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Olympus PEN E-PL1 with 14-42mm Lens Digital SLR Kit (Black)
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I really like!
By A1 on
October 01, 2011
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PEN E-PL1 with 14-42mm Lens Digital SLR Kit (Black)
(OMEPL11442K)
Pros: Easy To Use, Wonderful camera, Good Image Quality
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Other Comments: Love taking photos for fun. Wanted smaller nice camera without lugging SLR around but also have the ability to switch lenses if I wanted. The size and weight is perfect for running around. The portrait setting is stunning! I find I use the auto mode the most but there is so much there to use if you have the patience.
Yes, I recommend this product
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I would buy this product again and again
By Kristine on
September 28, 2011
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PEN E-PL1 with 14-42mm Lens Digital SLR Kit (Black)
(OMEPL11442K)
Pros: Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus, Good Image Quality, Large Clear LCD, Good Image Stabilization, Easy To Use, Quiet, High ISO Performance, Fast Shutter Speed
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Other Comments: I'm only starting to get into photography but I checked this camera out with some pros before and after my purchase and even they love it and are amazed at the price!
Yes, I recommend this product
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Good Photo Quality
By IWC on
June 05, 2011
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PEN E-PL1 with 14-42mm Lens Digital SLR Kit (Black)
(OMEPL11442K)
Pros: Good Image Quality, Easy To Use, Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus, High ISO Performance
Cons: Small LCD Screen, No Viewfinder
Other Comments: photo quality is great, but video skids during playback.
Yes, I recommend this product
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All around good-
By needsducktape on
May 25, 2011
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PEN E-PL1 with 14-42mm Lens Digital SLR Kit (Black)
(OMEPL11442K)
Pros: Good Image Quality, Good Image Stabilization, Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
Cons:
Other Comments: Outstanding Jpeg quality- The focus is decent fast make sure the firmware is up to date. The build quality is good but not as Iron Clad as the Pen 1 (which is higher priced 3/4 sytem)
Yes, I recommend this product
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You won't ask for more after having this
By Siuju on
April 14, 2011
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PEN E-PL1 with 14-42mm Lens Digital SLR Kit (Black)
(OMEPL11442K)
Pros: Easy To Use, Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus, Good Image Stabilization, Good Image Quality
Cons: Short Battery Life, Lag / Shutter Delay, No Viewfinder
Other Comments: It is the best camera I've ever used. I have other point and shoot and a D40. This is the best one. The quality is great and I like the art filter. It's the best deal with that price and that size.
Yes, I recommend this product
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Great camera, once you know the limits
By D & E on
December 20, 2010
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PEN E-PL1 with 14-42mm Lens Digital SLR Kit (Black)
(OMEPL11442K)
Pros: High ISO Performance, Good Image Quality, Good Image Stabilization, Fast Shutter Speed
Cons: Focus Speed
Other Comments: This camera was a replacement for a Panasonic DMC-TS2, which was a great outdoor camera but suffered from slow focusing and poor low-light performance inside. Since my wife is a preschool teacher, she wanted to capture bright, clear photos of the children in their environment.
The E-PL1 is a good compromise between size and performance. We are lucky that our school faces South and is fairly bright, because the focus speed is a bit better in brighter situations with this camera. Because it uses contrast detection as the focus method, it really isn't much faster to focus than a regular point-and-shoot, but if you take the time to compose and pre-focus, the pictures are absolutely fabulous. My wife is thrilled with the quality, even compared to a neighbor's DSLR that we borrowed for a week.
As much as we wanted a full-sized DSLR because of the focus speed, we knew we wouldn't take it with us when it wasn't being used for the school... and no camera = no photos. This camera represents the best compromise right now, along with the Panasonic GF1. We picked the Olympus because of the image stabilization and the cheaper price.
As long as you know the cons are acceptable for what you're photographing, I'd highly recommend this camera!
Yes, I recommend this product
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I like this little camera.
By John on
October 28, 2010
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PEN E-PL1 with 14-42mm Lens Digital SLR Kit (Black)
(OMEPL11442K)
Pros: Quiet, LIghtweight, Easy To Use, Good Image Quality, Good Image Stabilization
Cons: No Viewfinder
Other Comments: If you take the time to adjust to the camera it becomes very easy to use and gives great results. If you expect the camera to adjust to you, you'll lose the fight. It's not like any other type of camera. I would not use it on a pro shoot. But it will give you pro results.
Yes, I recommend this product
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Great Camera
By Mary Sue on
August 26, 2010
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PEN E-PL1 with 14-42mm Lens Digital SLR Kit (Black)
(OMEPL11442K)
Pros: Good Image Stabilization, High ISO Performance, Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus, Good Image Quality, Large Clear LCD, Easy To Use, Fast Shutter Speed, Quiet
Cons: Short Battery Life
Other Comments: I do a lot of outdoor photography I love to shoot flowers, wildlife, I will be taking it on vacation, the reason I wanted it was the size, I was tired lugging around all the heavy equipment with the other dslr I had, The size is what sold me, the only thing that is not so good battery life is short, so my suggestion is buy some extra batteries.
Yes, I recommend this product
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Great addition to the Pen lineup
By pxpaulx on
July 06, 2010
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PEN E-PL1 with 14-42mm Lens Digital SLR Kit (Black)
(OMEPL11442K)
Pros: Quiet, Good Image Quality, Good Image Stabilization, Easy To Use, High ISO Performance
Cons: Short Battery Life
Other Comments: I own 2 Pentax DSLRs and this E-pl1 replaced my Panasonic GF1. I find the image stabilization built into the camera body a crutial difference when using legacy Pentax lenses on micro 4/3 cameras, and it does not disapoint in this area. So far I have used it with my manual focus macro lens, out with the kit lens over the holiday shooting video and stills of fireworks and other 4th festivities, and it has performed very well.
