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Olympus E-P2: Flashier than the E-P1, But Still No Flash [Cameras]

Source: Gizmodo

Nov 05, 2009

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If there's one wonderful thing about the newly announced Olympus E-P2, it's that it will probably make the E-P1 cheaper. If there are two or more wonderful things...well, read on.

The Olympus E-P2 is less a sequel to the E-P1 micro four thirds camera and more a refinement of the original idea. It's basically the same size as the E-P1 (a hair taller, actually), and snaps shots with the same 12.3MP sensor. There's still no integrated flash, and the retro stainless steel body has been coated with black paint (not having seen the E-P2 in person, I still think I may prefer the original) much like the similar Panasonic GF1.

What's new is an accessory that will come standard in every kit configuration—an articulating VF-2 electronic viewfinder that attaches to the hot shoe mount. It takes advantage of a new, still-unnamed accessory/data port, meaning it's incompatible with the E-P1.

This accessory port also allows for a new stereo microphone mount that will move sound capture a bit away from the camera's body.

Maybe the biggest real improvement, however, is a Contin

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