Where most interchangeable lens cameras fall somewhere on the spectrum between a pointandshoot and a fullfledged dslr, the e pm1 skewed decidedly toward the compact camera side of the scale. Though the ep2 significantly improves on the serious shutter lag and focus issues of the ep1, its still pretty slow. Olympus introduced the first pen mini, the e pm1 in late 2011. These include an optional electronic viewfinder, two new art filters, the ability to record movies in manual mode, and a sober all. Designed to meet the needs of the professional photographer, zuiko digital lenses were born of an uncompromising commitment to performance. Olympus epl6 has a micro four thirds lens mount and currently there are 103 native lenses available for this mount. First, on august 31, olympus is said to be revealing a new ep2 kit offering a 17mm lens and an external flash. Olympus has been on the fast track with its pen mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras since june 2009, when the ep1 was introduced.
Of course, if you dont mind lastgen models, there are a slew of quality options on amazon and ebay. E pl8 also has a sensor based image stabilization system which means that all of these lenses will be stabilized when used on e pl8. Vind olympus in fotografie cameras digitaal op marktplaats. Not only is the new e pm2 compatible, but the menu structure is designed for easy uploading from your selected device. Olympus legacy in industryleading scientific, industrial, medical and consumer optics continues with the zuiko promise of impeccable image quality and the pursuit of lens perfection. Take great photos in lowlight environments thanks to the olympus pen e p3 cameras builtin flash and the e pl3 and e pm1 cameras bundled accessory flash. Olympus launched the ep1 with two new micro four thirds lenses, and kits with either are available. Conferring value added, the epl1 has a built in electronic flash, like the ep2, whereas the ep1 has none. Tether your em1, em5 mark ii, em1 mark ii or em1x to your computer and optimize your studio photography experience. Currently there are 12 native standard prime lenses for olympus e pl8 and 9 of these lenses are autofocus af type. In our testing, the e p2 is a great improvement over the e p1 when originally launched and is now able to focus lenses as quickly as the best mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. Olympus have expanded their micro four thirds family with the launch of the ep2.
Lenshero evaluates olympus pen epm1 lenses to find the best. This lens will attach directly to the following olympus lenses 1442mm, 40150mm, 70300mm. Another important bump up is the olympus e pl2s new maximum shutter speed of 14,000 second from 12,000 second on the e pl1. The camera adds to the new category created by the e p1. Unlike its digital pen predecessors, it offered no external mode dial and relatively few physical controls, exchanging these features for. Epl8 also has a sensor based image stabilization system which means that all of these lenses will be stabilized when used on epl8. Olympus currently offers lenses from 14200mm, but the e pl1 will also work with panasonic micro four thirds lenses, and can be adapted to use many other lens types. Archived products ep2 olympus corporation of the americas. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums. Penpal only works on android and windows 7 mobiles, so ios junkies are out of luck. Designed to meet the needs of both professional photographers and enthusiasts, olympus zuiko lenses were born of an uncompromising commitment to clear image quality and precision. Go black with olympus ep2 camera kit, lenses gizmodo. I have a good selection of olympus traditional 43rds esystem lenses. So far so good, but we didnt find the af as fast and reliable as the af system on the.
