Kit Brown E‑PL8 Pancake Zoom - Olympus€¦ · PIM III DPOF Applied DCF Applied Movie Recording System Recording format MOV(MPEG‑4AVC/H.264), AVI(Motion JPEG) Image Stabilisation

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E‑PL8 Pancake ZoomKit Brown• Available in 3 fashionable

colours of your choice• Modern design

• Finest materials • Access to the Art Filters inLive View via touch screen

• Intelligent movie functions • Automatic selfie mode andflip-down LCD for perfectselfies

• Straps that suit the bodycolour

• Compact and lightweight

The fashion icon of photography.

The Olympus PEN E-PL8 is the IT piece of the year and the ideal camera for sharing your passions with the whole world in aninstant. The modern design and leather tone surface gives the camera an elegant look. Handy features like the improved selfiemode and the movie-clips make this camera your perfect constant companion. An accessory you will adore and others will desire.


Specifications

TypeBody material MetalLens mount Micro Four Thirds

Image SensorType 4/3'' Live MOS sensorEffective pixels 16.1 MegapixelsFilter array Primary colour filter (RGB)Aspect ratio & area 4:3 / 17.3 x 13.0mmFull resolution 17.2 Megapixels

EngineType TruePic VII

FilterDust reduction filter Supersonic Wave Filter


Live ViewDisplayed information Aperture

Shutter speedAuto bracketAE lockFocus modeShooting modeBattery checkIS activating modeFace / Eye detection modeRecord modeISOSequential shooting modeWhite BalanceMetering modeExposure compensation valueAF frame displayAF confirmation markShooting informationSpot metering areaSuper FPFlash statusTouch Panel ConditionFocal lengthFlash modeHistogramLevel GaugeHighlight & ShadowFocus peakingNumber of storable picturesCustomFace detectionFlash intensityWi-Fi

Field of view Approx. 100%Magnification levels 5 / 7 / 10 / 14xDisplay modes Comparison

Grid (4 types)GridHistogramLevel GaugeMagnified ViewStandard informationOff

Effect preview Art FilterAspect ratioExposureExposure compensationGradation (SAT)Auto gradationMulti-ExposurePerfect Shot PreviewWhite Balance

Image StabiliserType Sensor shiftLens IS priority AvailableModes Three‑dimensional, vertical or

horizontal activation, automaticLive View stabilisation AvailableEffectiveCompensation Range

Up to 3.5 EV steps (CIPA)

Shutter speed range 60 ‑ 1/4000s (not available when Bulbis selected)

Focusing SystemMethod Contrast Detection AF systemFocus areas 81 points / All target, Group target

(9‑areas), Single target (normal),Single target (small)800 points / Manual selection inMagnified View Mode

AF lock Available; Locked by first positionof shutter release button in singleAF mode, AE/AF lock button(customised)

Modes Manual focusSingle AFContinuous AFSingle AF + MFAF Tracking

AF illuminator EquippedFull time AF AvailableManual focus Available; With enlarged focusing

area or focus peakingFace Detectionextension

Eye Detect AF: OffLeft side priorityNear side priorityRight side priority

Predictive AF AvailableAF tracking Available; Available in continuous AF

modeC‑AF and AF tracking only with Micro FourThirds lenses!


Exposure SystemModes Programme automatic

Aperture priorityShutter priorityManualBulbTimei-AutoScene ModesArt FilterPhoto StoryMovieHDRMy Mode

Exposurecompensation

+/‑ 5 EV (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps)

Note: Movie shooting, monitor andEVF displays only up to ±3 EV .

Exposure bracketing 2 / 3 / 5 frames (+/‑ 1/3, 2/3, 1 EVsteps)7 frames (+/‑ 1/3, 2/3 EV steps)

ISO bracketing 3 frames (+/‑ 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps)AE lock AvailableMy Mode 4 settings storableHDR bracketing 3 / 5 frames (+/‑ 2 / 3 EV steps)

7 frames (+/‑ 2 EV steps)

Scene ModesNumber of scenemodes

25

Modes Portraite-PortraitLandscapeLandscape with PortraitSportsHand-held StarlightNight SceneNight Scene with portraitChildrenHigh keyLow keyDigital Image StabilisationMacroNature MacroCandleSunsetDocumentsPanoramaFireworksBeach and SnowFisheye converterWide converterMacro converter3DPanning

Multi-ExposureMax. number of frames 2 frames (shooting)Auto gain control AvailableFrame assistance Live View

Light MeteringMethod TTL open aperture light meteringZones 324 zones Multi‑pattern Sensing

