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# Full HD 1080p video 12.3MP Live MOS sensor 35-point FAST AF system OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS PEN E-PL3 14-42mm 12.3 MP Mirrorless Digital Camera with CMOS Sensor and 3x Optical Zoom (Black)

**Brand:** om system
**Price:** ฿36759
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## Summary

> 📸 Capture brilliance, focus fast, create fearlessly!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS PEN E-PL3 14-42mm 12.3 MP Mirrorless Digital Camera with CMOS Sensor and 3x Optical Zoom (Black) by om system
- **How much does it cost?** ฿36759 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Key Features

- • **Lightning-Fast Focus:** World’s fastest 35-point FAST AF system locks focus in a blink, perfect for dynamic scenes
- • **Versatile Zoom Power:** 3x optical zoom with M.ZUIKO Digital ED 14-42mm lens for sharp wide-angle to telephoto shots
- • **Seamless HD Storytelling:** Full 1080p HD video with silent MSC autofocus and direct movie button for effortless cinematic capture
- • **Creative Freedom On-The-Go:** 3” tilting LCD with Live Guide and 6 advanced Art Filters to craft your unique visual story
- • **Crystal-Clear Shots Every Time:** 12.3MP Live MOS sensor with ISO up to 12,800 for stunning low-light clarity

## Overview

The OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS PEN E-PL3 is a sleek mirrorless camera featuring a 12.3MP Live MOS sensor optimized for vibrant, high-resolution images even in low light with ISO up to 12,800. Its groundbreaking 35-point FAST autofocus system ensures razor-sharp focus at lightning speed, while the 3x optical zoom M.ZUIKO 14-42mm lens offers versatile framing options. The 3-inch tilting LCD with Live Guide and six in-camera Art Filters empower creative control, complemented by Full HD 1080p video recording with silent autofocus and a dedicated movie button. Lightweight and portable, it’s designed for professionals and enthusiasts eager to elevate their photography and videography with style and precision.

