olympus PEF-F delivers classic film camera design with mirrorless 20 megapixel sensor 
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olympus announced a compact system camera that fuses the latest digital components with craftsmanship handed down from 80 years of manufacturing. the ‘PEN-F’ packs serious performance advancements for photographers seeking superior image quality and creative control. the 20 megapixel MOS sensor is combined with five-axis image stabilization, a built-in 2.36 million dot OLED electronic viewfinder and a creative dial on the front of the camera that accesses a host of controls to deliver a captivating shooting experience, all included in a timeless design. 

olympus-pen-f-mirrorless-camera-designboom-02the ‘PEN-F’ offers detachable lenses

 

 

 

the body lines and silhouette are inherited from its predecessor, which debuted in 1963. the top and front covers of the body are crafted from magnesium and the metal dials are crafted from aluminum. olympus engineers pushed to ensure quality and craftsmanship, so much so that even screws are undetectable on the camera’s exterior. to provide an unified look and feel, the included camera strap, and leather-grained exterior make the body unify the LCD monitor. customizable buttons and dials are positioned for easy operation while the user looks through the viewfinder, and the exposure compensation dial and four custom modes on the mode dial offer instant access to registered settings for simple, direct control.

olympus-pen-f-mirrorless-camera-designboom-03the front panel offers a creative dial with preset color modes

 

 

 

the 20 megapixel MOS sensor is paired with the latest ‘truepic VII’ image processor to deliver high resolution images at low ISO modes. focal length may be set manually, so that even legacy manual-focus lenses can be image stabilized. the ‘PEN-F’ is equipped with a built-in OLED electronic viewfinder which allows live view shot settings from a variety of exposures. this will allow users to apply and check effects while shooting to create their own original images. together with the preset creative dial, the settings can be completely customized to achieve specific looks.

 

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olympus-pen-f-mirrorless-camera-designboom-04 the slim mirrorless proof olympus-pen-f-mirrorless-camera-designboom-05the ‘PEN-F’ back panel olympus-pen-f-mirrorless-camera-designboom-06 the LCD screen pivots for added versatilityolympus-pen-f-mirrorless-camera-designboom-07the monitor is touch sensitive olympus-pen-f-mirrorless-camera-designboom-08 the metal dials are made from aluminum blocksolympus-pen-f-mirrorless-camera-designboom-09the camera without the lens olympus-pen-f-mirrorless-camera-designboom-10the pivoting screen can face towards the object for more accurate portraits olympus-pen-f-mirrorless-camera-designboom-11the olympus ‘PEN-F’ also comes in black