Are you looking for a comfortable camera, to take everywhere, share your moments with the whole world, capture those small details of everyday life, your favorite looks , the objects of desire that you share with your followers on social networks or make yourself the best? selfies ? You have arrived at the perfect place.
I come to introduce you to your ideal camera, the Olympus PEN E-PL8, the fashion camera. Yes, yes, they could already put other names to these cameras, right? Posts it could be called Olympus Milan, Olympus Fashion or something like that... but it's not the case, so we'll stay with Olympus PL8 for brevity throughout the article;).
This is an Evil micro four thirds camera . In other words, a camera with a smaller sensor than SLRs and without the mirror that these carry, but with a much larger sensor and with more manual controls than compact ones. And best of all, you can change lenses to shoot what you want, how you want, and with many more creative possibilities. Let's see it in detail.
DIRECTED TO…
This is an ideal camera for all those people for whom fashion is part of their life, for those who love social networks, for those who are looking for a versatile and pocket-sized camera, for those who start photography and care about the external appearance. of your camera, but without losing benefits; or for those who have a fashion blog or similar and need a camera to illustrate it. If you are one of these people (or all at the same time), this camera, without a doubt, interests you.
It is not for you if you are looking for excellent quality at the SLR level, if you are a medium or advanced user or if you care a lot about the content but the continent is indifferent to you. If this is your case and you are looking for an Evil, better take a look here . If you are from the previous group, keep reading because you are going to love this camera.
OLYMPUS PL8 FEATURES
It has a metallic but very light body, a careful design and rounded shapes with a retro air. Its grip is excellent and the size (for the purpose of the kit) is ideal so that you can always carry it with you. These are its main features:
- Sensor: 4/3” Live MOS Sensor
- 16.1 megapixels (more than enough for sharing on networks and small enlargements)
- 3” folding LCD screen : 80º upwards and 180º downwards. You can take selfies with a single touch and with the Selfie Mode the results are great
- without viewfinder
- Shutter speed: 60 – 1/4000 sec / Bulb mode, up to 30 minutes (maximum time selectable in menu; default 8 minutes)
- Sensitivity: Auto ISO 200 – 25600 (adjustable, default ISO 200 – 1600). Acceptable up to 1600 or 6400 with the option of noise reduction. And the rest is there, if you don't need great sharpness they can get you out of more than one trouble
- Continuous shooting: 8.5fps
- Image stabilizer (not available in Bulb mode )
- Contrast focus system: with 81 focus points, capable of detecting a specific subject to focus on
- Exposure compensation: +/- 5 EV (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps)
- Scene modes: Portrait, e-portrait, Landscape, Landscape with Portrait, Sports, Stabilizer Night Scene, Night Scene, Night Scene with Portrait, Kids, High Light, Soft Light, Digital Image Stabilization, Macro, Nature Macro, Daylight Candles, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach and Snow, Fisheye Converter, Wide Converter, Macro Converter, 3D, Wipe
- Art Filters: Pop Art/ Soft Focus/ Pale Color/ Light Tone/ Antique Black & White/ Pinhole/ Diorama/ Cross Process/ Dramatic Tone/ Sepia/ Colored Drawing/ Watercolor/ Partial Color*/ Vintage. *18 colors available)
- Video: Full HD 1920 x 1080 (16:9) / 30 fps / IPB (F,N) / (MOV) HD 1280 x 720 (16:9) / 30p (MOV)
- No built-in flash (but one comes in the kit to attach)
- Connectivity: Wi-fi
- Image edition
- Formats: RAW and JPG
- Weight: 374 g (including battery and card)
- Dimensions: 117.1 x 68.3 x 38.4
If you want to know more specifications click here.
KIT CONTENT
This is what the box contains:
- Camera body (Brown, black or white)
- Flash FL?LM1 (remember that it was not built in but that it came separately? Well, on top of that, it has a very cool design)
- BLS?50 Lithium-Ion Battery
- BCS?5 Battery charger (something that is appreciated that it seems that charging directly by connecting the camera has become fashionable and, luckily, it is the only thing in which this camera does not follow the fashion, because it is something very uncomfortable and impractical)
- Micro Four Thirds Body Cover (BC?2)
- Shoulder strap (very nice, does not clash at all with the camera)
- CB?USB6 USB cable
- Olympus Viewer Software
- Instructions for use
- Warranty card
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14?42mm 1:3.5?5.6 EZ Pancake (Silver), If you choose the kit with the lens, comes this versatile lens. (28-84mm equivalent)
THE BEST
At first glance, the best thing is its beautiful and careful design, in a retro style. Also the grip, how light it is to always carry with you and all the creative options it offers.
On a technical level, it should be noted that its approach is very fast and precise.
Also mention the remote control option, that is, you can shoot the camera from your phone. Also the possibilities and facilities to take selfies, an important detail for the public to which it is directed.
DRAWBACKS
It couldn't all be so beautiful and it had to have some little flaw... Like it doesn't record in 4k.
With Wi-fi it does not transfer RAW files, you have to shoot in RAW+JPG mode to be able to transfer via Wi-fi.
The lens is very basic and not very bright. If you want to delve into photography and obtain more creative or complete results at the focal level, it is better to buy only the body and choose the lens to your liking, which for that has the advantage of being a camera. of interchangeable objectives ? .
PRICE
You can find on Amazon only the body for N/A. And you have the kit available in three colors with the 14-42mm lens:
OLYMPUS PL8 GALLERY
To see the kind of images you can get, go to this Flickr gallery or to this other one on Instagram.
VIDEO PRESENTATION
Here I leave you with a video presentation to give you a more visual idea.
CONCLUSIONS
A camera to take with you anywhere without clashing and without sacrificing your neck or back ;). That in addition to its design offers a lot of creative possibilities, which responds quite well to raising the ISO in low light conditions and with a very fast and precise focus that is surprising.
A camera designed for whom aesthetics is important and even a way of life or their profession. Ideal for bloggers and bloggers, influencers and passionate about social networks. A camera that does not disappoint. That conquers you with looking at her.
If you found this article useful or you know someone who could benefit from this camera, feel free to share it. Thanks and see you soon!