## Description

From the Manufacturer               > VIEW THE WORLD FROM A DIFFERENT ANGLE.You love preserving memories, but you’re ready for more creativity. More control. More options for capturing unforgettable images. The E-PL3 inspires innovation and is perfect for those who require a versatile, portable camera filled with advanced yet easy-to-use creative technologies. Its high-resolution 3” articulating LCD features a new interface that makes it easy to access the effects you want from any angle.  PROFESSIONAL IMAGE QUALITY12.3 MEGAPIXELS The new 12.3 megapixel Live MOS sensor is optimized to maximize the performance of all m.Zuiko digital lenses in any shooting condition. Improvements to the sensitivity and read-out speed of the existing sensor makes ISO 12,800 shooting and Full HD movie recording possible.STABILIZATION TECHNOLOGY IN THE BODY, NOT toucIN THE LENSES Say goodbye to blurry images. Olympus’ in-body image stabilization technology makes it possible to use any Micro Four Thirds lenses (or Four Thirds lens), from wide-angle to telephoto, for perfectly clear, crisp photos no matter what the shooting situation, even in low light!IMPROVED COLOR REPRODUCTION The new TruePic VI Image Processor, designed specifically for the Olympus PEN, features Real Color Technology for improved color reproduction (especially colors such as emerald green, yellow, and gold) and color gradation. The faster processor also allows for a shorter recovery time between shots.FACE DETECTION WITH EYE DETECT Nail the focus for every portrait photo, every time. The new face detection AF employs an "Eye Detect AF" that adjusts focus automatically on the subject's eyes during portrait shooting and can even be adjusted to focus on the right, left or near-side eye. The Face Detection function captures up to eight faces, reducing the chance of blurred subjects when shooting several people at once.  BLAZING SPEEDWORLD’S FASTEST AUTO FOCUS* The new FAST (Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology) AF System is able to focus at an incredible speed and offers 35 separate focus points that are spread over nearly the entire sensor, which makes it possible for pin-point accurate focusing on small subjects wherever they appear in the frame. Selectable 3x3 groups within the 35-point area are especially effective when shooting active subjects.5 FPS SEQUENTIAL SHOOTING With the E-PL3 you can take up to five photos a second, allowing you to easily capture that perfect shot, especially when your subject is moving.ADVANCED CONTINUOUS AF & TRACKING With the improved AF system, the AF Tracking function locks your subject into focus and continuously adjusts focus and brightness even if the subject disappears from view momentarily.ADVANCED CONTINUOUS AF & TRACKING High-precision engineering and an improved internal focusing mechanism have allowed the Olympus MSC (Movie+Still Compatible) lenses to auto focus quickly, smoothly and silently, perfect for stills and movies.  CREATIVE FREEDOMFULL 1080 HD VIDEO Shoot up to 29 minutes of 1080 60i HD video and stereo sound in either AVCHD or AVI formats. A Direct HD Movie Button switches you from still to movie mode with just the press of a button.IN-CAMERA ADVANCED ART FILTERS Six in-camera Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama and Dramatic Tone) are enhanced by new filter variations, art effects and bracketing. Photographers can use Art Filters in all shooting modes as well as filming HD movies.NEW 3D SHOOTING Add a new dimension to your photographs in any mode from macro to landscape with Olympus’ 3D technology. By simply selecting the 3D Photo Mode, releasing the shutter, and slowly panning, the camera will automatically take a second image from a slightly different perspective. The 3D data is processed in-camera resulting in an .MPO file, the universal industry 3D format, for easy display on 3D televisions or laptops.IN-CAMERA SLIDESHOW WITH SOUND Slideshows have never been easier or more fun to create. The E-PL3'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.EASE-OF-USENEW THREE-INCH TILTING WIDESCREEN LCD This bright, 614k dot high-resolution screen comes with the AF (Anti-Fingerprint) coating. You don’t even need to worry about fingerprint smudges.  EXCELLENT SHOTS - EFFORTLESSLY iAuto automatically identifies the scene you're shooting – portrait, landscape, night portrait, macro, or sport – and adjusts the settings to optimize results. The E-PL3 is also equipped with 23 Scene-Select modes for effortless picture taking, including Fireworks, Sunset, Children, Macro and Panorama, to name a few. There are even three scene modes that are specific to shooting with Olympus’ conversion lenses to optimize the performance of those lenses. UPDATED SCREEN DESIGN & LIVE GUIDE The E-PL3’s Live Guide system allows you to preview effects as you adjust them – before the image is even captured. Simply select Live Guide and turn the wheel on the back of the camera to slide through numerous photographic effects, such as brightness, color saturation, tone, etc.Operating the camera is more intuitive with the newly designed user interface. The on-screen graphics have also been updated with a sleeker font design and an automatic pop-up guide in the menu screen.GET WIRELESS No need for cables or even a computer. Upload or email images directly from your camera with an optional PP-1 PENPAL® or Eye-Fi™ card. The E-PL3 is also capable of recording stills and video to SD, SDHC, SDXC and UHS-I media cards.  LOW LIGHT PERFORMANCEAF ILLUMINATOR The addition of this super luminosity LED beam allows the camera to focus faster in low light up to almost 10 feet.INCREASED ISO SENSITIVITY Stunning low light photos are a click away with an increased ISO sensitivity to 12,800.ATTACHABLE FLASH INCLUDED This camera provides the flexibility to attach a flash to your camera via the accessory port, or leave it at home for maximum portability

## Features

- M.ZUIKO Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Micro 4/3 Zoom (Black)
- Flash FL-LM1
- USB/Video Multi Cable
- BLS-1 Lithium-Ion Battery
- BCS-1 Lithium-Ion Battery Charger

