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Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
// March 7th, 2010 // No Comments » // digital photography
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV is a professional DSLR features 45-point AF system including 39 cross-type points, a new AI Servo II AF focus tracking system with improved algorithm combined with 10 fps continuous shooting, APS-H sized 16.1 Megapixel CMOS Sensor, Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors, a spectacular ISO range of 100 – 12800 (up to 102400 in H3 mode), Full HD movie recording, Magnesium alloy body with shutter durability up to 300,000 cycles, exclusive dust-weather-resistance, and a 3.0-inch ClearView II LCD monitor.
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars | Latest Price Info
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV Reviews
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DCR reviews the Canon EOS 1D Mark IV and writes;
“Continuous shooting speed at full resolution is the highest of any DSLR, and the camera can sustain this pace for more than 120 JPEG captures. Shutter and autofocus performance are solid, there are custom settings for virtually any aspect of camera operation, and image capture imaginable, and image quality is good.”
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PhotoReview.au reviews the Canon EOS 1D Mark IV and writes;
“Essentially the EOS-1D Mark IV is most suited to stills capture, where it’s a top-flight performer. It will reward all photographers who are prepared to spend time learning to use its many capabilities and delight many professional shooters, regardless of whether they capture raw files or JPEGs. For sports and wildlife photographers, it’s the best camera we’ve used thus far.”
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
NeutralDay reviews the Canon EOS 1D Mark IV and writes;
” Outside of the jerry-rigged video implementation, there’s very little to find fault with in the Mark IV. Shooting with the Mark IV was a real pleasure, its image quality is impressive, and it’s an absolutely blazing performer. As such, the Canon EOS 1D Mark IV definitely comes “Highly Recommended”.”
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PhotographyReview compares the Canon EOS 1D Mark IV to Nikon D3s and writes;
“I think it’s safe to say that both cameras are very impressive. I’ve used the Canon more at this point and so far I’ve been really impressed with the new AI Servo II continuous auto focus performance. As expected, the Nikon D3S has mind-blowing image quality at high ISO settings. But the Canon is surprisingly good as well. With these two new cameras, shooting at ISO 6400 or even ISO 12,800 is now a reasonable proposition.”
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Canon EOS 1D Mark IV User Reviews
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Canon EOS 1D Mark IV User Manual (PDF)
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Canon EOS 1D Mark IV Features
Professionally Proven, High-Speed AF.
New 45-point Area AF sensor including 39 cross-type AF points with f/2.8 support plus new AI Servo II AF with improved algorithm.
The EOS-1D Mark IV has a newly developed, high-precision Area AF sensor with 45 manually selectable points including 39 cross-type, high-precision AF points for exacting and fast focusing no matter the subject. New AI Servo II AF focus tracking features improved algorithms that help improve stability, reliability and focus no matter the situation. Whether shooting a fast-paced soccer game or shooting a close-up of a bee on a wind-blown flower during macro photography, AI Servo II AF helps ensure sharp focus every time. AF point selection has been improved as well. Photographers can select their own point through either the camera’s Multi-controller or Main Dial/Quick Control Dial. Automatic selection is as simple as the press of a button. With Custom functions, photographers can select their own default focus point to automatically switch between horizontal and vertical shooting and can even choose to have primary focus supported by adjacent focus points for more accuracy with moving subjects.
A Vast ISO Range Ripe with Possibility.
ISO 100 – 12800 (expandable to L: 50, H1: 25600, H2: 51200, H3: 102400) for shooting from bright to dim light with low noise levels.
The EOS-1D Mark IV features a standard ISO range from 100 – 12800 with an expanded range of 50 to 102400! The combined noise reduction capabilities of the Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors and Canon CMOS sensor help ensure that even at an ISO setting of 102400, noise is kept to a minimum. This greatly expanded capability provides an increased range of real-world shooting options, especially in available-light or dim situations. A low ISO speed can be useful, for example, when shooting high contrast scenes with fast (e.g., f/1.4) lenses. Blown highlights, such as the shading of a bride’s dress, can be avoided and photographers can use wider apertures to control depth-of-field in ways not possible at higher ISO settings. Additionally, the EOS-1D Mark IV features the Auto Lighting Optimizer (ALO), which automatically adjusts the brightness and contrast during image processing to minimize the need for expensive and time-consuming post-production processing. Auto Lighting Optimizer is available in most shooting modes, including Manual mode and can be applied to RAW images using the included Canon Digital Photo Professional software.
