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Olympus E-PL3 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds

User Manual for Olympus E-PL3 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera with 14-42mm II f 3.5-5.6 Lens - Refurbished

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• Advanced Mirrorless Cameras
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View the World From a Different Angle
• You love preserving memories, but you're ready for more creativity. More control. More options for capturing unforgettable images. The E-PL3 inspires innovation and is perfect for those who require a versatile, portable camera filled with advanced yet easy-to-use creative technologies. Its high-resolution 3" articulating LCD features an interface that makes it easy to access the effects you want from any angle

12.3Mp
• The 12.3Mp Live MOS sensor is optimized to maximize the performance of all M.Zuiko digital lenses in any shooting condition. Improvements to the sensitivity and read-out speed of the existing sensor makes ISO 12,800 shooting and Full HD movie recording possible

Stabilization Technology in the Body, Not In the Lenses
• Say goodbye to blurry images. Olympus' in-body image stabilization technology makes it possible to use any Micro Four Thirds lenses (or Four Thirds lens), from wide-angle to telephoto, for perfectly clear, crisp photos no matter what the shooting situation, even in low light

Improved Color Reproduction
• The TruePic VI Image Processor, designed specifically for the Olympus PEN, features Real Color Technology for improved color reproduction (especially colors such as emerald green, yellow, and gold) and color gradation. The faster processor also allows for a shorter recovery time between shots

Face Detection with Eye Detect
• Nail the focus for every portrait photo, every time. The face detection AF employs an "Eye Detect AF" that adjusts focus automatically on the subject's eyes during portrait shooting and can even be adjusted to focus on the right, left or near-side eye. The Face Detection function captures up to eight faces, reducing the chance of blurred subjects when shooting several people at once

Blazing Speed
• The FAST (Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology) AF System is able to focus at an incredible speed and offers 35 separate focus points that are spread over nearly the entire sensor, which makes it possible for pin-point accurate focusing on small subjects wherever they appear in the frame. Selectable 3x3 groups within the 35-point area are especially effective when shooting active subjects

5 FPS Sequential Shooting
• With the E-PL3 you can take up to five photos a second, allowing you to easily capture that perfect shot, especially when your subject is moving

Advanced Continuous AF and Tracking
• With the improved AF system, the AF Tracking function locks your subject into focus and continuously adjusts focus and brightness even if the subject disappears from view momentarily

Improved Lens Technology
• High-precision engineering and an improved internal focusing mechanism have allowed the Olympus MSC (Movie+Still Compatible) lenses to auto focus quickly, smoothly and silently, perfect for stills and movies

Full 1080 HD Video
• Shoot up to 29 minutes of 1080/60i HD video and stereo sound in either AVCHD or AVI formats. A Direct HD Movie Button switches you from still to movie mode with just the press of a button

In-Camera Advanced Arts Filters
• Six in-camera Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama and Dramatic Tone) are enhanced by filter variations, art effects, and bracketing. Photographers can use Art Filters in all shooting modes as well as filming HD movies

3D Still Shooting
• Add a different dimension to your photographs in any mode from macro to landscape with Olympus' 3D technology. By simply selecting the 3D Photo Mode, releasing the shutter, and slowly panning, the camera will automatically take a second image from a slightly different perspective. The 3D data is processed in-camera resulting in an .MPO file, the universal industry 3D format, for easy display on 3D televisions or laptops

In-Camera Slideshow with Sound
• Slideshows have never been easier or more fun to create. The E-PL3's enhanced playback functions allow you to employ effective fade-in/fade-out techniques, control the movie/still mix and speed, add captivating musical soundtracks, and much more

3.0" Tilting Widescreen LCD
• This bright, 460k dot high-resolution screen tilts up and down (from 80 degrees up to 45 degrees) to capture moments from a variety of angles. This tilting LCD can empower you to get flexible with your photography; to rise above the crowd to capture graduations, stoop to eye-level as babies take their first steps, and even lower to the ground to get an adorable shot of the family pet

Excellent Shots - Effortlessly
• iAuto automatically identifies the scene you're shooting - portrait, landscape, night portrait, macro, or sport - and adjusts the settings to optimize results. The E-PL3 is also equipped with 23 Scene-Select modes for effortless picture taking, including Fireworks, Sunset, Children, Macro and Panorama, to name a few. There are even three scene modes that are specific to shooting with Olympus' conversion lenses to optimize the performance of those lenses

