Olympus Pen F digital

see also:

• the Olympus OM-D system and how to make the most of it
• Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
• http://petapixel.com/2016/08/27/olympus-designed-pen-f-timelessness/

• announced Jan 2015
• similar feature set to the Olympus OM-D E-M5 II but:
  • NO weathersealing
  • new Pen F retro styling with EVF on far left
  • new 20mp sensor with marginally better high ISO noise
  • 50mp Olympus Hi Resolution mode
  • new monochrome modes
  • added midtone control for contrast highlight-shadow controller
  • new AF spot metering - finally there is the option to have the spot meter read the AF spot data instead of just the centre spot
  • new EXIF editing for legacy lenses
  • separate exposure compensation dial
  • new optional but almost mandatory accessory grip: ECG-4 grip

images courtesy of theverge.com

• 20mp Live MOS sensor
• 5-axis image stabiliser compatible with dual IS
• 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
• shutter to 1/8000th sec mechanical, 1/16,000th electronic
• 50mp Olympus Hi Resolution mode
• articulated, swivel touch LCD
• EVF mounted at top left seems to be same as on Olympus OM-D E-M10 mark II camera
• monochrome and colour profiles selectable via front dial
• First Electronic Curtain and Silent Shutter
• shutter button has a hidden cable release
• can use rear LCD screen to move AF point by touch whilst viewing through the EVF
• bundled flash - the FL-LM3
• EXIF data for legacy lenses can be input
• WiFi remote control
• $US1199

• Robin Wong's initial review
• Ming Thein's preview
• http://streetshooter.net/streets-of-philadelphia-a-visual-diary-page-48-investigating-the-olympus-pen-f/
• http://myolympusomd.blogspot.com.au/2018/05/pen-f-significant-marker-in-digital.html