Sunday, June 2, 2013

Olympus E-PL6 Announced

E-PL6 is announced to replace the E-PL5Basic Specifications is  almost identical E-PL5, carrying 16.1 million M4 / 3 Live MOS sensor, TruePic VI image processor, TruePic VI image processor with 3-inch 460,000 pixel flip-touch LCD. Only minor functionally equivalent E-P5, expected to be released in late June in Japan. Its  key Specifications included:

     16100000 M4 / 3 Live MOS sensor
     TruePic VI image processor
     35 District FAST AF focusing system
     324 division ESP metering
     8 shooting speed
     ISO200-25600
     60s-1/4000 shutter speed
     1920X1080 @ 30p, MOV / AVI file format
     MPEG-4/H.264 encoding formats, stereo radio
     3-inch 460,000 pixel flip-LCD (up to 170 degrees, down 65 degrees)
     SD / SDHC / SDXC (supports UHS-1, Eye-Fi)
     BLS-6 Lithium Battery
     Number of shots 360
     Weight 279g
     110.5x63.7x38.2mm
     Silver / White / Black / Red


E-PL6 Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera



New functions substantially improved from the OLYMPUS PEN Lite E-PL5, such as "Short Release Time Lag mode'', "ISO LOW setting'', "Interval shooting'', "Time Lapse movies'' and "Level Guide''.


Specification:

