the olympus pen e-p3 announced on 30 june 2011 is olympus corporation 's seventh camera that adheres to the micro four thirds ( mft ) system design standard .

the e-p3 succeeds the olympus pen e-p2 , and was announced in concert with two other models , the olympus pen e-pl3 ( lite version of e-p3 ) , and the olympus pen e-pm1 ( a new " mini " version of the pen camera line with similar features to the e-pl3 ) .

the ep-3 addresses some of the concerns that critics had about previous pen models , notably , slow handling , due to slow autofocus speed and difficulty seeing the lcd panel under certain ( e.g. , bright , sunny ) conditions .

the e-p3 increases autofocus speed through use of a 120 hz refresh rate for its sensor , similar to the technology used in the recently released panasonic lumix dmc-gh2 and g3 cameras .

olympus claims , based on in-house testing , that the e-p3 has the world 's fastest autofocus speed of any camera as of the product announcement date .

the benefits of the 120 hz refresh rate also provides the ability for continuous autofocus tracking during bursts of exposures , a faster shutter response ( less lag ) and less blackout time between exposures .

the e-p3 now uses a capacitive touchscreen for creative camera control , and a new oled type display that is supposed to vastly improve performance in sunny conditions , and off-angle viewing .

the ep-3 continues with the proprietary accessory port , a power and communication port , which allows the use of various accessories , such as an external stereo microphone for hd video recording , led macro lights , and a bluetooth communications adapter .

the accessory port continues to be compatible with the high resolution , optional hotshoe mounted vf-2 electronic viewfinder ( evf ) .

the vf-2 had a flip angle eyepiece , allowing viewing from 0 – 90 degrees .

the vf-2 had been criticized for being very expensive and for not having a locking device , with some users reporting easy dislodgement of the vf-2 from the hotshoe .

to address these criticisms , in july 2011 , olympus announced the introduction of an optional vf-3 evf , which has a lower resolution , a locking device , and probably most importantly a us$ 100 lower msrp .

in the united states the e-p3 msrp with new 14 – 42 mm kit zoom lens or 17 mm f/2 .8 pancake lens was us$ 899 .

the accessory vf-3 evf was also available separately for us$ 180.00 .

available body colors were black and silver .

