Olympus E-PL3 PEN Camera w/ 14-42mm MSC R f3.5/5.6 lens
Olympus E-PL3 PEN Camera w/ 14-42mm MSC R f3.5/5.6 lens
You love preserving memories, but youre ready for more creativity. More control. More options for capturing unforgettable images. The E-PL3 inspires innovation and is perfect for those who require a versatile, portable camera filled with advanced yet easy-to-use creative technologies. Its high-resolution 3 articulating LCD features a new interface that makes it easy to access the effects you want from any angle.
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Price $399.99
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Olympus E-PL3 PEN Camera w/ 14-42mm MSC R f3.5/5.6 lens
VIEW THE WORLD FROM A DIFFERENT ANGLE.
You love preserving memories, but youre ready for more creativity. More control. More options for capturing unforgettable images. The E-PL3 inspires innovation and is perfect for those who require a versatile, portable camera filled with advanced yet easy-to-use creative technologies. Its high-resolution 3 articulating LCD features a new interface that makes it easy to access the effects you want from any angle.
IMPROVED COLOR REPRODUCTION
The new TruePic VI Image Processor, designed specifically for the Olympus PEN, features Real Color Technology for improved color reproduction (especially colors such as emerald green, yellow, and gold) and color gradation. The faster processor also allows for a shorter recovery time between shots.
FACE DETECTION WITH EYE DETECT
Nail the focus for every portrait photo, every time. The new face detection AF employs an "Eye Detect AF" that adjusts focus automatically on the subject's eyes during portrait shooting and can even be adjusted to focus on the right, left or near-side eye. The Face Detection function captures up to eight faces, reducing the chance of blurred subjects when shooting several people at once.
12.3 MEGAPIXELS
The new 12.3 megapixel Live MOS sensor is optimized to maximize the performance of all m.Zuiko digital lenses in any shooting condition. Improvements to the sensitivity and read-out speed of the existing sensor makes ISO 12,800 shooting and Full HD movie recording possible.
STABILIZATION TECHNOLOGY IN THE BODY, NOT IN THE LENSES
Say goodbye to blurry images. Olympus in-body image stabilization technology makes it possible to use any Micro Four Thirds lenses (or Four Thirds lens), from wide-angle to telephoto, for perfectly clear, crisp photos no matter what the shooting situation, even in low light!
WORLDS FASTEST AUTO FOCUS*
The new FAST (Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology) AF System is able to focus at an incredible speed and offers 35 separate focus points that are spread over nearly the entire sensor, which makes it possible for pin-point accurate focusing on small subjects wherever they appear in the frame. Selectable 3x3 groups within the 35-point area are especially effective when shooting active subjects.
5 FPS SEQUENTIAL SHOOTING
With the E-PL3 you can take up to five photos a second, allowing you to easily capture that perfect shot, especially when your subject is moving.
ADVANCED CONTINUOUS AF & TRACKING
With the improved AF system, the AF Tracking function locks your subject into focus and continuously adjusts focus and brightness even if the subject disappears from view momentarily.
IMPROVED LENS TECHNOLOGY
High-precision engineering and an improved internal focusing mechanism have allowed the Olympus MSC (Movie+Still Compatible) lenses to auto focus quickly, smoothly and silently, perfect for stills and movies. Shoot up to 29 minutes of 1080 60i HD video and stereo sound in either AVCHD or AVI formats. A Direct HD Movie Button switches you from still to movie mode with just the press of a button.
IN-CAMERA ADVANCED ART FILTERS
Six in-camera Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama and Dramatic Tone) are enhanced by new filter variations, art effects and bracketing. Photographers can use Art Filters in all shooting modes as well as filming HD movies.
NEW 3D SHOOTING
Add a new dimension to your photographs in any mode from macro to landscape with Olympus 3D technology. By simply selecting the 3D Photo Mode, releasing the shutter, and slowly panning, the camera will automatically take a second image from a slightly different perspective. The 3D data is processed in-camera resulting in an .MPO file, the universal industry 3D format, for easy display on 3D televisions or laptops.
