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To Hold And To HaveAt the start of the 1960s, it's probably fair to say that Olympus was one of quite a number of Japanese camera companies looking for ways to expand beyond its home market and, in particular, take on the premier European brands. Like jus...
Here's a Digital PEN model that's as desirable as any OM-D. OK, so the PEN-F's premium pricing puts it in the same league as the top-of-the-line E-M1 which boasts, among other things, a weather-sealed bodyshell, the convenience of a centralised EVF and th...
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goodhousekeeping.co.uk Updated:
2016-11-05 15:22:52
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The latest edition to the PEN family comes in at the top of the range with a 20.3MP sensor in the Four Thirds format. It also offers a twisting touchscreen monitor, OLED viewfinder and a 17mm F1.8 lens...
Premium build quality and materials, Elegant and ergonomic design, The articulated touchscreen allows you to take a shot when selecting the focal point, Very sharp electronic viewfinder, Additional dials, like the creative mode selector make it easier to...
Video is limited to Full HD, not 4K, It's not weatherproofed like the similarly styled Panasonic GX8A, It is rather expensive for a compact system camera, Battery life is somewhat limiting, The onscreen menu system could be simpler, The bundled data cable...
The magnesium alloy and faux leather body feels well weighted and the timeless design is certainly desirable. It's also a pleasure to use thanks to the touchscreen monitor and additional physical dials. It isn't able to film in 4K, but its Full HD video i...
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Say hello to the first Olympus Pen with a built-in viewfinder: the Pen-F. If you were knocking around 50-years back then you might know it as, well, the original Pen-F - the half-frame film camera that looks very similar to this 2016 digital re-work. The...
Standout retro design, great built-in 5-axis image stabilisation, decent 20MP image quality to take on panasonic GX8, fun colour/art filter dial control...
So-so battery life, particularly expensive, no 4K video, complex menus, small design elements aren't quite right (small buttons, plastic flaps)...
Just as it did with the original Pen, Olympus has launched another classic in the Pen-F. The elegant design is eye-catching enough to steal some of Fujifilm's retro-styled limelight, without compromising on the feature set. Deciding between Panasoni...
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Inspired by the popular half-frame PEN F film cameras that were released in 1963, Olympus' latest CSC is designed, in their own words, to ‘induce envy in photo hipsters'. From its all-metal chassis wrapped in a faux-leather surround, to the finely-milled...
There's a lot about the Olympus PEN-F that should be applauded. It's a very stylish camera with enough substance to lift it above being a fashion statement. The trouble is, with its £999 price point, it's likely to remain a hard sell to those not won over...
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Make no mistake, we are truly living through a golden age of photography. Not only are more photos being taken than ever before, the amount of awesome cameras available is also spectacular.The Olympus Pen-F is yet another camera vying for your attention...
EVF, Old school look with leatherette, WiFi, Good build, New 20 MP sensor...
Small buttons and less than a clean look, Not weather sealed, Pretty expensive, Menu structure still a pain...
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It has a plethora of redoubtable features, from the conveniently sited mechanical dial on the front panel, used to select artistic modes, and the top 1/16,000th of a second shutter speed, to the 21.8-megapixel Live MOS sensor and the 2.36M-dot OLED electr...
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With its flat-bodied design the PEN-F is well-suited to small primes like this 17mm f/1.8When Olympus launched its first compact system camera, the Pen E-P1 in 2009, it was keen to emphasise its heritage as a maker of small, high quality cameras, exemplif...
Stunning styling and design make it a joy to use, Best image quality yet from a Four Thirds camera, Easy to adjust image processing settings on a shot-by-shot basis...
Viewfinder is smaller than similarly priced competitors, Confusing menu makes some features difficult to access, No weather sealing...
In line with the Pen-Fs retro styling, a mechanical cable release can be screwed in to the shutter button With the Pen-F, Olympus has come up with a rare thing in todays market a camera that has a distinct personality of its own. Its perhaps not one th...
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dpexpert.com.au Updated:
2016-11-05 15:22:53
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This is the first Olympus micro four thirds camera with a 20mp sensor, possibly the same as used in the Panasonic GX8. The stand-out feature of the Pen F is its aesthetic – this is a re-imaging of the admired Pen half frame cameras of 50 years ago. The ne...
The new sensor gives a little extra resolution over the former 16mp units in Olympus cameras, and does so without any tradeoff in digital noise. Image quality is altogether outstanding. And the little knob on the front of the camera that selects colour, m...
