Details:
It boasts the world’s fastest AF system for mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras with its new 35 zone AF, featuring tighter focusing points and improved AF tracking capability. A beautiful 3.0-inch, 610k dot OLED touch-screen makes framing and reviewing your photos a dream, even in bright sunlight.
The PEN E-P3 is the ultimate compact system camera for the advanced enthusiast or professional photographer. This single kit includes the E-P3 Camera Body + M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R Standard Wide Zoom Lens. It captures full high definition video with PCM stereo audio up to 1920x1080 resolution at 60i frames per second in AVCHD format (as well as AVI format at 1280x720/30fps). Maximum recording length is 29 minutes or up to a file size of 4gb.
The E-P3 is a high performance compact Micro Four Thirds system (CSC) camera that combines traditional style and functionality along with advanced imaging capabilities and high responsiveness. It boasts the world’s fastest AF system for mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras with its new 35 zone AF, featuring tighter focusing points and improved AF tracking capability. A beautiful 3.0-inch, 610k dot OLED touch-screen makes framing and reviewing your photos a dream, even in bright sunlight. The EP3’s improved dynamic range, high ISO performance and impressive colour reproduction are thanks to its new 12.3 megapixel High Speed Live MOS Sensor with full HD movie capability and the latest TruePic VI image engine. The PEN E-P3 is the ultimate compact system camera for the advanced enthusiast or professional photographer. This single kit includes the E-P3 Camera Body + M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R Standard Wide Zoom Lens.
interchangeable lens cameras (ILCs) are designed to be a small and lightweight alternative to a digital SLR, the E-P3 is a little bulkier than one might expect. Thanks to the metal construction, it feels sturdy and weighs an impressive 321 grams. There is a chunky plastic grip on the front of the camera, which can be removed as desired, and the entire unit is very sleek. One of our biggest bugbears with the previous models was a lack of a built-in flash: the E-P3 fixes that by having a discreet pop-up unit in the top panel. Connectivity is provided via proprietary mini-USB and a mini-HDMI port. Wireless flash control, long a mainstay of many SLRs, is on the E-P3, and the pop-up flash can act as a controller. Underneath the hotshoe is an accessory port, which allows you to attach peripherals like the VF-2 electronic viewfinder.
Key Features
World’s fastest AF (auto focusing) - Achieved via unique FAST (Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology) AF system, the new 35 zone AF system features tighter focusing points and improved AF tracking capability. AF illuminator light assists in low-light situations.
Superior Image Quality – Improved dynamic range, impressive colour reproduction and high ISO 12800 sensitivity thanks to a new 12.3 megapixel High Speed Live MOS Sensor with full HD movie capability and the latest TruePic VI image engine
Advanced GUI and Large High Resolution OLED Touch Screen – features a 3.0-inch, 610k dot OLED electrostatic capacitance touch-screen display. Gives you a much clearer view when shooting and playing back movies and stills - enjoy better contrast, more realistic colours and improved brightness, even in sunlight. Features touch AF and shoot, touch controls and finger swipe playback.
Built-in flash with wireless control capability– A versatile pop-up flash with a guide no. of 10 (ISO200) and wireless flash control capabilities
Image Stabilisation - Built-in sensor-shift type image stabilisation that works with all lenses, plus a new multi-motion digital image-stabilisation algorithm enables exceptional handheld video capture which is remarkably shake-free.
Advanced Art Filters - Incorporates ten Art Filters (with variations and Art Effects) plus addition of a new variation (Pale & Light Colour II) and new Art Effects (Starlight and White Edge). Art Filter bracketing allows recording multiple Art Filter pictures with a single shot.
3D Photo Shooting – records 3D images in MPO format for playback on 3D televisions
Two Fn buttons (Fn1/Fn2) – assign commonly used camera settings for fast and easy access to camera controls
Supersonic Wave Filter – dust protection that shakes off dust particles from the sensor using ultrasonic vibrations
Dual-core Truepic VI Image Processor - ultra-high processing speeds and high speed AF are possible thanks to dual image processors.
Lens Mount Adapters – optional lens mount adapters are available enabling the usage of a large range of Four Thirds and legacy OM mount lenses.
HDMI Output – easily view your images and high definition videos on a HDTV using an optional HDMI cable.
Accessory Port – allows connection of the VF-2 electronic viewfinder as well as external microphones via the optional EM-1 microphone adapter.
Interchangeable Grip – optional interchangeable grip allows you to customise to suit your hand size.
Shadow Adjust – automatically improves detail in shadowy areas of your image whilst retaining correct exposure of bright areas when confronted by high-contrast lighting situations such as bright sunshine with shadows.
The Olympus PEN E-P3 single Lens Kit is the flagship camera of the PEN series designed for photography enthusiasts desiring a camera that combines traditional style and with advanced imaging capabilities. The E-P3 maintains key SLR advantages such as highly responsive performance and high image quality without the typical attendant size and bulk.
The E-P3 is a high performance compact Micro Four Thirds system (CSC) camera that combines traditional style and functionality along with advanced imaging capabilities and high responsiveness.
It boasts the world’s fastest AF system for mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras with its new 35 zone AF, featuring tighter focusing points and improved AF tracking capability. A beautiful 3.0-inch, 610k dot OLED touch-screen makes framing and reviewing your photos a dream, even in bright sunlight.