IN-CAMERA SLIDESHOW WITH SOUND
Slideshows have never been easier or more fun to create. The E-PL3's enhanced playback functions allow you to employ effective fade-in/fade-out techniques, control the movie/still mix and speed, add captivating musical soundtracks, and much more.
NEW THREE-INCH TILTING WIDESCREEN LCD
This bright, 460k dot high-resolution screen tilts up and down (from 80 degrees up to 45 degrees) to capture moments from a variety of angles. This tilting LCD can empower you to get flexible with your photography; to rise above the crowd to capture graduations, stoop to eye-level as babies take their first steps, and even lower to the ground to get an adorable shot of the family pet.
EXCELLENT SHOTS - EFFORTLESSLY
iAuto automatically identifies the scene you're shooting portrait, landscape, night portrait, macro, or sport and adjusts the settings to optimize results. The E-PL3 is also equipped with 23 Scene-Select modes for effortless picture taking, including Fireworks, Sunset, Children, Macro and Panorama, to name a few. There are even three scene modes that are specific to shooting with Olympus conversion lenses to optimize the performance of those lenses.
UPDATED SCREEN DESIGN & LIVE GUIDE
The E-PL3s Live Guide system allows you to preview effects as you adjust them before the image is even captured. Simply select Live Guide and turn the wheel on the back of the camera to slide through numerous photographic effects, such as brightness, color saturation, tone, etc.
Operating the camera is more intuitive with the newly designed user interface. The on-screen graphics have also been updated with a sleeker font design and an automatic pop-up guide in the menu screen.
GET WIRELESS
No need for cables or even a computer. Upload or email images directly from your camera with an optional PP-1 PENPAL or Eye-Fi card. The E-PL3 is also capable of recording stills and video to SD, SDHC, SDXC and UHS-I media cards.
AF ILLUMINATOR
The addition of this super luminosity LED beam allows the camera to focus faster in low light up to almost 10 feet.
INCREASED ISO SENSITIVITY
Stunning low light photos are a click away with an increased ISO sensitivity to 12,800.
ATTACHABLE FLASH INCLUDED
This camera provides the flexibility to attach a flash to your camera via the accessory port, or leave it at home for maximum portability.
Features
EXPANDABLE SYSTEM
A range of interchangeable lenses, accessories and strobes are compatible with the E-PL3 to support all different types of photography needs.
FAST SHUTTER RESPONSE
Never miss a shot again with the E-PL3s fast shutter response time of less than 60 milliseconds. The TruePic VI feature allows for reduced shot-to-shot time by shortening the black-out time between shots.
ACCESSORY PORT
The E-PL3 incorporates a port for connecting accessories including flashes, PENPAL, MAL-1 Macro Light, EMA-1 Microphone adapter and the VF-2 viewfinder.
PROFESSIONAL AUDIO SOUND CAPTURE
Take videos that are able to capture uncompressed CD-quality 16bit/44.1kHz Linear PCM stereo recording or AC3 Dolby Digital audio.
EASY PHOTO & VIDEO PLAYBACK ON YOUR HDTV
The E-PL3 makes sharing your content easier than ever. Using the HDMI output, just connect the E-PL3 to your HDTV with an HDMI cable (not included) and navigate the camera's menus from the comfort of your couch. This is perfect for sharing your pictures and movies with an audience.
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE SHOOTING
The Multiple Exposure function enables you to be creative right in the camera. Multiple images can be captured and combined to create one unique image. The creative possibilities are endless!
ADDITIONAL ASPECT RATIOS
The E-PL3 lets you select one of five Aspect Ratios (4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6:6 / 3:4) that frame your images to whatever proportions you'd like, for everything from conventional enlargements to viewing on widescreen monitors.
PROVEN DUST REDUCTION SYSTEM
Olympus Dust Reduction System assures spot-free images, even after changing lenses. Every time you turn on the camera, the patented Supersonic Wave Filter silently vibrates, flinging and collecting dust so that it doesnt interfere with the picture imaging at any time.
EPORTRAIT
Capturing beautiful portraits is easy with the ePortrait Mode that enables you to soften shadows and smooth your subjects complexion either before image capture or during post-capture edits.