Sep 03, 2015 with no olympus ownbrand standard prime lenses tested on the epl7, weve analyzed the performance of a 25mm panasonic leica f1. Olympus allows for the usage of penpal bluetooth device, eyefi card or the new flash air media card. Matching a wide aperture on a dslr or mirrorless lens with a large sensor is essential to capturing an image with a shallow depth of field, which. Currently there are 12 native standard prime lenses for olympus epl8 and 9 of these lenses are autofocus af type. Sep 09, 2011 when i heard olympus was spawning its most miniscule pen to date, i immediately assumed that the camera would be a watereddown version of the e p3 and e pl3. Voir plus didees sur le theme objectif olympus, le web et nikon d3100. The good the olympus pen e p3 is an attractively designed camera thats now one of the fastest in its class the bad poor video quality and suboptimal default image settings arent that great, so. Take great photos in lowlight environments thanks to the olympus pen ep3 cameras builtin flash and the epl3 and epm1 cameras bundled accessory flash. The olympus pen e p2 s metering system is nigh foolproof, and jpegs out of the camera are nice and sharp. Improved performance alone may provide enough motivation for pen users. Olympus pen e pm1 sony slta37 panasonic gx850 olympus m. Standard prime lenses for olympus epl8 camera decision. The fourthgeneration olympus pen epl2, with its svelte metalcomposite body, gorgeous highresolution 3 lcd viewfinder, and enhanced lowlight performance, is. Olympus pen epl1 micro four thirds camera macworld.
Voor olympus pen epl9 epl9 digitale camera bescherming film. Will be interesting to see how the two compare to the average customer. The olympus epl1 and new lenses photographs, photographers. For the first time, the pen ep2s stylish retro black metal body is complemented by a black m. The other major change made to the ep2 also improves the camera significantly. The e p2 comes with either the small and lightweight olympus m. Olympus offers optional adapters for four thirds mount lenses mmf1 and for. E pl6 also has a sensor based image stabilization system which means that all of these lenses will be stabilized when used on e pl6. The adapters can be purchased for all sorts of lenses. Wide anglemacro lens for the olympus pen e pl1, e p2 pen cameras. Weve tested 20 such lenses on the em1 ii, covering focal lengths from an ultrawideangle 7mm through to. This is how you see the 67km distant mount fuji when using the 2x converter on the new olympus 150400f4. For shooting sports or any kind of intense action, that faster.
Another important bump up is the olympus epl2s new maximum shutter speed of 14,000 second from 12,000 second on the epl1. Blackberry, but not iphone or to another pen pal equipped camera. I undertook my testing indoors with average to poor artificial lighting. Olympus pen ep2 blackonblack kit debuts alongside new. Olympus pen ep3 camera gets a performance boost techhive. As none of these cameras is intended for use in war zones, i see no problem with the use of plastics and for many the flash is worth having. Almost 770 optical modules have been added to the database, which now includes over 57000 different cameralens combinations. More versatile than a fixed focal length prime, zoom lenses offer the convenience of a range of focal lengths in a single lens. I have a good selection of olympus traditional 43rds e system lenses.
The updated ep2 is nearly identical to the ep1 with the addition of an accessory port, which. These include an optional electronic viewfinder, two new art filters, the ability to record movies in manual mode, and a sober allblack finish. The fourthgeneration olympus pen epl2, with its svelte. Their compact, lightweight design lets you expand your shooting capabilities while ensuring topgrade optical performance. Olympus e pl6 has a micro four thirds lens mount and currently there are 103 native lenses available for this mount. Some are cdaf compatible, some not, some are hg and others shg.
Zuiko digital ed 17mm pancake lens and a matching fl14 flash. Lenshero evaluates olympus pen e pm1 lenses to find the best. Wide anglemacro lens for the olympus pen epl1, ep2 pen cameras. The fourthgeneration olympus pen e pl2, with its svelte metalcomposite body, gorgeous highresolution 3 lcd viewfinder, and enhanced lowlight performance, is a welcome upgrade to the e pl1 and. Scores range from a high of 19 points for the panasonic leica 25mm to a low of 15 points for the sigma 30mm f2. Veel youtubers gebruiken hun smartphone of iphone om filmpjes te maken. The new pen, like the ep1, is the worlds smallest 12. The olympus epl3 is a very capable camera that delivers good image quality and which is equally at home in the hands of a novice as an. Although at first glance the ep2 seems remarkably similar to the ep1, olympus has done a lot to address the concerns we had about the firstgeneration model.
