The Olympus E-PL2 Black Digital Camera is a great addition for most photographers who want to explore new areas in digital photography. With advanced features and technology, which is normally found in larger cameras are used in this 12.3 megapixel mirrorless camera.

• The PEN large-size image sensor is 8 times larger than that of average point and shoot cameras
• Excellent dynamic range, excellent colors, and reduced noise level are offered when combined the sensor with TruePic V Image Processor
• The film’s sensitivity to light is up to ISO 6400
• The state-of-the-art noise reduction technology and 3 in-body image stabilization modes enable you to capture photos at any lighting conditions
• Record HD movies (720p) with high quality sound using this camera by just pressing the button, which is at the back of the camera
• This camera provides endless shooting possibilities, which enable you to toggle between taking snaps and shooting videos simultaneously
• The camera can be adjusted settings based on the subject you are shooting with the help of 19 automatic scene-select modes available
• This camera comes with the M.Zuiko Digital ED black 14-42mm lens, which is equivalent to 28-84mm lenses
• This 12.3 megapixel mirrorless camera is just perfect for any kind of photography, which includes portraits, sports, everyday shooting, and traveling
• Options available in this camera reduce red eye and the Live MOS sensor help capture brilliant shots with crisp image quality in both highlight and shadow areas
• The six in-built Art Filters widens scope of photography and doesn’t require any software
• The Olympus E-PL2 Black Digital Camera ensures spot-free images as it comes with dust reduction system, which uses a patented Supersonic Wave Filter to collect the dust
  

Product type: Interchangeable Lens Type Live View Digital Camer
Memory: SD Memory Card(SDHC, SDXCcompatible) Class 6 is recommended for Movie shooting
Screen size: 17.3 mm (H) x 13.0 mm (V)
Lens mount: Micro Four Thirds Mount
Effective Pixels number: 12.3 million pixels

Image Pickup Unit:
Product type: High speed Live MOS Sensor
Total no. of pixels: Approx. 13.1 million pixels
Aspect ratio: 1.33 (4:3)
Filter array: Primary color filter (RGB)
Dust reduction: Supersonic Wave Filter (dust reduction system for image sensor

Recording(Still):
Recording format: DCF, DPOF compatible/Exif, PRINT Image Matching III
File format: RAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG
Recording image size: [RAW] 4032 x 3024 pixels, [JPEG] 4032 x 3024 pixels - 640 x 480 pixels
File Size: RAW: 4032(H)x3042(V) (approx. 1/1.5 lossless compressed) Approx. 13.9MB, Set1(LF): 4032(H)x3042(V) (1/4 compressed) Approx. 5.9MB, Set2(LN): 4032(H)x3042(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 2.7MB, Set3(MN): 2560(H)x1920(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 1.1MB, Set4(SN): 1024(H)x768(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.3MB

Recording(Movie):
Recording format: AVI Motion JPEG(30fps, Some Art Filters are exceptional
Movie Mode: HD: 1280(H)x720(V)  Aspect 16:9, SD: 640(H)x480(V)  Aspect 4:3(VGA)
Compression Ratio: 1/12(HD), 1/8(SD)File Size: Max 2GB(limited by AVI format
Maximum Recording Time: HD: 7min, SD: 14min (Some Art Filters are exceptional

Recording(Sound):
Recording format: Wave Format Base, Stereo PCM/16bit, 44.1kHz
Maximum Recording Time: Picture with Sound: 30sec, Movie: depend on Movie Recording Time
Mic/Speaker: Mono/Mono (Stereo recording is available by using SEMA-1)

Live View:
Type: Image Sensor(High Speed Live MOS) type
Field of view: 100%
Display Mode: Normal Mode, Grid Line (4types), Histogram Mode, Magnified View Mode, Comparable View Mode, OFF Mode
Magnification Ratio: x7, x10, x14
Monitor information: Aperture value, Shutter speed, Auto Bracket, AE Lock, AF mode, IS, Shooting Mode, Battery Check, My Mode, Internal Temperature Warning, Face / Eye Detection, Histogram, Number of storable still pictures, Record mode, ISO, Sequential shooting, Self-timer, White Balance, Metering Mode, AF confirmation mark, Exposure Compensation Value, Spot metering Area Flash Mode, Flash Status, Flash intensity Control, Super FP
Display of Face Detection: Max 8 frames of face detection can be displayed
AF: High speed imager AF

Image stabilizer:
System: Built in (Imager shift image stabilizer)
Mode: 3 modes (IS1:2 dimensional activation, IS2:1 dimensional activation in landscape frame to vertical direction moving, IS3:1dimensional activation in portrait frame to vertical direction moving ), OFF
Manual Function: input focal length 8, 10, 12, 16, 18, 24, 28, 30, 35, 40, 48, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 100, 105, 120, 135, 150, 180, 200, 210, 250, 300, 350, 400, 500, 600, 800, 1000
Effective compensation range: Approx.3EV steps (in maximum effect with 50mm lens)
Shutter speed range: 2 - 1/4000 sec. (Not available when Bulb is selected)
IS for Movie: Shifting electronic image (so called Digital IS, IS1 mode only)