ADVANCED SHADOW ADJUSTMENT TECHNOLOGY
You no longer need to worry about the extreme contrast between dark and bright areas in your images. The E-PL3's Shadow Adjustment Technology corrects for extreme light variations with high-tech efficiency either before image capture or during post-capture edits.
LIVE VIEW MAGNIFICATION
For accurate manual focusing, MF Assist can be enabled during S-AF + MF operation. With it you can zoom in on the central part of the image by up to five times by turning the focus ring.
E-PL3 Specifications
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
VIEW THE WORLD FROM A DIFFERENT ANGLE.
You love preserving memories, but youre ready for more creativity. More control. More options for capturing unforgettable images. The E-PL3 inspires innovation and is perfect for those who require a versatile, portable camera filled with advanced yet easy-to-use creative technologies. Its high-resolution 3 articulating LCD features a new interface that makes it easy to access the effects you want from any angle.
IMPROVED COLOR REPRODUCTION
The new TruePic VI Image Processor, designed specifically for the Olympus PEN, features Real Color Technology for improved color reproduction (especially colors such as emerald green, yellow, and gold) and color gradation. The faster processor also allows for a shorter recovery time between shots.
FACE DETECTION WITH EYE DETECT
Nail the focus for every portrait photo, every time. The new face detection AF employs an "Eye Detect AF" that adjusts focus automatically on the subject's eyes during portrait shooting and can even be adjusted to focus on the right, left or near-side eye. The Face Detection function captures up to eight faces, reducing the chance of blurred subjects when shooting several people at once.
12.3 MEGAPIXELS
The new 12.3 megapixel Live MOS sensor is optimized to maximize the performance of all m.Zuiko digital lenses in any shooting condition. Improvements to the sensitivity and read-out speed of the existing sensor makes ISO 12,800 shooting and Full HD movie recording possible.
STABILIZATION TECHNOLOGY IN THE BODY, NOT IN THE LENSES
Say goodbye to blurry images. Olympus in-body image stabilization technology makes it possible to use any Micro Four Thirds lenses (or Four Thirds lens), from wide-angle to telephoto, for perfectly clear, crisp photos no matter what the shooting situation, even in low light!
WORLDS FASTEST AUTO FOCUS*
The new FAST (Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology) AF System is able to focus at an incredible speed and offers 35 separate focus points that are spread over nearly the entire sensor, which makes it possible for pin-point accurate focusing on small subjects wherever they appear in the frame. Selectable 3x3 groups within the 35-point area are especially effective when shooting active subjects.
5 FPS SEQUENTIAL SHOOTING
With the E-PL3 you can take up to five photos a second, allowing you to easily capture that perfect shot, especially when your subject is moving.
ADVANCED CONTINUOUS AF & TRACKING
With the improved AF system, the AF Tracking function locks your subject into focus and continuously adjusts focus and brightness even if the subject disappears from view momentarily.
IMPROVED LENS TECHNOLOGY
High-precision engineering and an improved internal focusing mechanism have allowed the Olympus MSC (Movie+Still Compatible) lenses to auto focus quickly, smoothly and silently, perfect for stills and movies. Shoot up to 29 minutes of 1080 60i HD video and stereo sound in either AVCHD or AVI formats. A Direct HD Movie Button switches you from still to movie mode with just the press of a button.
IN-CAMERA ADVANCED ART FILTERS
Six in-camera Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama and Dramatic Tone) are enhanced by new filter variations, art effects and bracketing. Photographers can use Art Filters in all shooting modes as well as filming HD movies.
NEW 3D SHOOTING
Add a new dimension to your photographs in any mode from macro to landscape with Olympus 3D technology. By simply selecting the 3D Photo Mode, releasing the shutter, and slowly panning, the camera will automatically take a second image from a slightly different perspective. The 3D data is processed in-camera resulting in an .MPO file, the universal industry 3D format, for easy display on 3D televisions or laptops.