olympus pen e - p3

olympus issues firmware v1 . 1 for pen e - p3 , fixing minor bugs
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the olympus pen e - p3 , aka the pen or p3 , will be on sale at the end of august , but the lite and mini variants will be following in late early autumn .
olympus pen e - p3 compact system camera - black ( includes m . zuiko digital 14 - 42mm ii r lens )
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olympus pen e - p3 body with msc m . zuiko digital ed 17mm f2 . 8 prime lens estimated street price : $ 899 . 99
olympus pen e - p3 12 . 3 mp live mos mirrorless digital camera with 14 - 42mm zoom lens ( white ) ( old model )
busting out of chez olympus just in time for summer is the company’s new top - of - the - range olympus pen e - p3 micro four thirds system camera .
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* olympus pen e - p3 body with msc m . zuiko digital ed 17mm f2 . 8 prime lens estimated street price : $ 899 . 99
olympus pen e - p3 ( silver / white / black ) with m . zuiko digital 14 - 42mm f3 . 5 - 5 . 6 ii r
( a simpler version of the pen e - pl5 and the successor to the e - pm1 ) .
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digital camera updater olympus master 2 . x ( olympus studio 2 ) olympus master 1 . x
hamburg , 30 june 2011 – when olympus launched its pen micro four thirds system cameras , it created a whole new camera category . now it has launched a visionary new pen flagship that defies categorisation altogether . the pen e - p3 , or simply ‘pen’ , has the fastest auto - focus of any camera with interchangeable lenses .
the pen e - p3 14 - 42 kits is available with the body in classic black , white or silver from august 2011 , for £799 .
kudos to olympus for keeping battery continuity in the line . the original models used the bls - 1 , and that can be used in the e - p3 . more recent pen models have used the bls - 5 , and that ' s what comes with the e - p3 .
availability the olympus pen e - p3 kit will be available in stylish black , white and silver , starting in august 2011 . it includes the pen e - p3 body , lens , usb cable , video cable , bls - 1 li - ion battery pack , li - ion battery charger , shoulder strap , olympus [ ib ] software cd - rom , manuals and registration card .
olympus imaging corporation ( president : shuichi takayama ) is pleased to announce the introduction of the
olympus pen e - p3
, the flagship of the pen series of new generation system cameras conforming to the micro four thirds system standard , scheduled for release on 22nd july , 2011 .
with its recent announcement of the pen e - p3 , e - pl3 ( l standing for lite ) and the e - pm1 ( m for mini ) , however , olympus has attempted to deal with this identity crisis as well as make a few other improvements .
the latest olympus pen models are claimed to have the fastest af of any interchangeable - lens camera . we find out how the new e - p3 handles and if it lives up to this bold statement
when i set out with the olympus e - p3 and e - pl3 , i expected to prefer the latter camera for its smaller size and more modern appearance . but as i wandered around , i found i preferred some of the extra features that are only present in the e - p3 .
look what you can do with the new olympus pen e - p3 . it blends high - quality still images expected of a digital single lens reflex ( dslr ) camera with high - definition ( hd ) video , ac3 dolby digital audio ( comparable to studio recordings ) and in - camera creativity in an ultra - portable body . the pen e - p3 has it all .
the olympus e - p3 will be thrusting into stores from august , with the camera body and 14 - 42mm kit zoom package selling for £799 .
rear , olympus e - p1 ( with protective shipping film ) . enlarge .
in a first for the olympus pen system , the p3 has a touchscreen . this is a 3in 610 , 000dot oled device and unlike other cameras that have a resistive screen , the p3 ' s is capacitive like the screen on an iphone .
the olympus pen micro four thirds family features eight fully - compatible micro four thirds lenses . the legendary olympus zuiko digital four thirds range of 27 high - quality lenses , om - series and other manufacturers ' lenses can be attached to olympus pen cameras with optional adapters . the olympus pen e - p3 comes packaged with the movie and still compatible ( msc ) ed m14 - 42mm ii r f3 . 5 / 5 . 6 zoom lens ( 28mm - 84mm equivalent )
u . s . pricing / product configurations olympus pen e - p3 body with msc m . zuiko digital ed 14 - 42mm ii r f3 . 5 / 5 . 6 zoom lens estimated street price : $ 899 . 99
“ with a classic , compact , all - metal body reminiscent of the olympus pen e - p1 , the pen e - p3 offers an unprecedented level of portability to help you capture great images and videos on the go , ” said katie roseman , senior product manager , olympus imaging america inc . “this camera has the creative flexibility to give you a true professional experience . ”
olympus stabilizes legacy lens video with om - d e - m5 firmware v1 . 5
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being a micro four thirds model , the p3 can accept lenses with the micro four thirds mount from olympus and panasonic .
shooting with the e - p3 more over the weekend , i got to know it better . i snapped the 14 - 150mm f / 4 - 5 . 6 lens on , attached the strap , and went out with relatives for the weekend . through a variety of activities , the olympus e - p3 proved its mettle , and i learned a few more things about the e - p3 along the way .
the olympus e - p3 ' s noise suppression handles the background well , but not quite as well as the g3 . color also fades , particularly yellow in these shots . the e - p3 still handles the red leaf swatch and the pink swatch beneath a little better than the g3 .
like the pen lite and mini cameras , the olympus p3 has a four thirds type 17 . 3 x 13 . 0mm live mos ( cmos ) sensor with 12 . 3 million effective pixels .
for the same price as the olympus pen e - p3 , you can get a canon rebel t3i / eos 600d dslr . and if you want a viewfinder on your olympus , that ' s an additional $ 249 . 99 . the ep - 3 is just crazy - overpriced .
a couple of years have passed since we reviewed the very first olympus pen camera , the e - p1 . it seems longer , because so much has changed in this space . the pen e - p1 was the first of the small micro four thirds cameras , at the time the smallest , but since its debut a war has broken out for the title of the smallest compact system camera . while the smaller olympus pen lite and pen mini have entered the fray in the
