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Olympus PEN E-P3
$899.99
Released June, 2011
The Pros:Classic film-camera aesthetic. Compact and lightweight compared to other micro four third cameras, full DSLRs. Micro four thirds sized sensor - allows for better image quality over similarly sized point and shoots, better low light abilities, depth of field.
The Cons:High price point - better image quality can be attained for the price (with some sacrifice in the weight and size department). Slower than average continuous shooting (3fps).
The Olympus PEN E-P3 is a high-end digital camera with a 12 megapixel Live MOS sensor and a 3-inch OLED touchscreen display. It also features super-fast shutter response, compatibility with a wide range of interchangeable lenses and wireless compatibility.
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Additionally, the PEN E-P3 sports iAuto automatic settings technology and advanced shadow adjustment.
The PEN E-P3's 12 megapixel Live MOS sensor is optimized to maximize the performance of all mZuiko digital lenses, while improved sensitivity and read-out speed allow for ISO 12,800 shooting. Its super-fast shutter response of less than 60 milliseconds (60 – 1/40000 sec.) allows the PEN E-P3 to capture nearly anything by way of reduced black-out time between shots. Meanwhile, the PEN E-P3's wireless compatibility allows for quick and easy upload of images and videos to the internet with a sold-separately wireless adapter.
Features
- 12 megapixel Live MOS sensor
- 1080i HD video capture in either AVCHD or AVI formats
- 3-inch OLED touchscreen display
- Shutter response of less than 60 milliseconds (60 – 1/40000 sec.)
- iAuto automatic settings technology
- Compatible with a wide range of interchangeable lenses
- Advanced shadow adjustment
- WiFi capable with sold-separately adapter
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classic film-camera aesthetic
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compact and lightweight compared to other micro four third cameras, full DSLRs
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micro four thirds sized sensor - allows for better image quality over similarly sized point and shoots, better low light abilities, depth of field
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good manual control - shooting mode dial includes the standard Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority and full manual modes
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hot-shoe - compatible with many accessories flashes, digital and optical viewfinders, external microphones, etc...
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3-inch OLED display with higher than average 610k-dot resolution - offers improved detail, contrast and off-angle viewing image quality
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interchangeable lens system
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records video in high definition 1080/60i, 720/60p with stereo audio
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capable of recording images in RAW format
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solid, premium feeling build
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detachable, swappable hand grip for improved ergonomics
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AF assist lamp helps autofocus in low light
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good continuous shooting buffer - 17 JPEGs or 12 RAW
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fast 35-point contrast-based AF system
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high price point - better image quality can be attained for the price (with some sacrifice in the weight and size department)
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slower than average continuous shooting (3fps)
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