The memory card slot is on the base of the camera where its cover is fouled by a tripod...
With the lovely Pen F we enter the difficult decision making process where the head and the heart conflict. The heart says Olympus. Only the beautiful Nikon Df of 2013 comes close in retro aesthetics. And the Olympus works as sweetly as it looks. But… It...
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Most of the new functions make it easy to create colour or B&W photos at the touch of a switch, add lots of different special effects quickly and easily and link the camera to a smart device so the end results can be posted in blogs and/or shared via a wi...
The entire design concept behind the PEN-F is aimed at JPEG shooters who are active on social media. There's nothing wrong with this as it enables a traditionally-styled camera to meet the needs of the modern user.The addition of a decent EVF, which is bu...
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If you're one of our older readers – or just really into your cameras – the Olympus PEN-F might sound awfully familiar. That's because the Japanese company released a camera bearing this very name all the way back in the Swinging Sixties (1963 to be preci...
Gorgeous design, Compact and sturdy, Highly customisable control setup...
Not a huge improvement over the cheaper E-M5 II...
Spec-wise, the PEN-F is very similar to the OM-D E-M5 II Olympus launched last year. It has a slightly different sensor (the E-M5 II has 16MP), but many of the same features and functions. The OM-D E-M5 II is a little cheaper, but the PEN-F has style and...
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Olympus isn't just hinting at the PEN-F's photographic heritage, design, construction and craftsmanship, it's laying it on with a trowel. This is not a camera for bargain-hunters, but one designed for discerning photographers who "appreciate the finer thi...
High, resolution EVF, New 20MP sensor, External controls and build quality...
Expensive compared to other PEN models, Tilting screen might be better for street photography...
The PEN-F is a deliberately beautiful camera that's not just built for show. Inside is a brand new 20MP sensor and enough processing power for 10fps continuous shooting and full HD video at 60/50fps. It's a small camera packed with controls but it just do...
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Technology and legacy don't often go hand in hand. When your mandate is to continue pushing forward, it rarely pays to look in the past. Photography is different. Camera companies constantly trade on their legacy, directly connecting the present to the pa...
Maitani-san's legacy lives on Even though it isn't a perfect digital recreation of the original, this new PEN-F is a stylish, solidly constructed piece of kit that we think enthusiasts will adore. Cynics might dismiss this as a slimmer, more stylish O...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2016-11-05 15:22:54
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Olympus isn't just hinting at the PEN-F's photographic heritage, design, construction and craftsmanship, it's laying it on with a trowel. This is not a camera for bargain-hunters, but one designed for discerning photographers who "appreciate the finer thi...
Highresolution EVF, New 20MP sensor, External controls and build quality...
Expensive compared to other PEN models, Tilting screen might be better for street photography...
The PEN-F is a deliberately beautiful camera that's not just built for show. Inside is a brand new 20MP sensor and enough processing power for 10fps continuous shooting and full HD video at 60/50fps. It's a small camera packed with controls but it just do...
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Hands-on: There's more to this camera than its looks The 'rangefinder' revival is hardly a new trend, but Olympus has led the way from day one and the PEN-F is its latest effort. Coming in at around £1,000 body only, it's going up against the likes of the...
Olympus PEN F – Performance and AF The PEN F is very quick to use, breezing through playback and switching on pretty much instantaneously. If you leave the camera in the “on” position and don't touch it for some time, it will automatically switch off – yo...
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The new camera will be offered in black and silver body colours. Also available when the camera goes on sale will be four specially-designed accessories: the ECG-4 External Grip, which has an Arca-sized tripod plate, the CSS-S120L PR Premium Leather Shoul...
Many photographers will welcome the arrival of the PEN-F, not only because it introduces a built-in EVF to the PEN range but also because it is currently the highest-resolution Olympus mirrorless camera available. Its 20.3-megapixel Live MOS sensor matche...
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Olympus PEN-F review: Hands-on First Look The pretty, retro-styled PEN F will be available in silver, or all-black Olympus PEN-F at a glance: 20-million-pixel Four Thirds sensor ISO 80-25600 (extended) 2.36-million-dot OLED EVF (0.62x magnification) 1.04-...
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Olympus's new Pen-F had me at hello. I love vintage, and the new Pen-F honors its 60s heritage with class, as well as updates it to make the name its own.Olympus' newest mirrorless camera is named after the first Pen F, which was released in 1963. The two...