small
arena , olympus saw fit to also update and revamp the original pen with more functionality .
remarkable that i just bought into the system six years later ! olympus e - p5 .
instant af with its compact design , user - friendly features and first class picture quality , olympus’ award - winning pen system camera range is already a firm favourite with both ambitious amateur photographers and professionals looking for a practical second camera . led by the e - p3 , the new pen generation significantly enhances that reputation .
olympus pen lite e - pl3 ( red / silver / white / black ) with m . zuiko digital 14 - 42mm f3 . 5 - 5 . 6ii r
olympus pen e - p2 12 . 3 mp micro four thirds interchangeable lens digital camera with 17mm f / 2 . 8 lens ( electronic view finder not included )
olympus pen e - p1 ( 2009 - ) quarter - frame , 3
lcd , $ 750 - 900 © 2009 kenrockwell . com . all rights reserved .
maintaining the sophisticated pen design , the e - p3 takes performance to another level . the world ' s fastest af system , fast ( frequency acceleration sensor technology ) af * 1 , a new sensor , and new image processor that realizes the highest pen image quality , and an intuitive touch panel all make the 3rd generation pen an outstanding camera .
so the e - p3 certainly looks to be the most complete and most impressive pen model to date , but with the competition having also progressed rapidly over the past year , expectations are higher than ever .
center valley , pa . , june 30 , 2011 – today olympus announces a new flagship pen camera designed for the hobbyist or advanced photographer who desires superior image quality , fast ( frequency acceleration sensor technology ) autofocus tracking system and total creative control in a body portable enough to travel the world : the pen e - p3 .
– welcome back to the pen story and the next chapter : “back to black” . this latest retro - chic digital olympus
actually , any products related with
olympus pen e - pl5
can be shipped to any place in ireland , including leinster , ulster , munster , and connacht .
af illuminator the e - p3 is the first pen series camera incorporating an af illuminator to support autofocusing in low light . the light covers a range of about 3 meters and can be switched on / off .
new lenses and accessories for every shooting challenge the olympus pen micro four thirds family features eight fully - compatible micro four thirds lenses . the legendary olympus zuiko® digital four thirds range of 27 high - quality lenses , om - series and other manufacturers’ lenses can be attached to olympus pen cameras with optional adapters . the olympus pen e - p3 comes packaged with the movie & still compatible ( msc ) ed m14 - 42mm ii r f3 . 5 / 5 . 6 zoom lens ( 28mm - 84mm equivalent ) or the m17mm f2 . 8 ( 34mm equivalent ) . today , olympus is proud to announce several new movie & still compatible ( msc ) lenses with high - speed , near - silent autofocus during still shooting and high - definition ( hd ) video capture . also , several new accessories will complement the pen e - p3 perfectly and broaden the creative horizons for all pen photographers .
olympus imaging corporation ( president : shuichi takayama ) is pleased to announce the introduction of the
olympus pen lite e - pl3
, a new generation system camera that conforms to the micro four thirds system standard . it is designed as the centerpiece of olympus ' s popular pen series of versatile , high - performance interchangeable - lens digital cameras .
just posted : olympus e - p3 studio raw files and raw conversions . we ' ve been given access to an early beta of adobe camera raw 6 . 5 which will include raw support for the recently - announced olympus pen e - p3 . we ' ve used it to process our standard studio samples , allowing direct comparisons between the pen and its peers . we ' ve also included the original raw files for download so that you can put them through your own image workflow as raw processors become available that offer support .
helpfully , olympus has given the p3 ' s screen an anti - fingerprint coating that should reduce the amount of smudging on its surface .
mcg - 2 exchangeable camera grip : available exclusively for the pen e - p3 , this comfortable grip enhances the grip area of the camera to fit any photographer’s hands perfectly . it is available in black and beige .
launched in march 2010 with the introduction of the olympus pen lite e - pl1 , olympus ' s
pen lite
models were originally designed to expand the digital slr market by focusing on entry - level users . now , however , that role has been taken over by the new line of
pen mini
models , allowing olympus to reboot the
pen lite
product concept , emphasizing the spirit of innovation and concentrating on putting big - size functionality and performance into a small - size body .
with today ' s introduction of the om - d e - m10 iii , we thought it would be nice to jump back in time to 2009 , when olympus announced the pen e - pl1 , its first mirrorless camera .
just posted : although it retains its predecessor ' s styling , the olympus pen e - p3 shares very little else with its forebears . there ' s still a 12mp four thirds - sized sensor at its heart , but its autofocus , rear screen and movie capabilities have all been radically overhauled . crucially , olympus has also managed to squeeze a flash into the body . now sitting at the top of a three - model range , the e - p3 is clearly positioned as a camera for enthusiasts . so , do its third - generation refinements and promises of world - beating af performance make the e - p3 into the camera that the pen series always promised to be ?
olympus e - 3 professional digital slr camera ( 10 . 1 megapixel , supersonic wave filter , 2 . 5
lcd ) ( olympus malaysia )
the olympus pen series of compact system cameras ( cscs ) brought a classic feel to the market and attracted a more fashion - conscious user to this type of camera . the latest incarnation sees the range expanded to three models , headed by the flagship e - p3 .