Advanced Movie Recording for Myriad Applications.
EOS HD movie with manual exposure control and multiple frame rates (1080: 30p (29.97) / 24p (23.976) / 25p, 720: 60p (59.94) / 50p, 480: 60p (59.94) / 50p).
The EOS-1D Mark IV captures video with all the benefits of shooting with an EOS digital SLR. The HD recording area on the EOS-1D Mark IV is approx. 27.9mm x 15.7mm, similar when compared to the 24.89 x 18.65mm recording area of Super 35 motion picture film. By shooting video with a large sensor camera, photographers as well as videographers can take advantage of the creative features native to SLR photography. Along with its manual controls, the EOS-1D Mark IV allows for full use of Canon EF lenses, including wide angle, macro, super-telephoto, tilt-shift lenses and fisheye, providing a wealth of depth-of-field and other creative shooting options once reserved only for still photography. The resulting HD video is a standout in its stunning depth-of-field characteristics, remarkable capture capability under poor lighting conditions with its vast ISO range, and deep clean blacks with nearly undetectable noise.
When shooting HD video in AE modes, the EOS-1D Mark IV employs Center-Weighted average metering to help ensure stable motion-picture exposure with the camera automatically selecting the ISO speed, shutter and aperture. Full manual exposure control is also available while shooting video when the camera is set to Manual mode.
Video can be captured at 1920 x 1080 resolution at frame rates of 24 (23.976), 25 or 30 (29.97) frames per second, for up to 4GB per clip. Movies are saved as MOV files and can be viewed in Full HD with HDMI output. Other recording sizes include HD at 1280 x 720 (50/60 (59.94) fps) or SD/VGA at 640 x 480 (50/60 (59.94) fps). The EOS-1D Mark IV has a built-in microphone for simple mono recording and stereo sound can be recorded through a self-powered external microphone.
Resolution, Power and Speed.
16.1 Megapixel APS-H CMOS sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors for high image quality and speed.
The EOS-1D Mark IV features a high-resolution APS-H sized 16.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor (with a focal length multiplier effect of 1.3x) and Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors that can process images at full resolution continuously up to 10 frames-per-second. The combination of the CMOS sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors help to ensure smooth, detailed and refined images that are recorded quickly, accurately and reliably. This impressive combination of speed, quality and performance will make the EOS-1D Mark IV a staple among many professional photographers, including sports photographers, and a familiar sight on the sidelines of professional sporting events.
A Camera Made for Action.
10.0 fps continuous shooting up to 121 Large JPEGS or 28 RAW using a UDMA CF card.
The EOS-1D Mark IV’s rugged, high-speed shutter can shoot up to 10.0 frames per second (fps) for up to 28 consecutive RAW files or 121 full-resolution JPEGs when used in conjunction with UDMA (Ultra Direct Memory Access) Mode 6 CF cards. The EOS-1D Mark IV’s spectacular new 45-point high-speed AF sensor locks on and maintains focus, ensuring that the camera keeps up with its amazing shutter.
Clear and Detailed Viewing.
3.0-inch ClearView II LCD monitor, 160° viewing angle, 920,000-dot VGA, reflection resistance with multi coating and high-transparency materials for bright and clear viewing.
The EOS-1D Mark IV features the finest Canon LCD screen to date (October 2009): the new, high-resolution, 3.0-inch ClearView II VGA LCD has 920,000 dot resolution and provides a new level of clarity and sharpness with a 160° angle of view. Its performance is admirable, not only in confirming focus and composition, but in composing and shooting in Live View mode, or when shooting video. It features a tempered glass protective cover with an anti-reflective film and a new resin filling between the actual LCD and glass cover that helps minimize internal reflections and further improves visibility in bright viewing situations. During image playback, pressing the illumination button displays an LCD brightness screen, so brightness can be adjusted quickly and easily.
Professional Performance in the Face of the Elements.
Magnesium alloy body with shutter durability up to 300,000 cycles and exclusive dust- and weather-resistance.
A lightweight and incredibly strong magnesium alloy construction helps the EOS-1D Mark IV to endure almost any condition, and the EOS-1D Mark IV features a shutter designed to shoot 300,000 cycles. All the EOS-1D Mark IV’s controls, buttons and external covers are dust- and water-resistant, ensuring uninterrupted operation whether shooting in the rain, in a windstorm and everything in between. Dust is managed with the advanced Canon EOS Integrated Cleaning System, which helps to suppress dust generation, removes existing dust and uses the combination of Dust Delete Data and DPP software to eliminate any remaining dust spots on your images. When the EOS-1D Mark IV is used with a dust- and water-resistant EF lens or external Speedlite, the entire camera system is nearly impervious to the elements.