Monitor:
Product type: HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Size: 3.0 inches 3:2
Total no. of pixels: Approx. 460,000 dots
Playback field of view: 100%
Brightness control: +7 levels and -7 levels
Color balance: +7 levels and -7 levels

Focusing:
AF system: Imager Contrast Detection AF systemWhen non High-speed imager AF compatible lens is used, it works as AF assist.
Focus mode: Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / AF tracking (C-AF + TR)C-AF and AF tracking are not available with non-mFTs lenses.
Focusing point: 11-area multiple AF with the contrast detection system (Auto, selectable in option)
Focusing point selection: Auto from all 11 area, Single area from 11 areaAuto from almost all area when Face detection is ONFree selection (from 225points) when Magnified View Mode is selected
AF illuminator: Not Available
AF lock: Locked at first position of Shutter button in Single AF mode
Focus tracking: Available
Magnified Spot AF: Available
Face priority AF/Eye Detect AF: Available
Manual Focus Assist: When rotation of focus ring is detected under S-AF+MF or MF mode, LV is magnified automatically

Exposure Control(Still):
Metering system: TTL Image Sensor metering system  (1) Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), (2) Center weighted average metering, (3) Spot metering (approx. 1% for the viewfinder screen. Highlight / shadow bases are available)
Metering range: EV 0 - 20 (Digital ESP metering, Centre weighted average metering, Spot metering) (At normal temperature, 17mm f2.8, ISO 100)
Exposure mode: (1) i Auto, (2) P: Program AE (Program shift can be performed), (3) A: Aperture priority AE, (4) S: Shutter priority AE, (5) M: Manual, (6) Scene select AE, (7) Art Filter
Scene select AE: Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Macro, Sport, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Document, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv, Wide Conv, Macro Conv
ISO sensitivity: AUTO: ISO 200 - 6400(customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO 200 - 6400, 1/3 or 1 EV steps
Exposure compensation:  ±3 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable
AE lock: Available (Using Fn button is available)
Exposure bracketing: 2, 3, 5frames in 0.3, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable, 7frames in 0.3, 0.5, 0.7EV steps selectable
Metering standard value adjustment: 1/6 EV step, +/- 1EV range

Exposure Control(Movie):
Exposure mode:  (1)P: Program AE, (2) A: Aperture priority AE, (3)M:Manual, (4) Art Filter

White Balance:
Auto WB system: High speed Live MOS sensor
Preset white balance: 8 settings (3000K - 7500K) Lamp (3000K), Fluorescent 1 (4000K), Fluorescent 2 (4500K), Fluorescent 3 (6600K), Daylight (5300K), Flash (5500K), Cloudy (6000K), Shade (7500K)
White balance compensation: ±7 steps in each A-B/G-M axis (in Auto WB / Preset WB mode / One touch WB)
CWB (Kelvin setting): 1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K)
One-touch white balance: 1 custom setting can be registered
White balance bracketing: 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis.

Color Mode:
Color space: sRGB, Adobe RGB

Picture Mode:
Mode: i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Portrait, Muted, Monotone
Adjustment parameter: Contrast, Sharpness and Saturation level available in 5 steps for i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Portrait and Muted Contrast and Sharpness level available in 5 steps for Monotone. 3 effect levels are available in i-Enhance
Filter effect: Yellow, Orange, Red or Green filter available for Monotone
Picture tone: Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green tone available for Monotone
Gradation: 4 levels (Auto, High key, Normal, Low key)

Noise Filter:
at High ISO setting: OFF, LOW, STANDARD, HIGH

Noise Reduction:
at Slow shutter speed: OFF, ON, AUTO ON (effective when shutter speed is slower than 1sec) AUTO (effective when shutter speed is slower than 4sec(at ISO 200 or higher) or 8sec(at lower than ISO200)

Shutter:
Product type: Computerized focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed: 60 - 1/4000 sec. Bulb: up to 30 min. (selectable longest time in the menu. Default: 8 min) 1/3, 1/2, or 1EV steps selectable.
Self-timer: Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec. (cancel available)
Remote cable release: Available (Optional RM-UC1)
Wireless remote control: Not Available

Drive:
Drive mode: Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting, Self-timer
Sequential shooting speed: Approx. 3 frames/sec. in sequential shooting
Max. recordable pictures: RAW mode: Max. 10 frames.
on sequential shooting: JPEG mode: Depends on compression ratio and no. of pixels (Large normal mode: approx. 17 with Toshiba Super High Speed type "Class 6" 4GB)

