Olympus E-PM2 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera [Body Only] Black

Olympus E-PM2 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera [Body Only] Black - Review

Product Id : B0099W56DQ Category : Compact System Cameras Brand : Olympus Price : Check Price Here! Rating :

The Olympus PEN E-PM2 is all the proof you need that small and stylish can deliver impressive images. This compact technological wonder features an expansive 16 MP Live MOS sensor & TruePic VI Image Processor for powerfully vivid images that rival the quality of an SLR. Let the camera achieve photographic perfection with features like iAuto and 23 Scene Select Modes. Or take control using Direct Live Guide. Explore your creative side with 12 ready-to-use Art Filters. The PEN E-PM2 features technology to help you shoot brilliantly when light is hard to find. There's blazing speed with an incredibly responsive touch shutter. The camera you want when you're ready to leave compacts behind and capture your stories in spectacular fashion. Live Guide & NEW Direct Live Guide Button - Allows you to preview effects as you adjust them - before the image is even captured More Functions - FAST AF with Face & Eye Detect, 8FPS Sequential Shooting & Built-in GripSpecifications Camera Type - Micro 4/3 Interchangeable Lens System Camera Image Sensor - 4/3 Live MOS Sensor 17.3 (H) x 13.00 mm (V), Approx. 16.1 MP (effective) Lens Mount - Micro Four Thirds Mount Dust Reduction System - Supersonic Wave Filter Image Stabilizer - Built in LCD Monitor - 3.0 Capacitive Touch-screen LCD (Approx. 460k dots) Live View - Approx. 100% FOV Mic/Speaker - Stereo/Mono Flash - Including External Flash FL-LM1, GN 7 @ ISO 100 (Wireless Flash Control compatible) Recording Media - SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card (Eye-Fi & UHS-I compatible) Still Image Size - Up to 4608 x 3456 Video Mode - Up to MOV - Full HD 1920 1080, 30p; AVI Motion JPEG - 1280x720, 30fps Formats - Image - JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO (3D Still); Video - MOV (MPEG-4AVC/H.264), AVI (Motion JPEG) ISO sensitivity - ISO 200 - 25600 Interfaces - Dedicated Multi-connector, USB 2.0, Micro HDMI Type D, Video-Out, Accessory Port 2 Power -

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What Makes This Olympus E-PM2 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera [Body Only] Black Stands Out?

• In the Box - Body, Flash FL-LM1, Li-ion battery BLS-5, Li-ion battery charger BCS-5, USB cable, AV cable, Shoulder strap, CD-ROM, Instruction manual, Warranty card Features
• Extra-light & compact - Despite being big on features, the E-PM2 packs everything into a convenient, take-me-everywhere design
• 16MP Live MOS Image Sensor - Optimizes to maximize the performance of all mZuiko digital lenses in any shooting condition
• NEW Immediate Response Touch Navigation on 3 LCD - Reacts quickly with the slightest touch and can focus by touch even if the subject is not in the center
• Full HD Movie - Want to impress with your filmmaking? Get brilliant image quality, gorgeous stereo sound & creative Art Filters and Movie Effects

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Great camera (REVISED REVIEW)
***As of July 8, 2013 - With the Olympus E-PL5 now at $499 and the E-PM2 at $424, I would recommend the E-PL5***

I am not disappointed at all with the price/performance of the E-PM2. I got it from an Amazon Marketplace seller on sale for $499 and I sold the bundled lens on Ebay for $119 because I prefer prime lenses--new and latest generation, best image quality Olympus has to offer in a digital camera, for $380 net of sold lens.

What I like about the new E-PM2
--Great low light abilities. Pics at ISO 3200 are still good.
--Touch screen controls are quick. I find I can work the controls on this camera faster than the E-PL3 I previously owned.
--Focuses better and faster than the previous generation PEN.
--Includes a little grip on the front. Makes handling camera much better.

I have previously owned Canon APS-C DLSR equipment and had purchased some high end L lenses.

I soon found that my favorite pics were using a...

Review of the E-PM2 with comparison to other PEN series cameras
The Olympus E-PM2 is one of Olympus' 4th generation (digital) PEN series cameras. It shares the same sensor with the two other 4th generation PEN series cameras; the E-PL5 and OM-D. Not surprisingly, the image quality of each of these 4th generation PEN series cameras is almost identical. The E-PM2 is really small and now includes a small grip making handling a bit easier. The camera body is the same size and weight as a smallish compact. The autofocus speed and high ISO image quality is unmatched by any other camera this small. The Menu system is not great and appears suited to those who like the camera to make most of the decisions. The E-PM2 is priced at less than half of the OM-D. As such, it is a real bargain for very similar image quality. Obvioulsy the OM-D has many features and controls not found on the E-PM2 including a very good electronic viewfinder.

I believe each of the PEN series cameras offer a remarkable balance of portability, automated/manual controls...

From a photo enthusiast's point of view
The Olympus E-PM2 camera, which I ordered for $100 off on black friday arrived. First things first: The quality of raw images of E-PM2 rivals many APS-C cameras, and it's the best in mu4/3 realm. Plus the camera is tiny compared to a DSLR. Does it deliver on the promises? Some thoughts after a month of use:

Pros:
* Low ISO images have certain depth and clarity that I only used to get with a DSLR (I've previously owned Canon DSLRs including Rebel Xti, 40D, 5dMkII).
* Colors & auto white balance of images are pretty good. Rich yet natural.
* Autofocus with Olympus 45mm f/1.8 is impressive. Initial acquisition is very fast in good light. Allows me to take pictures of our 1yr old toddler while he's on the move (mind you, he's not a sprinter).
* The camera is pretty fast in high speed mode. Shot-to-shot blackout time is short. Writing on SD card is quick.
* Touch-shutter works really well. I either use the center-point focus or touch shutter, both of...

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