After Launching the PEN E-P1 Micro Four Thirds camera, now Olympus back again with their latest evolution the E-P2 with more power and performance. Basically the E-P2 come with the same features such as a 12-megapixel Live MOS omage sensor, Micro 4/3 lens mount system, 3.0-inch LCD, 11-area contrast Defect AF system…..etc.
The New has been upgraged with options include :
- Stylish black finish
- Continuous AF Tracking mode (C-AF+TR)
- Tracking AF in Movie mode
- Full manual exposure control in movie mode (shutter speed and aperture)
- Optional mic jack adapter for using external units
- Two additional Art filters (Diorama and Cross Process)
- New iEnhance picture mode
- Focus assist mode (with 7x or 10x magnification options)
- CEC compliance; control playback using your TV remote when plugging the camera into a CEC compatible HDTV set
- New Accessory port
- Included articulating (90°) VF-2 detachable EVF
- Brightness and Hue monitor adjustment when using the VF-2
Olympus E-P2 Features:
Small & stylish design
- Extremely small and light-weight Micro Four Thirds System
- Stylish design with black metal finish
- Accessory port to clip-on electronic viewfinder and microphone adapter
SLR image quality
- 12.3 Megapixel Live MOS Sensor
- TruePic V image processor
- Built-in IS with max. 4 EV steps efficiency
- Adapter for all ZUIKO DIGITAL & OM lenses
Easy operation
- Live Control GUI for intuitive handling & real-time views of effects
- Automatic recognition of common scenes possible with i-Auto
- i-Enhance function to boost colours
- Clear skin with e-Portrait
- AF Tracking
- Two dials for easy handling
- Face Detection and Shadow Adjustment Technology
- 20 shooting modes (5 exposure, i-Auto, 14 scene modes)
Creativity & HD Movie
- HD Movie with stereo sound featuring depth of field and Art Filters now available in M-mode
- 8 Art Filters, Multi-Aspect ratios
- Multi Exposure function
- Art Filters can be applied to previously taken RAW images in the camera and with Olympus software
- Enhanced creativity with special lenses e.g. fisheye is available via Four Thirds lens adapter
Additional features of the Olympus E-P2:
- Based on the Micro Four Thirds Standard
- HDMI interface
- Linear PCM sound recording
- Level gauge
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface
- 3fps with sequential shooting (max. 10 in RAW mode)
- ISO 100-6400
- Bracketing functions for white balance and exposure
- Supersonic Wave Filter dust reduction system
- Wide dynamic range in highly lit areas
- Simultaneous writing of RAW and JPEG
- SD memory card slot (SDHC compatible)
- High-speed data writing and lossless RAW compression
- 7.6cm/3.0” HyperCrystal LCD
- AE/AF lock functionality
- Auto gradation adjustment to prevent blown highlights and blocked-in shadows
- Remote release possible via the optional remote cable RM-UC1
The E-P2 will be available in December, 2009 with an MSRP of US$1099.99 in two configurations:
- E-P2 with ED 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko Digital zoom lens
- E-P2 with 17mm f2.8 Zuiko Digital zoom lens
[ Via dpreview, hitechreview ]
Tags: e-p1, e-p2, four third camera, olympus
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I’ ve just got EP2. It is the perfect complement to the LEICA R & M System with Particular Adapters.
The only think that is odd with this camera is the opening the Oly’ s latest ORF- RAW Files after downloaded.
It is necessary to download the Adobe’ s latest DNG Converter 5_ 6, first, than having the latest Mac version Hardware Software platform or Intel as well as SC4.
This is too arrogant and odd, isn’ t it?
The ORF Formart Files from Olympus made by a new released EP2 could be opened after I downloaded Adobe DNG Converter Version 5. 6. I already have CS4. It worked for a while/for e week/, and tonight it froze again?
What is wrong with all of it?
Manufacturers should not put New Camera model on the Market before they are sure that the format accompanying the Camera is easy accessible. I do have time to take an Electro- Engeneuring some Degree to just learn how to open damn file!
We already pay for the Camera and the Software with hard earn $ and now to be punished with Dead Format.
Olympus Software Department: WAKE Up, and forget about the Chrystmass rush.