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The E-PL2 is the creative camera designed for the photographer who wants a high degree of control in a light-weight compact system camera. With new standard kit lenses that utilise MSC technology for super-fast and silent auto-focus, its Art Filters can be used in full manual exposure mode, and several can even be combined or varied in intensity. Its top shutter speed of 1/4000th second and maximum ISO of 6400 provide enhanced performance, with a large three-inch LCD screen that features a high resolution of 460k pixels for superb clarity.
Features
New and improved kit lenses
The E-PL2 now ships with a completely updated 14-42mm (28-84mm) standard wide-angle zoom lens that features MSC (Movie and Stills Compatible) technology for silent, speedy autofocus with extremely smooth continuous focus quality. In the twin lens kit configuration, the latest M.Zuiko 40-150mm telephoto zoom lens uses the same technology for enhanced focusing performance
True SLR quality imaging
An updated 12.3 megapixel LiveMos sensor with enhanced light-sensitivity combines with Olympus' highly regarded TruePic V image processor to capture photos that rival the clarity of 16-18 megapixel SLR cameras. Sharp, richly textured images can be printed as large as 20x24 inches; which also means tremendous freedom in cropping your shots
New generation Art Filter technology
Why restrict yourself to taking normal looking pictures when your next shot can be stylish and arty? The new creative Art Filter system in the E-PL2 takes Art Filter technology to the next level. You can now use Art Filters in Manual exposure, Program automatic, Shutter Speed and Aperture priority exposure modes. Key popular filter effects can now be varied in intensity as well as combined with other filters. Apply a distressed border frame in combination with each filter. Each Art Filter effect is applied in real time so you can see what your final picture looks like when you're composing the shot. A new Dramatic Tone filter lets you take HDR-like pictures
Expanded ISO range and a higher top shutter speed
The E-PL2 has a expanded ISO range of 6400 that lets you capture pictures of great clarity even in low light conditions. A new mechanical shutter helps you freeze fast moving action even better with its 1/4000th second top speed
Enhanced user experience
See better. A large 3 inch LCD screen with 460,000 pixel dots provides a high-resolution experience for picture composition and playback. Change settings quicker with the new rear control dial that also functions as a convenient four-way button pad
Specifications
| Camera type: | Compact System Camera |
| Effective megapixels: | 12.3 |
| Image sensor type: | LiveMOS |
| Image sensor size: | 4/3 |
| Sensor-self cleaning system: | Supersonic Wave Filter |
| Image processing engine: | TruePic V |
| ISO range: | 200-6400 |
| Lens mount: | Micro Four Thirds |
| Interchangeable lens types: | Micro Four Thirds, Four Thirds (with MMF-1 and MMF-2), other types using suitable Micro Four Thirds adapter |
| Viewing screen type: | Hyper Crystal III LCD |
| Viewing screen size: | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution: | 460,000 |
| External live viewfinder: | VF-2 (optional) |
| External live viewfinder resolution: | 1,440,400 dots |
| Image stabilisation: | Built-in |
| Effective compensation (max): | 3 |
| IS modes: | IS1, IS2, IS3, Manual input (for legacy and non-dedicated lenses) |
| Autofocus system type: | Imager Contrast Detection AF system |
| Focus modes: | Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / AF tracking (C-AF + TR) |
| Light metering system: | TTL Image Sensor metering system |
| Metering modes: | (1) Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering) (2) Center weighted average metering (3) Spot metering (approx. 1% of the viewfinder screen. Highlight / shadow bias spot metering are available) |
| Metering range: | EV 0 - 18 (Digital ESP metering, Centre weighted average metering, Spot metering) |
| Shooting modes: | (1) i Auto (2) P: Programme AE (Programme shift can be performed) (3) A: Aperture priority AE (4) S: Shutter priority AE (5) M: Manual (6) Scene select AE (7) Art Filter |
| Scene modes: | Portrait, e-Portrait, 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 |
| Exposure bracketing: | 2, 3, 5frames in 0.3, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable, 7frames in 0.3, 0.5, 0.7EV steps selectable |
| Still picture aspect ratios: | 4:3, 3:2, 6:6, 16:9 |
| Max. burst shooting speed: | Approx. 3 frames/sec. in sequential shooting |
| Panorama recording: | In Scene mode; manual stitch |
| 3D recording: | No |
| Creative filter system: | Art Filters |
| Photo Art Filter types: | Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pinhole, Diorama, Dramatic Tone |
| Video Art Filter types (Video): | Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pinhole, Diorama, Dramatic Tone |
| Assisted shooting mode: | Live Guide |
| ShutterSpeedRange: | 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. |
| Flash sync speed: | 1/30-1/180 (Super FP mode: 1/125-1/4000) |
| Self timer: | 12 sec., 2 sec. (cancel available) |
| Remote: | RM-UC1 (optional) |
| Automatic WB system: | High speed Live MOS sensor |
| WB options: | Lamp (3000K), Fluorescent 1 (4000K), Fluorescent 2 (4500K), Fluorescent 3 (6600K), Daylight (5300K), Flash (5500K), Cloudy (6000K), Shade (7500K); Custom WB - 1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K) |
| WB bracketing: | 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis. |
| Colour space: | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Flash type and power: | Built-in (GN10 @ ISO200) |
| Flash hotshoe for external flash: | Yes |
| Compatible external flash units: | FL-14, FL-36R |
| Wireless flash capability: | Yes |
| Wi-Fi compatibility: | No |
| Memory card type: | SD Memory Card(SDHC, SDXCcompatible) Class 6 is recommended for Movie shooting |
| Internal memory: | None |
| Photo recording format(s): | RAW, JPEG, RAW+JPEG |
| Video recording format: | M-JPEG / AVI |
| Recording time: | HD: 7min; SD: 14min |
| Video with sound: | Yes |
| In-camera editing options: | Shadow adjustment, Red-eye fix, Trimming, Aspect. Monotone, Sepia, Saturation (colour depth), Resize (producing another file, 1280x960, 640x480, 320x240), e-portrait |
| Built in microphone type: | Mono |
| External microphone option: | SEMA-1 (optional) |
| Compatible AP accessories: | PP-1, VF-2, MAL-1, SEMA-1 |
| Computer interface (Cable type): | USB 2.0 High Speed (CB-USB6) |
| AV interface (Cable type): | Mini-HDMI (CB-HD1 - optional); USB/Video (CB-AVC3) |
| Battery type (model): | BLS-5 Li-ion battery (included) |
| Battery charger: | BCS-5 |
| Battery life (CIPA standard): | Approx. 280 shots (CIPA test standard) |
| Environmental protection: | None |
| Dimensions WxHxD: | 115.4 mm (W) x 72.7mm (H) x 42.0mm (D) (excluding protrusions) |
| Weight: | 317g (body only |
| Operating temperature range: | 0 - 40℃ (operation) / -20 - 60℃ (storage) |
| Operating humidity range: | 30 - 90% (operation) / 10 - 90% (storage) |
| Box content: | Body, Li-ion battery BLS-5, Li-ion battery charger BCS-5, USB/Video Multi cable, Shoulder strap, OLYMPUS Viewer 2/ib CD-ROM, Instruction manual, Warranty card. |
| Available kits: | Body only (Black), Single Lens Kit (14-42mm II MSC Lens) Silver, Single Lens Kit (14-42mm II MSC Lens) Black, Twin Lens Kit (14-42mm II & 40-150mm MSC) Silver, Twin Lens Kit (14-42mm II & 40-150mm MSC) Black, 10x Zoom Kit (14-150mm) |
| Underwater housing option: | PT-EP03 |
Trade-ins are welcome!