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July 2011
(79%)
137 Reviews
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(90%)
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The editors liked
Detail-rich images at low ISO Fast AF Responsive touchscreen Loads of features Accessory port (for viewfinder)
Classic design and brushed metal finish
Fresh inclusion of built-in flash
Art Filters digital effects applicable in both stills and video modes
Metal construction
Fast and responsive
Fun and dramatic effects filters
Full HD video recording
Intuitive
Easy to use
Very fast autofocus in good light
1080i HD video mode with stereo sound
Noise kept in check up to 3200 ISO
Highquality OLED screen
Highquality build and finish
OLED touchscreen
Fast autofocus
Wireless flash control
Quality images
Out of all the things we like the most about the Olympus PEN EP-3
The design and build quality stand out at the top of the list. It's a stunning little camera
With a cool retro feel and the ability to switch lenses whenever you need. Quality is high
With the use of aluminium throughout the body. It feels great
And it's also robust. The display on the back of the PEN EP-3 gets OLED technology
Nice design and solid metal build
OLED touchscreen control is a real time saver
Easy to use features (both auto manual)
Fun effects filters
Great image quality
Enthusiast-level shooting features
Solid build quality and stylish design
The editors didn't like
Poor images at ISO 6400 and above AF tracking can't keep up with fast movement No viewfinder built-in
A costly option in terms of a compact system camera
And not the most 'compact' option either
More expensive than a digital SLR
Too bulky for a pocket
Autofocus slows down in low light with the 1442 mm f/3.55.6 kit lens
No swivel or tilt screen / No builtin electronic viewfinder
No settings (shutter speed
Aperture) available in video mode and rolling shutter issues
Disappointing 3 fps burst mode
Battery life could be better
Expensive
Subject tracking ineffective
Too few shots per charge
The Olympus PEN EP-3 is a great little camera
But it's also expensive. You'll be able to get a decent DSLR for the same price
So you'll really have to want the more compact design. The lack of viewfinder will also put serious photographers off.
Expensive if you need to factor in a better lens
Too bulky to carry in a pocket
Olympus faces regulatory probes that may not bode well for the company
Published: 2015-01-08, Author: Aman , review by: nothingwired.com
Abstract: Updated as on January 2014. Don't forget to bookmark this page, as we will be updating it regularly.Mirrorless cameras are the new cool things in the world of photography. Recently, almost every brand has been focussing on the mirrorless cameras and comin...
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Published: 2015-01-08, Author: Aman , review by: nothingwired.com
Abstract: Updated as on January 2014. Don't forget to bookmark this page, as we will be updating it regularly.Mirrorless cameras are the new cool things in the world of photography. Recently, almost every brand has been focussing on the mirrorless cameras and comin...
f you will do overall analysis, you will find conclusion that Sony NEX – 7 has biggest sensor, Nikon V1 has advanced & unique features and Olympus PEN E-P3 has compromised in both. If you are looking for larger sensor and much high megapixels and willing ...
For the M Zuiko 12mm f/2.0 lens the price tag of Rs. 44,995 is more than the cost of an EP3. But then, wide angle prime lenses are costly. Quality wise, it is a brilliant lens and one will find very little to complain about. The lens is great for stre...
Abstract: Of course the Olympus PEN E-P3 isn't an SLR. We all know that but we have to call it something. This third evolution of the interchangeable lens compact camera (see, micro-SLR is neater isn't it?) has almost nailed the concept. Not quite, but it's not far...
The PEN E-P3 sells at a maximum retail price of Rs. 39,999 for a single lens kit (14-42mm) and a maximum retail price of Rs. 46,999 for a dual lens (14-42mm lens and 40-150mm). While this may be a step up from point and shoot cameras, the PEN E-P3 has ...
Abstract: The latest PEN E-P3 Micro Four Thirds digital camera from Olympus shows some good advancements and improvements over its predecessors.The speed of this camera is like blitzkrieg. Powered by the Olympus TruePic VI dual core image processor, this camera sho...
Very fast AF; improved ISO performance; better sharpness; improved handling; 1080p 60i movie recording; built-in flash.
Touch to focus not available during video recording.
When a company goes to such lengths to improve its flagship Micro Four Thirds model, there's only one thing to say - the E-P3 is an excellent camera. The E-P3 is properly fast in response time and will focus and shoot as fast as any DSLR out there. Ha...
