Olympus Ep-1

Dazzling moments can occur any time, and most of the time, we aren’t prepared for it. We often catch ourselves surprised and frustrated that we just didn’t have the camera with us. We usually have to prepare ourselves because lugging around a heavy camera can also be inconvenient.
Now, this does not have to be an issue. Olympus has made sure that the new E-P1 model is small and handy, yet has everything you’ll need and more. Olympus digital cameras are designed so that users get to use and enjoy all its amazing features. It comes with several flash and picture settings. Everything you’ll need can be done with only a press of a button. Moreover, users can print pictures without the need of any connecting cable.
Olympus houses a range of digital cameras. With the considerable selection they have lined up, you will be certain to find something that fulfills your needs. The Olympus’ first Micro Four Thirds camera is up and dancing upon the global stage nowadays. The E-P1 digital Pen is an MFT shooter that aligns with the looks and specs that ever since its dawn. You’re now basically looking at an image stabilized 12.3 megapixel Live MOS sensor with TruePic V image processing, ISO 100-6400 sensitivity, a 3-inch LCD, 20 shooting modes, an SDHC slot, and HDMI TV-out for playback of 720p recorded video at 30fps. The 14-42 lens kit retracts and Olympus’ Supersonic Wave Filter helps keep dust under control when swapping-out the lens for Micro Four Thirds, Four Thirds, or OM lenses.

Olympus digital cameras are made of flexible design, so that users are given easy access when they want to flick the photographs. Setting the flash and erasing the pictures is quite simple because all it requires is an easy press on a single button. Easy printing features are included so that you don’t need a cable to make this possible.

Easy stabilization of the images can help you perfect your skills because you can correct blurs that are caused by shaking cameras. With the Olympus E-P1 digital camera, flicking moving images with sharp and crisp quality is easy. The design is sealed so that the camera is protected with gaskets. You will never have to worry about the weather again!

Previewing pictures is also a breeze even in bad lighting conditions. The camera is also known for its zooming features. The lens quality is simply superb. As a leading manufacturer of digital photographic equipment, Olympus has made many innovations in imaging. The technology is constantly developing to make sure that they are always at the apex. With a stunning 12 megapixel resolution, the E-P1 ensures that you will never miss out on even the smallest details because your pictures will always be crystal clear. The face detection technology results in perfectly focused faces with the most ideal light exposure. The HyperCrystal LCD along with the high ISO setting allows you to review and share blur-free shots with your friends. You are also given a number of scene modes to capture photos in different situations and the image processor enables faster image handling with excellent quality.

The Olympus E-P1 comes with several accessories so that you carry them around in style.
First you get a small carrying bag that is designed for use with an ultra zoom camera, camcorder, or small SLR. There are pockets installed to hold the other accessories you may have. You now have a place for your batteries, cables, memory, and personal items. The case was made from the finest materials so that you can protect your electronic device with the ultra-padded ballistic nylon construction.
There is also the mini backpack. This is perfect for small D-SLR’s or models such as the EP-1 Pen with Micro Four Thirds lens. The internal dividers can be rearranged while outside pockets can hold miscellaneous accessories as well. You also have inside pocket for extra cards. You have a sling provided for you in case you want to sling it over your shoulder.
Olympus has launched a range of high definition cameras in past few years. Some of the most successful models use a rechargeable Li-ion LI-12B battery. The battery has enough power to take as much as 300 shots. The device can be operated in a number of modes like scene mode, play back mode, and image blur reduction mode. It takes pictures in impressive pixel resolutions and these accessories are there to make your camera simply look better. Owning one for yourself is a must because Olympus not only makes sure that you get quality cameras, they also present you with a variety of accessories that make the camera work better.

