Olympus E-P1 Digital Camera Review: 5 Key Features

Olympus has always been known for sturdy dependable photography equipment, but its new release has got to be one of its perfections. New from Olympus is its PEN series of digital cameras; Specifically the Olympus E-P1.

The Olympus E-P1 is a new micro four thirds digital camera which provides the professional feel of an SLR with the size and ease of a point-n-shoot. Digital Camera photographers, with the Olympus E-P1, have in hand what one would consider a full imaging studio.

This review can best be written by highlighting the Olympus E-P1 Digital Camera features.

Olympus E-P1 Digital Camera Feature 1: 12.3 Million Pixels

With a digital camera that boasts 12.3 megapixels both the amateur and professional photographer can produce exceptional images and video imaging.

Olympus E-P1 Digital Camera Feature 2: Functionality

Images are produced with true professional results with this small digital camera. The E-P1 provides multiple lenses which are exchangeable. The bulk in the normal size of an SLR is eliminated in the Olympus E-P1. The E-P1 provides digital photos as well as video and audio on the go.

Olympus E-P1 Digital Camera Feature 3: Creativity-Multiple Exposure, Art Filters, Framing

Have you ever wanted to get a bit more creative in your print images? Well, the new Olympus E-P1 offers the ability to combine landscape and portrait images or any two images for that matter. Your creativity is limitless.

The Olympus E-P1 comes equipped with built-in art filters. These optional effects can be instantly viewed by way of LCD in Live view or when just scanning through your images. Some of these built-ins are Pop Art, Light Tone, and Grainy.

Want to add additional zest like framing the picture to any proportion? The Olympus E-P1 offers unlimited ways to create to your heart's content.

Olympus E-P1 Digital Camera Feature 4: Imaging Blur and Dust Free

Olympus added a 'Free' package on its E-P1. No longer will you have blurs or dirty lens shots. It is difficult to fathom that a digital camera manufacturer has provided such an innovative new feature. The Dust Reduction System assures crisp clear images via its patented technology called Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF). What is SWF? This new patented system vibrates to remove dust from the image sensor and traps any dust within a special adhesive membrane.

Olympus E-P1 Digital Camera Feature 5: Auto Adjustment

Certainly not new, yet important, is the auto adjustment feature. The Olympus E-P1 provides 19 automatic scene modes.

The Olympus E-P1 Digital Camera offers many great features some you may even describe as magical. The Canon G-11 is similar but not the specimen that the E-P1 provides with its sporty, creative, and professional offerings. At less than $800 it is an incredible purchase if you are looking at something more than a point-and-shoot.
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