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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.
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 |
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