The Olympus Pen E-PL5. Photo by Julian Tan.
Whilst the world are raving (& comparing) about the specifications of Olympus’s latest Pen, the M4/3 E-PL5,
I wanted to see real photos from real photographers and not looking at specifications or “File” photos.
I managed to laid my hands on the E-PL5 – courtesy of Olympus Imaging Singapore, but due to the recent busier
schedule with the season peaking with more assignments, I decided to approach two friends to help me out.
They are none other than Edward Tian (better known as Edward Adios) & Julian Tan who are both well articulated in various genres of photography. (Do a search on them on google and you will know what this pair of friends are capable of.) So I met up with both of them, passed them the E-PL5, and told them “use this to do what you usually do. send me some photos taken from this cam in 2 weeks.” I waited in anticipation, and 2 weeks later, ………………….
(See Commentaries after the Photo Spread).
Works of Edward Tian (Edward Adios) using the Olympus E-PL5.
Photo by Edward Tian using the Olympus E-PL5
Photo by Edward Tian using the Olympus E-PL5
Photo by Edward Tian using the Olympus E-PL5
Photo by Edward Tian using the Olympus E-PL5
Photo by Edward Tian using the Olympus E-PL5
Photo by Edward Tian using the Olympus E-PL5
Photo by Edward Tian using the Olympus E-PL5
Photo by Edward Tian using the Olympus E-PL5
Enjoyed looking & Amazed by Edward’s works?
I sure do! Let’s see what Julian had returned with.
Works of Julian Tan using the Olympus E-PL5.
Photo by Julian Tan using the Olympus E-PL5
Photo by Julian Tan using the Olympus E-PL5
Photo by Julian Tan using the Olympus E-PL5
Photo by Julian Tan using the Olympus E-PL5
Photo by Julian Tan using the Olympus E-PL5
Photo by Julian Tan using the Olympus E-PL5
Photo by Julian Tan using the Olympus E-PL5
Photo by Julian Tan using the Olympus E-PL5
I am sure all of you will agree with me that the above works submitted by Edward Tian & Julian Tan are Excellent Pieces.
Looking at their photos, I am sure they put the E-PL5 through its pace and they certainly enjoyed the E-PL5.
However, nothing is perfect, here’s the Pros & Cons – as reported by the 2 photographers.
Words from Edward Tian –
Picture: Edward Tian (Edward Adios)
The PROs:
– Good size & grip (*with the supplied grip attached)
– Easy to use dials
– In-camera HDR bracketing function
– Art & Scene filters
– i-Auto function really takes the pain off everything and produces quite good image
The CONs:
– WB can be a little unpredictable.
– Supplied lens not of good quality
– Short Battery life
Words from Julia Tan –
Picture: Julian Tan
The PROs:
– Small and Compact.
– Very good for landscape photography
– Works well with 4/3 ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses.
– Very advanced Bracketing functions.
– iAuto works very well.
– Decent all-round kit lens
– Silent shutter
– Appeal to the ladies
– Touch-screen Functionality
– Fun Art Filters
The CONs:
– Auto white balance not as accurate as OM-D EM-5
– Low-Res rear LCD screen. (An issue when focusing in the dark, WB too orange)
– Grip not comfortable
– Kit lens does not have good macro magnification
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I hope everyone had a visual feast, the photos produced by the Olympus Pen E-PL5 by Edward Tian
& Julian Tan are of exceptional good quality. So it’s not the camera, it’s the person using it that really matters.
Note:
For the full specifications of the Olympus PEN E-PL5, please visit your local Olympus Imaging Website for more details and retail information.
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