OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS E-PL5 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 14-42mm Lens (Black)

The camera takes great pictures but whenever I recorded videos, there was this rattle sounds that annoy me. I ended up returning the camera.

Bought this E-PL5 kit as a travel system for when I don't want the weight and size of a large DSLR and lenses. I used it over the past 3 weeks on vacation and am very happy with the results. Spent some time first going through every menu setting and I'm pleased with the level of configuration (though wish there was a way to save all my settings to the card so they could be reloaded following a reset). I don't think the menu system is any less intuitive or more complex than any DSLR I've owned--it just takes some time to learn. You can take it out of the box and shoot in iAuto mode but you're buying a very configurable camera body so you might as well learn how to set it up for your needs.I like the ability to reconfigure rear buttons and create MySets and the Super Control Panel makes it fairly quick to change settings while shooting. I shoot mainly in A mode and it's easy to press the up/Exposure button to adjust the aperture and exposure compensation. I find the overall size of the body just about right. It feels rugged enough, I didn't baby it and it still looks and works like new after bouncing around in a day pack and on the floor of a rental car.The kit 14-42mm lens is decent enough for general use. I also bought the Oly 40-150mm and VF-4 viewfinder with the idea of getting some wildlife photos on my trip (i.e. birds). I didn't expect the image quality and response of my Nikon D300 w/200-400mm f4, but for much less weight and size I managed to get some acceptable longer distance shots. Fast moving subjects are difficult though as focus tracking isn't DSLR-fast. I also bought the Oly 17mm f2.8 and used it when I wanted to carry the camera in my jacket pocket.Overall I have an interchangeable lens system that gives me maybe 80% of what I can get out of my DSLR system (60% for long distance fast-moving subjects) at much less cost, size and weight. Everything is a trade-off and realizing that I'm very happy this purchase.

As a long time SLR/DSLR user, I was ready for a down-size. Boy, is this a downsize! Be ready, if you're going to use your old SLR lenses with this unit (and the necessary adapter), the lens is much bigger than the camera! Functionally, I love this camera, but you do loose some stability in lieu of portability. Great build quality and actually has more features than my old E510.UPDATE 11-16-13: Just tried turning on my camera and got a pink and yellow pixelated screen for 30 seconds then it died. Will not power on with fresh batteries. Meaning: It will go back to Olympus under warranty and when it is returned it will go on eBay along with the lenses, batteries, and case. Once bit, twice shy.I think I'm going back to traditional DSLR again, too.UPDATE 7-2014: 6 months after factor repair, noticed the camera would completely discharge the battery overnight or w/in 48 hrs even with a fully charged battery. Batteries will last a full day in use, but once camera is shut off, they're gonners over night. Reset to factory defaults, too. Tried new Olympus batteries, new charger, same issue. Decided to call it in since I just had it repaired and Olympus wants to charge me for the eval and repair, despite that this is OBVIOUSLY a defective camera body. Screw that.So, now I have a defective camera body and $1,500+ in lenses. Great. Will sell the lenses and use the body as a paper weight I guess.Sorry Olympus, you've officially lost me as a customer.

I have been pleasantly surprised with how much I am enjoying this camera. I have owned full sized DSLR before and it was bulky and no joy to carry with me. I wanted a smaller camera, like my Canon point and shoot but with more options. My husband had read about the Micro four thirds camera. It seemed like a good alternative. I had read that it was confusing to use but after a bit of playing with it and watching Youtube videos, it has been fun to use. It is small enough to carry without the bulkiness of the bigger cameras. I have loved the lenses that I have for this. The 14-42 is great for most things but I also bought the 40-150mm, the 1.8 45mm lens and the 2.8 19mm lens. I am impressed with the cameras autofocus, I am still getting used to the hybrid auto/manual focus. I did find I had to make some adjustments to the color as the reds were a bit too vibrant - but that is probably a personal preference. All of the lens have been excellent. I am impressed with the quality and would recommend this camera to anyone looking for a smaller camera with interchangeable lenses and plenty of great features.

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