Easy-to-understand descriptions of photographic techniques such as shooting angle, framing and specific points about each subject are displayed on the LCD monitor. After selecting the subject you want to shoot, just take photos according to the tips.

Now you can express yourself anytime, anywhere. iAUTO including "i-ENHANCE" to express the mood of the moment The "iAUTO" function includes the "i-ENHANCE", which is especially designed to express the mood of the moment.

Just select "iAUTO". The camera automatically analyzes the target subject, optimally adjusting colour saturation and contrast to create a powerful, emotive image that evokes that "being-there" feeling.

Small and light body with SLR-Quality Light, compact, go-anywhere portability, with built-in flash and image stabilization Micro Four Thirds System design eliminates the need to incorporate a mirror box inside the camera, making it possible to reduce the flange back distance (the distance from the lens mount to the focal plane) by about half while still enabling the use of a full-size Four Thirds System image sensor. Even though the camera has a built-in image stabilization system and GN10 flash (ISO200), it is significantly more compact than conventional SLR cameras.

Expressive Power Art Filter for a new creative perspective Express yourself with Olympus's unique Art Filter. Professional-like techniques that are available only when using special lenses or image processing on a PC can now be obtained with the camera only, putting simple, one-touch creative power at your fingertips.

The E-PL1 comes with six different Art Filter effects that expand the range of creative possibilities. Add one of these effects to your image and preview the results on the LCD monitor.

RAW data development with Art Filter is also possible. Gentle Sepia Gives images the look of a vintage sepia-tone print, with gentle contrast and well-defined shadows.

Pop art Enhances colours, making them stronger and more vivid, creating high-impact pictures that express the feeling of the pop art style. Soft focus Creates an ethereal, otherworldly atmosphere.

The result is a fantastic style, which renders the subject as if it is veiled in heavenly light. Pin hole Reduces the peripheral brightness to create a secretive perspective or the feeling of being lost in another dimension or space.

Diorama Emphasizes colour and contrast to create a model-like image, with a rapid change in the focus from sharp to soft. Grainy film Recreates the strong presence of a monochrome picture, making the subject impressive in a style that emphasizes the theme.

Multi-Aspect ratios to suit different creative requirements Four aspect ratios are available: standard 4:3; 16:9 for impressive, cinematic-style images; 6:6 - used by medium-format cameras; and 3:2, which is equivalent to the 35mm film size. You can select the ratio that best suits your creative requirements.

Multiple Exposure lets you shoot while previewing the final result With Live View, multi-exposure shooting is much easier because you can shoot the next frame while superimposing your last shot as a semi-transparent image, allowing you to see what your final result will look like. High definition movie recording SLR-quality high definition movie with AF You can record HD-quality movies in either the widescreen 16:9 (1280 x 720, 30 fps) aspect ratio or the standard 4:3 (640 x 480, 30 fps) ratio.

Movies are recorded in the AVI Motion JPEG format, assuring trouble-free playback on a PC. Because the image sensor is much larger than those used in HD video cameras, the PEN delivers even higher image quality.

By controlling the aperture or using a different type lens, you can produce a variety of effects unique to interchangeable-lens photography, such as defocused images or arresting perspectives. The built-in electronic image stabilization mechanism works regardless of the lens used.

Dedicated Movie mode button for seamless access to movie shooting at any time The E-PL1 is equipped with a dedicated Movie mode button to enable instant activation of 720p HD movie recording at any time. Even if the mode dial isn't set to Movie mode, a quick press of this button allows users to switch seamlessly back and forth between still image and movie shooting.

Art Filter Movie Recording The Art Filter can be applied to moving images so you can create stylish movies*. In addition, the movie + still image shooting function lets you save still images continuously as movie frames, allowing you to record a movie while waiting for the right shutter chance.

Linear PCM sound recording Audio is recorded in linear PCM format - an uncompressed digital format noted for its super sound quality. Drawing on Olympus expertise in digital IC recorder technology, it assures outstanding fidelity and dynamic audio presence.