The Olympus digital camera comes with even more functions. Some of them are even unique to Olympus. Among which are:
•    Sound Recording. You can now capture all the nuances of the sounds you’ll record. The system is extremely capable of recording and playing back WAV files. You can even add professional-sounding narration or your own voice to digital slide shows.
•    Background Music. There are also five separate background music files to choose from. Just see which one you like best and add that to your still images or video productions.
•    SDHC media cards. The E-P1 is highly capable of recording video to SDHC media cards to accommodate even large files. Recommended are SDHC Class 6 cards. Videos, stills, and high-fidelity audio can also be uploaded via the HDMI cable-direct. Watch your work on any HD television.
•    Full manual control. You are given the power to control all programs and functions, including Aperture and Shutter Speed Priority. The ability to decide and design is right at your fingertips. It’s all up to you when or where you want to use it. Full automatic control is also available with just the press of a button.
•    Live Control. This is an advanced camera management system that allows you to see the image being shot and the camera’s controls all at once. Just look at the bright, colorful, high definition 3-inch HyperCrystal LCD. The LCD offers many times the contrast of conventional LCD monitors, and also provides you with a wide viewing angle of 176 degrees.

The Olympus digital camera comes with functions not present in other brands. Among which are:
•    Face Detection. This function reduces the chance of blurry faces when shooting in big groups. You can even have as much as eight subjects at once. You can take vivid shots even when all of them are moving while you’re pressing the shutter button.
•    Shadow Adjustment Technology. This corrects pictures during extreme light variations with high-tech efficiency. It can also be used when you edit the shot later on.
•    Aspect Ratios. You have four Aspect Ratios to choose from to help frame your images to whatever proportions you’d like, whether it is from conventional enlargements to viewing on widescreen monitors.
•    iAuto. This identifies your shooting intent (such as macro or action photography) and instantly adjusts the camera settings to achieve the best results.
•    Slideshows. They are more fun to create when you know that the camera comes with enhanced playback functions. You can effectively employ fade-in/fade-out techniques, add captivating musical soundtracks, and so much more.
•    Ultra-Compact Body. It is a high-tech optical engineering in one small camera. It only weighs 11.8 ounces and measures just 4.75” (W) x 2.75” (H) x 1.43 (D). Handy, easy to carry and compact!
•    M. ZUIKO lenses. These lenses are small, lightweight, powerful, and engineered to be accurate.
•    Four Thirds System Lens Adapter. Other Four Thirds Format lenses can also be used on as long as they have an available MMF-1 Four Thirds System Lens Adapter. You can even use those that use the extreme wide-angle fisheye and super-telephoto lenses. You’ll have an endless number of artistic options with this benefit.

The Olympus digital camera comes with more features, among which are:
•    In-body Image Stabilization. This built-in system compensates for up to 4 shutter speed steps with any of the system’s interchangeable lenses.
•    Mechanical Image Stabilization. You can automatically compensate for camera shake in low-light situations or when using a telephoto lens.
•    Electronic Image Stabilization. This compensates for camera shake while shooting in the video mode.
•    MF Assist. For accurate manual focusing, you can enable the MF Assist during S-AF + MF operation. You can zoom in on the central part of the image as high as five times its normal distance just by turning the focus ring.
•    Perfect Shot Preview. You can preview and select various photographic effects before you take the picture and press the button.
•    Digital Leveler. This function proves to be a highly functional and practical feature especially for specialized requirements as architectural photography and other similar requirements.
•    Dust Reduction System. You can be assured of spot-free images because every time you use the camera, the patented Supersonic Wave Filter silently vibrates. This allows the dust to steer towards a designated area before you take the shot.
•    19 automatic scene modes. Among the modes available are the night-scenes, portraits, and landscapes. You can edit the picture in the camera by using the handy ePortrait Mode.
•    ePortrait. The mode is also useful for smoothing out the facial features of your subjects. This is an incredible plus especially for High Definition playback.

