An idea to combine the DSLR high quality image sensor and the compactness of a pocket sized camera led to the birth of the latest Olympus E-P1 digital camera.

The Olympus E-P1 can be considered as a professional feature rich camera built in the size of human palm.

The camera functions like a point and shoot device but allows interchangeability of lens to improve photography. Called and considered as s photo capturing ‘Digital Pen’, the Olympus E-P1 features the Micro Four Thirds (MFT) standard which is relatively new in the market.

Along with the size reductions, the camera is a favorite choice for many because of its solid and retro look offered by the stainless steel body. The Olympus E-P1 may look more traditional in its design with sot so innovative body but it offers smooth handling better than many of the DSLR cameras available. The control keys for this camera are simple and well designed to ensure that the user never gets irritated even during long continuous shoots.

To power the camera, Olympus has used a lithium-ion battery. The memory is provided by a SDHC memory card fitted into the digital camera. For quick users, the auto mode helps to capture pictures without the hassle of changing controls. The design makes it little difficult for big hands to adjust aperture or shutter speed by moving the control wheel which is the only drawback found with this camera.

Users who are migrating from Nikon and Canon cameras may find it difficult to adjust with the menus and modes of operation of Olympus E-P1 camera. Some icons are ambiguously placed and visually cluttered which makes the user frustrated at times. The Olympus E-P1 offers multiple shooting modes including iAuto, Aperture priority and similar features. With shutter priority shooting mode, the user selects the shutter speed, and the required aperture is calculated by the camera.

For expert users, there is an option by which the user itself can select both the shutter speed and aperture. The camera is capable of recording videos in both SD and HD resolutions. Being a compact DSLR camera, the Olympus E-P1 is a favorite choice for many camera lovers.

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