Optical Ocean Sales Quick Review of E-PL3 Housings

[JackConnick]

I've written a new blog article comparing the new Olympus E-PL3 housings and an alternative setup for the E-PM1.

See: Putting Your PEN in Place Underwater

Enjoy!

 

[chile7236]

not up to speed on the different pen models....would you recommend the EPM1 over the EPL1? i can get the EPL1 for a pretty good price.

 

[PhilW]

Thanks Jack - great writeup.

 

[coralcruiser]

Nice article... do you know if nauticam, recsea or 10bar has a housing for the Pm1 in the works??

Is the AF on the PM1 as fast as on the P3?

 

[nikitich]

AF and IQ is the same. Less comfortable controls though but with SCP you can manage that

 

[JackConnick]

Chile7236, the EPL1 is one of the original PENs about 3 gens back now, so yes, I think the PM1 is much faster and a better buy overall. Visit dpReview.com to look at all the models.
I wouldn't be surprised if 10Bar has a PM1 housing, I don't think Nauticam will, or I haven't heard that it's in the pipeline. Their E-PL3 housings are pretty popular as the Oly is so weird and over-priced, IMHO.
BTW, 10bar has a E-P3 housing available.

Jack

 

[derway]

Great write up Jack! Thanks!

I am so excited about the em5. Big hopes it will be a great UW and land camera!

Heard any rumors on housings other than Oly's?

 

[JackConnick]

The OMD-E5/ no housings even from Oly until maybe July. August may be more realistic.
I haven't heard anything else, but I'm be surprised if Nauticam doesn't support it.

Jack

 

[Wisnu]

too bad, blogspot is banned here - I can't access any blogspot.
do u have other link Jack?