Epl6 also has a sensor based image stabilization system which means that all of these lenses will be stabilized when used on epl6. Great quality at a great price, olympus certified reconditioned products undergo a rigorous inspection of all product functions and features to ensure that the item meets our quality standards. The micro four thirdsbased ep2, olympus slightly more. Elke spiegelreflex en systeemcamera heeft zijn eigen vatting. When i heard olympus was spawning its most miniscule pen to date, i immediately assumed that the camera would be a watereddown version of the ep3 and epl3. Conferring value added, the e pl1 has a built in electronic flash, like the e p2, whereas the e p1 has none. Weve tested 20 such lenses on the em1 ii, covering focal lengths from an ultrawideangle 7mm through to a supertelephoto. Olympus have expanded their micro four thirds family with the launch of the e p2. Our technicians have currently tested 18 zoom lenses on the olympus epl7, covering focal ranges of 12mm through to 75mm, the equivalent to 24mm to 150mm, taking into account the x2 fourthirds sensor crop factor. Olympus just announced the ep2 essentially an ep1 with an efv and other enhancements. Olympus expands micro four thirds pen line with new 12. The olympus ep2 is compatible with any micro four thirds lens, with olympus and panasonic together having shipped a total of.
The powerfully simple pen ep2 is compatible with an array of micro four thirds lenses, including the newly announced m. Verified scores range from a high of 17 points for the olympus m. Olympus currently offers lenses from 14200mm, but the epl1 will also work with panasonic micro four thirds lenses, and can be adapted to use. It also had the ability to use a wide range of interchangeable lenses from olympus and panasonic. The lens has both a manual focusing ring and a manual zoom ring on the barrel. Olympus epm2 mirrorless digital camera with 1442mm lens. Heavily promoted in a series of eyecatching adverts fronted by none other than kevin spacey, the e p2 adds a smattering of new features to the existing e p1.
The updated e p2 is nearly identical to the e p1 with the addition of an accessory port, which. The micro four thirds system allows for interchangeable lenses, but the. The olympus pen ep2s metering system is nigh foolproof, and jpegs out of the camera are nice and sharp. Heavily promoted in a series of eyecatching adverts fronted by none other than kevin spacey, the ep2 adds a smattering of new features to the existing ep1.
Ft4 panasonic focus for 2020 is on new mft cameras and s lenses ft5 first leaked images of the new em1iii ft5 olympus emiii press text. In our testing, the ep2 is a great improvement over the ep1 when originally launched and is now able to focus lenses as quickly as the best mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. One with larger sensor and a fixed lens the other with smaller sensor and interchangable lenses. While the original epl1 looked and felt slightly more plastic in comparison with the metal bodied ep1 and ep2, thats not so obviously the case with the epl2, at least as regards the silver. Aug 31, 2010 the olympus pen e p2 is a black smart looking 12. Now in its third generation, the 12 megapixel ep3 easily. The good the olympus pen ep3 is an attractively designed camera thats now one of the fastest in its class the bad poor video quality and suboptimal default image settings arent that great, so. Control shutter release, camera settings and image transfer. Aug 31, 2010 the powerfully simple pen e p2 is compatible with an array of micro four thirds lenses, including the newly announced m.
Olympus announces the new em1iii camera with worlds best ibis system. Be sure to check out the olympus smartphone apps penpic and iphone app. Olympus pen ep2 digital camera full specifications. Mar 06, 2020 while the original epl1 looked and felt slightly more plastic in comparison with the metal bodied ep1 and ep2, thats not so obviously the case with the epl2, at least as regards the silver. Nov 05, 2009 although at first glance the e p2 seems remarkably similar to the e p1, olympus has done a lot to address the concerns we had about the firstgeneration model. May 04, 2010 in our testing, the e p2 is a great improvement over the e p1 when originally launched and is now able to focus lenses as quickly as the best mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. Mar 06, 2020 the olympus epl3 is a very capable camera that delivers good image quality and which is equally at home in the hands of a novice as an enthusiast.
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