From the Manufacturer
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ZOOM VERSATILITY FOR EVERY OCCASION.
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You love being creative. But you also demand superior image
quality and uncompromising performance. The PEN E-PL5 is perfect.
Shoot images with stunning detail and vivid color thanks to a
powerful tandem of a sizeable 16 MP Live MOS Sensor and our
TruePic VI™ image processing engine. Technology like an AF
Illuminator and an ISO with speeds that hit 25,600 capture crisp,
clear s in low light. Everything is fast on the PEN E-PL5
from the exceedingly responsive touch screen to 8 fps sequential
shooting. Nourish your artistic side with Full HD Video 1080i and
12 Art Filters and Effects. The PEN E-PL5. All the professional
features you need to take you to the next creative level.
BLAZING SPEED
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Immediate Response ONE-Touch Shutter and Control
The E-PL5's Touchscreen reacts quickly with the slightest touch
and can focus by touch even if the subject is not in the center.
Touch Screen display makes it easy to choose AF points, capture a
picture, change camera settings, release the shutter or navigate
controls, simply by touching the screen.
The E-PL5’s Touchscreen reacts quickly with the slightest touch
and can focus by touch even if the subject is not in the center.
Touch Screen display makes it easy to choose AF points, capture a
picture, change camera settings, release the shutter or navigate
the Live Guide controls, simply by touching the screen.
8fps Sequential Shooting
With the E-PL5 you can take up to eight photos a second, allowing
you to easily capture that perfect , especially when your
subject is moving.
FAST AF with Face And Eye Detect
The FAST (Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology) AF System is
able to focus at an incredible speed and offers 35 separate focus
points that are spread over nearly the entire sensor, which makes
it possible for pin-point accurate focusing on small subjects
wherever they appear in the frame. Selectable 3x3 groups within
the 35-point area are especially effective when shooting active
subjects.
PROFESSIONAL IMAGE QUALITY
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16MP Live MOS Image Sensor
Featuring the 16 megapixel Live MOS sensor of the OM-D E-M5, the
Olympus Micro Four Thirds ship, the PEN E-PL5, is optimized
to maximize the performance of all mZuiko digital lenses in any
shooting condition. Improvements to the sensitivity and read-out
speed of the existing sensor makes shooting and Full HD movie
possible.
TruePic VI Image Processor
TruePic VI Image Processor, designed specifically for the Olympus
PEN, features Real Color Technology for improved color
reproduction (especially colors such as emerald green, yellow,
and gold) and color gradation. The faster processor also allows
for a shorter recovery time between s.
Proven Dust Reduction System
Olympus’ Dust Reduction System assures spot-free images, even if
you change lenses. Every time you turn on the camera, the
patented Supersonic Wave Filter silently vibrates, flinging and
collecting dust so that it doesn’t interfere with the picture
imaging at any time.
In-Body Image Stabilization
Say goodbye to blurry images. Olympus’ in-body image
stabilization technology makes it possible to use any Micro Four
Thirds lenses (or Four Thirds lens), from wide-angle to
telephoto, for perfectly clear, crisp photos no matter what the
shooting situation, even in low light!
CREATIVE FREEDOM
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12 Art Filters and 7 Art Filter Effects
Twelve in-camera Art Filters are enhanced by new filter
variations, art effects and bracketing. Photographers can use Art
Filters in all shooting modes as well as filming HD movies.
[Interact with Art Filter Video] [Watch Video: Art Filters] The
Twelve in-camera Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale and Light
Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Gentle Sepia,
Cross Process, Key Line, Dramatic Tone, and NEW Watercolor) are
enhanced by new filter variations, art effects and bracketing.
Also, the E-PL5 now features the Monochrome Art Filter Effect,
where the Picture Tone effect can change the color from normal
monotone to sepia, blue, purple, and green.
Full 1080I HD Movie with Art Filter Movie and Effects
Shoot up to 29 minutes of 1080 60i HD video and stereo sound in
either .MOV or .AVI formats. A Direct HD Movie Button switches
you from still to movie mode with just the press of a button.
Shoot movies with Art Filters, and new to the E-PL5, change your
Art Filter while shooting your movie and see the transition right
on the LCD, without missing a beat.
4x Digital Touch Zoom in Movie
One-touch 4x digital converter for movie. You can zoom easily
with the touch LCD.
CREATIVE FREEDOM
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AF Illuminator
The addition of this super luminosity LED beam allows the camera
to focus faster in low light up to almost 10 feet.
ISO 25,600
Stunning low light photos are a click away with an increased ISO
sensitivity to 25,600.
Bundled Flash
Attachable flash included. This camera provides the flexibility
to attach a flash to your camera via the accessory port, or leave
it at home for maximum portability.
EASE OF USE
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NEW Flip Self Portrait 3" LCD screen
The E-PL5 features a flip touch screen that rotates 170 degrees
and allows you to take a self portraits. The E-PL5 is designed to
optimize the touch screen LCD and was introduced to operate the
MENU display with a new simple operation instead of a mode dial.
The E-PL5’s Touchscreen reacts quickly with the slightest touch
and can focus by touch, also choose what you want to focus on by
touch, even if the subject is not in the center.
Live Guide
The E-PL5’s Live Guide system allows you to preview effects as
you adjust them – before the image is even captured. Simply
select Live Guide and turn the wheel on the back of the camera to
slide through numerous photographic effects, such as brightness,
color saturation, tone, etc. Operating the camera is more
intuitive with the newly designed user interface. The on-screen
graphics have also been updated with a sleeker font design and an
automatic pop-up guide in the menu screen.
iAuto
A convenient, fully automated feature that detects the scene and
applies the best of six situations just by ing the camera
toward the subject. Backlight adjustment are automatically
applied for Portrait and Landscape modes. iAuto is also available
for shooting videos
In-Camera slideshow with Background Music
Slideshows have never been easier or more fun to create. The
E-PL5's enhanced playback functions allow you to employ effective
fade-in/fade-out techniques, control the movie/still mix and
speed, add captivating musical soundtracks.
- 16MP Live MOS Sensor and TruePicTM VI Image Processor.
- Compatible with 17 Olympus M.Zuiko Digital Lenses.
- 12 Creative Art Filters and 7 Art Filter Effects.
- Full 1080i HD Video with Art Filter Movie and Effects.
- 3.0" Flip Self Portrait Touch LCD Screen.
- Touch Live Guide System allows you to preview effects as you adjust them..