Product TypeProduct typeMicro Four Thirds interchangeable lens system camera
MemorySD Memory Card*1 (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I compatible, Flash Air compatible, Eye-Fi Card compatible*2)
*1: Class 6 or higher is recommended for Movie shooting.
*2: Not compatible with Endless Memory.
Screen size17.3 x 13.0 mm
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds Mount
Image Pickup UnitProduct type4/3 Live MOS Sensor
Number of pixelsNumber of effective pixels : Approx. 16.1 million pixels
Total number of pixels : Approx. 17.2 million pixels
Aspect ratio1.33 (4:3)
Dust reductionSupersonic Wave Filter (image sensor dust reduction system)
Recording(Still)Recording formatDCF, DPOF compatible / Exif, PRINT Image Matching III, MPO compatible
File formatRAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG, MPO(3D still)
Recording image size[RAW] 4608 x 3456 pixels
[JPEG] 4608 x 3456 pixels - 640 x 480 pixels
Image
Stabilization System
TypeBuilt-in (Image sensor shift image stabilizer*)
*yaw/pitch
Mode3 modes (S-I.S.1, S-I.S.2, S-I.S.3), OFF
IS for finder image-
Focal
length setting
Available
Live ViewApprox. 100% field of view,
Exposure compensation preview, WB adjustment preview,
Gradation auto preview, Face detection preview (up to 8 faces),
Grid line, Histogram, Magnification display (x5/x7/x10/x14),
Display Mode (Normal, Histogram, Highlight and shadow, Level guide, Off)
MonitorMonitor type3.0-inch tilting wide monitor*
* Touch control in electrostatic capacitance Type, Upward tilting angle: up to 170 degrees / Downward tilting angle: up to 65 degrees
Size3.0-inch
Total no. of pixelsApprox.460k dots (16:9)
Brightness control
/ Color balance
±7 levels / ±7 levels
Color tone selectVivid / Natural
FocusingAF systemHigh-speed imager AF
Focus modeSingle 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. It works as S-AF in C-AF mode.
Full-time AFAvailable
Magnified frame AFSelectable from over 800 AF points
Magnification x5, x7, x10(Default), x14 selectable
Enlarged view focus point check by magnify button*
*: Avarilable with old lenses without data communication
Face detection AF / Eye detection AFAvailable / Available(Eye Detection AF mode: Off / Nearer-eye priority / Right-eye priority / Left-eye priority)
Focusing point35-area multiple AF
Focusing point selectionAll target, Group target area (9-area), Single target,(normal) Single target(small)
AF illuminatorAvailable
Manual Focus Assist
* Customize function
Live view image is magnified when the focus ring is rotated. (at S-AF+MF or MF mode)
Exposure
Control (Still)
Metering system
(TTL Image sensor metering)
Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control
Metering rangeEV 0 - 20 (at normal temperature, 17mm f2.8, ISO 100)
Exposure modeiAuto, P: Program AE (Program shift can be performed), A: Aperture priority AE, S: Shutter priority AE, M: Manual, Bulb, Time, Scene select AE, Art Filter, Underwater wide / macro* , My Set
* Selectable from menu as a function on Fn/Rec button
* My set can be set to mode dial function
Scene select AEPortrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv., Wide Conv., Macro Conv., 3D*
* Using 3D lens(H-FT012) only, still only
ISO sensitivityAUTO ISO : LOW(approx. 100) -25600 (customizable, Defalut:LOW-1600)
Manual ISO : LOW(approx.100), 200 - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable
Exposure compensation±3 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable
AE lockLocks at 1st release of shutter button (can be set to Fn/Rec button)
ShutterProduct typeComputerized focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed1/4000 - 60 sec. (1/3, 1/2, or 1EV steps selectable)
Bulb/Time: default setting 8min. (1/2/4/8/15/20/25/30 min. selectable)
FlashBuilt-in flashNo. Special external flash is bundled.
Bundled flashFL-LM1
G.NoGN=7(ISO100•m) / GN=10 (ISO200•m)
* Attach it on the hot shoe and connect it to the accessory port 2.
Flash modeFlash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL) - 1/64)
Synchronization speed1/250sec. or less*
* It depends on flash model or flash mode
FL-LM1/2: 1/250 sec., FL-50R: 1/180 sec., Other: 1/200 sec., Super FP: 1/125-1/4000 sec.
Flash intensity controlUp to ±3 EV in 0.3, 0.5, 1 EV steps selectable
Compatible external flashFL-50R, FL-36R, FL-20, FL-14, FL-300R, FL-600R
Wireless flash controlCompatible external flashFL-50R, FL-36R, FL-300R, FL600R
Control methodTriggered and controlled by bundled flash FL-LM1*
* Available on FL-LM2/ FL-600R. (Olympus Wireless RC Flash system compatible)
Number of channel4 channels
Group setting4 groups (External flash 3 groups + a bundled flash*)
* Available on FL-LM1/2 / FL-600R
DriveDrive modeSingle-frame shooting, Sequential shooting, Self-timer
Sequential shooting speed[Sequential shooting H mode*1]
8.0 fps (in case of "I.S. Off")
[Sequential shooting L mode*2]
3.6 fps (in case of "I.S. Off" (in 3.5 seq. shooting L))
3.0 fps (in case of "I.S. On" (in 3 seq. shooting L))
*1 Focus and exposure are fixed at the values for the first shot.
*2 When using the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 II R (C-AF)
Max. recordable pictures on sequential shooting[RAW]Max. 27frames (in 3 seq. shooting L), Max.15 frames (in 8 seq. shooting H), Max.23 frames (in 3.5 seq. shooting L
[JPEG]Unlimited consecutive shooting (in 3 seq. shooting L), Max. 19 frames ( in 8 seq. shooting H)

* When using the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 IIR.
* With TOSHIBA SDHC UHS-I card R95-W90 EXCERIA
Self-timerOperation time: 12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)
BracketingExposure bracketing2, 3 or 5 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable, 7 frames in 0.3/0.7EV steps selectable
ISO bracketing3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable
White balance bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis.
Flash bracketing3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV step selectable
Art Filter bracketingi-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, Art Filters selectable
Art FilterModePop Art (I/II), Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color (I/II), Light Tone, Grainy Film (I/II), Pin Hole (I/II/III), Diorama, Cross Proscess (I/II), Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone (I/II), Key Line (I/II), WaterColor (I/II)
Variation / EffectAvailable
Recording
(Movie)
Recording formatMOV(MPEG-4AVC/H.264) , AVI(Motion JPEG)
Movie Mode[MOV]
Full HD: 1920(H)x1080(V), 30p(29.97fps)Recording
20Mbps(Fine) / 17Mbps(Normal): Aspect 16:9

HD: 1280(H)x720(V), 30p(29.97fps)Recording
13Mbps(Fine) / 10Mbps(Normal): Aspect 16:9

