Olympus PEN E-P2 Digital Camera with 14-42mm and 17mm Lens Photo Shoot in NYC From H and B Digital.com
Camera: Olympus PEN E-P2
Lens: Olympus M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II and Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Mode: Auto
The E-P2 incorporates a new port for connecting new accessories
including an optional EMA-1 Microphone adapter and the VF-2 live-finder,
a detachable electronic viewfinder that comes with the E-P2. The
live-finder easily slides onto the camera's accessory port and hot shoe
when needed to provide 1.15x magnification, a 100% field of view with
amazing resolution, brightness and contrast. The viewfinder refreshes
quickly to minimize image ghosting on fast-moving subjects.
The VF-2 rotates up to 90 degrees to enable photographers to look down
into it, which is useful when shooting subjects from challenging angles.
The built-in diopter adjustment and high magnification offer easy
viewing with and without glasses.
For those who want to
capture enhanced audio, the new EMA-1 external microphone connector can
be plugged into the new camera's external accessory port. The connector
will accept the optional Olympus ME-51S stereo microphone or any
microphone of their choice. Olympus has a variety of other accessories
to maximize the functionality of the new PEN, including the previously
released 14-42mm and 17mm Micro Four Thirds lenses. The MMF-1 Four
Thirds System Lens Adapter makes E-P2 compatible with all Olympus ZUIKO
Digital SpecificTM lenses and other Four Thirds System lenses from
Sigma, Panasonic and Leica. Olympus OM film-based lenses can be attached
to the E-P2 with the MF-2 OM Lens Adapter. Additionally, an optional
FL-14 flash unit, suitably small for the camera, adds more lighting
versatility to your shots.
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| The E-P2 with optional EMA-1 microphone adapter |
Stay focused on Your Targets Wherever They Roam
Sometimes it can be hard enough to keep up with kids, let alone take
pictures of them. The E-P2's new C-AF Tracking and AF Target
Registration locks your subject into focus, and constantly adjusts focus
and brightness whether you or your subject is moving. With this mode, a
simple push of the shutter release enables you to keep fast-moving and
unpredictable subjects in focus--tracking subjects from left to right
and from front to back--within the frame, automatically ensuring that
even active subjects are captured clearly.
Even More Ways to Create
Olympus pioneered easy-to-use in-camera art filters for still images
captured inside its E-System DSLRs. It was the first company to offer
the ability to apply art filters to High Definition video recordings
captured with the E-P1. Now, the E-P2 continues this tradition of
innovation with eight in-camera art filters, including two new filters:
the Diorama and Cross Process. The Diorama art filter gives users a
miniature model photo feeling by narrowing the depth of focus and
enhancing color and contrast. The selective focus that this filter
offers lends intimacy to images of even the largest subjects like
canyons or cityscapes.
The Cross Process art filter offers an
unexpected look to images and videos by changing the color and contrast
of subjects on the fly. Using this mode can result in surreal
other-worldly images. Whether you're a videographer, documentarian or
established director--or just want to shoot like one --Art Filters set
your images and videos apart from the pack. Since they're built into the
camera, you can achieve dramatic results on the go without needing a
computer or editing software. These new filters are a welcome addition
to the Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy
Film and Pin Hole filters previously available on the E-P1.
Because the PEN is an interchangable lens system camera, you also have
more creative options for video capture. You can attach any one of the
new super-compact Micro Four Thirds lenses or, because the camera can
accept many of the other Four Thirds Format lenses with an available
MMF-1 Four Thirds System Lens Adapter, you can add anything from an
extreme wide-angle fisheye lens to a super telephoto lens for a wide
range of expressive options. All the while you will have more DSLR-like
control over depth of field, focus, white balance and ISO. It begs the
question, "What will you create?"
iEnhance for Radiant Colors
The E-P2 includes a new picture mode called iEnhance, which analyzes
colors and brightness. The new mode mimics what the naked eye sees. For
example, a beautiful sunset looks awesome in person and generally seems
to fade when captured in an image. With iEnhance, the warm yellow and
orange colors are heightened to be brilliant and closer to the actual
scene. The result is exceptionally clear imaging with a dramatically
lifelike color. iEnhance can be used in any shooting mode--from program
to manual--and automatically engages when in iAuto.