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the e - p3 is olympus ' third iteration of the micro 4 / 3 pen concept , and comes just over two years since the original version . i mention that fact because , in two years in the camera business you expect a complete makeover of any individual model . if you ' re not familiar with the pen concept , please read my e - p1 review before embarking on this one .
the olympus e - p1 really does have the technical image quality of a dslr , or better .
the olympus e - p1 is entirely made in china : camera , lens , battery and charger .
olympus uk is offering a free m . zuiko digital 17mm 1 : 2 . 8 pancake lens to anyone who buys a pen e - pl5 or pen e - pm2 from an authorised uk stockist . the lens can be claimed though the the company ' s website , and the promotion runs until 15th september 2013 .
in fact , the goods by request
olympus pen e - pl5
can be shipped to any place in the uk , including england , scotland , wales , and northern ireland .
the first of the reborn
pen lite
models , the olympus pen lite e - pl3 is an interchangeable lens type digital camera that conforms to the micro four thirds system standard . combining the attributes of high performance and compact ease of use , the pen lite is designed to serve as the centerpiece of the pen series of new generation system cameras . its target is the young families who have special tastes for what they possess .
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the olympus pen e - p3 uses a variety of features to achieve speed rivaling that of the professional olympus e - 5 dslr . focus and shoot faster with the camera ' s 12 . 3mp live mos image sensor , truepic vi image processor and fast af tracking system . the olympus pen e - p3 offers 35 separate focus points spread over nearly the entire sensor , enabling the camera to pin - point focus accuracy on small subjects wherever they appear in the frame . selectable 3x3 groups within the 35 - point area are especially effective when shooting active subjects . the camera ' s fast shutter response time ensures that you will never miss the shot , even in the toughest shooting environments
the olympus pen e - p3 looks a lot like its forebears - not just the e - p1 and e - p2 but , just as significantly , the company ' s film era pen f camera . significantly because , in an age in which the major electronics giants are building their photographic presence , olympus is one of only a handful of companies with genuine heritage to turn to . and , despite modern cameras making high image quality more accessible than ever , there is an undeniable reverence for the look and feel of 1960s cameras .
for experienced users , the pen has more special treats in store – two dials on the back for making quick adjustments to exposure and aperture , plus in - body image stabilisation that counteracts camera shake irrespective of the attached lens . the pen e - p3 14 - 42 lens kit is available from august 2011 for £799 .
although its price ranks as one of the highest in its class , the olympus pen e - p3 offers a number of improvements over its predecessors , most notably performance . in fact , other than a rather paltry 3 frames - per - second burst speed , it’s one of the fastest—if not the fastest—mirrorless cameras on the market to date . improved performance alone may provide enough motivation for pen users to upgrade and certainly gives the e - p3 an edge over the competition , particularly in combination with its well thought out feature set .
a range of interchangeable lenses , accessories and strobes that are compatible with the e - p3 and are available to support all different types of photography needs .
instant compatibility like every other pen , the pen e - p3 is a system camera . the moment users purchase it , they gain instant access to more than 500 micro four thirds , four thirds and other lenses ( via a adapter ) , including olympus’ legendary m . zuiko digital range of high - quality optics . highlights of the range are two new fast - aperture lenses .
olympus pen mini e - pm1 ( white / silver / black ) ( pink / purple / brown ) m . zuiko digital 14 - 42mm f3 . 5 - 5 . 6ii r
the e - p3 ' s similarity of appearance to its predecessors could , all too easily , suggest that olympus has again been subtle with its changes . but this isn ' t the case at all , and the new model brings with it a whole raft of updates and refinements . olympus has addressed many of the key criticisms of the older models , to the extent that we ' d be tempted to say that the e - p3 is finally the camera that the pen has always promised to be .
olympus e - 30 slr digital camera ( 12 . 3mp , 2 . 7
swivel lcd , dual card slot - xd & cf ) ( olympus malaysia )
like nikon , but unlike canon , the olympus e - p1 stays on if you open the battery door .
olympus has been supporting the creativity of photographers by incorporating easy - to - use art filters in its lens interchangeable type digital cameras . the new e - p3 incorporates all ten art filters , as well as all the art filter variations and art effects developed by olympus .
olympus has launched the e - p3 , its fifth generation micro four thirds camera . the p3 features a familiar - looking pen body and revised 12mp sensor but almost every other aspect of the camera has changed . the latest flagship pen features what the company claims to be the world ' s fastest af - s performance , as well as a 614 , 000 dot vga - equivalent oled touch - sensitive screen and built - in flash . in addition it can shoot 1080i60 hd movies in the avchd format . we ' ve been using the e - p3 for a while now and have prepared a full preview with studio and real - world sample images .
although it doesn ' t have a viewfinder built - in , the p3 has an accessory port ( see below ) to accept olympus ' s optional external electronic viewfinder ( evf ) . the viewfinder slots into the p3 ' s hotshoe , which means it can ' t be used with an external flashgun , but the p3 also has a flash unit built - in .
the olympus e - p3 is the third - generation flagship camera in the olympus pen line of micro four thirds format mirrorless , interchangeable lens cameras . it has a 12 - megapixel live mos sensor , seriously improved auto focus , full hd video , a beautiful oled ( organic light emitting diode ) touchscreen display , a solid metal body and pro - level exposure controls .
