Stepping in to fill this void is the olympus epl1, a camera that brings a strippeddown body and. Olympus pen epl1 camera first impressions of the new microfour thirds camera by olympus the new olympus pen epl1 is a small camera, and the build quality feels good. To update the lens firmware, both camera body and lens are required. Black olympus epl1 digital camera body with attached body cap m. Although the epl1 is a less expensive camera than the ep2 that sits above it, it doesnt give much ground to its big brother in terms of specification. Some noise was present in both images but could have been minimizedeliminated with your favorite noise reduction software. Olympus pen epl1 with 1442mm and 40150mm lenses, black 262857 olympus pen epl1 with 1442mm lens, blue 262861 olympus pen epl1 with 1442mm lens, champagne gold 262851. Hd video capture and art filters the e pl1 like its predecessors shoots video in 720p, but thankfully the cost cutting hasnt had an effect on the output. Dec 28, 2019 the video function is also convincing, as is the good expandability of the e pl1 pen. Olympus ib a new piece of software launched alongside the epl1, it combines a photo database with a series of features for editing and searching images ib takes over from master as the bundled software for olympus cameras and its an interesting change. The actual video quality was exceptional for this type of camera, and offered little in the way of leaning tower of jello artifacts while panning as it tries to keep up. It has a 12megapixel live mos four thirds sensor, interchangeable lenses, 720p hd video and plenty of creative controls.
Mar 04, 2010 the brand new e pl1 is the third micro four thirds camera from olympus, following on from the e p1 and e p2 models which were launched in 2009. Mar 06, 2020 in essence, the epl2 is a tarted up epl1, a subtle evolution of both camera and kit lens, rather than revolution, so existing owners shouldnt feel aggrieved that olympus isnt offering a. The updates can be downloaded via the olympus digital camera update software application. The epl1 is olympus third micro four thirds camera.
Also known as the pen lite, the epl3 boasts the worlds fastest autofocus system, a 3 inch tilting lcd display, new 12. I went out to london on a cold wet day to play with focus. This is what i miss badly on the epl1, which exists on the ep1 and ep2. The e p2 scored slightly higher than the e pl1 in most categories and received a higher overall rating. Weve been testing the final version of firmware v1. Below are our unedited sample photos taken with the epl1 using large superfine image quality 720p for video, iauto mode, ienhance picture mode, iso auto, and all other settings at default unless noted. Important notice for valued customers who purchased the fl300r electronic flash.
Apr 10, 2010 like the other olympus pen and dslr cameras, the e pl1 has shadow and highlight spot metering to help ensure that light and dark areas are correctly exposed. Moviestillcompatible msc lens compatibility this update also ensures that like the e pl1, the e p1 and e p2 camera models are fully compatible with and able to take advantage of two recently announced lenses. Underwater housing the new cameras compact design makes it the perfect companion for all of your dive trips. Automatic display switching by the eye sensor is not supported. May 04, 2010 as announced, firmware updates for the olympus pen series are now available for download. The olympus e pl1 offers just two video settings, either hd high definition, recording at a resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels and 30 framessecond, or sd. Stks olympus bls1 battery pack powwer trademark was designed to meet or exceed the oem mah capacity. The olympus e pl1 is a more affordable massmarket camera, with a plastic rather than metal chassis, smaller and lighter body, and a redesigned user interface thats simpler to use. Nous avons pu tester une preversion du compact a optiques interchangeables abordable dolympus.
The fourthgeneration olympus pen e pl2, with its svelte metalcomposite body, gorgeous highresolution 3 lcd viewfinder, and enhanced lowlight performance, is a welcome upgrade to the e pl1 and. The epl1 is capable of recording video to sdhc media cards to accommodate large files. Operating the camera was easy and controls seem well made. Software analysis of the image then determines the recorded brightness values of all the other steps and calculates the cameras dynamic range. In my case i find that the epl1 is good up to 1600 iso, above that the noise is too blotchy for me.
