Olympus E-P1 Physical Views

Compared in size to a standard Compact Disc.

Two of Olympus' 12-megapixel dSLR models for 2009, the E-P1 and the E-620.

Olympus E-P1 Features:

• 12.3-Megapixel Live MOS imager yielding 4032x3024 pixel images (4:3 aspect ratio)
• Choose from 4:3, 3:2, and 16:9 aspect ratios
• Micro Four-Thirds lens mount system
• Compatible with Four Thirds mount and Olympus OM lenses using optional adapters (MMF-1 and MF-2 OM)
• In-body (sensor-shift) Image Stabilization system
• TruePic V Image Processor
• Olympus System Supersonic Wave Filter Dust Reduction System
• iAuto (intelligent), Program AE, Aperture/Shutter Priority, Full Manual, and Custom exposure control
• 13 pre-programmed Scene modes as well as 6 "Art Filter" modes
• Compressed RAW and JPEG (Fine/Standard) formats, including RAW+JPEG (Fine or Normal)
• In-camera image editing options, including RAW processing
• TTL Auto White Balance system with several presets, one-touch custom set, white balance compensation, and bracketing options
• sRGB or Adobe RGB Color Space options
• TTL 324-area ESP metering system with 18x18 grid, Center-weighted average and Spot options
• Shutter speeds from 2 - 1/4000 sec. seconds and Bulb
• Burst shooting at 3fps (max. 10 RAW images, or approx. 12 JPEG)
• 11-area Contrast Detect AF system with Single AF (S-AF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Manual (MF / S-AF + MF) and Face Detection focusing modes
• 3.0-inch color LCD with 230,000 pixels, 100% frame coverage, and 15 levels of brightness adjustment
• New Super Control Panel information display
• Record Motion JPEG (.AVI) movies at 720p HD (1280x720) or SD (640x480) resolutons (30fps) with stereo sound
• Built-in digital level sensor and gauge helps you capture level shots
• Optional Optical Viewfinder (VF-1) for use with 17mm "Pancake" F2.8 Micro Four Thirds Lens
• Auto ISO sensitivity from 200 - 6400, Manual from 100-6400, 1/3 or 1EV steps (Movie mode 160 - 1600)
• Built-in hot shoe for external units
• Noise Reduction for long exposures
• SD/SDHC/MMC memory card storage
• Selectable video output with NTSC or PAL format
• HD output via MiniHDMI Type C I/O port
• USB 2.0 (High-speed) data and control interface
• Included BLS-1 Li-ion battery and compact BCS-1 AC charger

The E-P1 is available in three configurations:

• E-P1 Body Only: MSRP US$749.99
• E-P1 Body with ED 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens: MSRP US$799.99
• E-P1 Body with ED 17mm f2.8 with optical viewfinder: MSRP US$899.99

Each kit includes E-P1 Body, USB Cable, Video Cable, Li-Ion Battery Pack (BLS-1), Li-Ion Battery Charger (BCS-1), Shoulder Strap, OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM, Manuals and Registration card.

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