New York, April 19, 2012. – Olympus PEN E-PL3 has been awarded the TIPA Technical Image Press Association , Europe’s most influential independent photography association. A panel of journalists from leading trade publications recognized the PEN Lite’s outstanding performance: its blazing speed, unrivaled image quality, and ease of use. Just recently, in March 2012., The flagship of the Olympus PEN series, the E-P3 camera, has also been awarded the prestigious international Red Dot Design Award.
“With features such as a high-speed 12.3-Megapixel Live MOS sensor, compatibility with M.Zuiko, built-in image stabilization, the world’s fastest FAST AF with 35 focus zones, the PEN E-PL3 camera sets new standards of quality in the class of compact cameras,” – said experts TIPA.
It also boasts Full HD 1080 60i shooting, a wide range of built-in Art Filters and a 3D Movie Mode.
PEN Lite’s metallic finish gives the camera a luxurious look. The PEN E-PL3 is compatible with Olympus’ growing range of accessories and lenses.
The camera comes with an updated version of the M lens.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm[i] 1:3.5-5.6 II R, one of 20 Micro 4/3 lenses designed specifically for PEN cameras.
The Olympus E-PL3 with the EZ-M1442 II R lens has a recommended retail price of 24,990 Dollars.
About TIPA
TIPA Technical Image Press Association is an independent non-profit association founded in 1991 by Europe’s leading photography and imaging magazines. With 29 publications, TIPA is currently the largest and most recognized association for photography and imaging in Europe.
[i] equivalent to the 35 mm camera
That’s great news! But I’m curious to know what sets the Olympus PEN E-PL3 apart from other compact cameras in the amateur system category. Can you share some of its outstanding features and specifications that impressed the judges and led to its winning the prestigious 2012 TIPA Award?