Updated Screen Design and Live Guide
• The E-PL3's Live Guide system allows you to preview effects as you adjust them - before the image is even captured. Simply select Live Guide and turn the wheel on the back of the camera to slide through numerous photographic effects, such as brightness, color saturation, tone, etc. Operating the camera is more intuitive with the newly designed user interface. The on-screen graphics have also been updated with a sleeker font design and an automatic pop-up guide in the menu screen

Get Wireless
• No need for cables or even a computer. Upload or email images directly from your camera with an optional PP-1 PENPAL or Eye-Fi card. The E-PL3 is also capable of recording stills and video to SD, SDHC, SDXC and UHS-I media cards

AF Illuminator
• The addition of this super luminosity LED beam allows the camera to focus faster in low light up to almost 10 feet

Increased ISO Sensitivity
• Stunning low light photos are a click away with an increased ISO sensitivity to 12,800

Attachable Flash Included
• This camera provides the flexibility to attach a flash to your camera via the accessory port, or leave it at home for maximum portability

Expandable System
• A range of interchangeable lenses, accessories and strobes are compatible with the E-PL3 to support all different types of photography needs

Fast Shutter Response
• Never miss a shot again with the E-PL3's fast shutter response time of less than 60 milliseconds (60 - 1/40000 sec.). The TruePic VI feature allows for reduced shot-to-shot time by shortening the black-out time between shots

Accessory Port
• The E-PL3 incorporates a port for connecting accessories including flashes, PENPAL, MAL-1 Macro Light, EMA-1 Microphone adapter and the VF-2 viewfinder

Professional Audio Sound Capture
• Take videos that are able to capture uncompressed CD-quality 16bit/44.1kHz Linear PCM stereo recording or AC3 Dolby Digital audio

Easy Photo and Video Playback On Your HDTV
• The E-PL3 makes sharing your content easy. Using the HDMI output, just connect the E-PL3 to your HDTV with an HDMI cable (not included) and navigate the camera's menus from the comfort of your couch. This is perfect for sharing your pictures and movies with an audience

Multiple Exposure Shooting
• The Multiple Exposure function enables you to be creative right in the camera. Multiple images can be captured and combined to create one unique image. The creative possibilities are endless

Additional Aspect Ratios
• The E-PL3 lets you select one of five aspect ratios (4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6:6 / 3:4) that frame your images to whatever proportions you'd like, for everything from conventional enlargements to viewing on widescreen monitors

Proven Dust Reduction System
• Olympus' Dust Reduction System assures spot-free images, even after changing lenses. Every time you turn on the camera, the patented Supersonic Wave Filter silently vibrates, flinging and collecting dust so that it doesn't interfere with the picture imaging at any time

ePortrait Mode
• Capturing beautiful portraits is easy with the ePortrait Mode that enables you to soften shadows and smooth your subject's complexion either before image capture or during post-capture edits

Advanced Shadow Adjustment Technology
• You no longer need to worry about the extreme contrast between dark and bright areas in your images. The E-PL3's Shadow Adjustment Technology corrects for extreme light variations with high-tech efficiency either before image capture or during post-capture edits

Live View Magnification
• For accurate manual focusing, MF Assist can be enabled during S-AF + MF operation. With it you can zoom in on the central part of the image by up to five times by turning the focus ring

Tele-Converter Effect
• x2

Super Control Panel
• Shooting information
  Battery information, Shooting mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation value, ISO sensitivity
  Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure indicator, Flash intensity compensation indicator, Date, Auto BKT setting
  NR setting, WB, WB compensation value, Record mode, Flash Status, Record mode, Image size
  Drive mode, Flash intensity compensation value, Metering mode, Recordable still image number, Focusing mode
  AF frame, Color space, Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation, Internal Temperature Warning
  Gradation, IS activating mode, Face detection, My Mode, Multi Exposure, Aspect Ratio, Super FP

Live Control
• Shooting information
  Battery information, Shooting mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation value, ISO sensitivity
  Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure indicator, Flash intensity compensation indicator, Date, Auto BKT setting
  NR setting, WB, Record mode, Flash Status, Image size
  Drive mode, Flash intensity compensation value, Metering mode, Recordable still image number, Focusing mode
  AF frame, Internal Temperature Warning, IS activating mode, Face detection, My Mode, Multi Exposure, Aspect Ratio

Live Guide
• Setting menu
  Color saturation, Color image, Brightness, Blur Background, Express Motion, Shooting Tips

Reset and Custom Setting
• My mode: 4 setting recordable

Image Overlay
• Up to 3 RAW images

Print Function
• Print reservation (DPOF), Direct print (PictBridge compatible)

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