The Olympus digital camera created a revolution among its users. They made the brand even better with the creation of the following abilities:
•    The Live View Autofocus. With the seamless precision and simplicity of a point-and-shoot, the system is able to display images in complete focus on the moment the shutter button is pressed half way down.
•    Multiple Exposure. This makes heightened creativity an effortlessly achieved objective. The two frames can be combined while portions of one can be incorporated with the other no matter what the shooting modes will be. The images can also be combined in playback mode or directly on the LCD through the help of the new TruePic V Image Processor.
•    Micro Four Thirds Mount. This provides effectiveness of a digitally designed image sensor, an ultra-compact design, and expandability and compatibility with all Micro Four Thirds Lenses and Four Thirds System Lens via the MMF-1 Adapter.
•    Art Filters. A series of six built-in Art Filters for replicating countless striking and dramatic effects can be easily activated. This is possible for any kind of mode, be it still or video imaging. Included are Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film and Pin Hole.
•    12.3 megapixel. It’s live-MOS sensor comes with a powerful high-quality imaging punch. The camera may be small, but the features are bigger than life because you are given the ability to capture even the smallest of details.
•    TruePic V Image Processor. When the image sensor is combined with the next-generation TruePic V Image Processor, you’ll have excellent dynamic range, accurate color fidelity, and reduced noise, all the way up to 6400 ISO.

With the new Olympus E-P1 camera, you are given full control of all functions and imaging decisions. It gives you split-second accuracy with all your stills and videos. What is live control? It is an advanced control panel system that allows you to see the image and the controls all at once as you view it on the 3-inch HyperCrystal LCD. Olympus is reputed for its vivid colors and high contrast. Whether you use full manual control or all the automatic features, you will feel like a pro even if you are not as well-versed with the latest technology. You will be able to create still images or videos that allow you to explore and hone your creative side.
Getting an Olympus digital camera means purchasing the best one there is. The brand is renowned for its amazing quality all over the world. Ask any photographer and they can immediately tell you that this is a fact. It is widely used by enthusiasts all over the world because they know that they have made a good investment when they purchase this product. A variety of digital cameras are produced by various manufacturers, but they are never defined quality and richness the way Olympus does. Those other cameras make prints with low resolution and only passable quality. Olympus is a brand master and it grew in its reputation and success when it introduced digital cameras. This is the most promising camera with excellence built into its system. It has already been embraced by even the most discerning market.

You no longer need to worry about the extreme contrast between dark and bright areas because the camera comes built in with the Shadow Adjustment Technology. It is able to correct the pictures for extreme light variations with high-tech efficiency which can also be used during post-editing.
If you want to take the creative route, you are given six built-in Art Filters. All of which can ultimately be applied for both the still and video imaging process. The filters include Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, and Pin Hole. You can immediately view the effects on the LCD Just use the Live View or Review Images buttons.
The camera can also provide you with masks to help you frame images and adjust them to a proportion that you like. If you want to use it for conventional enlargements or for viewing on widescreen monitors, the camera makes proper framing a walk in the park. This function can also supplement Art Filters so that you are given more room for creativity.
When you want to use the camera for audio and video recording, the E-P1 is versatile enough for all your needs. Shooting stills and creating videos is not only a cinch, it’ll be a pleasure to perform. With its built-in microphones, the system can capture every nuance of every sound that you are recording. You can also play back WAV files and add in your voice to narrate the story you want to depict.

The camera’s Mechanical Image Stabilization is there to automatically compensate for camera shake in low-light situations or when you use a telephoto lens. If you set it in Movie Modes, the advanced Electronic Image Stabilization tracts the images both vertically and horizontally to help you achieve clear sharp movies that matches the performance of the in body IS. Of course you can’t help but accumulate dust and dirt with constant usage. The Dust Reduction System is there to assure you of spot-free images with the help of a patented ultrasonic technology called Supersonic Wave Filter. This filter vibrates to remove dust and other particles from the image sensor before shutting them inside a special adhesive membrane.
Moreover, the multiple exposure function enables you to be creative when taking either landscape or portrait photos. You can even combine the two should you choose to. You are given an endless number of choices with the multiple images you can capture and combine. What exactly can you create? Well, with the Olympus E-P1, the number is all up to you.
The camera has an impressive 19 automatic scene modes. Among which are Night-Scenes, Portraits, and Landscapes. Its Intelligent Auto Mode is otherwise known as iAuto. This basically identifies your shooting intent and adjusts the settings accordingly to achieve optimal results. The new ePortrait Mode also allows you to soften shadows and smooth out facial features before and after the capture.  This basically means that you are free to edit anytime. The Face Detection function reduces the chance of blurred subjects even if they’re moving in the middle of the shot.