[AVI Motion JPEG]
HD: 1280(H)x720(V), 30fps *, Aspect 16:9
SD: 640(H)x480(V), 30fps *, Aspect 4:3
* Except for some of the Art Filters
Maximum
Recording Time
[MOV]
Full HD : Approx. 29min(Normal) / Approx. 22min(Fine)
HD : Approx. 29min(Normal) / Approx. 29min(Fine)16:9
[AVI]
HD : Approx. 7min* / SD : Approx. 14min*
* Except for some of the Art Filters
One-push Movie Digital Conveterx 4 Available on Movie effect mode
TimeLapse MovieAvailable (AVI Motion JPEG, 1280 x 720, 10fps)
IS for MovieBuilt in (Electronic image stabilizer) / 2mode (M-IS1,M-IS2), off
Recording
(Sound)
Recording formatWave Format (Stereo linear PCM/16-bit, Sampling frequency 48kHz)
Microphone/
Speaker
Stereo/Mono
Maximum
Recording Time
Picture with Sound: 30sec. (Movie: depend on Movie Recording Time)
White BalanceWhite Balance modeAuto WB, 7 Preset WBs, 2 Capture WBs, Custom WB(Kelvin setting)
Preset white balanceSunny(5300K), Shadow(7500K), Cloudy(6000K), Incandescent(3000K), Fluorescent(4000K), Underwater, WB Flash(5500K)
White balance compensation±7 steps in each A-B/G-M axis * Except for Custom WB
Color ModesRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture ModeModei-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, Art Filters
GradationAuto, Normal, High Key, Low Key [except Art Flters]
Interval ModeInterval Time 1sec. - 24 Hours, Max 99 frames. (Available on making Time-lapse movie automatically)
Multi ExposureNumber of picture2 frames
FunctionsAuto gain, Exposing on Recorded picture(RAW)
Multi Aspect4:3(Default) / 3:2 / 16:9 / 1:1 / 3:4
Level Gauge2-axis
One push Tele-converterx2
PlaybackPlayback modeSingle-frame, Information display, Index display (4/9/25/100 frames), Calendar, Enlargement (2x - 14x), Movie (with sound, FF/REW/Pause), Picture rotation (auto), Slideshow (with sound including BGM, 2 selectable slide show effects, replaceable BGM), Light Box display
Information
display
Histogram (independent luminance / RGB available), Highlight/Shadow point warning, AF frame, Photographic information, OFF
Menu34 languages selectable: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croat, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Slovakian, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Rumanian, Indonesian, Malay, Thai
PrintPrint reservation (DPOF), Direct print (PictBridge compatible)
Input/OutputUSB/Video connector,
Remote cable
Dedicated multi-connector [USB: USB2.0 Hi-Speed, Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 compatible.]
HDMI connectorMicro HDMI (Type-D)
Flash attachmentHot shoe
Accessory attachmentDedicated multi-connector [Available for VF-2/VF-3/VF-4, SEMA-1, MAL-1 and PP-1.]
PC interfaceUSB2.0 Hi-Speed
TV interfaceHDMI (HD/Stereo Sound), VIDEO-OUT(SD/Mono Sound)
DC-in-
Power RequirementsBatteryBLS-5 Li-ion battery (included)
Power battery holder-
AC adaptor-
Sleep modeAvailable (1/3/5 min. off selectable)
No. of recordable picturesApprox. 360 shots [IS ON, CIPA test standard] (with BLS-5 and TOSHIBA super high-speed Class 6 SDHC 4GB card)
Dimensions/
Weight
Dimensions110.5 mm (W) x 63.7 mm (H) x 38.2 mm (D)
[CIPA guideline compliant, excluding protrusions]
WeightApprox. 325g [CIPA guideline compliant, with BLS-5 battery and Memory card]
Approx. 279g [body only]
Operating EnvironmentTemperature0 - 40°C (operation) / -20 - 60°C (storage)
Humidity30 - 90% (operation) / 10 - 90% (storage)
  • * Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
  • * The photo is for illustrative purposes only.
  • * Product availability depends on sales areas.
  • * Color availability depends on sales areas.
  • * "HDMI", the HDMI logo and "High-Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
  • * Eye-Fi, the Eye-Fi logo and Eye-Fi connected are trademarks of Eye-Fi, Inc.

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