Olympus E-PL3 Pen Lite
The PEN Lite E-PL3 is designed for photographers who want a compact system camera with a modern, technology-oriented design. With all the performance qualities of the top of the range PEN model such as the World's Fastest Autofocus, high-performance 12.3MP High Speed Live MOS sensor and the latest TruePic VI image engine, the E-PL3 offers uncompromised performance for the enthusiast.
The PEN Lite E-PL3 is designed for photographers who want a compact system camera with a modern, technology-oriented design. With all the performance qualities of the top of the range PEN model such as the World's Fastest Autofocus, high-performance 12.3MP High Speed Live MOS sensor and the latest TruePic VI image engine, the E-PL3 offers uncompromised performance for the enthusiast.
Key Features:
- 12.3 Megapixel LiveMOS Sensor
- Tilting 3.0-inch display
- Full HD video capture
- FAST AF (Frequency Accelerated Sensor Technology)
- 6 Creative Art Filters
- Clip-on flash with wireless control capability
Product Description:
Tilt widescreen
The E-PL3 is the first PEN series camera which features a tilting 3.0-inch display (16:9 aspect)
Superior Image Quality
Features the same high image quality as the flagship E-P3 with 1080i Full HD video capture an extremely compact body weighing just 262 grams
World’s Fastest Autofocus Speed
The first PEN Lite uses FAST AF (Frequency Accelerated Sensor Technology) and features focusing speeds and camera responsiveness similar to the flagship E-P3 model
Creative Art Filters
Six popular Art Filters with advanced Variations and Art Effects allow users to express their creativity and unleash their artistic side
Clip-on flash with wireless control capability
Powered by the camera’s battery, the PEN Lite features a small, detachable flash unit
Whats Included:
- E-PL3 Pen Lite Body
- Flash FL-LM1
- Li-ion battery BLS-1
- Li-ion battery charger BCS-1
- USB/Video Multi cable
- Shoulder strap
- OLYMPUS Viewer 2/ib CD-ROM
- Instruction manual
- Warranty card
WARRANTY: 24 Months Warranty With Olympus Australia
| Camera type: | Compact System Camera |
| Effective megapixels: | 12.3 |
| Image sensor type: | LiveMOS |
| Image sensor size: | 4/3 |
| Sensor-self cleaning system: | Supersonic Wave |
| Image processing engine: | TruePic VI |
| ISO range: | 200-12800 |
| Lens mount: | Micro Four Thirds |
| Interchangeable lens types: | Micro Four Thirds + Other lenses via suitable MFT adaptors |
| Viewing screen type: | LCD (tilting) |
| Viewing screen size: | 3 inch 16:9 |
| Screen resolution: | 460,000 |
| External live viewfinder: | VF-2 (optional) |
| External live viewfinder resolution: | 1,440,000 dots |
| Image stabilisation: | Built-in |
| IS modes: | IS1, IS2, IS3, OFF |
| Autofocus system type: | Imager Contrast Detection AF system |
| Focus modes: | Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / AF tracking (C-AF + TR) |
| Low-light AF assistance: | Built-in AF illuminator |
| Light metering system: | TTL Image Sensor metering system |
| Metering modes: | (1) Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering) (2) Center weighted average metering (3) Spot metering (approx. 1% of the viewfinder screen. Highlight / shadow bias spot metering are available) |
| Metering range: | EV 0 - 20 (Digital ESP metering, Centre weighted average metering, Spot metering) |
| Shooting modes: | (1) i Auto (2) P: Programme AE (Programme 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 modes: | 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, 3D |
| Exposure bracketing: | 2, 3, 5frames in 0.3, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable, 7frames in 0.3, 0.5, 0.7EV steps selectable |
| Still picture aspect ratios: | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 6:6, 3:4 |
