Olympus Digital Camera E Pl1

I got this for my Olympus E-PL1. Fits perfectly.

I have multiple Olympus bodies and lenses. My wife gave me the e-pl1 as an anniversary gift. This is now the camera I take when I don't want to take a camera. I was taking the e-510 or e-520 and the 18-180 lens. Now I am taking the PEN. The picture quality is terrific, it is light and somewhat less visible. I am expecting to buy the 14-150 lens as soon as I can.

I am using this lens on an Olympus E-PL1 (Micro) 4/3rds camera. I have only had it a short while so I can't comment on durability, but it is small for it's (35 mm) capacity. The lens hood reverses and locks on to the lens when not in use. The auto focus works well. In my case I need the adapter to use it on my micro 4/3rds, but the adapter is small. I leave it attached to the lens when the lens is removed. All works smoothly. In my case the adapter cost more than the lens so, of course, I would prefer a lens that didn't need the adapter, but the lens value is unbelievable.

Warning, emotional review ahead with no technical observations: I have always lusted after the silver bodied PEN E-P1 when I was introduced to it a couple years ago. Simple, elegant and had the potential to shoot SLR-quality pictures. However, at the price point and features (no flash, no hotshoe) I settled for it's (new at the time) sibling, the E-PL1. Ever since I purchased an E-PL1 I have been elated with it's portability and image quality (especially when equipped with the LUMIX 20mm f1.7) My only gripe was it's focusing speed, lack of buttons, and the tangible quality that made me fall in love with the first digital PEN. Fast forward another year and Olympus announces the E-P3. It addresses every issue and brings back the body of the original Pen. Upon initial inspection and startup it just oozes quality and shoots lightning fast. Sure, there will be another successor in a year or so, but everything about this camera just encourages me to go out and shoot. Although, it's price of entry right now is rather expensive, I believe Olympus has another modern classic. I seldomly express this with any camera or media recording device I have purchased, but this one is a definite keeper. You can wait for prices to drop, but no amount of money can make up for the time that I am out enjoying this wonderful little camera.

I must preface my review by saying that it is based on about one-week's use. The Olympus Pen E-PL1 is a high quality camera, a worthy addition to the Pen name. It's sophiscated, with a learning curve that will take me much more than a week to conquer, but its done everything I've wanted it to do to date.

This is the third PEN camera I have had; I started with the E-PL1, upgraded to the E-PL2, and finally the E-P3. I never thought I would want to spend this much for a small camera but I finally realized that I really prefer these over larger dslrs, which, I ended up selling mine. The E-P3 is built very well, has excellent image quality, and is very responsive. I have not found the Olympus menus difficult to use as reported by some; it is just a matter of getting familar with them. The camera also has an easy to use super control panel' and enough dedicated buttons for quick and easy shooting control. Overall I have been very pleased with the E-P3. Before this camera I always felt a little 'unsure' about m4/3rds cameras. After using the E-P3 and seeing where Olympus is taking their photographic line-up, I no longer wonder about committing to theis format. For myself, the E-P3 and Olympus lenses give me everything I need.

I use this lens on a Olympus e-pl1 and it performs well indeed. Not only does it afford a faster shutter speed but wide open all but the far corners are sharp. It speeds up the focus as well. Looks meant to be on the champagne bodied Olympus PL1 as well. It feels tightly made with no slop. Stopped down to f4 it makes for a great landscape lens or for indoors with no flash. At it's current under $240 price it's hard to pass up. I read so much about the excessive CA it was supposed to have but thus far I haven't seen any. A superb tool for the toolbox. I don't really have a bad thing to say about this lens, and would have expected to if I trusted other reviewers.

E-Pl1 of olympus creation is a great state of art engineering that combines high resolution Digital photography with SLR techniques. I bought this product from B&H after reviewing many web based sites and I am very glad to have it with me at last....

The Olympus E-PL1 is awesome and performs above my expectations. It has been capturing some amazing photos! I fell in love with this camera on the first day. I'm even using it in my role as a photojournalist.

Carries my Olympus e-pl1 with a 14-42 lens and EVF attached, as well as my 40-150 lens, a spare battery and card. It's been a great little bag for vacation and doesn't look too conspicuous as a camera bag. Works well.