Although aimed at point & shoot upgraders, I have found that once you set the camera to your liking, the settings are very user customizable and buttons can be configured to your own personal preferences, key to having a great user experience. I find the e-pl1 to be a great compliment to my larger DSLR cameras and lenses, and often find this is the only camera I take with me!
Yes, I recommend this product
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Great deal on a great camera
By Tiffanini on
July 06, 2010
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PEN E-PL1 with 14-42mm Lens Digital SLR Kit (Black)
(OMEPL11442K)
Pros: Quiet, Good Image Quality, Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus, High ISO Performance, Easy To Use, Good Image Stabilization, Large Clear LCD
Cons:
Other Comments: I got this camera in a kit that included a lens from a sale I found on [@]. I'd been wanting a good DSLR and was pretty much sold when I saw the commercial for the Olympus Pen on TV.
Yes, I recommend this product
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Very Satisfied
By brewski on
May 29, 2010
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PEN E-PL1 with 14-42mm Lens Digital SLR Kit (Black)
(OMEPL11442K)
Pros: Good Image Quality, Large Clear LCD, Easy To Use, Surprisingly Lightweight
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Other Comments: I got this camera 2 days before a trip I was taking. Even though I didn't know how to use it completely, I was still able to take beautiful photos with it. It is very easy to use; its auto setting is pretty stellar.
Yes, I recommend this product
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I would buy this product again and again
By PETER on
May 27, 2010
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PEN E-PL1 with 14-42mm Lens Digital SLR Kit (Black)
(OMEPL11442K)
Pros: Easy To Use, Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus, Good Image Quality
Cons: Small LCD Screen
Other Comments: very good
Yes, I recommend this product
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Very happy
By Morro Steve on
May 26, 2010
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PEN E-PL1 with 14-42mm Lens Digital SLR Kit (Black)
(OMEPL11442K)
Pros: Good Image Quality, Good Image Stabilization, High ISO Performance, Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
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Other Comments: Love the size and image quality
Yes, I recommend this product
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Great little camera
By Dave V on
May 26, 2010
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PEN E-PL1 with 14-42mm Lens Digital SLR Kit (Black)
(OMEPL11442K)
Pros: Good Image Quality, Good Image Stabilization, Easy To Use, Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
Cons: Low resolution LCD screen
Other Comments: I typically shoot pro DSLR (Nikon) with pro glass. This little camera has been great, in that it produces sharp and colorful images straight out of the camera (JPEG). Perfect for when you are on the go or spending time with your family where a large DSLR would be left behind.
Another benefit, is that it provides the ability to record beautiful 720P video. I have recorded a bunch of small video snippets of my family that I would not have normally captured, because I only take my HD camcorder out for holidays and special events.
While it does not produce the same output as a $5K pro DSLR rig, it produces beautiful images that I can be proud of. I could not say that about any P&S camera that I have tried in the past. I think the M4/3 format, and specifically the Olympus E-PL1 has been a great addition to my current imaging lineup!
Yes, I recommend this product
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Fun, fun fun!
By BamaPanda on
May 26, 2010
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PEN E-PL1 with 14-42mm Lens Digital SLR Kit (Black)
(OMEPL11442K)
Pros: High ISO Performance, Good Image Stabilization, Quiet, Best OOC JPEGs, Easy To Use, Accurate and quick focus
Cons: Not best in lowest light
Other Comments: Of all the u4/3, the Pens have the best OOC JPEGs. The EPL adds a flash and a comprehensive menu that can be very simple or as complex as you want it to be.
With the latest upgrade - the Pannys and Oly u4/3 are all about the same in speed, the best being experienced with the Panny 20mm lens on a Pen.
IBIS is great, as is the video.
Not perfect, but the best overall there is to this date. A fun, capable alternative to DSLR ..and a BIG step up from the best P&S in images.
I bought this one for the wife, but I can't stop using it! :D
OH ...the lenses are top notch in IQ. The primes being faster to focus than the zooms. Zooms aren't bad - primes just faster.
Yes, I recommend this product
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A good camera, a great stroe!
By Mike4mdo on
May 26, 2010
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PEN E-PL1 with 14-42mm Lens Digital SLR Kit (Black)
(OMEPL11442K)
Pros: Good Image Quality, Easy To Use, Fast Shutter Speed, Quiet, Good Image Stabilization, Large Clear LCD
Cons:
Other Comments: slow, somewhat inaccurate auto-focus, which Olympus tried to fix with their firmware update. I have not tested the camera with the update, yet. My biggest complaint is the absence of swivel/tilt - LCD. I am so used to this feature on my old Point and shoot camera. I was going to return this one and get E-600, but it has no video option. :( I guess I'll have to stick with this one. I made some 3-D pictures with Loreo 3d Adapter - they look awesome.
Yes, I recommend this product
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WOW! a great camera
By w on
May 26, 2010
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PEN E-PL1 with 14-42mm Lens Digital SLR Kit (Black)
(OMEPL11442K)
Pros: Good Image Quality, Easy To Use, Good Image Stabilization
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Other Comments: I took a flower picture the first week I had it and was amazed. This is a very good camera.
Yes, I recommend this product
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