Monday, April 12, 2010

Olympus E-PL1 reviewed

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Reasonably priced for an interchangeable-lens model, with the same high-quality photos of its siblings, the E-PL1 nevertheless suffers from slow performance that makes it a poor choice for snapshooters looking to upgrade.
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April 12, 2010
Olympus E-PL1 reviewed
Lori Grunin
Lori Grunin
CNET.com
A good deal
Reasonably priced for an interchangeable-lens model, with the same high-quality photos of its siblings, the E-PL1 nevertheless suffers from slow performance that makes it a poor choice for snapshooters looking to upgrade. Read more

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