Olympus E-PM1 User manual

The PEN E-PM1 is the smallest and most
stylish model in the PEN series. It’s also the
easiest to use, with simple controls that let
you effortlessly access the power of digital
photography. A step up from point-and-shoot
cameras, the E-PM1 features a newly
redesigned user interface that takes the
guess work out of composing the perfect
shot. A simple one-touch button lets you
shoot HD video. iAuto and scene select
modes let you capture images with far
greater ease and speed. And six built-in
art filters let you explore your artistic side.
The E-PM1 puts the the portability of a
point-and-shoot and the performance of
a DSLR right in your hands. So, if you’re
ready to move to the next level, the E-PM1
is ready for you.
SMALL, SIMPLE
AND STYLISH.
ARE YOU PEN READY?
Small, Simple and Stylish
The smallest of the PEN series, the fun and portable E-PM1 features simple controls,
a stylish design and is available in six radiant colors.
NEW!
Live Guide in Stills & Movies
Seeing the results before you shoot can change the way you take a picture or movie.
Simply set the camera to iAuto, press OK to engage Live Guide, then use the wheel
dial to easily navigate through numerous photographic effects. Make adjustments and
watch the LCD as the effects are made live, then applied—before the image or movie
is captured!
NEW!
3” LCD - 460K Dots
This high-resolution easy-to-view LCD has approximately twice the image resolution
of conventional models. The monitor can display captured images and movies smoother
and more beautifully.
NEW!
Full 1080 60i HD Movie
A simple, one-touch button allows you to record movies with ease and simplicity.
Choose between AVCHD or AVI for amazing clarity right from your camera.
Six In-Camera Art Filters
Six in-camera Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, and Dramatic
Tone) enable you to explore your artistic side while taking both still shots and HD video
right from your camera.
Fully Expandable System
A range of interchangeable lenses, accessories and flashes are compatible with
the E-PM1 and available to support all different types of photography needs.
All images shot with a PEN
Pin Hole Art Filter
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Product Type Memory SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I compatible), Eye-Fi, Class 6 is recommended for Movie shooting
Effective Pixels number Effective Pixels number 12.3 million pixels
Image Pickup Unit Product type High speed Live MOS Sensor
Dust reduction Supersonic Wave Filter (dust reduction system for image sensor)
Recording (Still) Recording format DCF, DPOF compatible/Exif, PRINT Image Matching III
File format RAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG, MPO (3D still)
Recording image size [RAW] 4032 x 3024 pixels [JPEG] 4032 x 3024 pixels - 640 x 480 pixels
Recording (Movie) Recording format AVCHD AVI Motion JPEG
Recording (Sound) Recording format AVCHD Format : Dolby Digital Motion-JPEG Format / Picture with Sound : Wave Format Base (Stereo PCM/16bit, 48kHz)
Mic/Speaker Stereo/Mono
Live View Type Image Sensor (High Speed Live MOS) type
Display of Face Detection Max 8 frames of face detection can be displayed
AF High speed imager AF
Image stabilizer System Built in (Imager shift image stabilizer)
Shutter speed range 2 - 1/4000 sec. (Not available when Bulb is selected)
IS for Movie Shifting electronic image (so called Digital IS, IS1 mode only)
Monitor Product type LCD, AR(Anti-Reflection) coating,
Size 3.0 inches 16:9
Total no. of pixels Approx. 460,000 dots
Playback field of view 100%
Focusing AF system Imager Contrast Detection AF system When non High-speed imager AF compatible lens is used, it works as AF assist.
Focus mode Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / AF tracking (C-AF + TR)
C-AF and AF tracking are not available with non-mFTs lenses. This can be set in both recording mode, still and movie, separately.