IN-CAMERA SLIDESHOW WITH SOUND
Slideshows have never been easier or more fun to create. The E-PL3's enhanced playback functions allow you to employ effective fade-in/fade-out techniques, control the movie/still mix and speed, add captivating musical soundtracks, and much more.
NEW THREE-INCH TILTING WIDESCREEN LCD
This bright, 460k dot high-resolution screen tilts up and down (from 80 degrees up to 45 degrees) to capture moments from a variety of angles. This tilting LCD can empower you to get flexible with your photography; to rise above the crowd to capture graduations, stoop to eye-level as babies take their first steps, and even lower to the ground to get an adorable shot of the family pet.
EXCELLENT SHOTS - EFFORTLESSLY
iAuto automatically identifies the scene you're shooting portrait, landscape, night portrait, macro, or sport and adjusts the settings to optimize results. The E-PL3 is also equipped with 23 Scene-Select modes for effortless picture taking, including Fireworks, Sunset, Children, Macro and Panorama, to name a few. There are even three scene modes that are specific to shooting with Olympus conversion lenses to optimize the performance of those lenses.
UPDATED SCREEN DESIGN & LIVE GUIDE
The E-PL3s Live Guide system allows you to preview effects as you adjust them before the image is even captured. Simply select Live Guide and turn the wheel on the back of the camera to slide through numerous photographic effects, such as brightness, color saturation, tone, etc.
Operating the camera is more intuitive with the newly designed user interface. The on-screen graphics have also been updated with a sleeker font design and an automatic pop-up guide in the menu screen.
GET WIRELESS
No need for cables or even a computer. Upload or email images directly from your camera with an optional PP-1 PENPAL or Eye-Fi card. The E-PL3 is also capable of recording stills and video to SD, SDHC, SDXC and UHS-I media cards.
AF ILLUMINATOR
The addition of this super luminosity LED beam allows the camera to focus faster in low light up to almost 10 feet.
INCREASED ISO SENSITIVITY
Stunning low light photos are a click away with an increased ISO sensitivity to 12,800.
ATTACHABLE FLASH INCLUDED
This camera provides the flexibility to attach a flash to your camera via the accessory port, or leave it at home for maximum portability.
Features
EXPANDABLE SYSTEM
A range of interchangeable lenses, accessories and strobes are compatible with the E-PL3 to support all different types of photography needs.
FAST SHUTTER RESPONSE
Never miss a shot again with the E-PL3s fast shutter response time of less than 60 milliseconds. The TruePic VI feature allows for reduced shot-to-shot time by shortening the black-out time between shots.
ACCESSORY PORT
The E-PL3 incorporates a port for connecting accessories including flashes, PENPAL, MAL-1 Macro Light, EMA-1 Microphone adapter and the VF-2 viewfinder.
PROFESSIONAL AUDIO SOUND CAPTURE
Take videos that are able to capture uncompressed CD-quality 16bit/44.1kHz Linear PCM stereo recording or AC3 Dolby Digital audio.
EASY PHOTO & VIDEO PLAYBACK ON YOUR HDTV
The E-PL3 makes sharing your content easier than ever. Using the HDMI output, just connect the E-PL3 to your HDTV with an HDMI cable (not included) and navigate the camera's menus from the comfort of your couch. This is perfect for sharing your pictures and movies with an audience.
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE SHOOTING
The Multiple Exposure function enables you to be creative right in the camera. Multiple images can be captured and combined to create one unique image. The creative possibilities are endless!
ADDITIONAL ASPECT RATIOS
The E-PL3 lets you select one of five Aspect Ratios (4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6:6 / 3:4) that frame your images to whatever proportions you'd like, for everything from conventional enlargements to viewing on widescreen monitors.
PROVEN DUST REDUCTION SYSTEM
Olympus Dust Reduction System assures spot-free images, even after changing lenses. Every time you turn on the camera, the patented Supersonic Wave Filter silently vibrates, flinging and collecting dust so that it doesnt interfere with the picture imaging at any time.
EPORTRAIT
Capturing beautiful portraits is easy with the ePortrait Mode that enables you to soften shadows and smooth your subjects complexion either before image capture or during post-capture edits.