HDMI Control from Your HDTV Remote
The new PEN makes sharing your content easier than ever. Just connect
the E-P2 to your HDTV with an optional HDMI cable and use your HDTV's
remote to control playback functions and navigate the camera's menus
from the comfort of your favorite couch or chair.
Manual in Movie Mode
The E-P2's manual movie mode allows for independent control of aperture
and shutter for expanded exposure and creative control. Now you can
adjust the shutter to control the depth of focus while using the
aperture to set the overall brightness of the video. This level of
control allows you to express your vision exactly how you want in your
HD videos.
Make a Design Statement The
E-P2's high-end, stainless-steel all-black body is easy to handle and
carry, and has the styling and refinement of a precision chronometer.
Its retro-chic look turns heads, from tech-aficionados and camera buffs
to the style-conscious and everyday point-and-shooter. Built rock solid,
it fits comfortably in a jacket pocket or a handbag for impromptu
street-shooting or any spontaneous adventure. The E-P2 lets you do more
and go more places while capturing your life, thanks to its compact
size--4.74"(W) x 2.75" (H) x 1.37" (D)--and light 11.1-ounce body.
Attention to detail is visible in every aspect of the PEN's design,
including the currently available small and lightweight 14-42mm and 17mm
M. Zuiko Digital lenses as well as the newly announced 9-18mm f4.0-5.6
(18-36mm equivalent) and 14-150mm f4.0-5.6 (28-300mm equivalent) M.
Zuiko Digital lenses.
Ultra-Compact Body Delivers Superior Image Quality
The E-P2 has everything you need to produce vibrant DSLR-quality
images: a large 12.3-megapixel imager, In-body Image Stabilization, fast
Imager Autofocus, the proven Olympus Dust Reduction System and the new
TruePic V Image Processor.
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| Standard point-and-shoot sensor vs. the PEN E-P2 sensor |
As the second Micro Four Thirds camera from Olympus, the E-P2 provides
the same image quality as current Four Thirds format E-System cameras
because it has the same image sensor size as the E-30 and E-620 DSLR
models, but in a much smaller body. This high-performance 12.3-megapixel
Live MOS image sensor delivers excellent dynamic range, accurate color
fidelity, and a state-of-the-art amplifier circuit to reduce noise and
capture fine image details in both highlight and shadow areas.
The E-P2's Live MOS image sensor is complemented by Olympus' TruePic V
Image Processor, which produces clear and colorful photos using all the
pixel information for each image to provide the best digital images
possible. The image processor is noted for accurate natural color,
true-to-life flesh tones, brilliant blue skies and precise tonal
expression; it also lowers image noise in photos shot at higher ISO
settings (ISO 100 to ISO 6400), enabling great results in low-light
situations.
Be a Mover, Not a Shaker Any
lens attached to the E-P2 will deliver blur-free images thanks to three
modes of In-body Image Stabilization that compensate for up to four
steps EV (exposure value). Mechanical Image Stabilization automatically
compensates for camera shake in low light or when shooting without a
tripod. Since the PEN is the world's smallest interchangeable lens
camera with In-body Image Stabilization, you'll feel comfortable taking
it on the road with you to capture the action. As an added advantage,
the built-in image stabilization works not only with the M. Zuiko lenses
but all Four Thirds lenses and even older OM film-based lenses when
used with the appropriate adapter for the E-P2.
Small Real Estate with an Amazing 3-Inch LCD View
Consumers accustomed to composing and focusing using a point-and-shoot
camera's LCD will appreciate the E-P2's 100 percent accurate, 3-inch
full color HyperCrystal LCD, which gives them the same easy, seamless
experience when shooting still images or videos. The camera's Live
Control function makes it easy to compose, edit and shoot pictures or
videos without stopping to access various menus. The E-P2's fast Imager
Autofocus in Live View also enables you to compose, focus and capture
the shot quickly and easily without ever taking your eyes off the large
LCD.