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure Control | shutter priority |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Self Timer | 2 Seconds |
| Crop Mode | 16:9 |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 460,000 dots |
| Display Fixture Type | Tilting |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 460,000 |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 4 GB |
| Recording Capacity | 32 Minutes |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | 10 |
| Flash Memory Video Speed Class | 10 (U1) |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SD or UHS-I |
| Compatible Mountings | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Image stabilization | Sensor-shift |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 5 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 Seconds |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 60 seconds |
| Form Factor | Mirrorless |
| Special Feature | Lightweight |
| Color | Black |
| Item Weight | 11.04 ounces |
| Video Resolution | FHD 1080p |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Flash Modes | Auto, External |
| Camera Flash | external |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Specific Uses For Product | travel, street photography, events |
| Compatible Devices | Micro Four Thirds |
| Continuous Shooting | 5.5 |
| Aperture modes | Aperture Priority, Manual |
| Audio Input | Built-in microphone (stereo) |
| Flash Sync Speed | 60 |
| Video Capture Format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 12800 |
| Battery Weight | 22 Grams |
| Delay between shots | 0.2 seconds |
| Audio Output Type | internal |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Battery Average Life | 300 Photos |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| File Format | AVI |
| Effective Still Resolution | 12.3 |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Supported Image Format | AVI |
| Total Still Resolution | 12.3 MP |
| Maximum Focal Length | 42 Millimeters |
| Optical Zoom | 3 |
| Lens Type | zoom |
| Zoom | Optical, Digital |
| Camera Lens | 42 Mm |
| Minimum Focal Length | 42 Millimeters |
| Focal Length Description | 42.0 millimeters |
| Lens Construction | 8 elements and 7 groups |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, USB |
| Wireless Technology | Yes |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| Shooting Modes | Macro, Night Portrait, Panorama |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Night vision | No |
| Auto Focus Technology | Continuous, Contrast Detection, Face Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Selective single-point, Single, Tracking |
| Focus Features | Contrast Detection |
| Autofocus Points | 35 |
| Focus Type | automatic with manual |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C) |
| Autofocus | Yes |

## Product Details

- **Compatible Mountings:** Micro Four Thirds
- **Aspect Ratio:** 16:9
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** AVI
- **Image Stabilization:** Sensor-shift
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 42 Millimeters
- **Optical Zoom:** 3
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- **Brand:** OM SYSTEM

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What's the filter size for this lens,  37 mm or 40.5 mm?**
A: The filter size is 37mm for the standard Olympus 14-42mm vII R kit lens and has been so for many years.  The 40.5mm is the filter size for the first generation 14-42mm kit lens.  The first generation lens is no longer sold through standard dealer outlets.  One has to go to eBay or a dealer specializing in the secondary market like Cameta to get one and then it is sold as a stand-alone lens without a camera; that is, it is not sold in kits.

**Q: why don't they make a camera with a view finder on it anymore?  these "wonderful" camera that you have to find somewhere dark to see the screen.**
A: If you're interested in the Olympus E-PL3, the good news is that Olympus makes two electronic viewfinders you could use on it. The E-VF3 is less expensive but gives a slightly smaller, lower-resolutions display. The E-VF2 is bigger and gives a slightly larger, higher-resolution display. Either of these fits into the accessory shoe and accessory port and, runs off the camera battery. You must manually switch between LCD viewing and EVF viewing. The E-VF3 often sells for about $159 new but can often be found used or refurbished for a little over $100. The E-VF2 usually runs about $40 to $50 more.  These electronic viewfinders can be used on several other Olympus models as well.Bridge cameras such as the Nikon P510 and newer P520,  Canon SX40 and Panasonic FZ60/FZ 100 have electronic viewfinders built in. The tradeoff is that they have smaller sensors.  One low-cost point 'n' shoot camera still has an optical viewfinder built in. The Canon A1400 can be found new for as little as $89.95, and like its predecessor, the A1200 and A1300, it's a good picture taker with a sharp lens and excellent processing engine. Its optical viewfinder is tiny, but in bright-light situations it's just enough to be able to frame and compose your shots well.

**Q: Does the camera have a touchscreen LCD and does it tilt?**
A: The Screen is not a touchscreen. Wheel Dial for settings in the Menu for Manuel use. Screen does tilt up and down for low shots.

