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July 2009
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The editors liked
The retro look and metallic touches are irresistible. The image quality is excellent
Comparable with the fine E-620. Colours are over-saturated in default mode but that is easily corrected. This is
In effect
An SLR that fits in the pocket. ...
Comparable with the fine E-620. Colours are over saturated in default mode
But that is easily corrected. This is
An SLR that fits in the pocket.
Compact
Awesome grainy film filter
Easy to use
Excellent low-light performance
The design. Have you ever seen such a cool looking camera?
SDHC compatibility
HD video
Aperture priority and art filters in video mode
Excellent range of additional accessories
The editors didn't like
The E-P1 is slow! Auto focus
Even after the 1.1 firmware upgrade
Is sluggish and the shutter is not as responsive as an SLR. ...
Is sluggish and the shutter is not as responsive as an SLR.
Compact, stainless steel design, Pleasing, accurate colors, Detailed 720p video with good sound, Full manual control and RAW support, Unique filters for photos and movies
Photos slightly underexposed in Auto mode, Slow autofocusing in movie mode, No viewfinder, Lacks on-board flash
For many shoppers, DSLRs’ bulky shapes are a deal-breaker, and that’s why we like the Olympus PEN E-P1. If you want the image quality of a DSLR along with a more compact design (and can afford to pay a premium), this camera is a compelling cho...
The Olympus EP-1 is a brave and largely successful attempt at fusing the small size and handling of a compact camera with the image quality and features of a DSLR. Most potential buyers wont remember the camera or decade that inspired the distinctive...
Abstract: It has been two weeks since I first got my hands on the gorgeous Olympus E-P1, and I think the time has come to give my honest opinion of how this retro Micro Four Thirds camera performs in some day to day photo work.As I mentioned in the previous revi...
Easy to use, Excellent image quality, 720p video looks superb
Autofocus noise bad for video, Reds can be oversaturated, No mic input
We still have plenty more to explore on the E-P1, such as the in-camera editing, slideshow options, and lots of little perks that Olympus has smartly added, but at a glance, we're impressed with much of what the company has delivered.Obviously some of the...
Abstract: Video Review: Kevin Pereira and Olivia Munn take a look at the Olympus E-P1 Micro DSLR, the worlds smallest 12.3 megapixel interchangeable lens camera. ...
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Published: 2009-06-24, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
Sluggish autofocus; short battery life; low-resolution LCD; lacks on-camera flash and viewfinder.
The Olympus E-P1 is an otherwise excellent enthusiast compact camera hampered by some performance problems and the lack of a viewfinder and built-in flash.
The retro feel of the Olympus E-P1 is wonderful. It's the sort of camera that puts a smile on your face when you use it and we loved the amount of control it gave us over what we took and its final look. In fact, our main criticism of a camera purport...
Abstract: OLYMPUS UNVEILS A NEW ERA WITH THE E-P1: NOT A POINT & SHOOT. NOT AN SLR. ITS A PEN. WHAT WILL YOU CREATE? CENTER VALLEY, Pa., June 16, 2009 - A new era of digital imaging begins today with the launch of the Olympus E-P1. The worlds smallest 12.3-meg...
Abstract: Firmware V0.9) From the OM system 35mm SLRs and lenses to the XA series rangefinders and the half-frame Pen models, Olympus has for at least half a century been notable for producing cameras that are smaller than their competitors without sacrificin...
