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Reddit mentions of Olympus PEN E-PL1 12.3MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds Mirrorless Digital Camera with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens (Black)

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Reddit mentions: 18

We found 18 Reddit mentions of Olympus PEN E-PL1 12.3MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds Mirrorless Digital Camera with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens (Black). Here are the top ones.

Olympus PEN E-PL1 12.3MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds Mirrorless Digital Camera with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens (Black)
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New Live Guide interface simplifies great photography; capture images to SD/SDHC cards (not included)Capture HD video with high-quality audio; new "Direct Button" for easy recordingIncludes 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 digital zoom lens; features built-in flash12.3-megapixel interchangeable lens digital camera; Micro Four Thirds format2.7-inch HyperCrystal LCD with Live View function; Continuous Autofocus (C-AF) tracking system12.3-megapixel interchangeable lens digital camera; Micro Four Thirds formatIncludes 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 digital zoom lens; features built-in flash2.7-inch HyperCrystal LCD with Live View function; Continuous Autofocus (C-AF) tracking systemCapture HD video with high-quality audio; new "Direct Button" for easy recordingNew Live Guide interface simplifies great photography; capture images to SD/SDHC cards (not included)
Specs:
ColorBlack
Height2.83 Inches
Length4.53 Inches
Sizecompact
Weight0.74 Pounds
Width1.65 Inches

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Found 18 comments on Olympus PEN E-PL1 12.3MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds Mirrorless Digital Camera with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens (Black):

u/[deleted] · 5 pointsr/photography

Get a E-PL1

Olympus PEN E-PL1

http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-E-PL1-Interchangeable-Digital-Black/dp/B0035LBRJO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344179036&sr=8-1&keywords=e-pl1

Here is a photo I just took

http://500px.com/photo/11002583

I use the Panasonic lens. Panasonic lens are better for video because they are silent auto focus but I heat the OLYMPUS kit lens is better then the Panasonic one.

u/snorlaxstomp · 3 pointsr/photography

I have this that I use only for my baking. It's not a DSLR but I'm happy with the pictures I've gotten: 1 & 2. Also really like being able to choose where to focus through the display. Doesn't quite fit in your pocket though.

A lot of the times I take pictures with my iPhone, so long as there is enough light they turn out ok.

u/frostickle · 3 pointsr/photography

The best bang-for-buck camera right now would be the GX1 for $499 I paid $680 for this camera, and I didn't even get a lens with it.

But since your budget is $300, the EPL1 is the way to go. It is the cheapest interchangeable lens camera on the market. (Not counting the second hand market).

I'd recommend buying the EPL1 to learn on, and saving up for lenses as you improve to the stage where you'd want to use them.

You can also try to find a used d40... but I think the EPL1 is better.
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Also, don't be afraid to get a nice compact camera. I'm only guessing that you want to change lenses because you said "hobby". Changing lenses is nice, and lets you do interesting things. Which is what hobby people do.

If you just want to take photos, in 90% of situations you won't need to change lenses and a compact is fine.

u/yesimalex · 3 pointsr/photography

Canon S95 can be had for around 250 I believe.

Oly E-p1 about 200 with lens

Sony Nex 3 about 350 ish

Fuji S4200 A bit cheaper still

Hard to narrow it down any with the only known criteria being sub 500 dollars. But the above are all (in my opinion) very good cameras for the money. I'm a fan of buying used because you can get a little bit more for your money since digital stuff just depreciates like crazy.

I think for an upgraded P&S the Nikon is a solid camera as well. You can nab it used for a pretty deep discount.

u/king_olaf_the_hairy · 3 pointsr/photography

If you're willing to look at interchangeable lens cameras, an older Micro Four Thirds system might be in budget. I can see used/refurbished Olympus E-PL1s on Amazon, with a 28-84mm equivalent zoom, for under $250. That leaves you $100 to try and track down a longer zoom lens for when you need more reach.

Not as pocketable as your compacts, especially with two lenses, but will give far better results.

u/PardonMyHarden · 2 pointsr/Cameras

I posted about a week ago, about the same question. I got a few good replies. The one I went with was this Olympus PEN E-PL1 I just got it yesterday, but I love it so far. It is compact, has an interchangeable lens, "Can grow with you" is what the person said. It is also cheap enough that you can either afford another lens or whatnot. It doesn't come with an SD card however, but those are about 20-30 bucks. I bought a travel case also. Total investment so far is 250.

It is much more powerful than a point and shoot, yet not overly complicated or large.