ADVANCED SHADOW ADJUSTMENT TECHNOLOGY
You no longer need to worry about the extreme contrast between dark and bright areas in your images. The E-PL3's Shadow Adjustment Technology corrects for extreme light variations with high-tech efficiency either before image capture or during post-capture edits.
LIVE VIEW MAGNIFICATION
For accurate manual focusing, MF Assist can be enabled during S-AF + MF operation. With it you can zoom in on the central part of the image by up to five times by turning the focus ring.
E-PL3 Specifications
- Product Type
- Product type Interchangeable Lens Type Live View Digital Camera
- Memory SD Memory Card(SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I compatible), Eye-Fi, Class 6 is recommended for Movie shooting
- Screen size 17.3 mm (H) x 13.0 mm (V)
- Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Mount
- Effective Pixels number
- Effective Pixels number 12.3 million pixels
- Image Pickup Unit
- Product type High speed Live MOS Sensor
- Total no. of pixels Approx. 13.1 million pixels
- Aspect ratio 1.33 (4:3)
- Filter array Primary color filter (RGB)
- Dust reduction Supersonic Wave Filter (dust reduction system for image sensor)
- Recording(Still)
- Recording format DCF, DPOF compatible/Exif, PRINT Image Matching III
- File format RAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG, MPO (3D still)
- Recording image size [RAW] 4032 x 3024 pixels
- [JPEG] 4032 x 3024 pixels - 640 x 480 pixels
- File Size RAW: 4032(H)x3024(V) (approx. 1/1.5 lossless compressed) Approx. 13.9MB
- Set1(LF): 4032(H)x3024(V) (1/4 compressed) Approx. 5.9MB
- Set2(LN): 4032(H)x3024(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 2.7MB
- Set3(MN): 2560(H)x1920(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 1.1MB
- Set4(SN): 1024(H)x768(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.3MB
- Recording(Movie)
- Recording format
- AVCHD
- AVI Motion JPEG
- Movie Mode
- AVCHD Format
- - Full HD Fine : 1920(H)x1080(V), 60i Recording, 20Mbps, Aspect 16:9
- - Full HD Normal : 1920(H)x1080(V), 60i Recording, 17Mbps, Aspect 16:9
- - HD Fine : 1280(H)x720(V), 60p Recording), 17Mbps, Aspect 16:9
- - HD Normal : 1280(H)x720(V), 60p Recording, 13Mbps, Aspect 16:9
- Frame rate of image sensor output is 30fps
- Motion-JPEG Format
- - HD: 1280(H)x720(V), 30fps (Some Art Filters are exceptional), Aspect 16:9
- - SD: 640(H)x480(V), 30fps (Some Art Filters are exceptional), Aspect 4:3(VGA)
- Compression Ratio Motion-JPEG Format : 1/12(HD), 1/8(SD)
- File Size
- AVCHD Format : Max 4GB
- Motion-JPEG Format : Max 2GB
- Maximum Recording Time
- AVCHD Format : Max 29min (Full HD Normal/HD Fine/HD Normal : 29min, Full HD Fine : 22min)
- Motion-JPEG Format : HD: 7min, SD: 14min (There are exceptions with select Art Filters)
- Recording(Sound)
- Recording format
- AVCHD Format : Dolby Digital
- Motion-JPEG Format / Picture with Sound : Wave Format Base (Stereo PCM/16bit, 48kHz)
- Maximum Recording Time Picture with Sound: 30sec
- Movie: depend on Movie Recording Time
- Mic/Speaker Stereo/Mono
- Tele-converter effect x2
- Live View
- Type Image Sensor(High Speed Live MOS) type
- Field of view 100%
- Display Mode
- Normal Mode
- Grid Line Mode(4 types)
- Histogram Mode
- Magnified View Mode
- Comparable View Mode
- OFF Mode
- Magnification Ratio x5, x7, x10 (Default), x14
- Monitor information
- Aperture value, Shutter speed, Auto Bracket, AE Lock, AF mode, IS, Shooting Mode, Battery Check, Myset, Internal Temperature Warning, Face / Eye Detection, Histogram, Number of storable still pictures, Record mode, ISO, Sequential shooting, Self-timer, White Balance, Metering Mode, AF confirmation mark, Exposure Compensation Value, Spot metering Area
- Flash Mode, Flash Status, Flash intensity Control, Super FP
- Touch panel condition, Focusing length, Tone control, Eye-Fi condition