After-the-fact audio and sound memos can also be easily added to previously taken photos. Versatile functions Built-in image stabilization The compact image stabilization mechanism is integrated in the camera to compensate for camera shake.

Since the stabilizing mechanism is built into the camera body, it can function with any lens without compromising its optical performance. Two modes - I.

S.2 (horizontal) and I.

S.3 (vertical) make possible blur-free panning shots in either the horizontal or vertical direction.

The image stabilization mechanism works also when the mount adapter (optional) is used. Dust Reduction System A Super-Sonic Wave Filter (SSWF) redesigned to fit in a smaller unit is installed in front of the image sensor, where it vibrates at an ultra-high speed of more than 30,000 times a second, blasting dust away from the sensor.

The tremendous power of the supersonic waves can even remove dust that cannot be removed merely by shaking the image sensor or dust that is attached by intermolecular force and cannot be removed by discharging static electricity. 12.

3-megapixel High-Speed Live MOS Sensor The image sensor uses a High-Speed Live MOS Sensor featuring 12.3 megapixels and a high-speed readout.

In combination with the high optical performance provided by Micro Four Thirds lenses, this sensor captures high-resolution images that accurately reproduce your composition with exquisite detail, rich gradations and natural colours. The TruePic V image processing engine The TruePic V image-processing engine is a refined version of the high-performance TruePic III+ engine, delivering clearer, higher-resolution images by exploiting the full performance of the lens.

Sophisticated noise reduction that removes noise without obliterating details allows high-sensitivity shooting at ISO 3200 and beautifully reproduces delicate colour changes. e-Portrait to enhance skin texture for a large-screen HD display The "e-Portrait" scene mode smoothes out skin tones and texture.

When e-Portrait is set before shooting, the camera saves the same image before and after compensation*1. The compensation effect can also be added in the edit mode after shooting.

The result is stunning, pro-style portrait photos that perfectly capture the inner and outer beauty of the people you love the most. Supports high-quality VF-2 Electronic Viewfinder and SEMA-1 Stereo Microphone Set The E-PL1 is equipped with an accessory port to enable use of the externally mounted VF-2 Electronic Viewfinder, which offers high-contrast, 1,440,000-dot resolution and a 100% field of view.

The VF-2's live view functionality enables users to confirm the effect of camera settings before the shutter is released, so they can capture the scene precisely as they see it in the viewfinder. Dioptric correction is also provided to ensure a clear view for users who wear eyeglasses.

AF Tracking for focusing on moving subject Once the target subject is focused and locked, AF Tracking automatically follows it even while the subject is still moving. So, all you have to do is press the shutter button at the moment you want to shoot.

MF Assist function for easy manual focusing For easier and more accurate focusing, just turn the focus ring during S-AF + MF or MF operation to magnify the part of the image that you want to focus on by 7X or 10X or 14X*. And with the E-PL1, more comfortable focusing is made possible by using the externally attached electronic viewfinder.

The magnified display also allows you to set the focusing point to an even wider area. One-touch enlarge button for easy detail confirmation A convenient Enlarge button makes it easy to check subject details when focusing an OM series or other lens manually.

When using a lens without MF Assist, a single press of the Enlarge button shows the enlarged view, and a third press returns to a 100% full-frame field of view. Slideshow with mixed movies/still images/sound You can create a slideshow that mixes still images, movies, and sound.

The camera incorporates five kinds of background music as well as slideshow control functions including still image fade-in/out, sound recording volume, and background music volume adjustment. HDMI output for viewing pictures and movies on a TV screen You can connect the camera to an HDMI-equipped TV set via a commercially available HDMI mini-cable and view high-quality HD movies and images together with stereo audio.

With the E-PL1, you can also control playback with your TV's remote control*. Image browsing and organization software [ib] Image management software [ib] is provided, allowing easy uploading of pictures in the camera just by connecting to a PC.

Uploaded pictures can be classified by event, and organized according to location or subject. You can easily find pictures of somebody taken during a specified event like a trip.