optics . like all pen - series cameras , the olympus e - p3 features a micro four thirds lens mount capable of accepting quite a selection of dedicated lenses from olympus , panasonic , and voigtländer . courtesy of several adapters , it can also accept older glass including om - series lenses , leica ' s m and r - mount lenses , and lenses made for olympus and panasonic ' s full - sized four thirds cameras .
cs - 30b leather body jacket the cs - 30b is a genuine leather body jacket designed exclusively for the olympus pen e - p3 . it protects the sensitive parts of the camera body without detracting from its design . in addition to the practical aspect of camera body protection , the body jacket ' s genuine leather and rugged construction exude a sense of both traditional craftsmanship and contemporary styling . the ideal complement for the olympus pen e - p3 , this jacket makes the camera even more fun to carry . naturally , shooting and playback is possible while viewing the rear - panel lcd without taking the camera out of the body jacket .
olympus om - d e - m1 mark ii mirrorless micro four thirds digital camera with m . zuiko . . .
we recommend updating your camera using the olympus digital camera updater . how to update your camera using olympus digital camera updater
olympus pen series cameras put you in the director ' s chair , offering even more freedom to the creative shooting experience and enabling instant experimentation , feedback and gratification . for the first time , the olympus pen e - p3 features full 1080 60i hd video . push the direct hd video button to instantly start filming your hd video with a choice between acvhd and avi formats with uncompressed cd - quality 16 bit / 44 . 1khz linear pcm stereo recording or ac3 dolby digital audio
stabilization . as with its predecessors , the olympus e - p3 includes a sensor - shift image stabilization system with three operating modes . in mode 1 , the e - p3 ' s is system will correct for either horizontal or vertical motion . in modes 2 and 3 , the is system will instead correct only for vertical motion , allowing horizontal panning with landscape or portrait - orientation framing respectively .
the new camera incorporates truepic vi , a new image processing engine first introduced on the e - p3 . this engine improves image - processing quality and reduces processing time .
olympus imaging corporation ( president : shuichi takayama ) is pleased to announce the introduction of the
olympus pen mini e - pm1
, the new entry - level model of the pen series of new generation system cameras that conform to the micro four thirds system standard . featuring the ultra compact and lightweight body , this model is targeted at the fashion - sensitive younger generation .
you can add new functions and operability improvements by updating your e - m1 mark ii , e - m1 and e - m5 mark ii to the latest firmware version . please update your camera to use these functions . for instructions regarding the added functions , refer to the revised instruction manual . download manuals : olympus om - d / pen series
creative freedom olympus pen series cameras put you in the director’s chair , offering a new level of freedom to the creative shooting experience and enabling instant experimentation , feedback and gratification . for the first time , the olympus pen e - p3 features full 1080 60i hd video . push the direct hd video button to instantly start filming your hd video with a choice between acvhd and avi formats with uncompressed cd - quality 16 bit / 44 . 1khz linear pcm stereo recording or ac3 dolby digital audio .
the level gauge in the olympus pen e - p3 is a tremendous benefit for architectural photographers who must ensure that images of buildings are as centered and true as the walls of the buildings themselves . this feature detects the camera’s pitch and roll during live view operation so photographers can make sure subjects appear where they should in the frame .
the same art - class slr quality as the flagship
e - p3
condensed in the small / light body weighing only 217 grams . six body color variations * 1
olympus claims that the truepic vi processing engine in the new pen cameras is faster than panasonic ' s venus engine vi fhd device , so it can get more speed out of the af system . consequently , olympus believes that the p3 has the world ' s fastest af when used with its msc ( movie stills compatible ) optics .
the e - p3 came out in 2011 as the premier , top of the line olympus mft camera . it has a much improved auto focus , movie capability , and this camera cost twice as much as a pl1 and pl2 and it shows up in the excellent build quality and extra features . the e - p3 takes the same batteries and uses all the same data cords as earlier oly mft cameras . there ' s a built in flash , a large touch oled screen , and lots more features than older cameras . the e - p3 is a bargain because it used the 12mp sensor , now replaced by 16 and 20 megapixel sensors in the latest cameras . but the 12mp sensor made some beautiful photographs , especially jpeg photos , and this model was the top of the line for the 12mp sensor . the e - p3 is a joy to use , with fully automatic settings and the capability to shoot raw and set all the camera functions manually . it ' s a worthwhile upgrade from any older oly mft camera . i loved the e - pl1 and love the flagship 12mp sensor e - p3 even more . olympus still supports the e - p3 , and it ' s as usuable today as it was six years ago .
up against the 14 - megapixel nx100 , the olympus e - p3 does pretty well , with noticeably better noise suppression in the shadows , though the nx100 does a little better with the mosaic label in some areas . the red leaf swatch looks bad from either camera , though the samsung gets the color closer to correct ; but the e - p3 gets the pink swatch below it a little closer to reality .
the level gauge in the olympus pen e - p3 is a tremendous benefit for architectural photographers who must ensure that images of buildings are as centered and true as the walls of the buildings themselves . this feature detects the camera ' s pitch and roll during live view operation so photographers can make sure subjects appear where they should in the frame
the e - p3 is the only pen with a built - in flash so its accessory port is more readily available for add - ons such as an electronic viewfinder , bluetooth pen pal for wirelessly transmitting images to your smartphone ( android , blackberry , but not iphone ) or to another pen pal equipped camera . additional options include an external microphone and a very cool and useful macro arm light . compatible with micro four thirds lenses from olympus , panasonic , and third party manufacturers , standard four thirds lenses can also be accommodated with an adapter .
