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How Fast Can the Olympus EP3 Focus?

by Chris Gampat on July 8, 2011

The Olympus EP3 claims to be a faster focusing camera than even the likes of the Canon 1D Mk IV (review here) according to Olympus’ internal testing. I decided to put the little camera against the next best thing: the Canon 7D. The 7D has some beastly autofocus algorithms and is almost always reliable no matter what. Take a look at the video below and then check out our analysis.

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CORRECTION: ALL ARE OPEN FOR PRE-ORDER

Awesome news: the Olympus EP3 will be available for pre-order from B&H. You can get yours here:

Black with 14-42mm kit lens

But be sure to also check out:

All of the new lenses

All EP3 kits

Silver with 14-42 kit lens

White with kit lens

Silver with 17mm F/2.8

White with 17mm F/2.8

12mm F/2

You can check out our full review here

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Review: Olympus EP-3 (and 12mm F/2)

by Chris Gampat on June 30, 2011

The Olympus EP-3 (or E-P3 or EP3) has been in my hands for a little bit over a week now thanks to the kind folks over at Olympus. They also sent over the gorgeous new 12mm F/2 (or 12mm F2) lens for review with the camera as well as the new kit lens. This review will not be the special field review that we do with many postings in a journalistic fashion, but instead it will be one super long and thorough review. With a list of defining new features to separate it from the predecessors and other cameras announced, does the EP-3 have what it takes to become a hit?

Update: You can also get the 12mm F/2, 45mm F/1.8, Olympus EP3 (black) or the Olympus EP3 (silver)from Amazon.

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