**Q: Does this include the lense?**
A: Not certain about the specific package you are looking at. But ours included the lens indicated here (14-42mm) and it is very nice and works well. Not the most low profile due to zoom mechanism.  As described, other lenses are available.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Wonderful Intro to the MFT World!
*by B***Z on November 27, 2013*

I love this little camera! I shoot a Canon 60D with an assortment of lenses and have also been using my iPhone 5 camera (8MP) a lot in last year, but I have been thinking of purchasing a high end compact (P&S) camera that had a hot shoe and shot RAW. However, the $500+ price tag on those I was considering was a turn off. Having heard so much about the micro 4/3 mirrorless cameras, I decided to investigate them. When I saw I could get this Olympus PEN E-PL3 (silver) for only $259 my decision was made! I got what I had been looking plus more: interchangeable lens camera with incredible customization possibilities along with larger sensor (=better resolution) than a P&S, flash hot shoe, RAW format capability, small and light camera yet easy to handle.I was a bit concerned that I was buying a camera model that was already two years old with two newer models of this line already out, but I need not have worried. Though - with experience so far - images at ISO 1600 and above are not great (but I'm still learning how to get the best out of this camera!), I am otherwise very happy with image quality and sharpness. And, unfortunately, I am already - after owning the camera only one week! - lusting after other lenses for it! I am, however, happy with the range of views the "kit" 14-42mm lens offers me. I am also very pleased to see that I can use my old Canon lenses with my new PL3 as well. Along with the camera I purchased an inexpensive adapter that allows me to mount the 50mm, f/1.8 lens (FD) from my old (1972) Canon FTb camera, as well as any other FD lenses I can find to purchase cheaply. With that success, I decided to go ahead and order a more expensive ($115) adapter so I could also use the small collection of Canon EF lenses that I currently use with my Canon 60D. Have not received that yet, but look forward to seeing how those lenses work with the PL3.I'm documenting my experiences at[...]

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Your Mileage May Vary
*by G***G on April 4, 2013*

