Olympus PEN E-PL3 Digital Camera Review and Best Prices

Olympus PEN E-PL3 12.3 MP MOS CMOS Sensor Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens

Olympus PEN E-PL3 is a PEN system Olympus digital camera which has been released in June 2011. 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. The Olympus PEN E-PL3 combines the portability of a point-and-shoot with features found on bulkier cameras or camcorders to deliver amazing image quality and lightning fast speed. Having regularly acted as a trailblazer (Olympus was an early exponent of DSLR live view, in-camera image stabilization and art filters), and subsequently watched other manufacturers produce very similar beginners’ user interfaces, the PEN E-PL3 sees Olympus getting to borrow ideas for a change. The E-PL3 is perfect for photographers who want their memories to reflect incredible, professional image quality.

Olympus PEN E-PL3 equipped with 12.3 MP live MOS CMOS sensor. The new AF system on E-PL3 really makes up for the slower autofocus of previous Pen cameras. Also new feature is the AF-assist lamp, helping the camera focus in low-light, and the tilting LCD screen. The E-PL3′s Autofocus capabilities were designed to rival the Olympus E-5 DSLR, thanks to its FAST (Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology) Autofocus Tracking System. Especially for 3D shooting capability, Olympus has added the ability for all of the new PEN cameras to shoot in 3D Photo Mode, which allows for the camera to automatically create a 3D image in landscape or macro shooting situations.

Olympus PEN E-PL3 Features Summary

12.3 megapixel Live MOS sensor is optimized to maximize the performance of all m.Zuiko digital lenses in any shooting condition
Olympus’ in-body image stabilization technology makes it possible to use any Micro Four Thirds lenses (or Four Thirds lens)
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
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 new FAST (Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology) AF System is able to focus at an incredible speed and offers 35 separate focus points
AF Tracking function locks your subject into focus and continuously adjusts focus and brightness even if the subject disappears from view momentarily
Shoot up to 29 minutes of 1080 60i HD video and stereo sound
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
3 inch LCD 460k dot high-resolution screen tilts up and down (from 80 degrees up to 45 degrees) to capture moments from a variety of angles
Multiple Exposure function enables you to be creative right in the camera. Multiple images can be captured and combined to create one unique image
Dust Reduction System assures spot-free images, even after changing lenses
Shadow Adjustment Technology corrects for extreme light variations with high-tech efficiency either before image capture or during post-capture edits
Media storage : SD/SDHC/SDXC
Battery life : approx. 300 shots (CIPA Standard)