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PEN E-PL8 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera (Body Only, White)


From Olympus | Model #: OLEPL8W

 

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PEN E-PL8 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera (Body Only, White)

Product Description

A chic and compact mirrorless camera, the white PEN E-PL8 from Olympus is a Micro Four Thirds system camera defined by its refined appearance, imaging capabilities, and in-camera creative controls. Revolving around a 16.1MP Live MOS sensor and TruePic VII image processor, a quick continuous shooting rate of 8.5 fps benefits working with moving subjects while a top sensitivity of ISO 25600 suits working in low-light conditions. Beyond stills shooting, Full HD 1080p/30 video recording is also supported. Benefitting both photo and movie applications, an 81-area FAST autofocus system is both quick and accurate, and works in conjunction with the rear touchscreen for touch-to-focus control. Additionally, 3-axis sensor-shift type VCM image stabilization is also featured to reduce the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting.

Beyond the imaging capabilities, the E-PL8 also distinguishes itself through its stylish exterior, which integrates a compact right hand grip, clean lines, matching leatherette accents, an included matching neck strap, and an embossed Olympus logo on the front. Matching intent of the opulent exterior, the camera is also configured for the selfie enthusiasts out there, with the inclusion of a 3.0" 1.04m-dot 180° tilting touchscreen LCD. For easier control when making front-facing portraits, new buttons have been added to the touchscreen interface for recording video selfies, making clips, adjusting exposure brightness, accessing Photo Story modes, and applying Art Filters. In addition to these selfie controls, the camera is also fitted with built-in Wi-Fi for wireless image sharing and remote camera control from a linked smartphone or tablet.
Imaging
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds
Camera Format Micro Four Thirds (2x Crop Factor)
Pixels Actual: 17.2 Megapixel
Effective: 16.1 Megapixel
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456
Aspect Ratio 4:3
Sensor Type / Size MOS, 17.3 x 13.0 mm
File Formats Still Images: JPEG, MPO, RAW
Movies: AVI, MJPEG, MOV, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: Linear PCM (Stereo), WAV
Bit Depth 12-Bit
Dust Reduction System Yes
Memory Card Type SD
SDHC
SDXC
Image Stabilization Sensor-Shift, 3-Way
AV Recording
Video Recording Yes, NTSC
Video Format 1920 x 1080p at 29.97 fps (24 Mb/s MOV)
1920 x 1080p at 29.97 fps
1280 x 720p at 29.97 fps (12 Mb/s MOV)
1280 x 720p at 29.97 fps (8 Mb/s MOV)
1280 x 720p at 30 fps (AVI)
640 x 480p at 30 fps (AVI)
Aspect Ratio 4:3, 16:9
Video Clip Length Up to 4 GB or 29 Min
Audio Recording Built-In Mic: With Video (Stereo)
Focus Control
Focus Type Autofocus
Focus Mode Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S)
Autofocus Points Contrast Detection: 81
Viewfinder/Display
Display Screen 3" Rear Touchscreen Tilting LCD (1,037,000)
Screen Coverage 100%
Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity Auto, 100-25600
Shutter Type: Mechanical
Speed: 60 - 1/4000 Second 
Type: Mechanical
Speed: 30 - 1 Minute 
Type: Electronic
Speed: 60 - 1/320 Second 
Remote Control RM-UC1 (Optional)
Metering Method Average Metering, Center-Weighted Average Metering, Spot Metering
Exposure Modes Modes: Aperture Priority, Art Filter, Custom, Intelligent Auto, Manual, Photo Story, Program, Scene Selection, Shutter Priority, Underwater
Metering Range: EV -2.0 - EV 20.0
Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV Steps)
White Balance Modes Auto, Custom
Buffer/Continuous Shooting Up to 8.5 fps at 16.1 MP for up to 16 Frames in Raw Format
Up to 8.5 fps at 16.1 MP for up to 64 Frames in JPEG Format
Up to 3.7 fps at 16.1 MP for up to 20 Frames in Raw Format
Up to 3.7 fps at 16.1 MP for Unlimited Frames 
Flash
Flash Modes First-Curtain Sync
Auto
Fill-In
Manual
Off
Red-Eye Reduction
Second-Curtain Sync
Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
Built-in Flash No
Max Sync Speed 1 / 250 Second
Flash Compensation -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps)
Dedicated Flash System TTL Remote Firing Groups: 4 Channels: 4
External Flash Connection Hot Shoe, Wireless
Performance
Self Timer 12 Seconds, 2 Seconds
Custom: 1 - 30 Seconds at 0.5-, 1.0-, 2.0-, 3.0Second Intervals
Number of Shots: 1 - 10
Interval Recording Yes
Connectivity HDMI D (Micro), USB 2.0
Wi-Fi Capable Yes
Power
Battery 1 x BLS-50 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.2 VDC, 1175 mAh
Operating/Storage Temperature Operating
32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Humidity: 30 - 90%
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D) 4.6 x 2.7 x 1.5" / 117.1 x 68.3 x 38.4 mm
Weight 13.19 oz / 374 g with battery and memory card