Olympus epl1 hd video quality test footage using the audio from the original camera microphone. While i dont find its dynamic range restrictive, the darker tones and shadow areas are a little darker than they could be. Olympus ib a new piece of software launched alongside the e pl1, it combines a photo database with a series of features for editing and searching images. The video function is also convincing, as is the good expandability of the epl1 pen. Olympus epl1 hd video quality test footage in madeira. In essence, the epl2 is a tarted up epl1, a subtle evolution of both camera and kit lens, rather than revolution, so existing owners shouldnt feel aggrieved that olympus isnt offering a. The olympus pen e pl1 is a thirdgeneration model in a series of cameras pioneered by olympus with the aim of providing small, interchangeablelens cameras with sensors significantly larger than those in digicams. Video and still image pros use computerediting software to render their. The e pl1 lowest iso is 100, but the base is truly 200. Controlling olympus digital slr cameras from your pc with the. Accessory port for addons such as electronic viewfinder. The update procedure varies depending on the combination of the camera body and the lens. The front of the epl1 is dominated by the lens opening which accepts micro four thirds glass.
Used olympus pen epl1 digital camera black w1442mm. The olympus epl3 is a stylish new addition to the evergrowing compact system camera market. The brand new epl1 is the third micro four thirds camera from olympus, following on from the ep1 and ep2 models which were launched in 2009. The bottom image was made with an epl1 with an exposure of 30 sec at f11 and iso 400. Like the other olympus pen and dslr cameras, the epl1 has shadow and highlight spot metering to help ensure that light and dark areas are correctly exposed. I have entered the micro four thirds system of digital photography and video shooting with an olympus pen e pl1. Firmware update for the camera body can be carried out using only the camera body. The actual video quality was exceptional for this type of camera, and offered little in the way of leaning tower of jello artifacts while panning as it. Pl1 file association 3 plugin file used by adventure maker, a game development environment used to create pointandclick games.
Olympus epl1 still produce better jpegs than the nex straight out. Apr 20, 2012 olympus e pl1 hd video quality test footage using the audio from the original camera microphone. Ev adjustment is available in program and aperture priority ae prior to recording, but. These extra metering settings make the epl1 a great option for learning about how to use spot metering to. Click on any of our labs test images to view them at their original size. Noise in the epl1s image was exacerbated by the long exposure which also produced noticeable artifacts on the jpeg version. Heres some advice on how to use the e pl1, based on my experiences so far. We have 8 olympus epl1 manuals available for free pdf download. It outdoes its sibling models by adding a dedicated videorecord button, though. Those who rely on the automatic functions will get along well with the camera, while ambitious photographers will want a better usability.
Here are sample avi clips that we shot in bright indoor lighting and in low light with the epl2. The hs10 and sx20is can auto focus in video mode in my test. Its an effective compromise between the performance of a digital slr and the portability of a highend compact camera it could be the ultimate serious travel camera. Video and still image pros use computerediting software to render their images with effects that set their shots apart from the pack. The following table describes the update procedure in each combination. Stepping in to fill this void is the olympus epl1, a camera that brings a. Olympus epl1 hd video quality test footage in madeira with. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Olympus epl1 manuals manuals and user guides for olympus epl1.
The epl1 lowest iso is 100, but the base is truly 200. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5. Tether your em1, em5 mark ii, em1 mark ii or em1x to your computer and optimize your studio photography experience. The manual warns that for lowest noise use 100 but 200 has better dynamic range. Here are sample avi clips that we shot in bright indoor lighting and in low light with the e pl2. This sensor, combined with the truepic v image processor. Beneath the retro styling of the olympus pen epl1 is a new live guide designed to aid beginners, but does it make photography any easier.
I may buy it again if i need to shoot at 30x distance during a sport game. Heres some advice on how to use the epl1, based on my experiences so far. I will be updating this article please refresh your. Videos, stills and highfidelity audio can also be output via hdmi cabledirect to any hd television. Moviestillcompatible msc lens compatibility this update also ensures that like the epl1, the ep1 and ep2 camera models are fully compatible with and able to take advantage of two recently announced lenses. It is much cheaper than buying a 14150mm or 70300mm zoom lens for this epl1. Olympus pen e pl1 camera first impressions of the new microfour thirds camera by olympus the new olympus pen e pl1 is a small camera, and the build quality feels good. Server and application monitor helps you discover application dependencies to help identify relationships between application servers. Stks olympus bls1 battery 1800mah for olympus psbls1, bls1 batteries and olympus pen epl1, epm1, ep3, epl3, evolt e420, e620, e450, e400, e410 digital slr cameras. The olympus epl1 offers just two video settings, either hd high definition, recording at a resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels and 30 framessecond, or sd. As announced, firmware updates for the olympus pen series are now available for download.