The LCD displays 230,000 pixels in vivid color and includes
HyperCrystal technology, which offers many times the contrast of
conventional LCD monitors for easier viewing in both preview and
playback. It also provides a wide viewing angle of 176 degrees, which
ensures that images can be composed from even the most obscure angles.
This Camera Leaves Others in the Dust
You don't have to waste precious time worrying about dust ruining the
perfect image; instead, spend more of that time shooting with the E-P2.
The proven Olympus Dust Reduction System produces spot-free photos with
the exclusive Supersonic Wave Filter, a patented ultrasonic technology
that vibrates to remove dust and other particles from the front of the
image sensor, capturing it on a special adhesive membrane every time the
camera is turned on.
What You See Is What You Get
When viewing the LCD in Live View, Art Filter effects and settings like
white balance and exposure are viewable right on the LCD, and their
impact is seen instantly on the display. Real-time monitoring offers
amazing versatility and creative control, and users who apply a setting
have instant gratification because what they see on the camera's LCD is
what they've captured. For musicians used to applying audio effects like
reverb to their instruments before recording them, the concept of
setting the E-P2 to capture precisely the kind of image they want before
they press the shutter makes perfect sense. For imaging purists who
want to shoot without filters, and apply them to images inside the
camera later, or just edit images back at their computers, the E-P2
provides these options and opens more in-the-field creative
possibilities.
Mix It Up with Multiple Exposure
With the E-P2's Multiple Exposure function available for still image
capture, you are free to tell a visual story your way, whether in a
portrait, a landscape or a combination of both. The image capture
options allow you to shoot one shot, then another and combine them in
real time, or capture both shots separately and combine them in the
camera later. Overlay your face on top of your pet's face. Create an
"identical twin" of yourself. Put the moon in the sky at noon. Your
ability to manipulate space and time makes this new creative multimedia
device a veritable time machine.
Frame Your Works of Art Inside the PEN
You can often achieve greater photographic expression by framing a
scene in a unique way. The E-P2 provides four aspect ratios that serve
as masks to frame your image to the desired proportions, including: the
standard 4:3 aspect ratio that is suited to an 8 x 10-inch enlargement;
the 16:9 aspect ratio that will display your images beautifully on a
widescreen television; and other popular aspect ratios such as 3:2 and
6:6. The Multi-Aspect Shooting further expresses your creative vision
when combined with Art Filters and multiple exposures. What will you
create?
Stereo Audio Sounds As Good As the PEN Images Look
Like the innovative Olympus LS-11 portable audio recording device that
puts the power of a recording studio in your pocket, the E-P2 features
uncompressed CD-quality 16 bit/44.1kHz Linear PCM stereo recording
capability to capture the rich sound quality of your scene. When you
shoot with the E-P2, it's like having a sound technician built into your
camera to capture the nuances of the audio happening all around you. It
has the versatility to record and play back in the WAV format and can
record with its built-in stereo microphone. Whether recording audio
while shooting a video or adding audio by recording a narration to your
still images, the E-P2's audio sounds as great as its images look. Now,
with the new stereo microphone adapter, there is new freedom in audio
capture with the PEN.
Create Your Own Multimedia Slideshows with Stills, Video and Audio Inside E-P2
Content is king, and with the E-P2 you have your own portable kingdom
of still images, HD video, and audio to remix at your command. In
playback mode you can seamlessly mix stills and movies inside the camera
to create a multimedia slideshow; dub in one of five built-in dramatic
background music options to provide a soundtrack for your cinematic
creation. Plug the E-P2 into any HD television with an HDMI cable and
show off your masterpieces to your audience before your DVD arrives in
stores!