To me, a camera's needs to succeed at producing a top quality Image first and foremost. If it fails to deliver in any way related to the final output of the camera, then it has a tough road ahead that is littered with other failed prospects. Ultimately, you can be the worst camera in the world functionally and deliver the best image out there and I'll rate the camera highly because, in the end, it's all about the image!LOOKS AND BUILD QUALITYThe Olympus E-PL3 is a solid little body but, it is constructed from Polycarbonate (High Impact Plastic) so, it isn't as solid as some of the other bodies that it competes against but, it isn't bad either.The styling is very nice and clearly shows that it's roots are halfway between the point and shoot crowd and halfway between the SLR crowd.I have two issues here, how slick the body is, and with no grip on the camera, I'm a little nervous about dropping it when I have it out and about. The other issue is the fact that the AF Assist light is right where your left index finger might be while holding the camera and this interferes with the focusing in lower light situations.MENUING SYSTEMOne area that seems too complex is the menu system. Each menu is fine on its own but, it seems as though more than half of the buttons on the body launch a different menu! I'm really baffled by this design as there's no rhyme or reason to some of them and some are turned off by default so they need to be activated for you to see many key features and fortunately, in the tip below I tell you how to do it.My tip here is that you press Menu, select the Wrench, select Display Menu and activate the one that looks like two gears as this is activates the Custom Menu on the Main Menu Screen and here the ability to adjust the camera to your settings really comes alive!METERINGWell, this is a big flaw in this camera, checking spot metering seems to show a Meter that is well calibrated and yet, their algorithms for Matrix Metering seem to heavily favor under exposure and that increases noise. Center Weighted will also favor under exposure to a lesser degree and it is almost as though the metered circle isn't the proper size. The good news is that, Olympus provided a fix for this and you can enable it using the tip below.In the hidden custom menu (we turned this on earlier), you can tweak the exposure bias for each metering mode so, once you figure out where you want it to be, just set it and forget it.AF SYSTEMThe AF System is very fast for this type of camera and I have to say that Olympus really stepped up here given the fact that the earlier bodies were known for having slow AF. Accuracy also seems to be fairly good so, no real issues with the focusing at all.IMAGE STABILIZATIONI've used just about every image stabilization system around and honestly, I am not impressed with the Olympus Sensor Shift. Some reviews suggest it only works between 1/30th and 1/8th of a second and going outside that range will either not reduce blur or will actually increase the chances that blur will exist (above 1/30th or on a tripod mount). To say the least, don't buy this camera for this feature because, there are much better options.I also found out the IS system uses the Auto-ISO as a crutch and if you attempt to stabilize the camera with a fixed ISO, it is going to create problems for you. I discovered this when I found the custom menu and set the camera's Auto ISO Max to 800 and turned the ISO back on. Next thing you know, 1/10 shutter speeds were producing sharp images, sure enough, looking at the ISO should it was toeing the max ISO I had set.One more tip to help you get the most out of your camera, set the Anti-Shock to 1/4 when shooting at slower shutter speeds (under 1/50) as this will allow any excess movement from the internals to pressing the shutter release, to reside before releasing the shutter (Obviously this isn't good for moving objects but, neither is IS unless it features a panning mode and both should function exactly the same for that purpose.AESTHETICSThe best things about this camera are the color and white balance reproduction. There's a certain look to Olympus photos that are really hard for others to replicate. Canon images are too yellow, Nikon's are too Red, Sony's are just plain bland (high quality but nothing special for color) and yet, Olympus just seems to pull off the perfect balance of the bunch.If you're looking for a reason to buy this camera, this is the best reason going for it!IMAGE QUALITYThis is somewhat of a Mixed Bag... If you are careful and babysit the metering, or learn the camera and adjust the bias, you'll get awesome results right up to ISO 1600 but, if you don't watch it, you just might find some of the worst High ISO images you've seen in this class.With that said, I've gotten some really nice images and I only have the kit lens so the camera is more than capable of delivering on the image quality and the better, and brighter, the lens, the less of an issue High ISO becomes.I recommend Shooting with Natural Mode, Sharpening to -1, and Noise Reduction to Low.CONCLUSIONI started this review after spending just a few hours with the camera and I was sure, I hated the body. As I continued writing the review and shooting with it, I started to figure it out a bit more and have found that it is capable if you work within its limitations.Overall, I like the camera because I like the Image Quality but, I cannot fathom how throwing a metering system that has to be babysat, putting the workaround in a hidden menu, and a menu system that is a bit of a mystery, into a body aimed at beginners makes any sense at all. If you're new to this level of Photography, you're either going to leave the body in IAuto or you're going to return it out of frustration.Would I recommend this body? If you have some understanding about metering or, you like to tinker and want to make the camera your own then yes, I would. If you're the type of person that thinks cameras take nice pictures, then you should probably look elsewhere because, you're about to found out just how hard taking those nice pictures can be so, read through the review and adjust the camera based on the tips I've provided.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Overrated
*by N***B on July 20, 2012*

After reading lots of reviews of the Pen cameras .. and good experiences with my OM-10 back in the dark ages, I decided to try the Pen line. I bought a EPL3 thinking I was getting into something special. Well, my appraisal is this ...... the jpegs are pretty nice, the raw files are similar to panasonic's, the EPL3 user inter face sucks big time, the AF is extremely overrated .. it is great in bright light when contrast is well defined but in a situation like a fairly low lit living room, bar, or night club .. it is absolutely terrible .. really slow and misses focus more than it hits. I realize this could be the fault of the kit lens but my Panasonic GF2 blows it away in terms of focus speed and accuracy (for indoor use). I find the menus unintuitive and things are well hidden, the camera feels solid and the fold-out screen is nice but it just seems difficult to find my way around. I am sending this thing back, it's just not for me. I much prefer the GF2.

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