NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - September 19, 2016) - B&H is pleased to share Olympus's announcement of the PEN E-PL8 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Camera; a trio of M.Zuiko Digital ED lenses including a 30mm f/3.5 Macro, 25mm f/1.2 PRO, and 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO; and a flagship FL-900R Electronic Flash.
The 12-100mm PRO lens is extraordinarily versatile, with its wide-angle-to-telephoto 24-200mm-equivalent zoom range, and constant f/4 maximum aperture. Also, this compact lens can easily take the place of a couple of large zooms in your kit. Built-in image stabilization adds to this lens's abilities, with 5 stops of compensation; this can be further improved to 6.5 stops by working with in-camera stabilization in a Sync IS configuration. The lens also offers a relatively high maximum equivalent magnification of 0.6x, due to a minimum working distance of just 5.9".
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO Lens
- Micro Four Thirds System Lens
- 24-200mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/4 to f/22
- Aspherical and Low Dispersion Elements
- ZERO Coating and Z Coating Nano
- MSC High-Speed Imager AF System
- Five-Axis Sync Image Stabilization
- MF Clutch, Lens Function Button
- Weather-Sealed Construction
- Rounded Seven-Blade Diaphragm
A super-fast PRO series prime, the 25mm f/1.2 delivers outstanding performance, shallow depth of field, and a normal 50mm-equivalent perspective. To ensure optimal performance even when shooting wide open, this lens uses a 19-element-in-14-group design that incorporates a variety of aspherical, low dispersion, and high-refractive glass throughout, to combat aberrations and minimize distortion. Users can also get quite close to their subjects with a minimum focus distance of just 11.8".
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm f/1.2 PRO Lens
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- Micro Four Thirds System Lens
- 50mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/1.2 to f/16
- Three Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
- One Aspherical Element
- Four High Refractive Index Elements
- MSC High-Speed Imager AF System
- Internal Focusing, MF Clutch
- Weather-Sealed Construction
- Nine-Blade Diaphragm
Both PRO series releases have dust- and splash-proof construction that matches the line of Micro Four Thirds cameras. Also, they utilize a Z Coating Nano to minimize flare and ghosting and maximize light transmission. In terms of physical design, the lenses feature a manual focus clutch for quickly switching from AF, and a programmable L-Fn button. An MSC High-Speed AF motor provides fast, accurate focusing for stills and video.
A more specialized offering is the 30mm f/3.5 Macro, which offers an impressively close minimum focus distance of just 3.7" for a 35mm-equivalent magnification of 2.5x. Featuring a 60mm-equivalent focal length, this lens is very versatile and compact, making it a great option for a range of shooters looking to get into close-up photography. Olympus also makes some optional accessories specifically for underwater use in its dedicated housings, including a PRZR-EP07 Focus Gear for manual focusing, and a POSR-EP11 Anti-Reflective Ring that cuts down on reflections.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f/3.5 Macro Lens
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- Micro Four Thirds System Lens
- 60mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/22
- Two Aspherical Elements, One EDA Element
- Maximum Magnification: 1.25x
- Minimum Focusing Distance: 3.7"
- Minimum Working Distance: 0.6"
- MSC High-Speed Imager AF System
- Rounded Seven-Blade Diaphragm
With a refined and enhanced design, the PEN E-PL8 looks unique with its compact grip, embossed logo, premium dials, and matching shoulder strap. It delivers excellent images by using a 16.1MP Micro Four Thirds MOS sensor with a sensitivity of up to ISO 25600, a continuous shooting rate of 8.5 fps, and the ability to record Full HD video at 30p. Also, for the selfie-oriented, the 3.0" 1.04m-dot touchscreen flips down 180°. A variety of new features make taking photos more fun, including an Art Filter Live View selection, an updated Photo Story function, and the ability to create movie Clips. Other improvements include magnified icons, an exposure adjustment icon, and a dedicated record movie icon that should help make operation a much simpler affair. The camera will be available as a body-only, in white, as well as in a kit with a 14-42mm lens in black, brown, or white. Some new accessories will also be available, including white versions of the CS-45B Body Jacket and LC60.5 Lens Cover, black or gray models of the CS-20SF Soft Case, and black or beige options of a new CS-50 Multi-Purpose Case.
Olympus PEN E-PL8 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera
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- 16.1MP Live MOS Sensor
- TruePic VII Image Processor
- 3.0" 1.04m-Dot 180° Flip Touchscreen
- Full HD Video Recording at 30 fps
- Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity
- 81-Area FAST AF with Small Target AF
- Up to 8.5 fps Shooting and ISO 25600
- 3-Axis In-Body VCM Image Stabilization
- Enhanced Selfie Modes and Controls
Olympus PEN E-PL8 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera with 14-42mm Lens
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Another addition to Olympus's camera system is the weather-resistant FL-900R Electronic Flash, a powerful TTL-capable unit that is loaded with features for photographers and videographers. Its primary features are a high guide number of 190' at ISO 100 and the 100mm position, as well as an LED video light with a maximum output of 100 lux at 3.3'. On top of this, the flash offers a Commander mode for wireless flash control, a zoom range of 12-100mm (24-200mm equivalent), and a relatively compact design for its power. Additionally, it can work with a variety of advanced camera functions, such as High-Speed Sync, High Res Shot, and Focus Stacking, where its fast recycle time will improve capture speed.
Olympus FL-900R Electronic Flash
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- Compatible with Olympus TTL
- Guide Number: 190' at ISO 100 and 100mm
- Zoom Range: 12-100mm (7-10mm with Panel)
- LED Video Light with 6 Output Levels
- Tilts from -7 to 90°
- Rotates Left & Right 180°
- Wireless Master/Slave TTL Functionality
- IPX1-Rated Weather Resistance
- Supports Advanced Camera Functions
- Slow, High-Speed, 1st & 2nd Curtain Sync
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