for the first time in any pen model the display is a touchscreen , allowing touch focus , touch shutter and some adjustment control directly on the screen . another first for the e - p3 is a built - in flash . while olympus e - pl models had this , previous e - p cameras featured a hotshoe addition only . the new range also sees the selection of art filters expanded to include secondary options and the ability to maintain exposure control with some settings .
after its great success over the past several years in refurbishing its pen line , olympus is continuing its quest for innovation by updating other legendary cameras of the past .
high image quality inherited from the e - p3 - new 12 . 3 - megapixel high - speed live mos sensor with full hd movie compatibility - new truepic vi image processing engine
1 . the same art - class slr quality as the flagship
e - p3
condensed in the small / light body weighing only 217 grams . six body color variations *
the e - p3 doesn ' t innovate enough from an image quality standpoint to justify an upgrade , and for newcomers , that $ 900 price point is awfully hard to swallow .
connectivity . the olympus e - p3 includes usb 2 . 0 high speed data connectivity , type - c mini hdmi high definition video output , and ntsc / pal switchable composite standard definition video output with monaural audio . it ' s also compatible with olympus ' optional rm - uc1 usb remote control unit , which plugs into the combined usb / av port . as mentioned previously , the e - pl3 allows for bluetooth data transfer with the optional olympus penpal accessory . like other pen models , no dc - input port is provided .
technology and design in perfect harmony combining modern technology with the timeless style of the classic olympus pen series , the removal of the mirror box allows the olympus pen e - p1 to be reduced to a remarkably compact size . such mirror - less construction is also the foundation for a stunning new design . a stylish metal finish and the optional fl - 14 flash give the camera a retro - look reminiscent of the classic olympus pen f . through its compactness and usability this legendary camera became one of the most popular and revolutionary products in the history of photography .
easily pen your story with a brand new pen this third generation of the olympus pen series combines powerful features in an easy - to - use package that will make capturing your life more fun . the new direct record button makes taking videos easier than ever and the new live guide functionality makes it simple to learn photography techniques without requiring the skills of a pro shooter .
building on brilliance the new generation of pen ( e - p2 ) boasts an enviable pedigree . it comes hot on the heels of olympus’ award - winning first micro four thirds system camera inspired by the revolutionary maitani design of the original pen series . this second digital model takes usability and functionality even further by with diverse fresh features :
the fast af system that made the olympus pen e - p3 the world ' s fastest autofocusing camera has been further refined , setting a new benchmark for the industry once again . olympus has also solved the problem of moving object tracking capability with a newly developed 3d tracking af system . now , quick and accurate focusing is possible with any subject , whether it ' s standing still or burning down the track .
with the launch of the e - m5 , olympus harks back to one of its most fondly - remembered camera systems - the olympus om range of 35mm slrs . the e - m5 is the first camera in an om - digital lineup that will run alongside the pen series and , according to the company , its four thirds models . read more from urltoken
committed to
providing the maximum image quality performance to all pen models
, olympus has generously endowed the e - pl3 with the same new 12 . 3 - megapixel high - speed live mos sensor and new truepic vi image processing engine incorporated in the new flagship of the pen series , the e - p3 , due for release at the same time as the e - pl3 . this has made possible full hd 1080i movie recording and improved the maximum sensitivity to iso12800 . the newly developed truepic vi image processing engine achieves both improvement of image processing quality and reduction of processing time .
high image quality inherited from the
e - p3
- new 12 . 3 - megapixel high speed live mos sensor with full hd movie compatibility - new truepic vi image processing engine committed to
providing the maximum image quality performance to all pen models
, olympus has generously endowed the e - pm1 with the same new 12 . 3 - megapixel high - speed live mos sensor and new truepic vi image processing engine incorporated in the new flagship of the pen series , the e - p3 , due for release at the same time as the e - pl3 . this has made possible full hd 1080i movie recording and improved the maximum sensitivity to iso12800 . the newly developed truepic vi image processing engine achieves both improvement of image processing quality and reduction of processing time .
the olympus pen e - p3’s built - in , pop - up flash makes it easy to illuminate low - light subjects , reduce red - eye and fill in dark areas . the camera is compatible with sdhc , sdxc and uhs - 1 memory cards for greater speed and capacity and can be utilized with the olympus penpal® or various eye - fi™ cards for instant wireless uploads to your favorite social or photo sharing websites .
the olympus pen e - p3 ' s built - in , pop - up flash makes it easy to illuminate low - light subjects , reduce red - eye and fill in dark areas . the camera is compatible with sdhc , sdxc and uhs - 1 memory cards for greater speed and capacity and can be utilized with the olympus penpal or various eye - fi cards for instant wireless uploads to your favorite social or photo sharing websites