HDR Photography – The Facts
// March 7th, 2010 // No Comments » // digital photography
The rise of consumer priced digital SLR cameras has generated a great new following in photography. Amateur photographers find they now have more control over their photographs and ample opportunity to experiment outside the ‘point and shoot’ mentality. No longer do they have to wait until the whole roll of film has been exposed and then processed, often finding that the exposure wasn’t right on that one, or it was out of focus on another. Now the shots can be viewed immediately and appropriate corrective steps taken at relatively little cost. No longer ‘a moment lost’.
“Chicago Dusk” captured by Mark Feliciano (Click Image to See More From Mark Feliciano)
This rise in popularity of photography has also spawned many post-processing computer applications. Admittedly some were around before the digital age, but many more have been born into the age, and one particular post processing methodology – HDR, or High Dynamic Range, is rapidly gaining in popularity.
High Dynamic Range (HDR), as the name suggests attempts to extend the light and tonal range of images taken under normal conditions, and once a balanced HDR image is compared with the original shot the results are often outstanding. Ever hear the expression, “You just had to be there’, when someone is showing off photographs? What they are really saying is that their camera just cannot compete with the human eye when capturing the total range of light and dark areas in an image. OK. So it is about light – right? So why don’t we take more than one shot of the same scene at different shutter speeds and then combine them in a way to get the best of all of them? That is exactly what we do to prepare for HDR processing. Here are the requirements and steps to generate an HDR image.
You will need:
1. A good quality SLR camera capable of taking shots at different shutter settings. If you have a camera with a bracketed function and multiple shot capability, with a quick scan through the manual you will find out how to take say three shots of the same scene – one at normal exposure, one say two stops below normal, and another two stops above.
2. A sturdy tripod. If you are going to be taking multiple shots it will help if there is as little camera movement as possible between shots.
3. A high contrast scene. HDR works best here. An HDR photograph of a grey card will always be just a grey card, but one of a threatening thundercloud formation over a sunlit landscape can make one drool!
“Magical Streams” captured by Jim K. (Click Image to See More From Jim K.)
4. You will need some HDR processing software. I use Photomatix. It has good reviews and I get good results out of it. It is also very flexible in generating images from the surreal to the sublime.
5. You will need some time to learn and experiment. It doesn’t all happen by magic – you do actually have to work at it.
How to produce and HDR image:
1. Find your high contrast scene.
2. Place your camera on a tripod and if possible use a remote control to operate the shutter. Also if you are shooting with a remote, cover the eyepiece.
3. Preferably set your camera to shoot RAW images. These images will contain so much more exposure detail than JPG.
4. Set the camera to aperture priority. This will maintain the aperture setting to your chosen value and vary the shutter speed to obtain different exposures without upsetting depth of field.
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5. Set the camera to manual focus and focus on your scene.
6. If possible select Auto Exposure Bracketing from your camera menu options, and select multiple shot mode.
7. Take your three shots.
8. Back home download your photographs and import them into an HDR processing application. Generate the HDR (which will look awful on the limited capabilities of your monitor), and then tone map the HDR to your liking. There it is!
Note: if you don’t have bracketing or multiple shot then you will have to manually change the shutter speed between shots – but don’t move the camera!
The good and bad about HDR:
1. Good side. Spectacular images can be produced with the right scene and the right tone mapping.
2. Good side. The process is simple and flexible – you are the maestro!
3. Good side. It lends a ‘fresh string to your bow’.
“Rail Car” captured by Michael Price (Click Image to See More From Michael Price)
4. Bad side. It takes time to get it right. It’s a bit like riding a bike. You get the basics weighed off and then you start on the tricks.
5. Bad side – well, a consideration. Not all images lend themselves to HDR imaging. High contrast images work best.
6. Bad side. HDR will always introduce a degree of noise into your images. This looks like grainy film.
7. Good side. This has been recognised. Some noise can add a special effect, but, there are now software applications to remove or limit the noise. Noiseware is one of them.
8. Bad side. You can go completely overboard with HDR and produce some of the most hideous images imaginable. Take it easy and focus on creating an image that you feel truly represents what you – or your eye, was seeing.