The Pen-F checks all the right boxes to become a portable camera companion. It's clear that Olympus' has done some of their best work on the Pen-F, and it's a new classic for our age that would make its namesake proud.It is strikingly handsome, looking bo...
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If you're one of our older readers – or just really into your cameras – the Olympus PEN-F might sound awfully familiar. That's because the Japanese company released a camera bearing this very name all the way back in the Swinging Sixties (1963 to be preci...
Gorgeous design, Compact and sturdy, Highly customisable control setup...
Not a huge improvement over the cheaper E-M5 II...
Spec-wise, the PEN-F is very similar to the OM-D E-M5 II Olympus launched last year. It has a slightly different sensor (the E-M5 II has 16MP), but many of the same features and functions. The OM-D E-M5 II is a little cheaper, but the PEN-F has style and...
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While we did bring you news about the launching of the new Olympus PEN-F , we weren't able to give you our hands-on impressions on it. Well, that's something we're rectifying with this article.Certainly, the emphasis on design is very evident with the new...
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devontechsupport.com Updated:
2017-05-21 06:10:31
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Olympus has two lines of Micro Four Thirds compact system camera (CSC); PEN and OM-D, with the OM-D series being the more ‘serious' of the pair and aimed at enthusiast photographers. Both ranges have a distinct retro style with the OM-D cameras resembling...
The PEN-F feels great and the collection of buttons and dials along with the touch-screen allow settings changes to be made quickly and easily. The electronic viewfinder is a high quality device that displays enough detail to allow manual focusing on the...
While the PEN-F's top-plate dials are well made and chunky, making them nice to use, the buttons on the back of the camera are rather small and fiddly. This is the same with other Olympus CSCs and while many people have no problem with them, some of those...
The PEN-F is an excellent camera with bags of features and lots of scope for customisation of both the controls and the appearance of the images it produces. It may take you a while to work through the various options and optimise it for the way you want...
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The original Olympus PEN-F arrived in 1963 and quickly gained a cult following. Solid design made it an instant classic, and an unusual half-frame photo format packed as many as 72 images onto a 36-exposure roll of 35mm film.This camera sits in a class fu...
Beautiful, classic design. Excellent selection of highquality manual controls. Sensor produces some of the best images you'll get from a Micro Four Thirds camera. Decent flash accessory. Highly customizable creative filters you can select using the wheel...
At $1,200, it's awfully pricey for a Micro Four Thirds camera. The lack of a 4K video mode stands out in 2016...
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Olympus doesn't seem to care for the wisdom of George Santayana, the Spanish-born philosopher and poet who warned that those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it. With the PEN-F, Olympus is very clearly repeating its history, resurrecting...
Excellent design, highly customizable, solid image quality, 5axis image stabilization, responsive single point AF, new color and monochrome modes, articulating display...
Pricey, inconsistent continuous AF, USB 2.0 connectivity, no 4K, underwhelming HD video recording...
The PEN-F is a beautifully designed camera, full stop. It's fun to shoot with and offers great still image quality. You can even watch a full video tutorial from CreativeLive on how to use the electronic viewfinder, take advantage of the customizable inte...
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The Olympus PEN-F is retro done right: not just classic looks for the sake of tickling your reminiscence glands, but for delivering the best aspects of old gear. Launched back in January, the micro-four-thirds camera introduces several "firsts" to the PEN...
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The Olympus PEN-F ($1,199.99, body only) exudes style. The compact mirrorless shooter features a metal build and a look that will have passersby mistaking it for a retro film camera. It has a lot to offer photographers, including a 20-megapixel Micro Four...
Compact body with built-in EVF, Vari-angle touch-screen display, 20-megapixel Micro Four Thirds image sensor, 5-axis image stabilization, 50-megapixel High Res Shot mode, Quick access to filters and color controls, 9,6fps image capture, Wi-Fi...
Not weather sealed, Video limited to 1080p, No mic input, Underwhelming tracking focus system, Omits built-in flash, Wi-Fi issues in testing...
The Olympus PEN-F is a svelte mirrorless camera with a retro chic design that delivers superb image quality, but could do better in terms of video capture and subject tracking...
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Nostalgia ain't what it used to be. Everything seems to be retro these days, with movies, TV and even cameras harking back to an imagined better past. The PEN-F ($1,199; body only) is the retro play from Olympus, because it's a digital version of a camera...
Cool retro desig, Strong 20-megapixel image quality with excellent detail and brigh, clean colo, Excellent full-HD vide, Customizable buttons...
Has trouble focusing in low ligh, Can't record 4K video...