Focusing point 35-area multiple AF with the contrast detection system (Auto, selectable in option)
Focusing point selection Auto from all 35 area, Single area from 35 area, Group Target area (9 area) from 35 area
Auto from almost all area when Face detection is ON. Free selection when Magnified View Mode is selected
AF illuminator Available
Face priority AF/Eye Detect AF Available Eye Detect AF : OFF / Near side eye priority mode / Right side eye priority mode / Left side eye priority mode
Exposure Control Metering system TTL Image Sensor metering system
(Still) (1) Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering) (2) Center weighted average metering (3) Spot metering (approx. 1% for the viewfinder screen. Highlight / shadow bases are available)
Metering range EV 0 - 20 (Digital ESP metering, Center weighted average metering, Spot metering) (At normal temperature, 17mm f2.8, ISO 100)
Exposure mode (1) iAuto (2) P: Program AE (Program shift can be performed) (3) A: Aperture priority AE (4) S: Shutter priority AE (5) M: Manual (6) Scene select AE (7) Art Filter
(8) Underwater wide / Underwater macro (Selectable from menu as a function on Rec/Arrow pad button)
Scene select AE Portrait, ePortrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Macro, Sport, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Document, Panorama,
Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv, Wide Conv, Macro Conv, 3D
ISO sensitivity AUTO: ISO 200 - 12800 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO 200 - 12800, 1/3 or 1 EV steps,
Exposure Control (Movie) Exposure mode (1) P: Program AE (2) A: Aperture priority AE (3) S: Shutter speed priority AE (4) M:Manual (5) Art Filter * S mode and M mode : Shutter speed is limited to less than 1/30 sec.
White Balance Auto WB system High speed Live MOS sensor
Picture Mode Mode iEnhance, Vivid, Natural, Portrait, Muted, Monotone, Art Filter
Noise Filter at High ISO setting OFF, LOW, STANDARD, HIGH
Noise Reduction at Slow shutter speed OFF, ON, AUTO
Shutter Product type Computerized focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed 60 - 1/4000 sec. Bulb: up to 30 min. (selectable longest time in the menu. Default: 8 min) 1/3, 1/2, or 1EV steps selectable.
Self-timer Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec. (cancel available)
Remote cable release Available (Optional RM-UC1)
Drive Drive mode Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting, Self-timer
Sequential shooting speed 4.1 fps in sequential shooting (5.5 fps in case of "I.S. OFF".)
Flash Built-in flash No. Special external flash is bundled.
G.No 10 (Fno/m) at ISO200, 7(Fno/m) at ISO100 but ISO100 is not available
Compatible external flash E-system Flash (FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-50, FL-36, FL-20, FL-14, FL-300R)
Art Filter Mode Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Dramatic Tone
Multi Exposure Number of picture 2 frames
Multi Aspect Aspect Ratio 4:3 (Default) / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6:6 / 3:4
Super control panel Available
Live control Available
Live Guide Setting Menu Color saturation, Color image, Brightness, Blur Background, Express Motion, Shooting Tips
Image Editing Erasing function Single frame, All, Selected frames(from Index)
Protect function Single frame, Selected frames, All frames, Release protect (Single/All)
RAW picture editing RAW development based on settings of the camera (including Art Filter)
JPEG editing Shadow adjustment, Red-eye fix, Cropping, Aspect, Monotone, Sepia, Saturation (color depth), Resize (producing another file, 1280x960, 640x480, 320x240), ePortrait
Input/Output PC interface USB 2.0 High Speed for storage through Multi-connector (MTP mode is available)
TV interface HDMI (HD/Mono or Stereo Sound), VIDEO-OUT(SD/Mono Sound)
USB/Video connector Dedicated multi-connector (Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, Optional Remote cable RM-UC1, USB cable is available)
HDMI Mini HDMI type-C (1080i/720p/576p/480p)
Accessory attachment Accessory port (AP2) works with VF-2, SEMA-1, Macro Arm Light MAL-1 and Bluetooth Communication Unit Olympus PENPAL
Power Requirements Battery BLS-1 Li-ion battery (included)
Dimensions/Weight Dimensions 4.31 in. (W) x2.50 in. (H) x 1.33 in. (D) (excluding protrusions)
Weight 7.65 oz. (body only)
900909
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
E-PM1
Available Colors
Black
V206011BU000 with Black
14-42mm IIR Lens
Silver
V206011SU000 with Silver
14-42mm II Lens
White
V206011WU000 with Silver
14-42mm IIR Lens
Brown
V206011NU000 with Silver
14-42mm IIR Lens
Purple
V206011VU000 with Silver
14-42mm IIR Lens
Pink
V206011PU000 with Silver
14-42mm IIR Lens
Additional Technology
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