9. As stated previously, not every one will turn out a success so be patient and learn.
About the Author
Hi, I’m Terence Starkey. I am a long time camper and a keen photographer especially when out camping. I have made several modifications to my camper to make life easier and I have included some photographs and drawings there. On the site I have a photograph gallery of special shots and a selection of my favourite HDR images. If you would like to know more use the Contact Us page on the site.
Photo of the Day: Only
// March 6th, 2010 // No Comments » // digital photography
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Digital SLR Cameras and Hyperfocal Distance Focus
// March 6th, 2010 // No Comments » // digital photography
“Till The Morning Sun” captured by Mark Broughton (Click Image to See More From Mark Broughton)
In this article I am going to discuss the special focus condition called Hyperfocal Distance (HFD) and how you can employ it with today’s DSLR cameras to achieve the absolute greatest possible depth of field for any given situation. Hyperfocal focus will allow you to produce a DOF that extends from the nearest possible point to the camera through to infinity.
Maximum depth of focus allows you to use relative subject scale as a creative aspect in your compositions while still keeping everything tack sharp. Since the relative size of objects projected on a flat plane, i.e. “the film” or “the sensor” is dependent on their position relative to the camera, objects close to the camera will appear larger than those distant. If you can focus on both you are able to produce a virtually tactile appearance of the near objects while making them ’scale’ noticeably larger than the distant objects. A good way to prove this to yourself is to place your camera next to a long fence while keeping everything in focus. Not only do you get a geometric convergence of parallel lines, but the close objects appear with maximum texture and detail.
Hyperfocal distance is that special focus condition in which clear focus is obtained from ½ the hyperfocal focus point to infinity. Put another way, if you know what the HFD is for the given lens focal length and f-stop and focus on it, then everything from ½ of that distance to infinity is in focus.
Now here is the key point: HFD is calculated using only three numbers, the lens focal length, the f-stop used and the circle of confusion. The circle of confusion is a number you can get from a reference table and does not vary. As a practical matter if you want the DOF to extend from the closest possible point to infinity you’re going to be shooting at a small f-stop anyway so you don’t care about wider lens apertures. I’ve run the HFD table for a 50mm lens which I often use and have burned into my brain that at f-22 the HFD is 20 feet and that half of the HFD is 10′.
This then is my rule of thumb for this lens: at 50mm if I set the prime focus on 20′ I know that everything from 10′ to infinity is dead sharp. By the rules of optics, I know that a 50mm lens when focused on the HFD at f-22 will produce a sharp image from 10′ to infinity. I also know that I can’t get any closer than 10′ and still have my focus extend to infinity, it will be something less- but not infinity. I don’t need any other tables or calculations for this lens when I’m at f-22 which I will be for landscape work. I have similar figures for all my other prime focal lengths and the whole thing fits on a laminated card that fits in my pocket!
“Rome” captured by Lilia Tkachenko (Click Image to See More From Lilia Tkachenko)
To understand the implications of the above I recommend that if you have not already done so, go to dofmaster.com and print out a depth of field table for a Canon 30D, 50mm lens. If you read the distance scale at the far left to 20 feet and then move right on the page to the f-22 column you will see that the close focus point is 9′-9.7″ and the far focus point touches infinity. You can also tell from looking at an extract of the table below that if I focus on 18′ my near focus point is 9′-3.6″ but my far focus point is 276′, far but not infinity! If I move to 20′ which is the calculated HFD, I touch infinity. If I focus beyond 20′, my near focus point moves away from the camera and to infinity.
50mm lens @ f22
Focus Distance………………Near Focus Point……………Far Focus Point
18………………………………………….9′-3.6″……………………………276′
20………………………………………….9′-9.7″…………………………..Infinity
30………………………………………….11′-8″…………………………….Infinity
To round out your understanding of HFD, proceed to dofmaster.com and download their free HFD calculator. Input of all values required on the data screen is pretty straightforward except the circle of confusion which you should initially set at.019mm for most handheld digital cameras. If you want to more know about circle of confusion, you can read further on their website. In any event, program the screen and output your HFD chart.
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For my 50mm lens, setting the circle of confusion at.019mm: my chart reads the following and I calculate the near focus as ½” the HFD as:
f-stop………………HFD…………………….½ HFD
2.8…………………..150′……………………75′
4……………………….110′………………….55′
5.6……………………..80′…………………..40′
8…………………………55′……………………28′
11……………………….38′………………….19′
16………………………27′………………….14′
22……………………….20′………………….10′
I hope the foregoing has been helpful in understanding the useful arcana of focus in applied optics. Now go out there and shoot some (well focused) scenes.
