Olympus E-P1 14-42mm Kit

A comprehensive overview of the Olympus E-P1 digital camera and its kit lens.

Product Overview

The Olympus E-P1 14-42mm Kit represents the return of the legendary Olympus Pen line, first introduced in 1959. Designed with a focus on simplicity, portability, and style, the E-P1 aims to offer DSLR quality in a compact, retro-styled body. It utilizes the Micro Four Thirds system, eliminating the need for a mirror box, which contributes to its small size. This model combines high-end design with advanced Olympus technologies for a superior photography experience.

[Image Description: A front-side view of the Olympus E-P1 camera, showing its retro design. To its right is the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 lens.]

Key Features

[bullet] Art Filters, Multi Exposure, Multi-aspect
[bullet] High-performance built-in image stabiliser
[bullet] Real-time effect monitoring
[bullet] Multiple-exposure function with LCD monitor display of current view on top of previously captured image
[bullet] High Speed 12.3 Megapixel Live MOS sensor
[bullet] Comfortable Live View thanks to high speed contrast AF**
[bullet] Excellent variety of digital lenses
[bullet] Unique dust reduction filter (SSWF)

Specifications

Type

Body material	Metal
Lens mount	Micro Four Thirds

Image Sensor

Type	4/3" Hi-Speed Live MOS sensor
Effective pixels	12.3 Megapixels
Filter array	Primary colour filter (RGB)
Aspect ratio & area	4:3 / 17.3 x 13.0mm
Full resolution	1 Megapixels 183204

Engine

Type

TruePic V

Filter

Dust reduction filter	Supersonic Wave Filter
IR cut filter	Hybrid type
LPF filter	Fixed type

Live View

Displayed information	Face / Eye detection mode, Focus mode, AF frame display, AF confirmation mark, Shooting information
AF type	Contrast detection system
Field of view	100%
Magnification levels	7/10x

Image Stabiliser

Type	Sensor shift
Modes	Two-dimensional or one-dimensional activation
Effective	Up to 4 EV steps
Shutter speed range	2 - 1/4000s (not available when Bulb is selected)

Method	Contrast Detection AF system (when non high-speed contrast AF compatible lens is used, it works as MF assist)
Focus areas	11 points / Automatic and manual selection; 25 points / Auto selection with Face Detection ON; 225 points / Manual selection in Magnified View Mode
AF lock	Yes
Modes	Manual focus, Single AF, Single AF + MF, Continuous AF

Modes	Programme automatic, i-Auto, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual, Scene Modes
Exposure compensation	+/- 3 EV (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps)
Exposure bracketing	3 frames (+/- 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 EV steps)
ISO bracketing	3 frames (1/3, 2/3, 1 EV steps)

Number of scene modes	19
Modes	Portrait, Landscape, Landscape with Portrait, Macro, Sports, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Children, High key, Low key, Digital Image Stabilisation, Nature Macro, Candle, Documents, Panorama, Beach and Snow, Fireworks, Sunset, e-Portrait

Max. number of frames	2 frames (shooting), 3 frames (editing)
Auto gain control	Yes
Frame assistance	Live View

Olympus E-P1 14-42mm Kit

Product Overview

Key Features

Specifications

Type

Image Sensor

Engine

Filter

Live View

Image Stabiliser

Focusing System

Exposure System

Scene Modes

Multi-Exposure

Light Metering

Sensitivity

Shutter

Shutter Speeds

White Balance

Sequence Shooting

Image Processing

External Flash Control

Movie Recording System

Sound Recording System

Monitor

Level Gauge

Recording Formats

Image Size

Still Image Recording

Interface

Power Supply

Environment

Size

Super Control Panel

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Method	TTL open aperture light metering
Zones	324 zones Multi-pattern Sensing System
Detection range	0 - 18 EV (50mm, 1:2, ISO 100)
Modes	ESP light metering, Spot metering, Centre weighted metering, Highlight, Shadow

