Pl1 Archive

  • Ask CG: New lens or new camera?

    Ask CG: New lens or new camera?

    Posted on March 27, 2010 | No Comments
    Reader Nate writes, So here’s my problem. The kit lens for my Nikon D40 is busted –something’s rattling around inside — and I don’t know what to do. My options are either buy a new lens for about $200 or spend $600 on either a Nikon D5000 or the Olympus E-PL1. On one hand, I would like [...]

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  • Review: Olympus E-PL1 micro 4/3 digital camera

    Review: Olympus E-PL1 micro 4/3 digital camera

    Posted on March 25, 2010 | No Comments
    This is the year of Micro Four Thirds. While Nikon and Canon still haven’t dipped their toes in this pool, I think it’s time for the average camera user to look at these things seriously and the power and elegance captured in the E-PL1 – and the affordability captured in its $599 price tag. Features: 12-megapixel [...]

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  • The Olympus E-P2 vs the E-PL1

    The Olympus E-P2 vs the E-PL1

    Posted on February 4, 2010 | No Comments
    Olympus just took the wraps off its new $600 E-PL1 micro four thirds camera the other day and your main question is still probably what's the difference between the new model and the previously-announced E-P2. At least that was our primary question. There is a $500 price difference after all. So here you go, the main differences.

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  • The Olympus PEN E-PL1 finds a damaged Internet tube, leaks everywhere

    The Olympus PEN E-PL1 finds a damaged Internet tube, leaks everywhere

    Posted on February 2, 2010 | No Comments
    Hello, beautiful. The Olympus PEN E-PL1 isn't supposed to be official until tomorrow, but that didn't stop good ol'd Engadget from posting the full press release along with all of the product shots early. Well done, boys. And PR agencies are afraid we're going to break their embargoes because of Arrington's rant. (we don't, btw) But anyway, back to the not-yet-official camera.

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