Olympus E-PL1 U/W Photos

[PHIL RUDIN]

These are some results from my first dive with the E-PL1 in the Olympus PT-EPO1 housing using the 14 to 42 zoom at 42 mm. I don't have the zoom gear so I just set the lens at 42 mm before I put the camera in the housing. Since I was diving in an area of the Lake Worth Lagoon which has mostly small subjects the 42 mm end of the lens was my best choice. The two shots of the Juvenile Drum also used the Inon ULC-165-M67 close-up lens for greater magnification with the Olympus PMLA-EP01 macro lens adapter.

Like most "kit" lenses the 14 to 42 is a bit slow to auto focus compared to the higher quality lenses like the 9 to 18 zoom.

I think the image quality of the RAW files is quite good and it sure is fun to have such a small and light housing package to carry around.

Phil Rudin

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[AnneDiver]

Hey Phil,
Great photos with the new camera.
How did the battery hold out and how many photos did you take?
Anne

 

[promocop]

Very nice...thinking of getting this rig Light?

 

[Peter Guy]

I've had mine in the water once with some decent (for me) results. I'm looking forward to actually getting to know it.

series at E-PL1 pics

 

[Dee]

Great shots! What strobe are you using? I'd also like to know about battery life.

Can't wait to get mine wet!

 

[PHIL RUDIN]

Hi All,

Thanks for the comments, I am using Inon Z-240 strobes, (a pair) I also like the Inon S-2000 and I use an Athena ring flash (now out of production) for some macro.

I have not shot enough images on one battery to make an informed comment regarding battery life.

Phil Rudin

 

[deeper thoughts]

Nice shots. I own the sealife dc1000. How is the pen for macro? Does anyone know if this is an up grade compared to the dc1000
Thnx

 

[PHIL RUDIN]

At this time the only true macro lens for the Pen cameras is the Pany 45 macro which goes to life size and cost around $900.00. The above images of the Juvenile Drum are about twice life size or 36 mm X 27 mm.

Regarding this Pen system v. the Sealife DC1000 I have used both. The Sealife is a great entry level system for the person who wants to get started in U/W photography for under a $1000.00 but it has many limitations starting with no RAW and a very small image sensor. Comparing the cameras the Pen is at a much higher level and that is reflected in the cost. It is also a much more expandable system with lens choices soon to range from 180 degree fisheye to life size macro without the use of digital zoom like the DC 1000.

Phil Rudin