Olympus announces new Micro Four Thirds entry-level

Olympus has today announced a third model for its Digital Pen series of Micro Four Thirds-format single-lens direct-view digital cameras, the Olympus E-PL1, and we've just published our hands-on PL1 preview. The Olympus PL1 retains much of the feature set of its predecessors, the E-P1 and E-P2, but with rather more modern styling. Compared to its siblings, the PL1 adds one much-requested feature - a built-in popup flash strobe. It also leaves out some functionality to save cost as well, using a slightly smaller 2.7-inch LCD display, and dropping the rear-panel sub-dial that was used to adjust exposure,...(read more)

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