What’s new on the Pen E-P2
What’s new
The E-P2 sees the addition of a new port below the hot-shoe, to connect the VF-2 electronic viewfinder or external microphones.
VF-2 Electronic Viewfinder for more comfortable shooting
An external electronic viewfinder that connects via a hot shoe and accessory port. It features 1.44 million dots, SVGA high resolution, 100% field of view and 1.15x magnification*1 as well as extra high contrast and brightness. The viewfinder screen can be vertically adjusted for low-angle shooting, while Live Control provides the same ease of operation as an LCD monitor.
* 1 -1 m-1, 50 mm at infinity. The VF-2 cannot be used with an accessory mounted on the hot shoe.
VF-2 Electronic Viewfinder
Stereo Linear PCM recording for high-fidelity audio
The high quality of Olympus audio has been proven with its digital IC recorders. The stereo linear PCM system’s non-compressed digital recording delivers superior audio quality with an impressive sense of presence. As well as sound recording during movie shooting, audio post-recording with still images can easily be performed directly on the camera. With the E-P2, the optional SEMA-1 Microphone Set 1 can also be used as an external microphone for high-quality stereo recording.
New iAUTO including “i-ENHANCE” to express the mood of the moment
The “iAUTO” function now includes the new “i-ENHANCE”, which is especially designed to express the mood of the moment. Just select “iAUTO”. The camera automatically analyzes the target subject, optimally adjusting colour saturation and contrast to create a powerful, emotive image that evokes that “being-there” feeling.
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Various shooting modes for enhanced high quality shooting
The PEN comes with two shooting mode – Easy Shooting mode, in which the camera automatically adjusts the settings according to the shooting conditions, and Advanced Shooting mode, in which aperture and shutter speed can be manually adjusted for more creative control. Easy Shooting mode includes iAUTO, which automatically sets the optimum scene mode (Portrait / Landscape / Macro / Sports / Night Scene / Night Scene & Portrait*) when you point the camera at the subject, as well as 19 Scene Modes, Art Filter and Movie. Advanced Shooting mode lets you select from the P (programme), A (aperture-priority), S (shutter-priority) and M (manual).
* Night Scene & Portrait mode is available only when an external flash is attached.
AF Tracking for focusing on moving subject
Once the target subject is focused and locked, AF Tracking automatically follows it even while the subject is still moving. So, all you have to do is press the shutter button at the moment you want to shoot.
Art Filter for a new creative perspective
Express yourself with 8 types Art Filter effects. Add one of these stylish effects to your image and preview the result on the LCD monitor before you actually take the picture. Art Filter effects can also be applied to RAW images that have already been recorded with normal shooting.
DIORAMA New
Emphasizes colour and contrast to create a model-like image, with a rapid change in the focus from sharp to soft.
CROSS PROCESS New
Creates an unreal atmosphere or an air of apprehension with unexpected changes in colour and contrast.