As Easy to Use as a Point-and-Shoot with SLR-Quality Technologies
The E-P2 is equipped with 19 scene-select modes for effortless picture
taking. Standard scene modes like Night-Scene, Portrait and Landscape
are easy-to-use solutions for everyday shooting. Capturing beautiful
portraits is easy with the new ePortrait Mode. It enables you to smooth
your subject's skin--all in the camera and before capture! Additionally,
edits can be made post-capture using the ePortrait mode.
Shooting scenes with both highlights and shadows can often be a
challenge because of the extreme contrast between dark and bright areas.
The E-P2 addresses this challenge with Shadow Adjustment Technology
that adjusts for extreme light variations and maintains visible detail
in both the shadow and highlight areas of the scene. Now users can see
and preview the gradation on the Live View LCD and capture images
showing the shadow detail they saw. This feature is also accessible in
the Edit menu after the shot has been taken.
The E-P2's Face
Detection reduces the chance of blurred subjects in images by
recognizing up to eight people's faces and the background, tracking the
faces within the image area, even if people are moving, and
automatically focusing and optimizing exposure for sharp, brilliant
portrait pictures (ideal for large family or party group photos).
Don't like changing camera settings for each shooting situation? The
E-P2's Intelligent Auto Mode automatically identifies what you're
shooting (Portrait, Landscape, Night + Portrait, Macro, Sports) and
adjusts settings to capture the best result depending on the situation.
First-time users will enjoy this quick and hassle-free feature, which
does the thinking for them and produces incredible images like a pro.
The E-P2 offers ease-of-use and flexibility to meet your shooting
style. Choose the Live Control technology, an advanced control panel
system that incorporates the use of the sub dial and enables you to see
the image and the menu controls all at the same time on the LCD. As a
result, you can use the main and sub dials to select modes and adjust
settings without having to take your eyes off the subject. Or if you
prefer, shoot with the Super Control Panel, which is familiar to any
serious shooter. These options along with the camera's intuitive button
layout make the camera simple to use. The E-P2 records to SDHC media
cards to accommodate large files including videos with In-Camera
Creative Features and uncompressed audio.
Digital Leveler
The E-P2 is equipped with an internal Digital Level Sensor that detects
the camera's pitch and roll and indicates it on the control panel. This
Digital Leveler is a tremendous benefit when capturing architecture and
landscapes. Level the perfect coastline shot on your next tropical
vacation without being tethered to a computer and editing software.
Magnified Focus Assist
The E-P2 provides two optional methods to help the user focus: a
Magnified Focus (MF) Assist Function and Magnification Display. When
using manual focus, the MF Assist feature aids with critical focus by
allowing you to zoom in on part of the image by simply turning the
focusing ring on the front of the lens. The Magnification Display
enables you to selectively enlarge the image on the LCD at the touch of a
button. This mode works for both autofocus and manual focus. Both MF
Assist methods provide up to a 10x magnification of a single point of
the image for critical focus; perfect for macro or still-life
photography.
18x18 Metering Modes This
mode divides the image area into an 18 x 18 grid, metering each of the
324 separate cells to obtain optimum exposure. In addition to
324-division ESP metering, center-weighted metering and spot metering
modes are also available.
Olympus Master 2 Software
Use the included Olympus Master 2 software (Mac and PC) to easily
download images and videos from the camera or other external device,
such as a USB drive, and automatically organize them into albums and
groups and by date. Develop high-quality RAW images, apply Art Filter
effects, edit and print images. Also, apply the most common editing
functions to your HD videos. Update camera and lens firmware through the
software and download additional menu languages. A direct link makes
uploading your images and videos to YouTube easier than ever.
Olympus Studio 2 (Trial Edition Included)
Extend the capability of Olympus Master 2 with Olympus Studio 2. In
addition to the functions of Olympus Master 2, this software includes a
lightbox mode and selection marks for comparing and sorting multiple
images. RAW processing is enhanced with additional controls for finer
adjustments. The trial edition can be used for 30 days after
installation. After the trial period has expired, a license key is
required for further use.
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