Selfie Mode: Shutter release, e-Portrait, custom self-timer, movie, exposure compensation
Upward tilting angle : up to 80 degrees Downward tilting angle : up to 180 degrees
*mirror display when monitor is in selfie position
+/- 7 levels / +/- 7 levels
Vivid / Natural
Approx. 100% field of view,
Exposure compensation preview, WB adjustment preview,
Gradation auto preview, Face detection preview (up to 8 faces),
Grid line, Histogram, Magnification display (x5/x7/x10/x14), Normal, Highlight & Shadow, Level Gauge, Off
Approx. 100%
Normal Mode, Histogram Mode, Level gauge, Highlight and shadow, Off
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 FP, Focal length, Tone control, Eye-Fi condition, Digital teleconverter, Battery check
Max 8 frames of face detection can be displayed.
Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control (TTL Image sensor metering)
EV -2 - 20 (at normal temperature, 17mm f2.8, ISO 100)
i Auto (Live Guide can be performed) , P: Program AE (Program shift can be performed), A: Aperture priority AE, S: Shutter priority AE, M: Manual (Live Bulb, Live Time and Live Composite), Photo Story, Scene select AE, Art Filter, Underwater wide/macro1, Custom Mysets 1-42
1. Assign to a button to activate
2 Myset can be assigned to mode dial positions (replacing the original modes )
Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv., Wide Conv., Macro Conv., 3D* A
* 3D lens(H-FT012 by Panasonic) only, still only
Auto: ISO LOW (approx. 100) - 25600 (customizable, default ISO LOW - 1600)
Manual: ISO LOW (approx. 100) - 25600 in 1/3 or 1 EV ISO steps
Still photo 5 EV, movie 3 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable
*HDR shooting, monitor and EVF displays only up to 3 EV
Locked at 1st release of shutter button (can be set to Fn button as well)
Locked at 1st release of shutter button (can be set to Fn button as well)
Off, Low, Standard, High
Off, On, Auto
On : effective when shutter speed is slower than 1 sec.
Auto : effective when shutter speed is slower than 4 sec. (at ISO 200 or higher) or 8 sec. (at lower than ISO200)
TTL Auto, Auto*, Manual, super FP*(FP-TTL AUTO, FP-MANUAL)
* Available on the external flash
TTL Auto, Auto*, Manual, super FP*(FP-TTL AUTO, FP-MANUAL)
* Available on the external flash
FL-LM1 - TTL flash, GN = 7 (ISO100?m) / GN = 10 (ISO200?m)
Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow Sync (1st curtain sync), Slow Sync (2nd curtain sync), Slow Sync (2nd curtain sync) + Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Manual (1/1 (FULL) to 1/64), Flash Off
Differs by flash unit and mode.
FL-LM1: 1/250 sec., FL-50R: 1/180 sec., Other: 1/200 sec.
Super FP: 1/125 to 1/4000 sec., RC: 1/160 sec.
Up to 3 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable
FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-300R, FL600R
Triggered and controlled (Olympus Wireless RC Flash system) zommander flash : FL-LM1, FL-600R
TTL Auto, Auto, Manual, FP-TTL-AUTO, FP-MANUAL
4 channels
4 groups: 3 external flash + 1 commander flash* * FL-600R, FL-LM1
SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I/II compatible, Eye-Fi Card compatible* )
*Not compatible with Endless Memory.
DCF 2.0, DPOF compatible / Exif 2.3, PRINT Image Matching III,
MPO compatible
RAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG, MPO(3D still)
[RAW] 4608 x 3456 pixels
[JPEG] 4608 x 3456 pixels - 640 x 480 pixels
RAW: 4608(H)x3456(V) (approx. 1/1.5 lossless compressed) Approx. 17MB
(LF): 4608(H)x3456(V) (1/4 compressed) Approx. 7.5MB
(LN): 4608(H)x3456(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 3.5MB
(MN): 2560(H)x1920(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 1.1MB
(SN): 1280(H)x980(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.4MB
Auto WB, 7 Preset WBs, 4 Capture WBs, Custom WB(Kelvin setting)
7 steps in each A-B/G-M axis
* Except for Custom WB
7 preset WBs (3000K - 7500K)
- Sunny(5300K), Shadow(7500K), Cloudy(6000K), Incandescent(3000K), Fluorescent(4000K), Underwater, WB Flash(5500K)
1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature, 2000K to 14000K.
4 custom settings can be registered
sRGB, Adobe RGB
2, 3 or 5 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable, 7 frames in 0.3/0.7EV steps selectable
3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable
3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis.