Just what I was looking for. I'd say minimally do some research on it!

u/jvanderh · 2 pointsr/photography

I posted awhile back about upgrading from a point and shoot to a used four thirds for food photography. You all were super helpful, and I'm looking to make a decision in the next few days, so I thought I'd ask again about the options I'm looking at. I'm basically looking for under $200, with a lens included in that. Amazon would be ideal, because I have a gift card.

I have a few different PENs in my cart (E-PM1, E-PL1, E-PL2, E-PL3) as well as a Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and a Sony Alpha Nex-3.

I'm not married to those models, they're just the ones I found in the price range. I'm especially wondering: would the increased resolution of the NEX be noticeable? And even though they're all four thirds, do some have bigger/better sensors than others? Any advice or alternate recommendations much appreciated.

Edit: I do care about it being able to do video.

u/EventualCyborg · 2 pointsr/daddit

I bought my wife an Olympus Pen E-PL1 last year for Mother's Day and she loves it. Our Sony point-and-shoot just wasn't cutting the mustard and cell phone pictures don't play well with high-energy toddlers who end up as blurs. It's not the nicest camera in the world, but it's a heck of a lot better than what we had and it's not nearly as complicated as a DSLR. I also got a screaming deal on it, with the camera, a spare battery, a 16GB memory card, and a case for under $325. My wife simply didn't want the complexity or the bulk of a DSLR and that camera is small enough that its case could easily fit in the diaper bag, beach bag, or even her purse.

u/Timetobuzzthetower · 2 pointsr/CampingandHiking

Half are from a GoPro mounted to a telescopic pole from hardware store and the other half are from this camera.

u/zorkmids · 2 pointsr/bicycletouring

You're going about this all wrong: this is an opportunity to buy a new camera :-)

You could get a nice compact micro-4/3 camera that will fit in your Ortlieb Compact for $300 - $500. The sensor is not as large a DSLR (about 40% smaller), but the optics and electronics are generally comparable. I like the Olympus PEN E-PL1, which is only $260. The Panasonic Lumix is also well regarded.

u/orange_lazarus1 · 2 pointsr/peacecorps

My advice would be whatever you bring to peace corps don't expect to bring it back.
Lots of people use their iphones as a camera. I brought a nicer camera and was happy I did. I also used it as a teaching tool to teach my youth how to use a camera and let them take photos. So I guess think what you want to do with it and go from there.

This is what I bought http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-E-PL1-Interchangeable-Digital-Black/dp/B0035LBRJO/ref=pd_cp_p_2

It took great photos and videos

u/4x4prints · 2 pointsr/photography

I think the Olympus Pen does the stitching in-camera, and some of the Sony cameras have the sweep-panorama mode.

u/AuRelativity · 1 pointr/Cameras

Found this suggested in this subreddit:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0035LBRJO/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used


Additionally, I'm sorry to ask if this is only the kind of place where you only want to here from people who want 'the best' and have 3 grand to spend.

u/Infra-red · 1 pointr/photography

My dad had been dropping hints (not seriously as it turns out) about being interested in photography. I was considering the options for what I might get him. I'm planning on getting a Full Frame body soon, and I could hand him my current camera. He seemed to be wanting one sooner then I would be willing to part with my current Camera. I figured there was at least a 50/50 chance that it wouldn't take and I'd get the camera back. I had decided that I would have prefered a m4/3 system.

Photography is a huge investment, and even with Mirrorless, the ability to invest and retain that investment is a huge deal for me.

I've seen the E-PL1 around for pretty economical prices. I don't know about how well the E-PL1 compares to the NX100, but the options for lenses and the options for bodies is pretty remarkable.

Here is a link for it on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-E-PL1-Interchangeable-Digital-Black/dp/B0035LBRJO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347930781&sr=8-1&keywords=Panasonic+EPL-1

u/skazzleprop · 1 pointr/photography

Y'all have so many subreddits and a question thread that I wasn't sure where this would go. I'll delete anything that's in the wrong place!

I'm looking at buying a camera in the next couple of days (actually have been for a few months now, but I'm very indecisive) and am currently looking at the Canon ELPH 300 HS and the Olympus PEN E-Pl1. I'm wondering what you more experienced folks would recommend.

DPreview comparison

Snapsort comparison

Canon on Amazon

Olympus on Amazon (shoot, they were both $10 less last week)

I'm being told to spring for the Olympus for the bigger sensor and the ability to change lenses (a friend has offered to loan me lenses for it), but I'm not sure if it's what I need or overkill. I've photographed a bit, but want to learn and practice more.

If I get the Canon I'll definitely be putting CHDK on it. Would that put it a bit more on par with the Olympus? I'm a little concerned about the stated shutter lag on the Olympus.

Ideally I'd like to order in the next few days so that it can arrive before spring break.