Viewing, printing or even RAW development is also possible. Colour Universal Design The E-PL1 have been certified by the Colour Universal Design Organization (CUDO) as a colour universal design whose colours and patterns can be easily distinguished regardless of any differences in individual colour vision.

Specifications Product Type Product type Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens system camera Memory SD Memory Card (SDHC compatible) Screen size 17.3 mm (H) x 13.

0 mm (V) Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Mount Image Pickup Element Product type 4/3" High-Speed Live MOS Sensor No. of pixels No.

of effective pixels: 12.3 million pixels, Total no.

of pixels: Approx. 13.

1 million pixels Aspect ratio 1.33 (4:3) Dust reduction Supersonic Wave Filter (dust reduction system for image sensor) Recording (Still) Recording format DCF, DPOF compatible/Exif, PRINT Image Matching III File format RAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, JPEG+RAW Recording image size [RAW] 4032 x 3024 pixels [JPEG] 4032 x 3024 pixels - 640 x 480 pixels Recording (Movie) Recording format AVI Motion JPEG (30 fps) * Except for some of the Art Filters Movie mode HD: 1280 (H) x 720 (V) Aspect 16:9 Maximum recording time SD: 640 (H) x 480 (V) Aspect 4:3 (VGA) HD: Approx.

7 min., SD: Approx.

14 min. * Except for some of the Art Filters Recording (Sound) Recording format WAVE Format, Stereo Linear PCM/16-bit, Sampling Frequency 44.

1 kHz Live View Display mode 100% field of view, Exposure compensation preview, White balance adjustment preview, Gradation auto preview, Face detection preview (up to 8 faces), Grid line, Histogram, 7x/10x/14x magnification display, Perfect shot preview, Off Compatible Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) (Optical viewfinder not provided) * Cannot be used with an accessory mounted on the hot shoe. External electronic viewfinder VF-2 No.

of display dots Approx. 1.

44 million dots Field of view / Magnification 100% / 1.15x magnification (-1m-1, 50 mm at infinity) Eye point Approx.

18 mm (-1 m-1) Diopter adjustment range -3.0 - +1.

0m-1 Brightness / Colour temperature control 7 levels / 7 levels Image Stabilization System Built in (Image sensor shift type), 3 modes (I.S.

1, I.S.

2, I.S.

3) Focal length setting Available IS for movie Digital image stabilization Monitor LCD monitor 2.7-inch HyperCrystal LCD, Approx.

230,000 dots, 100% field of view Brightness / Colour temperature control 7 levels / 7 levels Focusing AF system High-Speed Imager AF Focus mode Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / AF Tracking (C-AF + TR) * When a Four Thirds System lens (including high-speed imager AF compatible lenses) is used, it works as S-AF in C-AF mode. Enlarge select AF Available Focusing point 11-area multiple AF (Auto target, Single target) AF lock Locked at first position of Shutter button in Single AF mode Manual focus assist Live View image is magnified when the focus ring is rotated(S-AF+MF or MF mode) Exposure Control Metering system (TTL image sensor metering) (1) Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering) (2) Centre-weighted average metering (3) Spot metering (4) Spot with Highlight control (5) Spot with Shadow control Metering range EV 0 - 18 (at normal temperature, 17mm f2.

8, ISO 100) Exposure mode (1) iAUTO (2) P: Programme AE (Programme shift can be performed) (3) A: Aperture priority AE (4) S: Shutter priority AE (5) M: Manual (6) Scene select AE (7) Art Filter Scene select AE Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow ISO sensitivity AUTO: ISO 200 - 3200 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual: ISO 100 - 3200, 1/3 or 1 EV steps Exposure compensation 3 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable AE lock Locked at first position of Shutter button Exposure bracketing 3 frames in 0.3, 0.

5, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable ISO bracketing 3 frames in 0.

3, 0.7, 1 EV steps selectable White Balance White balance mode Auto WB, 8 Preset WBs, Custom WB (colour temperature registerable), One-touch WB WB compensation 7 steps in each A-B/G-M axis (in Auto / Preset / One-touch WB mode) WB bracketing 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis.

