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OLYMPUS PEN E-PL1 CAMERA

First Impressions

First let me say this – Today I got in the mail the E-P2, so I will be posting info

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How would I categorize the E-P1? Really it is the camera of otherness in my opinion. It isn't a SLR, it isn't a point and shoot camera. It isn't a purely amateur camera nor is it a professional camera.

The new lenses are quite a bit lighter than the older 4/3 equivalent lenses.

The E-P1 is a very small camera. It is not designed like a traditional DSLR. It is designed to have a small form factor. All in all I would say it is small, but I like this little camera a lot.

The E-P1 has the ability to capture full HD quality video. Olympus has even added the ability to use the art filters while capturing HD video.

When you start up the camera, if the 14-42mm is in the collapsed position the rear LCD reads "Please Check the status of t

I had the opportunity to play with a preproduction Camera for a couple of days. And I must say that I am highly impressed with it overall.

2009 is the 50th anniversary of Olympus Pen series.

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