Olympus PEN E-PL1

 Pen Your Story with a Brand-New PEN

The new Olympus PEN E-PL1 is truly greater than the sum of its parts, with a surprisingly small camera body packed with technology normally found in bigger, bulkier and heavier professional Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras and High-Definition (HD) camcorders. This third-generation PEN is built for shutterbugs who always wanted better pictures and considered a DSLR, but were intimidated by the bulky size and complex interface. The new camera's simple design and easy interface enable photographers to easily create amazing images never dreamt possible. 

 

 The E-PL1 equals an affordable and powerfully simple all-in-one package that travels with you to capture life in the high quality that your memories deserve.

 The E-PL1 is essentially a simplified and cut-down version of the company's E-P2 Micro Four Thirds camera. The 12MP camera adopts many features from its big brothers and adds a built-in flash and an interactive point-and-shoot mode.

 

Product Features

• 12.3-megapixel interchangeable lens digital camera; Micro Four Thirds format
• Includes 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 digital zoom lens; features built-in flash
• 2.7-inch HyperCrystal LCD with Live View function; Continuous Autofocus (C-AF) tracking system
• Capture HD video with high-quality audio; new "Direct Button" for easy recording
• New Live Guide interface simplifies great photography; capture images to SD/SDHC cards

 

This is a competent and nice camera that will take stunning images. Slow autofocus and clunky controls will make this camera frustrating to many people.