We had the opportunity to take some sample photos (including a bunch of high ISO shots) using the newly launched Olympus PEN E-P2 and have been given the green light to share them with readers (but first, read this disclaimer: photos were taken using a PRE-production unit of the camera so image quality is not final). Be sure to check out the Olympus PEN E-P2 preview to read about our initial hands-on experience with the camera. Hit the link for the pictures.
Brad: I’d also like to extend my thanks to Olympus and co for giving the opportunity to try out the camera!
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Note from Brad: PREVIEW of the Olympus PEN E-P2 to come…
Olympus E-P2 PEN
[shown with optional external viewfinder]
(Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens camera)
Olympus JUST announced (as in seconds ago) their latest Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens camera. The new Olympus E-P2 comes in a body identical to that of the E-P1 PEN camera, digital SLR-like controls and is an evolutionary ‘upscale’ version of the E-P1. Here’s what’s new on the Olympus PEN E-P2:
- Black body design (just one color at the moment)
- Accessory port behind the hotshoe mount; for connecting peripherals such as the external electronic viewfinder (EVF) and external microphone unit
- Two new Art Filters (Diorama Filter and Cross Process modes)
- New autofocus tracking mode
- HDMI control (apparently you can browse pictures us ing your HDTV’s remote control just by connecting the camera to the television set)
Other than that, the Olympus E-P2’s other features remain akin to that of the E-P1 PEN. The Olympus E-P2 is still a liveview-only camera, but this time, Olympus is gonna INCLUDE an electronic viewfinder with the camera. The external EVF attaches to the E-P2 via its hotshoe mount and is usable for all lenses. Here are the viewfinder specifications:
- 1.44 million dots
- Attaches to the camera’s hotshoe mount
- Can be tilted upwards up to 90 degrees
- 1.15X magnification
- 18 mm eyepoint
- 100% coverage; able to preview exposure, white balance and other effects
- Dioptric correction knob available
Olympus notes that the E-P2 PEN will be available in Dec
ember in most regions (they predict the first week, just in time for any last minute Christmas shopping) and will sell alongside (not replace) the existing E-P1 PEN model.
- 12.3 megapixel LiveMOS sensor (2X crop factor)
- Sensor-shift image stabilization
- Dust reduction
- Micro Four Thirds lens mount (compatible with full-size Four Thirds, Olympus OM, Leica M and Leica R lenses using their respective optional adapters)
- TruePic V processor
- 3 inch LCD
- Live view with contrast detection AF, face detection and Perfect Shot Preview
- Full manual controls with hotshoe and RAW
- NEW: Autofocus tracking mode
- Intelligent Auto mode with auto scene selection
- 8 Art Filters (Two new Art Filters are: Diorama Filter and Cross Process)
- 3 FPS burst mode
- 720p (1280 x 720) at 30 FPS movie mode with stereo sound and continuous AF
- Takes SD/SDHC cards
- Uses a lithium-ion battery
- Available in December for $1000 (body plus external EVF) or $1100 (with external EVF and choice of MFT 14-42 mm kit lens or MFT 17 mm pancake lens)
Olympus also announced two new lenses which will be made available in 2010 and an external viewfinder (EVF) for the camera:
- Olympus Micro Zuiko 9-18 mm f4.0 – f5.6 ultra wide-angle lens
- Olympus Micro Zuiko 14-150 mm f4.0 – f5.6 mega-zoom lens
- External electronic viewfinder (attached via hotshoe)
That’s right folks, DPInterface will be covering yet another big event today, live from the floor as it happens. This time I’m waaay better prepared than the previous live coverage we did last month. There will be live updates (duh!) as the news breaks, and hopefully some pictures too. So stay tuned to DPInterface as we bring to you -the news-.
What’s going on right now?
- 1:00 am GMT – Preparing my live coverage gear. Event starts *soon*.
- 3:20 am GMT – Speeches, pictures, speeches, pictures and more speeches. Interesting stuff and very concise.
- 5:00 am GMT – Had a nice conversation with one of the guys from Japan
- 5:50 am GMT – Patience, people, patience!
- 6:00 am GMT – Olympus announces their PEN E-P2 camera along with two new Micro Four Thirds lenses. Click here for details. Preview and gallery to come…
Ever fantasized having a projector built into a digital camera? Good news, I’ve just published my review of the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj, the world’s first (and currently, the only) digital camera with a built-in projector. Is Nikon’s projector-digicam really worth all the hype? Hit the link to find out! I’ve also posted sample photos taken using the camera in the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj photo gallery. What are you waiting for? Hit the link for our full review of the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj.
Special feature: Check out the section dedicated to the camera’s projector in our review!
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Here’s the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Photo Gallery containing full-sized pictures taken by the camera. Be sure to check out the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj review as well.
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On the bright side, we still have our Canon EOS 1D Mark IV preview and comparison table vs the EOS 1D Mark III for you to check out.
There’s also a bunch of Nikon, Olympus and Panasonic cameras we have yet to review (I wouldn’t call it backlog, but just a lot of testing and shooting to do). So… ummm… yeah, what camera reviews would you like to see next?
The Canon EOS 1D Mark IV is Canon’s flagship camera. That is all.
It has 16 megapixels of resolution, EF lens mount, 3 inch VGA LCD, full manual controls, 1080p movie mode and more.
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