- Face Detection Max 8 frames of face detection can be displayed
- AF High speed imager AF
- Image stabilizer
- System Built in (Imager shift image stabilizer)
- Mode
- 3 modes (IS1:2 dimensional activation, IS2:1 dimensional activation in landscape frame to vertical direction moving, IS3:1dimensional activation in portrait frame to vertical direction moving ), OFF
- Manual Function
- input focal length 8, 10, 12, 16, 18, 24, 28, 30, 35, 40, 48, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 100, 105, 120, 135, 150, 180, 200, 210, 250, 300, 350, 400, 500, 600, 800, 1000
- Shutter speed range 2 - 1/4000 sec. (Not available when Bulb is selected)
- IS for Movie Shifting electronic image (so called Digital IS, IS1 mode only)
- Monitor
- Product type LCD, AR(Anti-Reflection) coating, Tilt function
- Size 3.0 inches 16:9
- Total no. of pixels Approx. 460,000 dots
- Playback field of view 100%
- Brightness control +7 levels and -7 levels
- Color temperature +7 levels and -7 levels
- Focusing
- AF system
- Imager Contrast Detection AF system
- When non High-speed imager AF compatible lens is used, it works as AF assist.
- Focus mode
- Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / AF tracking (C-AF + TR)
- C-AF and AF tracking are not available with non-Micro Four Thirds lenses.
- This is can be set in both recording mode, still and movie, separately.
- Advance AF Available
- Focusing point 35-area multiple AF with the contrast detection system (Auto, selectable in option)
- Focusing point selection
- Auto from all 35 area, Single area from 35 area, Group Target area (9 area) from 35 area
- Auto from almost all area when Face detection is ON
- Free selection when Magnified View Mode is selected
- AF illuminator: Available
- AF lock Locked at first position of Shutter button in Single AF mode
- Focus tracking Available
- Magnified Spot AF Available
- Face priority AF/Eye Detect AF
- Available
- Eye Detect AF : OFF / Near side eye priority mode / Right side eye priority mode / Left side eye priority mode
- Manual Focus Assist When rotation of focus ring is detected under S-AF+MF or MF mode, LV is magnified automatically
- Exposure Control (Still)
- Metering system
- TTL Image Sensor metering system
- (1) Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering)
- (2) Center weighted average metering
- (3) Spot metering (approx. 1% for the viewfinder screen. Highlight / shadow bases are available)
- Metering range
- EV 0 - 20 (Digital ESP metering, Center weighted average metering, Spot metering)
- (At normal temperature, 17mm f2.8, ISO 100)
- Exposure mode
- (1) iAuto
- (2) P: Program AE (Program shift can be performed)
- (3) A: Aperture priority AE
- (4) S: Shutter priority AE
- (5) M: Manual
- (6) Scene select AE
- (7) Art Filter
- (8) Underwater wide / Underwater macro (Selectable from menu as a function on Rec/Fn button)
- Scene select AE
- Portrait, ePortrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Macro, Sport, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Document, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv, Wide Conv, Macro Conv, 3D
- ISO sensitivity
- AUTO: ISO 200 - 12800 (customizable, Default 200-1600)
- Manual ISO 200 - 12800, 1/3 or 1 EV steps,
- Exposure compensation 3 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable
- AE lock Available (Using Rec/Fn button is available)
- Exposure bracketing 2, 3, 5frames in 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable, 7frames in 0.3, 0.5, 0.7EV steps selectable
- Metering standard value adjustment 1/6 EV step, +/- 1EV range
- Exposure Control (Movie)
- Exposure mode
- (1)P: Program AE
- (2) A: Aperture priority AE
- (3) S: Shutter speed priority AE
- (4)M:Manual
- (5) Art Filter
- * S mode and M mode : Shutter speed is limited to less than 1/30 sec.
