E-P1 - the first MTF camera from Olympus

Released on the world in a fanfare of publicity in Berlin (June 2009) the first in a series of MicroFourThirds cameras - the Digital PEN E-P1 - appeared. Olympus believe this camera will revive their fortunes and fill a new market segment for those looking for a small camera with the image quality of a DSLR. Olympus are convinced that many compact users refuse to step up to DSLR because they are too big and complex. The E-P1 is neither.

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E-P2 - A black version of the E-P1 with EVF

After the E-P1 was released Olympus received much criticism that the camera did not have a viewfinder, relying entirely on the LCD - like a compact. Taking the lead from Panasonic, Olympus develops the VF-2, a new breed of EVF being high resolution, bright and high on contrast. The E-P2 comes bundled with the new electronic viewfinder.

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MDZ 14-42mm standard zoom

Introduced with the E-P1 is the Micro Zuiko Digital version of the 4/3rds standard zoom, the MDZ 14-42mm/f3.5-5.6. To match the E-P1's petiteness its zoom needs to be as small as possible and Olympus made this lens collapsible. With a small locking device on the barrel the lens can cleverly retract itself giving the impression of smallness.

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MDZ 17mm Pancake

To continue the theme of compactness set by the E-P1, the 17mm/f2.8 pancake is only the second pancake made by the company. With a effective angle of view of a 35mm wide-angle lens the Pancake is ideal for street photography and unintrusive image capture.

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The dedicated flash FL14

Specifically designed to compliment the Digital Pen, the FL14 boasts a Guide Number of 20 and has full integration with the Digital Pen. Its horizontal design reflects the retro design of the E-P series (and E-Series cameras. The flash does not have a moving head and does not support swivel/bounce.

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FL-20 - mini flash unit

Coming primarily from the Camedia C-series range of compact machines the FL-20 is an all purpose but restricted small, lightweight and pocketable flash unit. Seamless integration with the Digital Pens and E-System bodies. Limited output, fixed head. Operates on 2 rechargeable NiMH AA's.

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Lens Adapter MMF-1

This adapter allows the mounting of all Olympus standard 4/3rds lenses on the Digital Pen. Such lenses retain all their capabilities such as AF. This effectively extends the range of lenses available to the Pen. Those 4/3rds lenses which are CDAF enabled work the same as specific MFT lenses; others work satisfactorily but the contrast detect auto focus is a little slower.

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Lens Adapter MF-2

This adapter allows the direct mounting of the huge range of OM lenses to the Digital Pen. The shorter flange distance of MFT allows the use of many older legacy lenses and many adapters allowing legacy lenses from other manufacturers are being made.

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