Auto	ISO 200 - 6400 (customisable, default ISO 200 - 1600)
Manual	ISO 100 - 6400

Shutter type	Computerised focal-plane shutter
Self timer	12s / 2s

Shutter speed range	1/4000 - 60s
Bulb mode	Up to 30 minutes (selectable longest time in the menu, default: 8 minutes)
Shutter speed P, Ps	1/4000 - 60s
Shutter speed A priority	1/4000 - 60s
Shutter speed S priority	1/4000 - 60s
Shutter speed scene mode	1/4000 - 60s

AUTO WB system	Advanced detection system with Live MOS sensor
Manual White balance (One-Touch)	Yes
White balance bracketing	3 frames / +/- 2, 4, 6 mired steps
One-touch white balance	1 custom settings can be registered
White balance adjustment	+/- 7 in each A-B / G-M axis (in Auto WB, preset WB mode & one-touch WB)
Custom WB	1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K)
Preset values	Tungsten, Flourescent 1, Flourescent 2, Flourescent 3, Sunlight, Flash, Overcast, Shade

Speed (H)	Approx. 3fps
Max. number of frames	10 frames (RAW), 12 frames (JPG / Large Normal mode)
Conditions	Memory card: Toshiba Super High Speed type "Class 6" 4GB

Colour space	sRGB / AdobeRGB
Sharpness + Contrast	5 levels
Saturation	5 levels
Black & White filter	Yellow, Orange, Red, Green
Black & White toning	Sepia, Blue, Red, Green
Picture mode	-
Gradation	4 levels (auto, high key, normal, low key)

X-sync speed	1/180s / 1/4000s (Super FP Mode)
Type	TTL AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL
Modes	Auto, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronisation, 2nd curtain and slow synchronisation, Fill-in for exclusive flash
Intensity	+/- 3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps)
Note	Some functions are only available if they are supported by the external flash.

Recording format	AVI Motion JPEG®
HD Movie quality	HD 1280 x 720 (16:9)
Movie quality	SD 640 x 480 (4:3)
Frame rate	30fps
Max. file size	2GB
Max. recording time	14min (SD) / 7min (HD)
Compression ratio	1/12
Sensitivity	ISO 160 - 1600
Image Stabilisation Mode	Electronical image shifting (Digital IS)

Recording format	Stereo PCM/16bit, 44.1kHz, Wave
Format Base	Format Base
Image footage	30s
Sound recording	Yes; Stereo PCM/16bit, 44.1kHz, WAV

Monitor type	HyperCrystal LCD
Monitor size	7.6cm / 3.0"
Resolution	230000 dots
Brightness adjustment	+/- 7 levels
Colour balance	A-B: +/-7 levels, G-M: +/-7 levels

Detection	2-axis
Display	Rear LCD monitor

RAW	12bit
RAW & JPEG	Yes; parallel recording
JPEG	Yes
Aspect ratio	4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6:6

EXIF	yes
PIM	yes
DPOF	Yes
DCF	Yes

Media	SD Memory Card(SDHC compatible) Class 6 (4GB) is recommended
HDMITM	Yes; Mini connector (type C) *
USB 2.0 High Speed	Yes
Combined V & USB output	Yes; NTSC or PAL selectable
Note	* "HDMI", the HDMI logo and "High-Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Battery	BLS-1 Li-Ion battery (included)
Sleep mode	1, 3, 5, 10 min. and off selectable.
Live View shooting	300 images (100% with Live View) with BLS-1 and Toshiba Class 6 SDHC 4GB card under CIPA testing standard

Temperature	0 - 40°C Operating temperature / -20 - 60°C storage temperature
Humidity	30-90% operation humidity / 10 - 90% storage humidity

Dimensions (W x H x D)	120.5 x 70 x 35mm (without protrusions)
Weight	383g (including battery and memory card), 335g (body only)

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