- White Balance
- Auto WB system High speed Live MOS sensor
- Preset white balance - 7 settings (3000K - 7500K)
- Lamp (3000K),
- Fluorescent (4000K),
- Daylight (5300K),
- Flash (5500K),
- Cloudy (6000K),
- Shade (7500K) ,
- Underwater WB
- White balance compensation 7 steps in each A-B/G-M axis (in Auto WB / Preset WB mode / One touch WB)
- CWB (Kelvin setting) 1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K)
- One-touch white balance 2 custom settings can be registered
- White balance bracketing 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis.
- Color Mode
- Color space sRGB, Adobe RGB
- Picture Mode
- Mode iEnhance, Vivid, Natural, Portrait, Muted, Monotone, Art Filter
- Adjustment parameter
- Contrast, Sharpness and Saturation level available in 5 steps for iEnhance, Vivid, Natural, Portrait and Muted
- Contrast and Sharpness level available in 5 steps for Monotone.
- 3 effect levels are available in i-Enhance
- Filter effect Yellow, Orange, Red or Green filter available for Monotone
- Picture tone Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green tone available for Monotone
- Gradation 4 levels (Auto, High key, Normal, Low key)
- Art Filter bracketing Available
- Noise Filter
- at High ISO setting OFF, LOW, STANDARD, HIGH
- Noise Reduction
- at Slow shutter speed
- OFF, ON, AUTO
- ON (effective when shutter speed is slower than 1sec)
- AUTO (effective when shutter speed is slower than 4sec(at ISO 200 or higher) or 8sec (at lower than ISO200)
- Shutter
- Product type Computerized focal-plane shutter
- Shutter speed
- 60 - 1/4000 sec.
- Bulb: up to 30 min. (selectable longest time in the menu. Default: 8 min)
- 1/3, 1/2, or 1EV steps selectable.
- Self-timer Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec. (cancel available)
- Remote cable release Available (Optional RM-UC1)
- Wireless remote control Not Available
- Drive
- Drive mode Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting, Self-timer
- Sequential shooting speed 4.1 fps in sequential shooting (5.5 fps in case of "I.S. OFF".)
- Flash
- Built-in flash Not Available. External flash is bundled.
- Guide No. 10(Fno/m) at ISO200, 7(Fno/m) at ISO100 but ISO100 is not available
- Mode TTL-Auto, Manual(Full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64)
- Color Temperature 5500400_K
- Wireless Flash Control
- Available(4ch, 4Groups)
- Bundled flash is usable as a center flash in case of wireless flash control.
- Compatible external flash E-System Flash (FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-50, FL-36, FL-20, FL-14, FL-300R)
- External Flash control mode TTL Auto, Auto, Manual, FP-TTL-AUTO, FP-MANUAL
- Flash mode of External Flash Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Off.
