Olympus PEN Lite E-PL2 Compact System Camera

PEN Lite E-PL2

The Enthusiast's Creative Camera

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.

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RRP: $799.00 single lens kit (14-42mm MkII)

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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

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FAST AND SILENT FOCUSING WITH NEW KIT LENS

The new M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm MkII kit lens features Olympus' MSC focus drive technology that makes focusing silent and super-quick.

Experience silky smooth continous autofocus tracking when you capture HD video, just as you would with a normal camcorder.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 MkII

For added versatility, this new wide-angle kit lens lets you easily use highly affordable, optional extra-wide angle, fisheye and macro conversion lenses to shoot video or stills with interesting perspectives.

14-42mm MkII shown with Fisheye lens converter (FCON-P01)

Wide angle (WCON-P01) and Macro (MCON-P01) converters

With total lens interchangeability in the E-PL2, you have a choice of a total of 6 high performance Olympus M.Zuiko series PEN lenses ranging from ultra-wide to super-telephoto, with even more lenses coming in the future.

Your lens options are truly wide as a large number of other-brand Micro-Four Thirds and Four Thirds type lenses (usable on the E-PL2 via the optional MMF-2 adapter) can also be used with the E-PL2!

EXCITING ART FILTERS WITH ENHANCEMENTS

New with the E-PL2 is the exciting Dramatic Tone art filter first introduced in the professional E-5 SLR model. A total of 6 Art Filters are included: Dramatic Tone, Pop Art, Grainy Film, Soft Focus, Diorama, and Pin Hole effect.

New Dramatic Tone Filter combined with border effect

Grainy Film Filter with border effect

Soft Focus combined with Pop Art

Significantly, you can now vary the intensity of the Pop Art, Grainy Film and Pinhole filters, combine Pin Hole and Pop Art, Soft Focus with Pop Art, and add a distressed border effect for even more instant Art Filter fun!

HIGH CLARITY 3-INCH SCREEN

The gorgeous new HyperCrystal LCD screen has a 3-inch dimension and an enhanced 460,000 pixel dot resolution for crystal clear Live View composition and playback. A super-wide 176 degree viewing angle means that you can easily hold the camera up high for a high-angle shot and still see the back of the camera!

NEW ACCESSORY PORT

The E-PL2 is the first PEN camera to sport the latest AP-2 accessory port that enables the use of a new range of PEN accessories such as as the PENPAL Bluetooth module PP-1 for direct transfer of images to mobile phones.

Also launching with the E-PL2 is the new Macro Arm Light MAL-1 accessory that's entirely powered by the camera. This new lighting accessory is perfect for illuminating small objects such as jewelry and miniature models.

All previously available PEN accessories such as the fabulous VF-2 external viewfinder as well as the SEMA-1 external stereo microphone adapter (which gives the camera a stereo sound recording capability) can be used with this updated accessory port.

E-PL2 with external viewfinder VF-2 attached

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.
RRP AUD:	$799.00 single lens kit (14-42mm MkII)
RRP AUD (single lens kit):	$799.00
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