3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV step selectable
i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, Art Filters selectable
HDR1,HDR2 (painting like)
*ISO sensitivity is fixed at 200 and maximum shutter speed is 4 sec
*Exposure compensation can be performed.
i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, e Portrait, Underwater, Art Filters
Auto, Normal, High Key, Low Key [except Art Flters]
4 levels (Auto, Normal, High key, Low key)
Neutral, Yellow, Orange, Red, Green for Monotone
Neutral, Sepia, Blue, Purple, Green for Monotone
Fourteen in-camera Art Filters are enhanced by new filter variations, art effects and bracketing. You can use Art Filters in all shooting modes as well as filming 1080 HD movies.
Pop Art (I, II / a.b.c.d.e) Soft Focus ( - / c.e)
a. Soft Focus Effect b. Pin-Hole Effect c. White Edge Effect d. Frame Effect e. Star Light Effect f. Defocus EfFect g. B&W Effect (Yellow, Orange, Red, Green) h. Picture Tone (Sepia, Blue, Purple, Green) i. Shade Effect (Top & Bottom, Left & Right)
18 color selectable
With Photo Story, users can shoot a normal, everyday scene from multiple viewpoints and combine them into one image. Simply turning the mode dial to Photo Story , you ll be provided with different formats to choose from, and everyday occurrences will become memorable scenes.
a. White Frame
b. White Frame & White Edge Effect
c. Black Frame
d. White Frame & Pin Hole Effect
A. 4:3/2 Frames
B. 4:3/3Frames
C. 1:1/2 Frames
D. 1:1/3Frames
E. 1:1/4 Frames
F. 16:9/5 Frames
G. 16:9, 2 frames
Update Interval Time - 0.5 sec 60 sec
Update Interval Time / composite method 0.5 sec 60 sec / Lighten Mode (Bright area prioritization)
1-999 frames, Interval time 1sec-24hours, Time lapse movies
2 frames / Auto gain, Exposing on Recorded picture(RAW)
MOV(MPEG-4AVC/H.264) , AVI(Motion JPEG)
[MOV]
Full HD: 1920x1080, 30p (29.97fps), 24Mbps (fine) / 16Mbps (normal), Aspect ratio 16:9
HD: 1280x720, 30p (29.97fps), 12Mbps (fine) / 8Mbps (normal), Aspect ratio 16:9
[AVI] HD: 1280x720, 30fps*, Aspect ratio 16:
[MOV]
Full HD : Approx. 29min(Normal) / Approx. 22min(Fine)
HD : Approx. 29min(Normal) / Approx. 29min(Fine)
[AVI] HD : Approx. 7min* / SD : Approx. 14min*
*Except for some of the Art Filters
One shot echo / Multi echo / Art fade / Old film
x4 Available on Movie effect mode
Available AVI Motion JPEG1280 720,10fps
Yes (mode1* / mode2)
*mode1 is available with frame rate is lower than 30fps
1, 2, 4 or 8 sec (Further continued shooting possible up to 16 sec. by pressing movie record button again)
*FHD 30p Normal
M-IS1 On (Multi Motion and electronic IS from image sensor shift type image stabilisation), Off
Program AE, aperture priority AE, shutter priority AE, manual * S mode and M mode : Shutter speed is limited in less than 1/30 sec
.MOV Format: Max 4GB
Motion-JPEG Format: 1/12(HD), 1/8(SD)
Wave Format (Stereo linear PCM/16-bit, Sampling frequency 48kHz)
Stereo / Mono
Wind noise reduction, Recording volume, Microphone volume limiter Audio dubbing possible for still pictures (up to 30 sec.)
GPS Info.Function
Via smartphone GPS data
Image Share
File Type: JPEG*, MOV Connect to up to 4 devices simultaneously. Marking function for ima ge share.
*Excluding MPO file
Not Available
Color saturation, Color image, Brightness, Blur Background, Express Motion, Shooting Tips
Single-frame, information display, index display (4, 9, 25, 100 frames), Clips, calendar, enlargement (2x - 14x), movie (with sound, FF, REW, Pause), slideshow (with sound including BGM, replaceable BGM), picture rotation (auto), Light Box display
Histogram (independent luminance / RGB available), Highlight/Shadow point warning, AF frame, Photographic information, OFF
Can select from 23 functions to assign to buttons, including the Lens Fn button. Functions that can be assigned differ by button.
RAW development, Gradation auto, Monochrome, Sepia, Red-eye fix, Saturation, Resize (1280x960, 640x480, 320x240), Trimming, Aspect, e-Portrait, Image Overlay, Post-recording RAW picture editing
Up to 3 RAW images
Single frame, All, Selected frames (from Index)
Single frame, Selected frames, Release protect (Single/All selected)
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
Dedicated multi-connector [USB: USB2.0 Hi-Speed, Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 can be used.]
