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Olympus PEN E-P1 12.3 MP Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with 17mm f/2.8 Lens and Viewfinder (Silver) | 
| Brand: Olympus
Category: Photography
List Price: $899.99
Buy New: $589.00
as of 9/1/2010 22:22 CDT details
You Save: $310.99 (35%)
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Seller: SuperFinds
Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 516
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Display Size: 3
Minimum Focal Length: 17
Maximum Resolution: 12.3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.2
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 6.2 x 4.5
MPN: Silver w/ 17mm Lens
Model: Silver w/ 17mm Lens
UPC: 050332169821
EAN: 4545350023171
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 12.3-megapixel interchangeable lens digital camera; Micro Four Thirds format | | • | Includes 17mm f/2.8 lens and Olympus optical viewfinder | | • | In-body Image Stabilization; 3-inch HyperCrystal LCD with Live View function | | • | Record HD video with high-quality audio; in-camera creative features (for still images and video) | | • | Capture images and video to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included) |
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Product Description
Not a Point and Shoot. Not an SLR. It's a PEN. What will you create?
The Olympus E-P1 marks an innovative new era in digital imaging. Our new Micro Four Thirds camera upholds the legacy of the celebrated PEN family of cameras, with the photographic optics of an SLR and the size and simplicity of a point and shoot. Combining the still image quality of a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) with the A/V quality of both a High Definition camcorder and high-end audio recorder, the E-P1 is a virtual full-service imaging studio in one ultra-portable and stylishly retro body. With dozens of advanced features, the E-P1 makes documenting and sharing your everyday life easier and more creative than ever before.
ULTRA CONVENIENCE, MEGA FUNCTIONALITY
The E-P1 is the world's smallest 12.3-mexapixel interchangeable lens system camera, yet has the creative flexibility to give you a true professional experience with ease. A still photo, video and audio recorder in one, the E-P1 creates exceptional photos, inventive slide shows, and remarkable videos both for personal use or for posting on many of today's social networking websites. It delivers professional quality images without the bulk of a conventional DSLR, thanks to its slim body and advanced high-speed imager AF (Live View) technologies. The lens mount diameter has been reduced, enabling the use of smaller, lighter interchangeable lenses that perform at the same level as larger DSLR lenses. The camera fits easily in many pockets and purses.
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 candid camera July 18, 2010
J. Gilbert
I use to roam around with a Leica and 35 mm lens and have missed doing so since buying a dslr. This little camera is an excellent way to indulge a good old habit. I an having fun and am very pleased with the results. The lens quality is outstanding. The optical finder is very good and allows me to operate a camera in the way that I was taught.
 Battery door broke two months in. April 13, 2010
G. W. Rickman (New York, NY)
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
I traded a nikon slr system for this more compact Micro Four Thirds system. I love the "any lens works with an adaptor" nature of the camera. The files that I create with it are of good quality as well. I wish I could say the same for the build quality and customer support. I charged the battery one afternoon and when i put the battery back in and closed the door it would not latch. The catch on the body had simply broken off. The slrs from olympus have locking battery doors of good design and quality but the doors on all of the "pen" cameras are bad designs. I called Olympus and I was asked to send in my camera for two weeks to see if it was covered under their limited warranty. When I asked about a loaner I was told they did not provide them, "have a nice day" and was then hung up on. I just put my tripod's quick release plate on to keep the door shut now. I kept my nikon lenses and will send this camera in for repair when I have purchased another nikon body so I can sell this camera and get some money for the GF1.
An excellent camera. April 8, 2010
G. Bard (Dallas, Texas)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great camera, it does what it says it will do, looks great and works right out of the box. Once you work your way through the menus and shoot wisely you can eliminate the need for post processing. The "ART" filters are all great.
It looks like a camera, feels like a camera, sounds like a camera (lovely shutter sound)is a camera.
Recommended.
I love this camera. April 3, 2010
Hadley (Medford, MA United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've been shooting with my trusty Pentax K-1000 or my 4x5 field camera for years. I finally decided it was time to move into the digital era. I cannot even begin to express how impressed I have been with this camera. It's light weight, easy to use, has superb picture quality, and has done really well in low light so far.
A few people have complained about the view finder issue. Or, lack there of. Honestly, being someone who has mostly been shooting with my 4x5, I've had no problem with focusing and viewing everything on the LCD screen on the back. The screen is large, I can see it just fine in sunlight.
It's my new baby. I take it with me everywhere. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a mid-range DSLR.
A beauty December 29, 2009
Herman Hermit (North Carolina, US)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
Pricey camera but worth it......really good construction and feel, and great pictures. hard to get a nice case for it but did finally find a nice leather one, so we're all good to go!
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