- Synchronization speed
- 1/60-1/160
- Super FP 1/125-1/4000 with External Flash
- Flash intensity control Up to 3 EV in 0.3, 0.5, 1 EV steps
- Art Filter
- Mode Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Dramatic Tone
- Variation / Effect Available
- Multi Exposure
- Number of picture 2 frames
- Functions Auto gain, Live View, Exposing on Recorded picture
- Multi Aspect
- Aspect Ratio 4:3(Default)/3:2/16:9/6:6/3:4
- Process RAW: Aspect ratio is recorded as Exif data, JPEG: JPEG image is produced based on the aspect ratio
- Level
- Gauge Detection Not Available
- Color Universal design approved
- Super control panel
- Information (shooting)
- Battery information, Shooting mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation value, ISO sensitivity,
- Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure indicator, Flash intensity compensation indicator, Date, Auto BKT setting,
- NR setting, WB, WB compensation value, Record mode, Flash Status, Record mode, Image size,
- Drive mode, Flash intensity compensation value, Metering mode, Recordable still image number, Focusing mode,
- AF frame, Color space, Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation, Internal Temperature Warning
- Gradation, IS activating mode, Face detection, My Mode, Multi Exposure, Aspect Ratio, Super FP
- Live control
- Information (shooting)
- Battery information, Shooting mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation value, ISO sensitivity,
- Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure indicator, Flash intensity compensation indicator, Date, Auto BKT setting,
- NR setting, WB, Record mode, Flash Status, Image size,
- Drive mode, Flash intensity compensation value, Metering mode, Recordable still image number, Focusing mode,
- AF frame, Internal Temperature Warning, IS activating mode, Face detection, My Mode, Multi Exposure, Aspect Ratio
- Live Guide
- Setting Menu Color saturation, Color image, Brightness, Blur Background, Express Motion, Shooting Tips
- Playback
- Playback mode
- Single-frame
- Information Display
- Index Display(4/9/25/100 frames, Calendar)
- Close-up (2 - 14X)
- Movie (w/sound, FF/REW/Pause)
- Picture rotation (manual),
- Slideshow(Still/Movie/Still+Movie, Slide show w/BGM/BGM+Sound/Sound)
- When a camera is connected to HDTV with HDMI cable, 2 new slideshow effect can be selectable. (Still)
- Information display
- Histogram (independent luminance / RGB available),
- Highlight / Shadow point warning, AF frame, Shooting information
- Menu
- Languages: Japanese, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croat, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Slovakian, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Rumanian, Indonesian, Malay, Thai
- Reset & custom setting
- My mode 4 setting recordable
- Image Editing
- Erasing function Single frame, All, Selected frames(from Index)
- Protect function Single frame, Selected frames, All Frames, Release protect (Single/All)
- RAW picture editing RAW development based on settings of the camera(including Art Filter)
- JPEG editing Shadow adjustment, Red-eye fix, Cropping, Aspect. Monotone, Sepia, Saturation (color depth), Resize (producing another file, 1280x960, 640x480, 320x240), ePortrait
- Image Overlay Up to 3 RAW images
- Print function Print reservation (DPOF), Direct print (PictBridge compatible)
- Input/Output
- PC interface USB 2.0 High Speed for storage through Multi-connector(MTP mode is available)
- TV interface HDMI(HD/Mono or Stereo Sound), VIDEO-OUT(SD/Mono Sound)
- USB/Video connector Dedicated multi-connector (Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, Optional Remote cable RM-UC1, USB cable is available)
- HDMI Mini HDMI type-C(1080i/720p/576p/480p)
- Flash attachment Hot shoe
- DC-in No
- Accessory attachment Accessory port (AP2) works with VF-2, SEMA-1, Macro Arm Light MAL-1 and Communication Unit Olympus PENPAL
- Power Requirements
- Battery BLS-1 Li-ion battery (included)
- Sleep mode Available (1, 3, 5 min., selectable)
- No. of recordable pictures Approx.300 shots (CIPA test standard)
- (with 50% flash light) (with BLS-1 and Toshiba Class 6 SDHC 4GB card under CIPA testing standard)
- Power battery holder Not Available
- Dimensions/Weight
- Dimensions 4.31 in. (W) x 2.50 in. (H) x 1.46 in. (D) (excluding protrusions)
- Weight 9.34oz (body only), 11.04g (including Battery and Memory card) - subject to change
- Operating Environment
- Temperature 0 - 40? (operation) / -20 - 60? (storage)
- Humidity 30 - 90% (operation) / 10 - 90% (storage)
- Splash proof No
- Exterior
- Material Metal
- Box contents Body, Flash FL-LM1, Li-ion battery BLS-1, Li-ion battery charger BCS-1, USB/Video Multi cable, Shoulder strap, OLYMPUS Viewer 2/ib CD-ROM, Instruction manual, Warranty card.
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
- E-PL3 Package Contents
- PEN E-PL3 body
- mZuiko MSC Digital ED m14-42mm f3.5/5.6 zoom lens or 17mm f2.8 lens
- USB/Video Multi cable
- BLS-1 Lithium-Ion battery
- Lithium-Ion battery charger
- Shoulder strap
- Olympus [ib] software CD-ROM
- Instruction Manual
- Warranty card