superior image quality a large 12 . 3 - megapixel live mos image sensor delivers the highest quality images . take great photos in low - light environments thanks to the camera’s built - in flash , af illuminator and iso up to 12 , 800 . to improve color and speed , the olympus pen e - p3 features the new truepic vi image processing engine . photos and hd videos taken with the pen e - p3 will be crisp and clear thanks to three modes of in - body image stabilization . image stabilization built into the camera’s body enables photographers to take advantage of this feature with every lens . the camera’s award - winning supersonic wave filter™ patented dust reduction system vibrates to remove dust and other particles from the front of the image sensor , capturing it on an adhesive membrane every time the camera is turned on . blazing speed the olympus pen e - p3 uses a variety of features to achieve speed rivaling that of the professional olympus e - 5 dslr . focus and shoot faster with the camera’s new 12 . 3 - megapixel live mos image sensor , truepic vi image processor and new fast af tracking system . the olympus pen e - p3 offers 35 separate focus points spread over nearly the entire sensor , enabling the camera to pin - point focus accuracy on small subjects wherever they appear in the frame . selectable 3x3 groups within the 35 - point area are especially effective when shooting active subjects . the camera’s fast shutter response time ensures that you will never miss the shot , even in the toughest shooting environments .
you can add new functions and operability improvements by updating your pen - f to the latest firmware version . please update your camera to use these functions . for instructions regarding the added functions , refer to the revised instruction manual . download manuals : olympus om - d / pen series
the e - p3 does noticeably better than the nx100 at iso 3 , 200 . the nx100 has an odd blue cast to the image and employs such aggressive processing its images look odd .
center valley , pa . , january 5 , 2011 – today olympus announces the new powerfully simple pen e - pl2 , the fourth generation of the award - winning and pioneering olympus pen family of compact interchangeable lens digital cameras . known for pro quality , point - and - shoot simplicity and high - definition video , the pen e - pl2 continues the pen family ' s legacy of simple design , intuitive interface and digital single lens reflex ( dslr ) image quality . the new camera also expands your creative potential with live guide ii , new in - camera creative features , new auxiliary lenses , a new close - up spotlight accessory ( mal - 1 ) and the new olympus penpal™ bluetooth accessory . capturing amazing still images and hd video just got a lot more fun . further proof that olympus lets you capture it all .
while sharing the same basic specs , the three new models are designed to appeal to different users . the pen e - p3 sits at the top of the range and caters for advanced users , the e - pl3 is in the middle for those perhaps looking to upgrade from a high - end compact model , while the e - pm1 ( mini ) is for photographers who want a very a compact camera that accepts interchangeable lenses .
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olympus has updated the firmware for its range - topping pen e - p3 mirrorless camera . firmware v1 . 1 corrects a bug that stopped the buttons working if the touch screen was contacted when an optional electronic viewfinder is used . it also corrects the fault by which the af points were not shown when the camera is used with an eye - fi card . users must download the olympus digital camera updater software to apply the update .
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in looks the olympus pen e - p3 isn’t a huge departure from the original e - p1 , but in terms of features it is a huge step forward , even from the e - p2 model that was launched just over 18 months ago . although the sensor resolution remains unchanged , the e - p3’s new processor allows for faster operation and focusing . the focusing has been improved to such an extent that olympus claims it is the fastest of any interchangeable - lens camera . this claim is based on its full - time af system , which is designed to adjust the focus constantly rather than waiting for you to half - press the shutter – so even if it is as fast as they claim , it is not based on the standing start you might expect .
pen the pen series was first introduced in 1959 as a half - frame camera . with its revolutionary design and price , this camera made photography available for a much bigger user group . the idea behind its design was pure and elegant – to create a camera that was as easy to carry and use as a pen . the pen was designed by legendary olympus designer yoshihisa maitani , one of the most famous product designers in the history of photography . in 1963 the pen f was launched as the world’s first 35mm half - frame system slr . by the time it was introduced , 16 lenses were available . 17 million pen cameras were sold , making it one of the most popular and successful cameras ever . today pen cameras are a much sought after collector’s item and are traded for incredible prices on the second - hand market .
pen the pen series was first introduced in 1959 as a half - frame camera . with its revolutionary design and price , this camera made photography available to a much bigger user group . the idea behind its design was pure and elegant – to create a camera that was as easy to carry and use as a pen . the pen was designed by legendary olympus designer yoshihisa maitani , one of the most famous product designers in the history of photography . in 1963 the pen f was launched as the world’s first 35mm half - frame system slr . by the time it was introduced , 16 lenses were available . 17 million pen cameras were sold , making it one of the most popular and successful cameras ever . today pen cameras are a much sought after collector’s item and are traded for incredible prices on the second - hand market .
storage and battery . the olympus e - p3 stores images and movies on secure digital cards , and is compatible not only with the higher - capacity sdhc and sdxc card types , but also with higher - speed uhs - i cards - - still a relatively rare capability as of this writing ( june 2011 ) . the e - p3 also supports wi - fi enabled eye - fi secure digital cards , for wireless transfer direct from the camera body .