Classic camera fans like me are prone to getting a lump in our throats with devices like the PEN-F, because they remind us of the old-school film cameras we grew up with. Nostalgia doesn't make for good photos, though, so it is fortunate that the PEN-F us...
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In addition to style points, there are ergonomic benefits to a "left-shifted" EVF. If you're a right eye-dominant photographer, shooting with the PEN-F is quite comfortable, as your face and other eye are less obstructed. Furthermore, this configuration m...
Highest resolution Olympus 4/3" camera yet; Excellent image quality for its class; Very good dynamic range; Fast autofocus; Fast burst speeds; Lots of fun creative filter options; Built-in EVF, Wi-Fi...
Expensive; No weather sealing; Mediocre battery life; No 4K video; No mic or headphone jacks...
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Olympus keeps tugging at our heartstrings with digital cameras that resemble film cameras.Having remastered the single-lens reflex (SLR) into a desirable and powerful compact interchangeable camera with the OM-D series , Olympus has set its sights on rein...
Gorgeous retro design, Tons of buttons and dials, Bright, sharp electronic viewfinder, Supports all MFT lenses, Crisp touchscreen with flippable hinge, Nifty color profile control dial...
Really expensive, No lens bundle, Touchscreen doesn't work for everything...
Olympus Pen-FThe GoodGorgeous retro design • Tons of buttons and dials • Bright, sharp electronic viewfinder • Supports all MFT lenses • Crisp touchscreen with flippable hinge • Nifty color profile control dialThe BadReally expensive • No lens bundle • To...
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camerastuffreview.com Updated:
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Until now, in comparison with the Olympus OM-D series, we have paid little attention to Olympus PEN cameras. I had the feeling that an amateur photographer who was searching for a compact camera with interchangeable lenses was better off with an OM-D. OM-...
Beautiful design, Super solidly built, High image quality, Fantastic image stabilization, even for video, Very short release time, fast and versatile AF, 6 months' extra guarantee with online registration via MyOlympus.
Slow AF with continuous tracking, SD card next to battery on the bottom of the camera, No extra sealing against dust and splashwater...
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The Olympus PEN-F is a stylishly retro compact system camera that harks back to the original PEN-F film camera from 1963. The all-metal PEN-F has a 5-axis image stabilisation system worth up to 5 stops, a new 20-Megapixel Live MOS Micro Four Thirds sensor...
The gorgeous new Olympus PEN-F takes all of the latest cutting-edge features from the company's OM-D range, throws in a brand new 20-megapixel sensor, and and houses them inside one of the most beautifully realised camera bodies that we've ever had the p...
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The original Olympus PEN-F first hit the streets in 1963. Built around the half-frame film format, it quickly gained a following thanks to its beautiful, yet simple design and small size. Getting 70 images to a roll of film probably didn't hurt, either. N...
Style-conscious shooters wanting a camera that looks as good as it performs. The PEN F's articulating touchscreen in particular, coupled with its abilities to accurately use face detect make it a good choice for candid shooters or street photographers. An...
Excellent JPEG and Raw image quality and no signs of shutter shock, Gorgeous design, impressive attention to detail, Enjoyable shooting experience, Plenty of control points, including dual-control wheels and a dedicated exposure comp dial, Responsive and...
The PEN F is a fashionable as it is functional. Pairing many of the same guts found in the enthusiast OM-D E-M5 II with a brand-new 20MP sensor, the PEN F is a highly capable shooter offering good image quality and decent video quality. Features like imag...
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Without telling us why, Olympus ferried a number of the photo press to Austin, Texas last week, myself included. As it turned out, the purpose was to debut the new Olympus Pen-F Micro Four Thirds digital mirrorless camera ($1199.99, body only). We got to...
Austin turned out to be an awesome place to take pictures with the new Pen-F. Olympus made sure there was no shortage of subjects from day one. When left to my own devices, I found subjects to photograph at every turn.How does the Olympus Pen-F compare to...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated:
2016-11-05 15:22:54
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Andy Westlake takes a first look at Olympus's latest high-end CSCThe pretty, retro-styled PEN F will be available in silver, or all-blackWhen Olympus launched its first Micro Four Thirds camera, the PEN E-P1 back in 2009, it made great play of its heritag...
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The flat-topped body inherits much of the earlier OMD EM5 Mark II including its excellent built-in stabilisation, 3in fully-articulated touch-screen, 1/8000 mechanical shutter, silent e-shutter up to 1/16000, 10fps shooting, and composite mode which captu...