Flash:
Built-in flash: Available
G.No: 10(Fno/m) at ISO200, 7(Fno/m) at ISO100 but ISO100 is not available
Mode: TTL-Auto, Manual(Full, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64)
Color Temperature: 5500±400°K
Wireless Flash Control: Available(4ch, 3Groups)
Compatible external flash E-system: Flash(FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-50, FL-36, FL-20, FL-14)
External Flash control mode: TTL Auto, Auto, Manual, FP-TTL-AUTO, FP-MANUAL
Flash mode of External Flash: Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Off.
Synchronization speed: 1/30-1/180 Super FP 1/125-1/4000 with External Flash
Flash intensity control: Up to ±3 EV in 0.3, 0.5, 1 EV steps

Art Filter:
Mode: Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Dramatic Tone

Multi Exposure:
Number of picture: 2 frames
Functions: Auto gain, Live View, Exposing on Recorded picture

Multi Aspect:
Aspect Ratio: 4:3(Default)/3:2/16:9/6:6
Process: RAW: Aspect ratio is recorded as Exif data, JPEG: JPEG image is produced based on the aspect ratio

Level Gauge:
Detection: Not Available

Display:
Color Universal design: approved

Super control panel:
Information (shooting): Battery information, Shooting mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation value, ISO sensitivity, Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure indicator, Flash intensity compensation indicator, Date, Auto BKT setting, NR setting, WB, WB compensation value, Record mode, Flash Status, Record mode, Image size, Drive mode, Flash intensity compensation value, Metering mode, Recordable still image number, Focusing mode, AF frame, Color space, Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation, Internal Temperature Warning Gradation, IS activating mode, Face detection, My Mode, Multi Exposure, Aspect Ratio, Super FP

Live control:
Information (shooting): Battery information, Shooting mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation value, ISO sensitivity, Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure indicator, Flash intensity compensation indicator, Date, Auto BKT setting, NR setting, WB, Record mode, Flash Status, Image size, Drive mode, Flash intensity compensation value, Metering mode, Recordable still image number, Focusing mode, AF frame, Internal Temperature Warning, IS activating mode, Face detection, My Mode, Multi Exposure, Aspect Ratio

Live Guide:
Setting Menu: Color saturation, Color image, Brightness, Blur Background, Express Motion, Shooting Tips

Playback:
Playback mode: Single-frame Information Display Index Display(4/9/25/100 frames, Calendar) Close-up (2 - 14X) Movie (w/sound, FF/REW/Pause) Picture rotation (manual), Slideshow(Still/Movie/Still+Movie, Slide show w/BGM/BGM+Sound/Sound)
Information display: Histogram (independent luminance / RGB available), Highlight / Shadow point warning, AF frame, Shooting information

Menu:
Languages: Japan: Japanese, English Others: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croat, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Slovakian, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Rumanian, Indonesian, Malay, Thai

Reset & custom setting:
My mode: 2 setting recordable

Image Editing:
Erasing function: Single frame, All, Selected frames(from Index)
Protect function: Single frame, Selected frames, All Frames, Release protect (Single/All selected)
RAW picture editing: RAW development based on settings of the camera(including Art Filter)
JPEG editing: Shadow adjustment, Red-eye fix, Trimming, Aspect. Monotone, Sepia, Saturation (color depth), Resize (producing another file, 1280x960, 640x480, 320x240), e-portrait
Image Overlay: Up to 3 RAW images

Print:
Print function: Print reservation (DPOF), Direct print (PictBridge compatible)

Input/Output:
PC interface: USB 2.0 High Speed for storage through Multi-connector(MTP mode is available)
TV interface: HDMI(HD/Mono or Stereo Sound), VIDEO-OUT(SD/Mono Sound)
USB/Video connector: Dedicated multi-connector (Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, Optional Remote cable RM-UC1, USB cable is available)
HDMI: Mini HDMI type-C(1080i/720p/576p/480p)
Flash attachment: Hot shoe
DC-in: No
Accessory attachment: Accessory port (AP2) works with VF-2, SEMA-1, Macro Arm Light MAL-1 and Communication Unit Olympus PENPAL

Power Requirements:
Battery: BLS-5 Li-ion battery (included)
Sleep mode: Available (1, 3, 5, 10 min., off selectable)
No. of recordable pictures (with 50% flash light): Approx. 280 shots (CIPA test standard)  (with BLS-5 and Toshiba Class 6 SDHC 4GB card under CIPA testing standard)
Power battery holder: Not Available

Dimensions/Weight:
Dimensions: 115.4 mm (W) x 72.7mm (H) x 42.0mm (D) (excluding protrusions)
Weight: 317g (body only), 362g(including Battery and Memory card)

Operating Environment:
Temperature: 0 - 40°C (operation) / -20 - 60°C (storage)
Humidity: 30 - 90% (operation) / 10 - 90% (storage)
Splash Proof: No