Used Olympus E-PL8 Body Only (Black) - Excellent

Overview

With its compact size, stylish, and distinctive design, the Olympus PEN E-PL8 Mirrorless Micro 4/3 Digital Camera Body Only - Black is an ingenious gadget for photographers on the move. It features a 16 MP 4/3-inch Live MOS sensor, which enables you to capture high-quality photos and videos. Use the 81-Point Touch AF system for focusing on your scene automatically with brilliant attention to detail. The 3-Axis In-Body Image Stabilization system comes in handy for reducing unnecessary camera shake for taking blur-free shots with ease. The built-in WiFi facility gives you the freedom to upload and share pictures wirelessly, as well as control the camera remotely from a smart device.

Optics and Focus

The PEN E-PL8 Mirrorless Micro 4/3 digital camera body from Olympus is compatible with various lenses that offer impressive apertures and focal lengths. The 81-Point Touch AF system is useful for focusing on your scene automatically with stunning attention to detail. The shutter operates at its highest speed of 1/4000th of a second, whereas the ISO sensitivity ranges from 100 to 25,600. The 3-Axis In-Body Image Stabilization system helps in reducing unwanted camera shake so that you can take blur-free shots effortlessly. Make the task of shooting in almost any photography situation an easy one with the numerous White Balance and Exposure modes featured in this camera.

Sensor and Screen

The Olympus PEN E-PL8 is equipped with a 16 MP 4/3-inch Live MOS sensor for shooting high-quality pictures and videos. The Supersonic Wave Filter sensor dust reduction system eliminates unwanted dust from the sensor in order to keep it functioning properly. The 3-inch electrostatic capacitance touchscreen comes with a resolution of up to 1037 k dots for viewing your captured content and accessing menus with immense clarity. For clicking selfies, you can tilt the monitor up and down at angles of up to 80° and 180°, respectively.

Image and Video

Apart from capturing RAW and JPEG photos at its maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels, this camera records 1080p Full HD videos at 30p in the MOV format. The TruePic VII image processor from Olympus renders videos and images at a high rate of speed without compromising on quality. You can perform high-speed sequential shooting at a rate of up to 8.5 fps. Use the camera’s Selfie Mode for shooting amazing selfies.

Other Features

The inbuilt WiFi connectivity in the PEN E-PL8 lets you control the camera remotely from a smart device, as well as share and upload photos wirelessly with other WiFi-enabled devices. Use the 14 art filters and 5 photo story layouts for unleashing your creativity and enhance your images and videos. For added convenience, the camera’s iAuto Mode selects the appropriate setting from 42 different modes. The FL-LM1 flash makes it easy to take bright pictures even in low-light conditions. This camera runs on a long-lasting BLS-50 Lithium-Ion battery. This camera is also equipped with GPS.