“Times Square” captured by Jason Lavengood (Click Image to See More From Jason Lavengood)
Again, many thanks to Don Fleming for putting up and maintaining dofmaster.com a wonderful site that has all sorts of free and info and goodies related to DOF and related subjects.
About the Author
Jeremy Myers is a wedding officiant and is the owner of Lyssabeth’s Wedding Officiants. Visit his websites at: Marin Wedding Officiants and Monterey Wedding Officiants.
Olympus E-PL1
// March 5th, 2010 // No Comments » // digital photography
Last update (04 March’10):
- Review & Sample Photos @ PhotographyBlog
Olympus E-PL1 is a 12.3MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens. The camera features built-in flash, In-body Image Stabilization, TruePic V Image Processor, ISO 100-3200, a direct button for HD movies, built-in photo effects, and a 2.7 inches HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating. The camera measures 4.51 in (W) x 2.84 in (H) x 1.63 in (D) / 114.6 mm (W) x 72.2mm (H) x 41.5mm (D) and weighs 10.44 oz / 296g (body only).
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars | Latest Price Info
Olympus E-PL1 Reviews
PhotographyBlog reviews the Olympus E-PL1 and writes;
“the Olympus E-PL1 produced photos of excellent quality. Noise is very well handled, being virtually absent from ISO 100-800 and not being too obvious at the relatively fast speed of ISO 1600. At the fastest setting of ISO 3200, noise is easily detectable when viewing images at 100% magnification on screen, but the images are still perfectly usable for small prints and resizing for web use.”
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Olympus E-PL1 Features
D MOVIE WITH MANUAL CONTROL, ART FILTER MOVIE, AND NEW DIRECT MOVIE BUTTON
Shoot movies at 30 frames per second, with high-quality sound, in 720p with available manual control over aperture and shutter speed. This new level of control allows you to express your vision exactly how you want in your HD videos. A Direct HD Movie Button switches you from still to movie mode with the press of a button. You can also capture HD video (720p) using one of the six Art Filters for more creative shooting options.
NEW EASY-TO USE-LIVE GUIDE CONTROL
Seeing the results before you shoot can change the way you take a picture. Want more vivid or muted color in your shot? Want warmer or cooler hues? Want a brighter or darker subject, or a sharper or softer background? Or maybe you want to capture the fast-moving action of your subject with a little artistic blur, or perhaps freeze the action? Simply set the camera to iAuto, press OK to engage Live Guide, then press the up and down arrows on the back of the E-PL1 to easily slide through numerous photographic effects. Make adjustments and watch the LCD as the effects are made live — before the image is captured! Live Guide also features a Tips section on how to compose a shot or shoot kids, pets, flowers and more.
BUILT-IN FLASH
Use the pop-up flash to easily illuminate low-light subjects. The camera is also compatible with a range of optional external flashes including the Olympus FL-14, — and the E-PL1 has wireless flash control using the FL-36R and FL-50R — for dynamic lighting control.
IN-CAMERA ART FILTERS
With six in-camera Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama and our new Gentle Sepia filter) you can explore your artistic side while taking both still shots and HD video. The Art Filters can be applied as you shoot, no additional software required.
12.3 MEGAPIXEL
The E-PL1’s powerful 12.3 megapixel Live-MOS sensor packs a powerful high-quality imaging punch for such a compact camera, allowing you to capture more detail than ever before. The Live MOS image sensor delivers excellent dynamic range, accurate color fidelity and fine image details in both highlight and shadow areas.
IN-BODY IMAGE STABILIZATION
Say goodbye to blurry images. In both still and movie modes – the E-PL1 Image Stabilization excels. The E-PL1’s three-mode In-body Image Stabilization system compensates for up to three shutter speed steps in the still shooting modes with any of its interchangeable lenses: Mode 1 for general shooting, Mode 2 for creative high-speed horizontal capture, and Mode 3 for high-speed vertical capture. The camera’s Mechanical Image Stabilization automatically compensates for camera shake in low-light situations or when using a telephoto lens. In the Movie Modes the advanced Electronic Image Stabilization tracts the images both vertically and horizontally to achieve clear sharp movies, matching the performance of the in body IS.
COMPACT SIZE, INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES
We’ve packed a big sensor into a small camera. The stylish design of the Olympus PEN E-PL1 is much more compact than a traditional DSLR, but it still provides the option of interchangeable lenses — giving you the freedom to take great pictures wherever you go. Whether it’s around the block or around the world.