| Max. burst shooting speed: | 4.1 frames/sec. in sequential shooting (5.5 fps with IS off); max. recordable shots: RAW mode: Max. 9 frames ( with Toshiba SDHC UHS-I card R95 W80 model Premiugate series "Class 10" 8GB); JPEG(LN) mode: 15 frames |
| Panorama recording: | In Scene select AE mode |
| 3D recording: | Yes |
| Creative filter system: | Art Filters |
| Photo Art Filter types: | Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Dramatic Tone |
| Video Art Filter types (Video): | Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Dramatic Tone |
| Assisted shooting mode: | Live Guide |
| ShutterSpeedRange: | 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. |
| Flash sync speed: | 1/60-1/160 (Super FP mode: 1/125-1/4000 with external flash) |
| Self timer: | 12 sec., 2 sec. (cancel available) |
| Remote: | RM-UC1 (optional) |
| Automatic WB system: | High speed Live MOS sensor |
| WB options: | 7 settings (3000K - 7500K), Lamp (3000K), Fluorescent (4000K), Daylight (5300K), Flash (5500K), Cloudy (6000K), Shade (7500K) , Underwater WB |
| WB bracketing: | 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis |
| Colour space: | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Flash type and power: | Bundled clip on flash FL-LM1: GN10 (F no/m) at ISO200 |
| Flash hotshoe for external flash: | Yes |
| Compatible external flash units: | FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-50, FL-36, FL-14, FL-300R |
| Wireless flash capability: | Yes. Using bundled FL-LM1 flash. |
| Memory card type: | SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I compatible), Eye-Fi, Class 6 is recommended for Movie shooting |
| Internal memory: | None |
| Photo recording format(s): | RAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG, MPO (3D still) |
| Photo file sizes: | RAW: 4032x3024 (approx. 1/1.5 lossless compressed) Approx. 13.8MB; LF: 4032x3024 (1/4 compressed JPEG) Approx. 5.9MB; LN: 4032x3024 (1/8 compressed JPEG) Approx. 2.7MB; MN: 2560x1920 (1/8 compressed JPEG) Approx. 1.1MB; SN: 1024x768 (1/8 compressed JPEG) |
| Video recording format: | AVCHD/AVI M-JPEG; Best settings: AVCHD Full HD Fine : 1920(H)x1080(V), 60i Recording, 20Mbps, Aspect 16:9, 30fps; HD: 1280(H)x720(V), 30fps (Some Artfilters are exceptional), Aspect 16:9 |
| Recording time: | AVCHD Format : Max 29min (Full HD Normal/HD Fine/HD Normal : 29min, Full HD Fine : 22min), Motion-JPEG Format : HD: 7min, SD: 14min (Some Artfilters are exceptional) |
| Video file sizes: | AVCHD: Max 4GB; M-JPEG: Max 2GB |
| Video with sound: | Yes |
| In-camera editing options: | Shadow adjustment, Red-eye fix, Trimming, Aspect. Monotone, Sepia, Saturation (colour depth), Resize (producing another file, 1280x960, 640x480, 320x240), e-portrait |
| Built in microphone type: | Stereo |
| External microphone option: | SEMA-1 (optional) |
| Compatible AP accessories: | PP-1, VF-2, MAL-1, SEMA-1 |
| Computer interface (Cable type): | CB-USB6 USB Cable |
| AV interface (Cable type): | Mini HDMI type-C (optional) |
| Battery type (model): | BLS-1 Li-ion battery (included) |
| Battery charger: | BCS-1 |
| Battery life (CIPA standard): | Approx. 300 shots |
| Dimensions WxHxD: | 109.5 mm (W) x 63.7mm (H) x 37.3mm (D) (excluding protrusions) |
| Weight: | 313g (including Battery and Memory card), 265g (body only) |
| Operating temperature range: | 0 - 40Ž (operation) / -20 - 60Ž (storage) |
| Operating humidity range: | 30 - 90% (operation) / 10 - 90% (storage) |
| Box content: | Body, Flash FL-LM1, Li-ion battery BLS-1, Li-ion battery charger BCS-1, USB/Video Multi cable, Shoulder strap, OLYMPUS Viewer 2/ib CD-ROM, Instruction manual, Warranty card |
| RRP AUD (single lens kit): | $799 |
| Available kits: | Single-lens kit with M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm IIR $799; Double Zoom kit with M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm IIR & 40-150mm R $999 |
| Underwater housing option: | PT-EP05L |
