Olympus EP-2 digital camera was released in the late 2009. As a descendant of Olympus EP-1, Olympus EP-2 has a lot of improvements, also has something that is not so satisfactory. With about $1100, you can get one in digital camera market. If you are interested in this EP-2, please read on:
Features:
Olympus EP-2 uses a 12.3-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor which is slightly smaller in size than what is found in most digital SLRs. Olympus EP-2 looks almost identical to the E-P1, but E-P2 has some subtle internal enhancements and, above all, a clip-on high resolution electronic viewfinder. An optional adapter will also enable stereo audio recording for movies via an external microphone as an alternative to the camera’s built-in stereo microphones. There are also additional Art Filters, improved autofocus, and some tweaks to the intelligent Auto exposure system.
Design:
Olympus EP-2’s high-end, stainless-steel all-black body is easy to handle and carry, and has the styling and refinement of a precision chronometer. Its retro-chic look turns heads, from tech-aficionados and camera buffs to the style-conscious and everyday point-and-shooter. Built rock solid, it fits comfortably in a jacket pocket or a handbag for impromptu street-shooting or any spontaneous adventure. Olympus EP-2 lets you do more and go more places while capturing your life, thanks to its compact size – 4.74″(W) x 2.75″ (H) x 1.37″ (D) – and light 11.1-ounce body. Attention to detail is visible in every aspect of the PEN’s design, including the currently available small and lightweight 14-42mm and 17mm M. ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses as well as the newly announced 9-18mm f4.0-5.6 (18-36mm equivalent) and 14-150mm f4.0-5.6 (28-300mm equivalent) M. ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses.
LCD display:
I have to say that the design of LCD screen in Olympus EP-2 is not so reasonable. It has a big 3-inch LCD, but low-resolution. Olympus E-P2 has many display screens, which you select by pressing the Info button, but I’m afraid none of them meets my needs all on one screen. Though I like the leveling feature, that screen doesn’t tell you what aperture or shutter speed you have set, which is pretty important on a camera like Olympus E-P2. If you want the histogram or exposure info, you have to lose the leveling feature. I found myself hitting the Info button way too often when using Olympus E-P2.And if you shoot in the Art Filters mode and have the center-AF point screen up, you can’t zoom in to focus, because the Set button both zooms and changes the Art Filter.
Performance:
Though expensive, Olympus E-P2 features its nice performance. Here is a piture:
In the Box:
Olympus E-P2 ships with the following items in the box:
• Olympus EP-2 body
• VF-2 shoe-mount electronic view finder
• 14-42mm or 17mm lens (if purchased as a kit)
• Body cap
• Lens caps
• Lithium-ion battery BLS-1
• Battery charger BCS-1
• Multi-cable
• Shoulder strap
• Olympus Master CD-ROM
• Instruction manual
• Warranty card
We know, Olympus EP-1 is very hot in Japan, whether Olympus EP-2 will fly off the shelve again. Let us wait to see.
