The Pen-F by Olympus a great added piece to their micro 4/3 selection of camera that pays homage to their classic SLR camera, the Pen. This time, the inside is all digital that has a long list of features. While, the inside may be digital, the outside is all analog with it’s analog dials and controls. Not only that, the look is a beauty and classical, which mirrors the yesteryear of cameras.
Below are a list of features which the camera offers.
– 20MP Live MOS sensor
– 50MP high resolution shot mode
– Homage to the PEN-F film camera
– 5-axis camera shake correction. Five stop correction (CIPA)
– Creative dial
– 2.36 million dot organic EL EVF (S-OVF mode to extend the dynamic range)
– Mechanical shutter: 60 seconds -1/8000 seconds
– Electronic front curtain shutter (anti-shock mode): 60 seconds -1/320 seconds
– Electronic shutter (silent mode): 60 seconds -1/16000 seconds
– Video full HD60p
– Interval Shooting
– 4K time-lapse movie
– Continuous shooting of 10 frames / sec (5 frames / sec in the AF tracking)
– Wi-Fi built-in. Remote control via smartphone
– 3 inches 1.03 million dot movable LCD monitor
– Media SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
– Included with an external flash FL-LM3.
– ISO200-25600 (LOW: ISO80 equivalent)
That is certainly a long list! The camera itself will be available in March but is now available for pre-order for $1199.99. This is a great additional in tor micro 4/3 camera system, It is also a beauty!
Right now, I own a Panasonic GX1. I will be upgrade my camera soon and this Pen-F will be in my radar when the time to buy comes. It looks great, great features, great looks and look like a great tool! Too bad it does not have a mic input and 4k recording.