as well as improving autofocus speed , olympus has also increased the total number of focus points in its system , which still has fixed point locations , even though it uses contrast detection . where earlier pen - series cameras offered 11 - point autofocus , the olympus e - p3 now offers up 35 point focusing , with the points are arranged in a 7 x 5 array that covers most of the image frame , with the exception of the extreme edges . the e - p3 also provides the ability to configure the camera to address 3x3 groups of focus points instead of individual points if preferred . olympus further notes that it has improved autofocus tracking performance , and can now use color information and account for the locations of faces in tracking a moving subject . one final difference of note with respect to autofocusing is that the olympus e - p3 now includes a small , built - in autofocus assist lamp , positioned roughly where the self - timer lamp was in earlier cameras .
olympus om - d e - m10 mark ii camera with 14 - 42mm lens , silver and m . zuiko digital ed . . .
steve huff , the panasonic 20 1 . 7 ii lens on the olympus e - p5 , steve huff photo , august 23 , 2013
new truepic vi image processing engine the e - p3 incorporates the newly developed truepic vi image processing engine . it achieves both improvement of the image processing quality as well as reduction of processing time .
the olympus e - p3 draws power from a proprietary bls - 1 ( or bls - 5 ) lithium ion battery pack . battery life is rated to cipa testing standards as 330 shots with 50 % flash usage , when writing to a class 6 sdhc card .
introduced this past summer , the pen e - pl3 and pen e - pm1 are the latest micro - four - thirds cameras from olympus . these 2 new models are intended to complete the pen ep3 series and thus offer a whole range of compact cameras with interchangeable lenses . each model offers a different set of controls with a different size , depending on whether you need more directly - accessible controls while shooting , or if you favor a pocketable camera . but as we ' ll see , given that they ' re based on the same sensor as the pen ep3 , these cameras perform equally well ( or poorly ) in term of image quality .
olympus pen boldly brings fun and simplicity back to slr quality . it’s the next exciting chapter in a photographic story that is set to run and run . available from january 2010 for
evoking the classic design of the original om series introduced 40 years ago , and transforming it for the modern age , the olympus om - d series is a new and entirely unique micro four thirds camera system . it combines outstanding features found in the olympus e - system dslr line with those of the compact olympus pen® series to meet the requirements of discerning photographers who demand more performance and portability from their interchangeable - lens cameras . the compact and ready - for - action olympus e - m5 boasts breakthrough innovations inside , including :
with the new
pen mini
series , olympus is bringing the concepts of ultracompactness , simplicity and stylishness to slr photography . aimed directly at first - time interchangeable lens digital camera users . the first in this new line of new generation system cameras , the olympus pen mini e - pm1 is an interchangeable lens type digital camera that conforms to the micro four thirds system , which is targeted at the fashion - sensitive younger generation .
the e - p2 represents almost as subtle an enhancement as the company ' s e - 450 does , compared to the remarkably similar e - 420 . the two models will sell alongside each other , with all e - p2 kits including the plug - in viewfinder . the launch of the e - p2 so soon after e - p1 might prompt the more cynically inclined to wonder whether this is the product olympus originally planned to create - though its similarity should mean early adopters of the e - p1 don ' t feel stung for having excercised their credit cards so readily .
with previous pen series models , the body size was reduced by eliminating the quick - return mirror while maintaining key slr advantages such as high performance and high image quality . olympus has made the e - pl3 even smaller by redesigning all of the internal structures .
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olympus has been on the fast track with its pen mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras since june 2009 , when the e - p1 was introduced . now in its third generation , the 12 megapixel e - p3 easily slides into the flagship position of the olympus micro four thirds line , which includes the e - pl3 and the e - pm1 . there were only subtle differences between the first two models—the e - p1 and the e - p2—but the e - p3 ( $ 900 with 14 - 42mm lens ) marks a more pronounced step forward . some improvements , like a new live mos sensor are under the hood while others , like the 3 - inch oled semi - touch screen are more visible . additional updates include speedier performance , full hd video , built - in flash , and a maximum native iso of 12 , 800 . these are all welcome improvements that make this camera even more appealing to dslr shooters who want a small but capable second camera and consumers who want better image quality and flexibility without the bulk of a dslr .
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olympus has a working agreement with panasonic and the sensor in the new pen camera hails from panasonic ' s factories – it is believed to be the same sensor as in the panasonic gf3 .
new exterior design , same pen dna the e - pl1 streamlines the olympus micro four thirds pen series form and is available in three new body colors , including black , champagne gold and slate blue . thanks to its compact size ( 4 . 51
w x 2 . 84
h x 1 . 63
d excluding protrusions ) and light 10 . 4 - ounce body , the e - pl1 won’t weigh you down when you’re on the go .
pre - ces 2011 : olympus has announced the micro four thirds pen e - pl2 . sitting below the e - p2 in the company ' s pen lineup , the e - pl2 boasts the same 12mp sensor but adds a raft of improvements , including a restyled body , larger lcd screen and improved af . the innovative live guide mode , first seen in the e - pl1 has been improved too , and the e - pl2 comes with a redesigned version of the collapsable 14 - 42mm f / 3 . 5 - 5 . 6 kit lens ( which debuted with the japan - only e - pl1s , last year ) . we ' ve had a production e - pl2 in the office for a while - just long enough for us to prepare a full hands - on preview including studio comparison and real - world samples .