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Olympus E-P1 Pen Digital Camera w/ 17mm f/2.8 Lens (Silver) & Optical Finder
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- B&H # OLEP117S
- Mfr# 262817
Product Highlights
- Compact Micro FourThirds Camera System
- 12.3MP Live MOS Imaging Sensor (4/3)
- HD Stills and Video with Live View
- 17mm f/2.8 Lens
- Interchangeable Lenses from 7 to 800mm
- 3" HyperCrystal LCD
- In-Camera Image Stabilization
- Advanced Dust Reduction
- Advanced Shooting & Editing Tools
- Stainless-Steel Body
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The Olympus E-P1 marks the formal introduction of the Olympus Micro Four Thirds (4/3) camera system in the form of a high-quality, sub-compact digital camera. Designed around a 12.3-megapixel (17.3 x 13mm) Live MOS imaging sensor, the E-P1 enables pro-quality still and video imaging abilities in a small, unassuming package. Along with a new line of compact M.Zuiko Digital lenses, the new system is compatible with all existing 4/3-format fixed-prime and zoom lenses from 7mm through 800mm (114° to 1.5° AOV).
Clad in ergonomically-designed stainless-steel body panels, the Olympus E-P1 takes many design queues from the Olympus Pen F, a popular half-frame SLR that made its initial debut in 1959. But unlike the original Pen F, the E-P1 has the ability to produce vividly-detailed still photographs and HD video with stereo sound, both of which can be enhanced post-capture using the E-P1's advanced in-camera retouching and audio dubbing tools.
Essentially a 4/3-format DSLR minus the prism and mirror housing (hence the smaller body size), images can be composed and edited using the E-P1's 3" HyperCrystal LCD, which features anti-reflective coatings on its surface to enable Live viewing of 100% of the image area under the brightest of lighting conditions. When shooting in manual focus, a 5x magnification of the center of the frame pops up as a focusing aid each time you adjust the focusing ring. (This magnification can be can be manually increased up to 10x)
This kit comes with a 17mm f/2.8 M.Zuiko Digital 'pancake' lens, which with an angle-of-view of approximately 62 degrees (34mm equivalent) and a profile of less than an inch, makes for an ideal travel / daytripping camera/lens combination. Also included in this kit is a matched optical finder, which allows for fast, 'journalism-style' street shooting.
Other features found on the Olympus E-P1 include Dust Reduction technology, in-camera Image Stabilization, which enables low-light hand-held shooting with all 4/3-system lenses, advanced shooting modes, and creative post-capture editing tools.
- Compact Design with Pro-system Capabilities
- The Olympus E-P1 combines the casual, easy-to-use persona of a pocket-size point-and-shoot camera with the imaging capabilities of a pro-level DSLR. As an extension of Olympus' proven 4/3 imaging system, the E-P1 can shoot casual stills and video as well as complex imagery with equal ease and precision
- High-Definition Stills and Video
- The Olympus E-P1 enables high-definition capture of still and video images while maintaining full auto-focus functionality and image stabilization with all 4/3-format optics. And unlike video-enabled DSLRs, the Olympus E-P1 maintains full AF in video mode
- 12.3 MP 4/3-Format Live MOS Sensor
- The E-P1 utilizes the same 12.3-megapixel Live MOS imaging sensor used in Olympus' 4/3-format DSLRs. Measuring 17.3 x 13mm, this sensor is half the size of 'full-frame' DSLR sensors (2x crop factor), but far larger than comparably-sized digital cameras, all of which lack the option of lens interchangeability
- Compatible with all 4/3-System Lenses
- Aside from the physically smaller M.Zuiko Digital lenses, the Olympus E-P1 is also compatible with all FourThird-format lenses, which enables you to take advantage of one of the widest angle-of-view (AOV) selections available today (114° to 1.5° AOV, or 14 to 800mm)
- Live View Mode
- Live View enables real-time viewing of your still and video images as you compose and capture them
- Advanced, Pro-Quality Autofocus & Metering System
- The camera's 11-point Imager AF autofocusing system ensures quick and accurate focusing under all lighting conditions. For equally accurate metering, the Olympus E-P1 utilizes a 324 segment ESP metering system. There's also the option of selecting Spot or Center-weighted metering as desired