Micro HDMI (Type-D)
Hot shoe
Dedicated multi-connector (Separately-sold VF-2, VF-3, VF-4, SEMA-1, MAL-1, PP-1 Communication Unit can be used)
Built-in (IEEE 8.02.1b/g/n)
USB2.0 Hi-Speed
HDMI (HD/Stereo Sound), VIDEO-OUT(SD/Mono Sound)
BLS-50 Li-ion battery (included)
Available (1/3/5 min. off selectable)
Approx. 350 shots (using BLS-50 and TOSHIBA SDHC UHS-I EXCERIA 32G with IS On, based on CIPA test standards)
Approx. 90 minutes (under standard JEITA testing)
32 ~ +104deg. F (0 ~ +40deg. C) operation
-4 ~ +140deg. F -20 ~ +60deg. C storage
30 - 90% (operation) / 10 - 90% (storage)
4.6 x 2.7 x 1.5" (117.1 x 68.3 x 38.4mm)
[CIPA guideline compliant, excluding protrusions]
Approx. 13.2oz (374g) CIPA guideline compliant, with BLS-50 battery and Memory card, without eyecup
Approx. 11.5 oz (326g) Body only
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Yeh it's a hipster camera but great value in a small package!
By JV
Yeh it's a hipster camera but great value in a small package! Pretty obvious the market they are targeting with the retro styling and "selfie" feature of the flip out display they tout but nonetheless a great full feature camera in a small package. I sold my Nikon DSLR gear and downsized! In addition to all the things you would expect on any modern DSLR minus the mirror and the bulk. I now take this camera and zoom lens with me all the time. Even hiking it is easy to carry. Some other feature...
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Olympus pen PL8
By Yasuharu F.
It has a great look and very easy to use. I wanted a light camera so I purchased it with 14-42mm EZ lens instead of 14-42mm II R. I can take this camera anywhere and it takes very nice pictures. I have heard a complaint that in a selfie mode with LCD monitor down you cannot attach a tripod. But it seems you can avoid this problem by using a dual camera mount bracket.
Oympus is rolling out a bevvy of new products in its interchangeable-lens Micro Four Thirds lineup. Headlining is the compact, snapshooter-oriented Olympus Pen E-PL8. Included in the new line is a trio of lenses—a 30mm f/3.5 Macro, a super-fast, low-light specialist “normal” focal length 25mm f/1.2 Pro lens, and a superzoom 12-100mm f/4.0 zoom—and the Olympus FL-900R, a high-intensity, weatherproof, wireless flash.
When you see the Olympus PEN E-PL8, you can’t resist the urge to pick it up and hold it. With its sleek contemporary design, it looks more like a beautiful accessory and less like a traditional camera. Premium materials and finishes add to the luxurious appearance and feel. The compact PEN E-PL8 fits into a handbag and is ready anytime you need spectacular photos or videos - you’ll be an instant hit on your social newsfeeds. The flip touchscreen monitor provides easy operation, and the powerful in-camera creativity tools let you express your individual style. It doesn't just take great pictures. It makes an impression.
The PEN E-PL8’s premium materials and finishes, from the leather grain to intricately-textured dials to the brushed aluminum, turn this beautiful camera into a high-end accessory. Every inch of the E-PL8 has been thoughtfully considered, like the modern rounded corners and the embossed Olympus PEN logo. Even after hours of capturing friends and family at a wedding reception, this lightweight, compact camera will feel comfortable in your hand.
The PEN E-PL8 has a unique flip monitor that’s also a touch screen. All of the primary functions are in one place – right at your fingertips. Of course, what’s an overnight trip, week-long vacation, or dream honeymoon without selfies in cool locations? The PEN E-PL8 automatically shifts into Selfie Mode when the monitor is flipped down. Sophisticated imaging technology ensures spectacular-looking selfies, even in low light or at night.
Your toddler is growing up quickly and you want shots you’ll appreciate for years to come. The PEN E-PL8 helps you get photos even a professional will appreciate. In iAuto, the intelligent E-PL8 instantly chooses the best of 42 modes ensuring the perfect picture.
Spending time with family and friends is always at the top of your to-do list. It’s a chance to shoot your best stills and video. With the E-PL8, it’s also a chance to get creative. Fourteen Art Filters - give your images and video a unique, personalized look.
When loved ones are around, everyone wants to get in the photo. It’s easy with the PEN E-PL8. Use the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi and fast QR code setup to link your smart device with the free Olympus Image Share app, then remotely control the camera, frame the shot, and trip the shutter. Spontaneous everyday moments of your kids, your family, and your life can be instantly and wirelessly uploaded and shared.
Olympus M.Zuiko lenses are fast, compact and lightweight, a perfect match for the PEN E-PL8. The 14-42mm IIR is an ideal starter lens for everyday shooting, while the 14-42mm EZ keeps the size compact and convenient. The 40-150mm R has excellent zoom range for travel, and the 12-50mm Macro lets you shoot beautiful close-ups and portraits. Best of all, you can add a soft leather neck strap, customized body jacket, or multi-purpose case to create a camera look that’s all your own.
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