The Olympus PEN E-P3 single lens kit improved dynamic range, high ISO performance and impressive colour reproduction are thanks to its new 12.3 megapixel High Speed Live MOS Sensor with full HD movie capability and the latest TruePic VI image engine.
The PEN E-P3 is the ultimate compact system camera for the advanced enthusiast or professional photographer. This single kit includes the E-P3 Camera Body + M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R Standard Wide Zoom Lens. It captures full high definition video with PCM stereo audio up to 1920x1080 resolution at 60i frames per second in AVCHD format (as well as AVI format at 1280x720/30fps). Maximum recording length is 29 minutes or up to a file size of 4gb.
The E-P3 is a high performance compact Micro Four Thirds system (CSC) camera that combines traditional style and functionality along with advanced imaging capabilities and high responsiveness. It boasts the world’s fastest AF system for mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras with its new 35 zone AF, featuring tighter focusing points and improved AF tracking capability. A beautiful 3.0-inch, 610k dot OLED touch-screen makes framing and reviewing your photos a dream, even in bright sunlight. The EP3’s improved dynamic range, high ISO performance and impressive colour reproduction are thanks to its new 12.3 megapixel High Speed Live MOS Sensor with full HD movie capability and the latest TruePic VI image engine. The PEN E-P3 is the ultimate compact system camera for the advanced enthusiast or professional photographer. This single kit includes the E-P3 Camera Body + M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R Standard Wide Zoom Lens.
interchangeable lens cameras (ILCs) are designed to be a small and lightweight alternative to a digital SLR, the E-P3 is a little bulkier than one might expect. Thanks to the metal construction, it feels sturdy and weighs an impressive 321 grams. There is a chunky plastic grip on the front of the camera, which can be removed as desired, and the entire unit is very sleek. One of our biggest bugbears with the previous models was a lack of a built-in flash: the E-P3 fixes that by having a discreet pop-up unit in the top panel. Connectivity is provided via proprietary mini-USB and a mini-HDMI port. Wireless flash control, long a mainstay of many SLRs, is on the E-P3, and the pop-up flash can act as a controller. Underneath the hotshoe is an accessory port, which allows you to attach peripherals like the VF-2 electronic viewfinder.
World’s fastest AF (auto focusing) - Achieved via unique FAST (Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology) AF system, the new 35 zone AF system features tighter focusing points and improved AF tracking capability. AF illuminator light assists in low-light situations.
Superior Image Quality – Improved dynamic range, impressive colour reproduction and high ISO 12800 sensitivity thanks to a new 12.3 megapixel High Speed Live MOS Sensor with full HD movie capability and the latest TruePic VI image engine
Advanced GUI and Large High Resolution OLED Touch Screen – features a 3.0-inch, 610k dot OLED electrostatic capacitance touch-screen display. Gives you a much clearer view when shooting and playing back movies and stills - enjoy better contrast, more realistic colours and improved brightness, even in sunlight. Features touch AF and shoot, touch controls and finger swipe playback.
Built-in flash with wireless control capability– A versatile pop-up flash with a guide no. of 10 (ISO200) and wireless flash control capabilities
Image Stabilisation - Built-in sensor-shift type image stabilisation that works with all lenses, plus a new multi-motion digital image-stabilisation algorithm enables exceptional handheld video capture which is remarkably shake-free.
Advanced Art Filters - Incorporates ten Art Filters (with variations and Art Effects) plus addition of a new variation (Pale & Light Colour II) and new Art Effects (Starlight and White Edge). Art Filter bracketing allows recording multiple Art Filter pictures with a single shot.
3D Photo Shooting – records 3D images in MPO format for playback on 3D televisions
Two Fn buttons (Fn1/Fn2) – assign commonly used camera settings for fast and easy access to camera controls
Supersonic Wave Filter – dust protection that shakes off dust particles from the sensor using ultrasonic vibrations
Dual-core Truepic VI Image Processor - ultra-high processing speeds and high speed AF are possible thanks to dual image processors.
Lens Mount Adapters – optional lens mount adapters are available enabling the usage of a large range of Four Thirds and legacy OM mount lenses.
HDMI Output – easily view your images and high definition videos on a HDTV using an optional HDMI cable.
Accessory Port – allows connection of the VF-2 electronic viewfinder as well as external microphones via the optional EM-1 microphone adapter.
Interchangeable Grip – optional interchangeable grip allows you to customise to suit your hand size.
Shadow Adjust – automatically improves detail in shadowy areas of your image whilst retaining correct exposure of bright areas when confronted by high-contrast lighting situations such as bright sunshine with shadows.
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
Image processing engine: TruePic VI
ISO range: 200-12800
Lens mount: Micro Four Thirds
Interchangeable lens types: Micro Four Thirds adaptor
Viewing screen type: OLED, Touch Screen
Viewing screen size: 3 inch 3:2
Screen resolution: 610,000
External live viewfinder: VF-2 (optional)
External live viewfinder resolution: 1,440,400 dots
Image stabilisation: Built-in
IS modes: IS1, IS2, IS3, OFF
This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 21 February, 2012.
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