SystemDetection range ‑2 ‑ 20 EV (17mm f2.8, ISO 100) 0 ‑

20 EV when the frame ratio is set athigh speed

Modes ESP light meteringSpot meteringCentre weighted meteringHighlightShadow


Art FilterModes Pop Art

Soft FocusPale & Light ColourLight ToneGrainy FilmPin HoleDioramaCross ProcessDramatic ToneGentle SepiaKey LineWater colourPartial Colour*Vintage* 18 colours selectable

Variation / Effect Available

Photo StoryModes Fun Frame

StandardSpeedZoom in / outLayout** Variable Picture Mode for each frame

SensitivityAuto ISO 200 ‑ 25600 (customisable,

default ISO 200 ‑ 1600)Manual ISO LOW ‑ 25600 in 1/3 or 1 EV ISO

steps

ShutterShutter type Electronically controlled focal plane

shutterSelf timer 2s / 12s / Custom

Custom (delay 1‑30sec.,shootinginterval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,number of shots1‑10)Every time AF: ON/OFF

Modes BracketingSelf timerSequential shootingSingle frame

Anti-Shock Available release delay: 1/320 ‑ 60s

Shutter SpeedsShutter speed range 1/4000 ‑ 60s (in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps)Bulb mode Up to 30 minutes (selectable longest

time in the menu, default: 8 minutes)

White BalanceAUTO WB system Advanced detection system with Live

MOS sensorManual White balance(One-Touch)

Available

White balancebracketing

3 frames / +/‑ 2, 4, 6 mired steps

One-touch whitebalance

2 custom settings can be registered

Custom WB 1 setting can be registered at Kelvintemperature (2000K ‑ 14000K)

Preset values TungstenFlourescent 1SunlightFlashOvercastShadeUnderwater

Auto Flash adjustment Off / Auto WB / FlashKeep warm colour On / Off

Sequence ShootingSpeed (H) Approx. 8.5fpsSpeed (L) 3.7fpsMax. number of frames 20 frames (RAW)

Up to card capacity (JPG / LargeNormal mode)

Conditions Memory card: TOSHIBA SDHCUHS‑II R95 W90 EXCERIA™Note: Depending on shootingconditions, the sequential shootingspeed may reduce speed duringshooting.

Image ProcessingColour space sRGB / AdobeRGBSharpness + Contrast 5 levelsContrast 5 levelsSaturation 5 levelsBlack & White filter Yellow, Orange, Red, GreenBlack & White toning Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green in Black

& White modePicture modeGradation 4 levels (auto, high key, normal, low

key)Engine TruePic VIIArt Filter bracketing AvailableTele converter effect 2xNoise Filter Available 4 levels (Off, Low,

Standard, High)


FlashModes AUTO

Manual (Full, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64)Red-eye reductionSlow synchronisation with red-eyereductionSlow synchronisationSlow synchronisation 2nd curtainFill-inOffTTL-AutoFP ManualFP TTL Auto

Type Detachable flash (bundled)Flash compensation +/‑ 3 EV / 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV stepsGuide number 10 (ISO 200)X-sync speed 1/250s / 1/4000s (Super FP Mode)

External Flash ControlX-sync speed 1/200s / 1/4000s (Super FP Mode)

1/160s (RC Mode)Type TTL AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL

AUTO, FP MANUALModes Auto

Red-eye reductionSlow synchronisation2nd curtain and slow synchronisationFill-in for exclusive flashManual

Intensity +/‑ 3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps)Note: Some functions are only available if theyare supported by the external flash.

Wireless Flash ControlNumber of channels 4 channelsCompatible externalflash

FL‑36R, FL‑50R, FL‑300R, FL‑600R,FL‑900R

Control method Triggered and controlled (OlympusWireless RC Flash system)

Group setting 4 groupsAvailable when used togetherwith cameras compatible with theOlympus wireless RC flash system.

MonitorMonitor type Tiltable LCD ‑ Touch PanelTilt angle 80° (up) 180° (down)Monitor size 7.6cm / 3.0'' (3:2)Resolution 1037K dotsBrightness adjustment +/‑ 7 levelsColour balance +/‑ 7 levels Vivid (default) / NaturalTouch Controlfucntions

Shutter releaseEnlargementAF area selectionAF area enlargementFrame forward/backwardEnlargement playbackLive GuideSuper Control PanelArt FilterScene ModesWi-Fi connectionMovie clipsMovie effectsMovie teleconverterSelfie shutter releaseShutter releasee-PortraitSelf-timerMovieExposure compensationWhen in Selfie Mode:

Level GaugeDetection 2‑axisDisplay Rear LCD monitor


Super Control PanelDisplayed information Battery indicator

Record modeShutter speedAperture valueExposure compensation indicatorISOAE bracketingAF frameFocus modeAEL notificationFace detectionNumber of storable framesMetering modeExposure modeExposure level viewFlash compensation valueColour spaceGradationColour saturation compensation valueSharpness compensation valueContrast compensation valueWhite balanceWhite balance compensation valueNoise reductionFlash modeDrive modeInternal temperature warningHistogram

Recording FormatsRAW 12bitRAW & JPEG Applied parallel recordingJPEG AppliedAspect ratio 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6:6 / 3:4MPO (3D) Applied

Image SizeRAW 4608 x 3456

4608 x 3456 Fine (compression: 1/4)Middle 3200 x 2400Small 1280 x 960

Still Image RecordingEXIF 2.2PIM IIIDPOF AppliedDCF Applied

Movie Recording SystemRecording format MOV(MPEG‑4AVC/H.264),

AVI(Motion JPEG)Image StabilisationMode

Applied Sensor shift (3‑axis)

HD Movie quality Full HD 1920 x 1080 (16:9) / 30fps /IPB (F,N) / (MOV)HD 1280 x 720 (16:9) / 30p (MOV)

Maximum RecordingTime

29min

14min (SD) / 7min (HD) (AVI MotionJPEG®)*

Max. file size 4GB (AVCHD)2GB (Motion‑JPEG)

Exposure Modes Aperture priorityArt FilterManualProgramme automaticShutter priority* Some Art Filters are excluded

Movie SpecialtiesMovie clips 1, 2, 4, 8s

(Extension up to 16s by pressingrecord button before clip ends.)

Movie effects Multi shot echoOne shot echoArt fadeOne push tele-converterOld Film

Art Filter Cross ProcessDioramaDramatic ToneGentle SepiaGrainy FilmKey LineLight TonePale & Light ColourPin HolePop ArtSoft FocusVintagePartial Colour** 18 colours selectable


Sound Recording SystemInternal microphone StereoRecording format Stereo PCM/16bit, 48kHz, Wave

Format BaseImage footage 30sSpeaker EquippedMicrophone functions Wind Noise Reduction

Recording VolumeVolume limiterAudio Dubbing

View ImagesModes Index

CalendarZoomSlide showMovieSingle

Light box AvailableHistogram in playbackmode

Available

Shooting information Off / OnHighlight/Shadow pointwarning

Available

Erase / Protect / Copy FunctionErase modes Single, All, SelectedImage protect mode Single frame, Selected frames, All

Frames, Release protect (Single/Allselected)

Image EditingEditing functions RAW data edit

Red-eye reductionSepiaBlack & WhiteResizeCorrection of saturationGradation autoCorrection of brightnessCorrection of colour balanceShadow AdjustmentTrimminge-PortraitAspect ratio

MenuMenu languages incamera

English, French, German, Spanish,Italian, Russian, Czech, Dutch,Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish,Norwegian, Finnish, Croatian,Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek,Slovak, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian,Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian

Customisation OptionsFn Button EquippedMy Mode 4 settings storable (Can be set to

mode dial.)Factory reset Full / BasicProgrammable button Equipped

InterfaceHot shoe EquippedMedia SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC,

UHS‑I compatible) Class 10 isrecommended for Movie shooting

HDMI™ Applied Micro connector (Type D) *USB 2.0 High Speed AppliedCombined V & USBoutput

Equipped NTSC or PAL selectable

Wireless connectivity Wi-Fi* "HDMI", the HDMI logo and "High‑DefinitionMultimedia Interface" are trademarks orregistered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Connection Accessory Port 2

Wi-Fi FunctionsEasy Connection QR code settingWireless Shooting Live View

Power offRec ViewSelf timerTouch AF & ShutterP/A/S/M exposure modesBulb modeZoomAperture priorityManualShutter prioritySequential shootingShort movie

Image Share File type: JPEG, MOVSimultaneuosly connectable devices:4Privacy function

GPS info Available through Smartphone GPSdata


Power SupplyBattery BLS‑50 Lithium‑Ion Battery (included)Sleep mode 1, 3, 5min. and off selectable.Live View shooting Approx. 350images (100% with Live

View)Movie recording 90min (standard JEITA conditions)

150min (when zoom and otheroperational functions are not used)

EnvironmentTemperature 0 ‑ 40°C Operating temperature / ‑20

‑ 60°C storage temperatureHumidity 30 ‑ 90% operation humidity / 10 ‑

90% storage humidity

ExteriorAvailable Colours Brown

BlackWhite

Dimensions / Weight326g (body only)

Width 117.1mmHeight 68.3mmDepth 38.4mm

-Weight 374g (including battery and memory

card)