I have entered the micro four thirds system of digital photography and video shooting with an olympus pen epl1. However, as regards sharpening and noise reduction, there are better softwares out there. We strive for 100% accuracy and only publish information about file formats that we have tested and validated. The olympus epl1s shutter release is feather soft at first, such that youre not sure youve touched its small, smooth surface, but then the shutter. In our subjective lab tests, the e pl2 received a score of good for video and audio quality. Olympus pen epl1 micro four thirds camera macworld. These extra metering settings make the e pl1 a great option for learning about how to use spot metering to obtain the correct exposure. The reaction speed is still in need of improvement, especially the autofocus is still somewhat sluggish. I guess we will see when it hits the shelves next months. May 17, 2010 720p hd video mjpeg compression iso 1003200. Olympus e600 olympus pen epl1 olympus pen epl2 olympus e400. Although the epl1 is a less expensive camera than the e p2 that sits above it, it doesnt give much ground to its big brother in terms of specification. Below are our unedited sample photos taken with the e pl1 using large superfine image quality 720p for video, iauto mode, ienhance picture mode, iso auto, and all other settings at default unless noted. The olympus e pl1 uses an sdsdhc card and ships with the same bls1 7.
If you want to control the camera from the computer via a usb cable and connect an external video monitor. A test film with olympus e pl1 with itorex 28mm f2. Joint update service for olympus esystem olympus digital. Olympus pen e pl1 with 1442mm and 40150mm lenses, black 262857 olympus pen e pl1 with 1442mm lens, blue 262861 olympus pen e pl1 with 1442mm lens, champagne gold 262851. The trick is to do your own tests and see which iso is the maximum to use for general shooting. Stks olympus bls1 battery 1800mah for olympus psbls1, bls1 batteries and olympus pen e pl1, e pm1, ep3, epl3, evolt e 420, e 620, e 450, e 400, e 410 digital slr cameras. The ep2 scored slightly higher than the epl1 in most categories and received a higher overall rating. Nous avons pu tester une preversion du compact a optiques. Measuring around 11ev, the epl1 has a dynamic range of about 1ev less than most dslrs we have seen released in recent months. The e pl1 is supplied with a new piece of software. Apr 29, 2010 the front of the e pl1 is dominated by the lens opening which accepts micro four thirds glass. The new olympus epl1 m43 press release steve huff photo. The fourthgeneration olympus pen epl2, with its svelte metalcomposite body, gorgeous highresolution 3 lcd viewfinder, and enhanced lowlight performance, is a welcome upgrade to.
Rather than replacing the epl1, the new model sits above it in the olympus micro four thirds pen line up, beneath the ep2. Tether your e m1, e m5 mark ii, e m1 mark ii or e m1x to your computer and optimize your studio photography experience. High iso on the nex3 looks good up till 6400, and useable at 12800. The olympus epl1 uses an sdsdhc card and ships with the same bls1 7. Olympus offers its own studio 2 software for controlling your camera via pc. Our goal is to help you understand what a file with a. Olympus reinvents the compact camera and offers an unbeatable combo to underwater photographers by conrad h. In our subjective lab tests, the epl2 received a score of good for video and audio quality.
Simple steps to updating the firmware in olympus esystem cameras, lenses and flash units. The location is madeira, many scenes are shot in ribera brava. But the epl1 has the same sensor so it will not take better photos and video than the ep1 or ep2 also, i did not see it mentioned that the epl1 has the manual video option, so not sure on that one unless i missed that somehow. All file types, file format descriptions, and software programs listed on this page have been individually researched and verified by the fileinfo team. Supporting various styles of workflows, this software is packed with features that meet the demands of pro photographers. If this program is not available in your pc or mac, you can download it for free from adobe. Hd video capture and art filters the epl1 like its predecessors shoots video in 720p, but thankfully the cost cutting hasnt had an effect on the output. Drill into those connections to view the associated network performance such as latency and packet loss, and application process resource utilization metrics such. In my case i find that the e pl1 is good up to 1600 iso, above that the noise is too blotchy for me.
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