- In-Body Image Stabilization
- An in-camera stabilization system allows for up to 4-stops EV of movement compensation with all 4/3 and Micro-4/3 format lenses
- Dust Reduction
- Olympus' Dust Reduction, which runs an ultrasonic cleaning cycle each time you power up the camera, helps keep dust particles out of the image path
- Advanced Shooting and Post-Capture Editing Modes
- Advanced shooting modes, including ePortrait for optimized portrait photography, iAUTO for decision-free shooting under most common shooting conditions, Shadow Adjustment Technology (SAT) for optimizing highlight and shadow details, and Art Filters (Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, and Pin Hole) are easily employed as needed. Other post-capture editing features include sound dubbing (in stereo) for still and video images
- High-Quality Stereo PCM Audio
- You can record video with linear, non-compressed sound, as well as add sound to images post-capture
- Manual Focus Assist
- When shooting in Manual Focus mode (MF) a 5x close-up of the center of the image is superimposed into a box at the center of the screen to aid in fine focusing. This magnification can be increased up to 10x magnification
Go To
| Camera Type | Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera |
| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Effective: 13.1MP, Recorded: 12.3MP |
| Sensor | 17.3 x 13.0mm CMOS |
| Bit Depth | 12-bit |
| File Formats | RAW, JPEG, AVI |
| File Size |
RAW: Up to 13.9MB JPEG: Up to 8.2MB AVI: Up to 2.0GB |
| Color Spaces | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Crop Factor | 2x |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens | 17mm f/2.8 M.Zuiko Digital Zoom (35mm film equivalent: 34mm) |
| Zoom | N/A |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Focus Type | Autofocus and Manual Focus |
| Focus Range | 0.66' (0.2m) - infinity |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | 37mm |
| Shooting Controls | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | ISO 100-6400 |
| Shutter Speeds |
1/4000 - 60 sec, bulb
1
Please Note:Bulb exposure is limited to 30 minutes. close |
| Metering | 324-area Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | iAUTO, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Scene |
| White Balance | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1 (4000K), Fluorescent 2 (4500K), Fluorescent 3 (6600K), Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom |
| Mirror Lock-Up | N/A |
| Burst Capability | Up to 3fps |
| Self Timer | 12 seconds or 2 seconds |
| Interval Recording | N/A |
| Remote Control | RM-UC1 Remote Cable Release (optional) |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | No |
| Effective Flash Range | N/A |
| External Flash Connection | Hotshoe |
| Dedicated Flash System | Olympus FL Series |
| Max Sync Speed | 1/180 |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | No |
| Memory Card Type |
SD/SDHC
2
Please Note:Class 6 cards are recommended for HD Video Capture. close |
| Still Images per GB |
RAW: 73 JPEG: High Res: 124 - Low Res: 10,240 |
| A/V Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | Yes |
| Video Resolution | 1280x720 @ 30fps, 640x480 @ 30fps |
| Video Clip Length | Up to 2GB (about 7 minutes in HD, 14 minutes in SD) |
| Audio Recording |
Stereo PCM/16-bit, 44.1kHz Picture with Sound: Up to 30 sec Audio with Video: dependent on clip length |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | None |
| Viewfinder Coverage | N/A |
| Display | 3" LCD |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI (Type C) |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows 2000 (SP4), XP, Vista Mac OS X (10.3 or later) |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Operating/Storage Temperature |
Operating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C Storage Temperature: -4-140°F/-20-60°C |
| Weatherproofing | None |
| Durability | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | BLS-1 Li-ion Battery |
| Power Adapter | None |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 4.75 x 2.75 x 1.43" (120.6 x 69.9 x 36.4mm) body only |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (335g) body only |
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