Olympus Pen E-PL2 Review
By Brian Jones
Ideal for the photographer taking a step up from the point and shoot, the Olympus Pen E-PL2 is a compact, non-threatening digital SLR with great 12 MP shots. Its video capabilities are quite satisfactory at 720p, with a convenient dedicated movie button on the back of the camera. Focusing on subjects is made easier with face detection technology that automatically targets eyes. Overall, this Olympus model, available for $495, is a great entry-level SLR that isn’t bulky and heavy like most professional cameras.
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Strengths
Smaller kit lens is silent while shooting film Live guide system lets you preview image effects like color, contrast, and background changes Face detection automatically focuses on human eyes One-touch HD video button on back of camera Supersonic wave filter silently vibrates to shake dust off lens each time you turn on camera Sleek and compact like a point and shoot Weaknesses Shutter not fast enough to capture sports shots effectively Shots taken in dark settings are noisy |
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Brian Jones has had a passion for photography and anything related for the majority of his life. One photography class in high school was all it took to get hooked on everything to do with the subject. He became more focused on learning about camera… See more about Brian |
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