Olympus E-P1, Revival of Olympus legendary in Micro Four Thirds standard
Olympus officially announced its new digital camera, Olympus E-P1. New implemented in a Micro Four Thirds standard camera and has a very compact size. In addition, attention is attracted by the unusual design of camera, made in retro and brings thoughts of the film cameras the middle of the last century. It is no coincidence that Olympus marketers underscore this point, the E-P1model relating to the Pen Series, so called by the name of the legendary film camera, whose debut in the market place in the distant 1959.
New stylish Olympus E-P1 is supplied by Live-MOS matrix with a resolution of 12.3 megapixels, a system of protection against dust and the function of image stabilization, as well as a new TruePic V image processor. There are 20 picture modes to the level of sensitivity from 100 to 6400 of ISO, as well as the mode of shooting HD video as 720p (1280 x 720 pixels) at a speed of 30fps. Naturally, there is also a HDMI port to output video on a TV screen, as well as the USB 2.0 interface, 3-inch LCD screen and a slot for SD/SDHC memory cards. Experienced photographers will appreciate the availability of certain settings in camera with the RAW mode with simultaneous recording of JPEG-format and located above the shell for mounting an external flash such as “hot shoe”.
Olympus E-P1 Camera is a possibility to use interchangeable Micro Four Thirds standard and lenses, as well as branded ZUIKO lens, connected by a special adapter. The lens has a zoom lens with a focal length of 14-42 mm. And, if this lens is not used, it is drawn, like the lens of most compact cameras. This system allows you to better protect it from the appearance of scratches and other artifacts on the surface of the lens. Novelty appears the stores in July.
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