The contents in this manual are based on firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there are additions and/or modifications of functions due to firmware update for the camera, the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. Instruction Manual DIGITAL CAMERA Expert Reviews. Olympus PEN E-PL5 Reviews. Techradar reviews the Olympus PEN E-PL5 and writes; "The Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5's interchangeable grips are an option we have seen before with the Olympus PEN, and its a great idea that enables you to find the grip that suits you. The E-PL5 offers several record modes, whose benefits are outlined below. RAW: This is the highest-quality record mode available in the E-PL5, and it allows the photographer the most creative control in post-production. Images are saved to the memory card from the camera sensor with minimal image processing. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. Olympus E-PL5 16MP Mirrorless Digital Camera with 3-Inch LCD, Body Only (Black) By Steve Fish. When DPG asked me to try out the Olympus E-PL5, I was intrigued by the possibilities. While I primarily use DSLRs, as the photo pro at Critters @ Lembeh, I do have several point and shoots that we rent out and teach classes with, so I have great appreciation for the advantages of a smaller form factor. I am interested in HDR photograpy (yes, running before I learn how to walk, since I don't know the basics), and have gotten familiar with how to shoot AEB bracketed images with the E-PL5. No problem, and neither is the software, Photomatix. My question is, how do I save images in RAW format? For OIA Service: Mechanical shutter jams/sticks. It happens sporadically, but frequently. As you can see in the video, the camera shutter is stuck at the beginning of the video. The camera is The E-PL5 offers several record modes, whose benefits are outlined below. RAW: This is the highest-quality record mode available in the E-PL5, and it allows the photographer the most creative control in post-production. Images are saved to the memory card from the camera sensor with minimal image processing. The camera is very, very fast to focus and shoot. I would agree with the author that ISO 6400 and above are only for emergenciesbut ISO 3200 is quite usable. When I replaced my old E-PL1 with the E-PL5, it was a huge leap forward. Cons: Like most mirrorless cameras, the E-PL5 falls down when it comes to tracking autofocus on moving subjects. The rig I chose was the new Olympus E-PL5 and the world-famous Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 pancake le The rig I chose was the new Olympus E-PL5 and the world-famous Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 pancake le