Olympus viewer 3 software allows you to quickly find desired images from albums or folders by photo type or timeline. The olympus pen epl2, was announced in early january 2011 at the ces. As with earlier pen models, the epl2 is aimed in between the pointand. A function was added to cancel color creator and return to the original picture mode by pressing the menu button when using color creator function. Even after hours of shooting, the camera will feel comfortable to hold thanks to its. Firmware updates always provide best performance and keep your equipment uptodate. Hdrmerge an opensource tool for merging exposures in raw. Olympus replaced the older olympus epl1s with this model and later epl2 was replaced with olympus epl3. The result is a noticeably better camera, delivering. By clicking the download now button, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the olympus software license agreement. I recently got a free i phone 4 which has an hdr function and also some hdr software for it that seems to intensify color saturation and sharpness by simply offering me a variety of hdr options for my selected photo.
For our previous tests of the 1442mm kit lens, we used a release candidate version of acr with only preliminary support for the em10. Full disclosure, i am not sponsored by olympus, but i have been shooting with olympus gear for several years now and have had several olympus bodies omd em1 mark 1, em1 mark ii and an em5 mark ii. How can i use my olympus dslr for high dynamic range photography. As mentioned, i dont really like the overly processed look that seems to be the default setting of most hdr programs. Just waiting until pay day and i might pick one up. I also have a bunch of other gear i shot some older panasonic cameras i used before switching to olympus, and prior to that, i was in the canon system. Olympus viewer 3 is a software to import images and movies taken with your digital cameras in order to view, edit, and manage them easily.
We have 5 olympus epl2 manuals available for free pdf download. This does not cover the any omd body or kit configurations. For its epl2, olympus makes some design and feature enhancements, as well as performance tweaks, to its pen epl1 micro four thirds camera. Users of any experience level can conduct complex image analysis tasks, from image acquisition to standard reporting, under any imaging condition. Use olympus workspace for updating the firmware of olympus digital cameras. The update of the olympus pen epl1 software prevents crashes and maximizes the performance of hardware and system. High dynamic range hdr photography is technique in which a set of images are made of a scene at different exposures and combined using special software. I really dont know much at all about hdr except the term means high dynamic range i think. Shooting three exposures using auto exposure bracketing is certainly better than a single shot, but i found a 1stop deviation isnt enough for highcontrast situations. Find program patches, software drivers or firmware for your product. I had a play with an epl2 yesterday and so far i think its the best choice for hdr with a midrange camera. Olympus products are built to highest quality standards and should provide you with years of satisfaction. The same image olympus standard image is used to calculate the number of storable pictures and file size in each mode.
Explore small, lightweight, travelready camera and lens systems to take your photography to exciting new places. Handhelds are possible, as to some degree hdr apps incorporate automatic alignment usually an extra timeconsuming, but optional, step. There are stand alone programs, but can they use olympus raw files. The table lists settings provided by the camera manufacturer, firmware upgrade included, but.
Ensure the long lasting enjoyment of your purchase with an extended warranty for the olympus pen micro four thirds body. Download the olympus workspace installer to your computer. A compact, stylish interchangeable lens camera with 5axis image stabilisation for everyday use. If you ever have product problems, we offer you a fast and reliable assistance. Supporting various styles of workflows, this software is packed with features that meet the demands of pro photographers. The olympus epl2 offers a compact and attractive system camera with the. From the front the olympus epl2 looks the same as its forebear, but around the back, the layout of the controls is closer to. While cameras are getting better at capturing images with high dynamic range, it usually requires capturing multiple exposure and blending them in post processing using a process called tone mapping. View and download olympus epl2 instruction manual online. Follow the instructions on the installer to complete the installation. Key improvements over the yearold epl1 model include a larger lcd screen, faster autofocusing, and a new kit lens. For this model, olympus makes some design and feature enhancements as well as performance tweaks to its pen epl1.
Digital camera updater and olympus master had been provided previously. Olympus pen epl2 software and firmware download olympus pen epl1 drivers are tiny programs that allow your digital camera hardware to communicate with the software of your operating system. Raw files from the camera into editable 16bit tiff format with the bundled olympus viewer 3 software. However, aeb wasnt intended for hdr initially, but for ensuring that one of the shots taken. Computer software cdrom instruction manual warranty card 1 thread the strap in the direction of the arrows. First introduced in february 2011, olympus pen epl2 is a 12. Dynamic range is the ratio of light to dark in a photograph. Testing in camera hdr with the olympus omd martin belan. Download the olympus digital camera updater installer to your computer. If weather sealing is a musthave feature for you, check these sections. Hdr, or high dynamic range images were all the rage a few years ago. Olympus digital camera updater is a software application used to update olympus digital camera including lenses and accessories by downloading the firmware and the display language from the internet. I have done some experimentation with hdr and my epl1, mostly to test hdr software i have tried most of them, btw.
This design supports use on notebook computers and on computers with multiple monitors, etc. There are a couple of specification and firmware tweaks, too. My experience using the olympus pen ep5 for travel photography. Incamera hdrs and panoramas i would have appreciated incamera panorama stitching functionality and incamera hdr functionally. We hid the flash to help maintain its super streamlined look. The sony nex5 does a little better overall, but its rendering of the background in the top crop shows considerably more aggressive noise suppression, making the background look out of focus. Hi, im lori grunin, senior editor with cnet and this is the olympus pen epl2. The official olympus support site for cameras and lenses.
Tether your em1, em5 mark ii, em1 mark ii or em1x to your computer and optimize your studio photography experience. The available iso range now covers 2006400, with the lownoise but limited. Olympus pen epl2 software and firmware download camera. This is olympus corporations fourth camera that uses the micro four thirds mount after the olympus pen ep1, olympus pen ep2 and olympus pen epl1. The sleek, classic design features materials like brushed aluminum, metal dials, and leather grain that gives it a premium feel. Mobile version hide you appear to be browsing this site using internet explorer 6. Download the latest version of the workgroup launcher, which includes the version 7. This time they give us dramatic tone and it sort of resembles an hdr effect to. Whether youre an olympus camera owner or are considering making the switch, discover tips, events, and more to help guide your photographic journey. High dynamic range hdr photography is technique in which a set of images are made of a scene at different exposures and combined using special software into an image that exceeds the dynamic range capability of a digital camera. Follow the links to compare these cameras in detail. Tone art filter has been added, simulating the look of a contrasty hdr image. Resources to help you take better pictures and movies with your olympus digital camera.
Live view is available on the 460,000 dot 3in hypercrystal lcd. The olympus pen epl2 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera that was revealed to the public in january 2011 and is equipped with a four thirds sensor. Detailed documentation of the software s functions is available in the applications help file. Control shutter release, camera settings and image transfer. A surefire attention getter is the new micro four thirds compact interchangeable lens camera, the olympus pen epl2. The epl9 is available in a range of colors to complement your style. The olympus epl2 is compatible with any micro four thirds lens, with olympus and panasonic together having shipped a total of seventeen lens models at the time of writing february 2011. Olympus epl2 manuals manuals and user guides for olympus epl2. Get quick, easy access to your product manual, downloads and online support. Olympus workspace is an application for streamlining the work process, helping you select the best shots from a massive amount of captured images and finish them. Create hdr images with your olympus camera ephotozine. In addition to exposure bracketing, olympus omd cameras come with 2 in camera hdr modes. Attaching the strap indications used in this manual.
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