IN-CAMERA SLIDESHOW WITH SOUND
Slideshows have never been easier or more fun to create. The E-PL1’s enhanced playback functions allow you to employ effective fade-in/fade-out techniques, control the movie/still mix and speed, add captivating musical soundtracks, and much more.
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE
Multiple Exposure makes heightened creativity an easily-obtained objective. Two frames can be combined to create an image uniquely yours. Images can be combined in playback mode or directly on the LCD
iAUTO WITH iENHANCE
iAuto automatically identifies the scene you’re shooting – portrait, landscape, night portrait, macro, or sport – and adjusts the settings to optimize results. iEnhance can be used in any mode, and automatically engages when using iAuto to enrich color in any subject, just as the human eye sees it.
TRUEPIC V IMAGE PROCESSOR
In addition to more detail, the image sensor, combined with the next-generation TruePic V Image Processor, delivers excellent dynamic range, accurate color fidelity and reduced noise, all the way up to 3200 ISO.
19 AUTOMATIC SCENE-SELECT MODES
The E-PL1 is equipped with 19 scene-select modes for effortless picture taking. Standard scene modes like Night-Scene, Portrait and Landscape are easy-to-use solutions for everyday shooting.
DUST REDUCTION SYSTEM
A Dust Reduction System assures spot-free images. Every time you turn on the camera, the patented Supersonic Wave Filter silently vibrates, flinging and collecting dust so that it cannot interfere with the picture imaging at any time.
AF LIVE VIEW WITH AF TRACKING
AF Live View works as seamlessly as a point-and-shoot to display subjects, in focus, on the LCD the instant the shutter is pressed half way. AF Tracking locks your subject into focus right on the LCD, and constantly adjusts focus and brightness whether you or your subject is moving. With this mode, a simple push of the AF button and shutter release enables you to keep fast-moving and unpredictable subjects in focus
IN-CAMERA EDITING
Make changes to your image after the shot, right in the camera. Adjust for red eye, crop an image, change the aspect ratio or saturation, change your image to black and white — and much more! In-Camera jpeg edit functions allow you to quickly tweak your images right in the camera so you can easily upload them to your favorite web site and share them with friends and family. (perfect!)
FACE DETECTION
A Face Detection function reduces the chance of blurry faces when shooting groups of people—up to eight subjects at once—even if they’re moving while you’re pressing the shutter button.
SHADOW ADJUSTMENT TECHNOLOGY
Shadow Adjustment Technology corrects for extreme light variations with high-tech efficiency. It can also be used in post-editing.
ePORTRAIT
The ePortrait Scene-Select mode is useful for smoothing out the facial features of your subjects, which is a tremendous plus for High Definition video playback, or apply ePortrait post shot via .jpeg edit.
MULTIPLE ASPECT RATIO SHOOTING
The E-PL1 lets you select one of four Aspect Ratios (4:3, 3.2, 16.9 and 6.6) that help frame your images to whatever proportions you’d like. Aspect ratios are available for still photo and HD movie capture, for everything from conventional enlargements to viewing on widescreen monitors.
ACCESSORY PORT
The E-PL1 includes a port for new accessories including the SEMA-1 Microphone adapter set and the VF-2 live-finder, a detachable electronic viewfinder. The viewfinder easily slides onto the camera’s accessory port and hot shoe to provide 1.15x magnification for a 100% field of view. The VF-2 rotates up 90 degrees which is useful when shooting subjects from challenging angles. The external accessory port also allows for connection with the new EMA-1 external microphone adapter for enhanced audio capture.
MICRO FOUR THIRDS MOUNT
The Micro Four Thirds Mount on the E-PL1 provides many key benefits, including the effectiveness of a digitally designed image sensor, an ultra-compact design, and expandability and compatibility with all Micro Four Thirds Lenses and Four Thirds System Lens via the MMF-2 Adapter.
SDHC MEDIA CARDS
The E-PL1 is capable of recording video to SDHC media cards to accommodate large files. (SDHC Class 6 cards are recommended.) Videos, stills and high-fidelity audio can also be output via HDMI cable-direct to any HD television.
Underwater Housing
The new camera’s compact design makes it the perfect companion for all of your dive trips. The PT-EP01 underwater housing has been specially customized for the Olympus E-PL1 and is waterproof to a depth of 40 meters (approximately 130 feet). With its durable, high-quality polycarbonate construction, this Olympus housing protects the camera from water while also cushioning it from knocks and bumps on land.
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