The Olympus PEN F is a rangefinder-styled mirrorless camera with a stabilized 20 Megapixel sensor and a built-in EVF. Sharing design cues from the original Olympus PEN film camera from the 1960s, it's the first digital PEN to feature a built-in EVF. The f...
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A Little History January 2016 will be remembered for a number of new camera releases and a major snowstorm in Eastern USA. I can't remember a year when so many new camera announcements have been made so early in the year, especially during a Photokina yea...
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Olympus launched the original PEN F in 1963. Much like modern gadgetry, the idea was to build a more compact and elegant camera. The result was a "half-frame" format that captured imagines on half of a 35mm film frame and doubled the amount of pictures o...
iAuto and Program shooting modes are accurate and easy in all situations, Dedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record, Overall image quality is excellent, Color adjustments are easy and fun, Burst shooting performance lives up to the huge 10f...
Camera with lens can be difficult to hold onto with one hand. An additional grip is needed for comfort and stability...
Olympus launched the original PEN F in 1963. Much like modern gadgetry, the idea was to build a more compact and elegant camera. The result was a "half-frame" format that captured imagines on half of a 35mm film frame and doubled the amount of pictures on...
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The original Olympus PEN-F arrived in 1963 and quickly gained a cult following. Solid design made it an instant classic, and an unusual half-frame photo format packed as many as 72 images onto a 36-exposure roll of 35mm film.This camera sits in a class fu...
Beautiful, classic design. Excellent selection of highquality manual controls. Sensor produces some of the best images you'll get from a Micro Four Thirds camera. Decent flash accessory. Highly customizable creative filters you can select using the wheel...
At $1,200, it's awfully pricey for a Micro Four Thirds camera. The lack of a 4K video mode stands out in 2016...
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Last updated: June 16, 2017For those wanting to step up from entry-level and midrange ILCs, there are many things to consider, including the choice between a DSLR or mirrorless camera, what sensor size suits you best, how important video is to you, and of...
Google is holding a competition that could see your Pixel photos gracing millions of screens. Nikon's 100th birthday party continues worldwide as a distributor in Italy organized a one-of-a-kind feat: assembling the world's largest 'human camera' from ov...
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Last updated: November 21, 2017If you're getting serious about photography and don't mind spending a bit more money, you'll find some amazing cameras in the $1000-1500 price range. These cameras have excellent sensors (some full-frame), advanced autofocus...
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Olympus has two lines of Micro Four Thirds compact system camera: Pen and OM-D, with the latter the more ‘serious' of the pair. The Pen-F comes in at the top of the current Pen line-up and has a 20-million-pixel Four Thirds type sensor – that's four milli...
20-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor, 2.26-million dot EVF, Classic camera controls and styling...
Some control quirks and glitches, Plastic buttons on rear, Expensive...
The PEN-F is an excellent camera with bags of features, plus lots of scope for customisation of both the controls and the appearance of the images it produces. It may take you a while to work through the various options and optimise it for the way you wan...
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Olympus PEN-F $1,199 getolympus.com New Classic Old meets new with the wonderfully retro Olympus PEN-F mirrorless digital camera. A direct descendent of the original PEN-F “half-frame” film camera from the 1960s, this new version features a 20-megapixe...
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It's a first for the camera company in many ways. The Olympus Pen F the first camera positioned strictly at the high end enthusiast, the first camera with a megapixel count of more than 16MP on the sensor, the first digital Pen camera with a built-in view...
All of the things, All of them, No really, All of the things, Autofocus speed, black and white film rendering, RAW file versatility, how low the high ISO noise is, the handling, etc, Incredibly beautiful camera. It'll turn heads...
I'm a bit torn on whether the price is a good point or not, No weather sealing, Wish the battery life were better...
The new Olympus Pen F is quite exciting. If you're a fan of rangefinder camera bodies, this will make you very happy.Review Olympus EPL9 (Or, Why and How I Fell Back in Love with Olympus)The Olympus EPL9 isn't a camera that should be taken seriously, yet...
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Years ago, Olympus brought out the Olympus OMD series of cameras which were aesthetically and ergonomically perfect at the start. The OMD series grew and the Pen series continued to evolve alongside it. But today, Olympus is announcing yet another Pen cam...
For years now, all I've really wanted Olympus to do with their sensors is find ways to make the higher ISOs better and increase the dynamic range. They're both very good already, and their best point may indeed be the color. But I can't quite test that fe...
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