Colour Mode Colour matrix sRGB, Adobe RGB Picture Mode Mode i-ENHANCE, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom Gradation 4 levels (Auto, High Key, Normal, Low Key) Shutter Product type Computerized focal-plane shutter Shutter speed 60 - 1/2000 sec., Bulb: up to 8 min.

(default) *Not compatible with remote cable. Self-timer Operation time: 12 sec.

, 2 sec. (cancel available) Drive Drive mode Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting, Self-timer Sequential Shooting Sequential shooting speed Approx.

3 frames/sec. Max.

recordable pictures on sequential shooting RAW mode: Max. 10 frames.

JPEG mode: Depends on compression ratio and no. of pixels (LN mode: 12 frames with TOSHIBA Super High Speed Class 6 SDHC 4GB Card, under Olympus's standard testing conditions) Integrated Flash Flash control mode TTL Auto (TTL pre-flash mode), Auto*, Manual * Available on the external flash Built-in flash Retractable flash, GN=10 (ISO200), GN=7 (ISO100) Flash mode Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync.

(1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync.

(2nd curtain), Manual (Full, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64), Fill-in, Off Synchronization speed 1/160 sec. or less (Super FP: 1/125 - 1/2000 sec.

)* * Available on the external flash Flash intensity control Up to 3 EV in 0.3, 0.

5 or 1 EV steps selectable Flash bracketing 3 frames in 0.3, 0.

5, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable Wireless Flash Control Compatible external flash FL-50R, FL-36 Control method / Flash control mode Triggered and controlled by built-in flash light (Olympus Wireless RC Flash system compatible) / TTL Auto, Auto, Manual, FP TTL Auto, FP Manual Number of channel 4 channels / 3 groups Art Filter Mode Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Gentle Sepia Multi-Exposure No.

of pictures / Functions 2 pictures/ Auto gain, Exposing on Recorded picture Multi-Aspect Aspect Ratio 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6:6 Sound Microphone / Speaker Mono*/mono (Mute, Volume control available) * Stereo sound recording is available when optional SEMA-1 Microphone Set 1 is attached. Playback Playback modes * Customize function Single-frame, Information display, Index (4/9/25/100 frames), Calendar, Close-up (2 - 14X), Picture rotation (manual), Movie (with sound, FF/REW/Pause), Slideshow (with BGM/BGM + Sound/Sound available) Information display * Customize function Histogram (independent luminance/RGB available), Highlight/Shadow point warning, AF frame, Photographic information, Off Menu Languages Available from 34 languages including English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese Image Editing Editing function RAW development, Gradation auto, Monotone, Sepia, Red-eye fix, Saturation, Resize (1280 x 960, 640 x 480, 320 x 240), Trimming, Aspect, e-Portrait, Image composition Post-recording Audio dubbing possible for still images (up to 30 sec.

) Print Print function Print reservation (DPOF), Direct print (PictBridge compatible) Input/Output PC interface USB 2.0 Hi-Speed TV interface HDMI-OUT (HD/Stereo), VIDEO-OUT (SD/Mono) USB/AV connector Dedicated multi-connector (Video: NTSC/PAL selectable) HDMI connector Mini HDMI type-C Flash attachment Hot shoe Accessory port Dedicated multi-connector (Available for VF-2 Electronic Viewfinder, SEMA-1 Microphone Set 1) Power Requirements Battery BLS-1 Li-ion battery (included) Sleep mode Available (1, 3, 5, 10 min.

, off selectable) No. of recordable pictures Approx.

290 shots (with BLS-1 and TOSHIBA Super High Speed Class 6 (4GB) SDHC card under CIPA testing standard Dimensions / Weight Dimensions 114.6 mm (W) x 72.

2 mm (H) x 41.5 mm (D) (excluding protrusions) Weight Approx.

296 g (body only), Approx. 344g (CIPA guideline compliant, with BLS-1 battery and SDHC memory card) (less)

Age:5+ (less)