The powerfully simple PEN E-PL2 is the fourth generation of the award-winning and pioneering Olympus PEN family of compact interchangeable lens digital cameras. Known for pro quality, point-and-shoot simplicity and high-definition video, the PEN E-PL2 continues the PEN family's legacy of simple design, intuitive interface and Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) image quality. The E-PL2 also expands your creative potential with Live Guide II, new in-camera creative features, new auxiliary lenses, a new Close-Up Spotlight accessory (MAL-1) and the new Olympus PENPal Bluetooth accessory. Capturing amazing still images and HD video just got a lot more fun. Further proof that Olympus lets you capture it all.
Outstanding Features include:
• The new Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) ED m14-42mm f3.5/5.6 zoom lens (28mm-84mm equivalent) features a high-speed, silent autofocus during still shooting and high definition (HD) video capture;
• New 3-inch 460,000 dot LCD for bright and easy image composition;
• Live Guide II: preview HD video and still image effects on the E-PL2's high-resolution LCD screen to achieve the perfect result effortlessly;
• Art Filter Variations and Enhancements: choose from different art filter looks to expand your creative horizons or overlay different art filters to create something new, now with full manual control;
• ISO 6400: take great low-light photos with the camera's increased ISO sensitivity;
• New Ergonomic Body Design: shoot stills and videos comfortably with a more ergonomic grip and updated button placement and functionality for ease of use; and Face Detection with iDetect - an amazing new function makes it easier to capture the spirit of your subject, automatically making a person's eye the focus point of the image. The E-PL2 further reduces the chance of blurred subjects in images by recognizing up to eight faces, tracking them within the image area, and automatically focusing and optimizing exposure for sharp portraits.
Outstanding Features include:
• The new Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) ED m14-42mm f3.5/5.6 zoom lens (28mm-84mm equivalent) features a high-speed, silent autofocus during still shooting and high definition (HD) video capture;
• New 3-inch 460,000 dot LCD for bright and easy image composition;
• Live Guide II: preview HD video and still image effects on the E-PL2's high-resolution LCD screen to achieve the perfect result effortlessly;
• Art Filter Variations and Enhancements: choose from different art filter looks to expand your creative horizons or overlay different art filters to create something new, now with full manual control;
• ISO 6400: take great low-light photos with the camera's increased ISO sensitivity;
• New Ergonomic Body Design: shoot stills and videos comfortably with a more ergonomic grip and updated button placement and functionality for ease of use; and Face Detection with iDetect - an amazing new function makes it easier to capture the spirit of your subject, automatically making a person's eye the focus point of the image. The E-PL2 further reduces the chance of blurred subjects in images by recognizing up to eight faces, tracking them within the image area, and automatically focusing and optimizing exposure for sharp portraits.
New Lens Optimized for Video and Image Stabilization for Every Lens
