My Favourite Camera | Olympus PEN E-PL 9

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My favourite camera right now is the interchangealable Micro 4/3s Olympus PEN E-PL9 16MP. It is adorable, classic, and does an amazing job at both photography and videos! This is one versatile camera. Great for travel, family shots, and street photography!

[@krone5]

The champagne of cameras, it is a nice backup cam for me.

[@hankroest6836]

Absolutely right. My main camera is also the E-M1 mk2. My most carried camera is my EP-7.

[@cameracafebyscott]

Sweet. I really want an EP-7. It's kinda the sweet spot for me in features, size, form factor. But very hard to get in Latin America. So sticking with the E-PL9 for the time being.

[@markhoffman9655]

I have same combo - the E-M1 MkII paired with 40-150 Pro f2.8 and the E-PL9 (white) with either the 12-40 pro f2.8 or the Zuiko 25mm f1.8 for rangefinder feel! The 16MP sensor still rocks with awesome colours, and use mine in the "silent" mode to get the electronic shutter for events.

[@andresalgadomarques]

I have both the EPL9 in denim blue (love it!) and the EP7 in silver, and they’re absolutely great. Small, light, nice compact and sharp lenses to go with… very happy 👍👍👍

[@KimHojbergJensen]

I agree! I have many cameras, but my E-P5 has a special place.

[@cameracafebyscott]

It's just so FUN to use!

[@davidhardy879]

I have to say , not only is the info pretty accurate and highly informative , but the " Look " of this video is very professional and beautiful looking compared to a lot of the very " flat ' and compressed looking videos out there . Very well done sir !

[@cameracafebyscott]

Thank you so much!!

[@dr7319]

I loved this video. I just bought a used E-PL6 on E-bay with only 962 clicks after watching this. I hope for it's as fun as it looks. LOL!

[@cameracafebyscott]

That's awesome. How are you liking it?

[@dr7319]

It's a fun little camera. I mounted a 17mm 2.8 Olympus lens on it for street photography, and leave my expensive E-M1 III at home most of the time. Thanks for the inspiration! @@cameracafebyscott

[@michellesingleton1561]

I just bought my first ever Olympus camera....the EPL 9....love your video 😊

[@cameracafebyscott]

THank yoU!@

[@raymeedc]

My Fujifilm X-E2 with the interchangeable 27mm (40mm FF equivilent) pancake & EVF fills this role in fine fashion. My Olympus route shoots with a gorgeous last of the stainless steel bodied E-P3 Pens. I always use the excellent, more versatile than the built in type add on external viewfinder. Love ‘em both, each in it’s own satisfying lane👌

[@PaeTian]

I have an EP-7. First i wanted to buy the EPL10 because i do really like how it looks. But when i saw the EP7 has the better IBIS i did gone for it. Initially I bought it for video but it turned out I found fun in taking photos what I have never done before😅

[@cameracafebyscott]

EP7 isn't available here in Latin America so getting my hands on one is pretty hard. I'm jealous as I really, really want one. That would be my "every day" camera for sure. Everything is just a little tweak of improvement over the EPL10. Except the colour selection. I do wish it came in some other options, like the mocha or denim.

[@cineffect]

As a filmmaker I love the small factor, use EP7 as my A-Cam and EPL9 as my B-Cam, works perfect for me. Worth noting is that EP7 allows you to do colour-grading inside the camera. I know one can do that in post, but having it insidethe camera allow me to set up the lights properly to get the atmosphere I want.

[@ridealongwithrandy]

I have an EPL8 converted to full spectrum for fun, and use a hot mirror filter to make it normal again. I also have the original m4/3s cam the E-PL1 which I put a pinhole body cap and shoot in grainy b/w, fun stuff too. Cheers!

[@simonatterbury]

Great video, just came us as suggestion and have subscribed. I bought the PL10 before Christmas for 6 reasons, 1. OM Systems were selling them in Europe for a huge discount inc kit lens and spare battery. 2. Unlike my M10 MKIII you can use it for blogging as the screen flips down. 3. On some occasions e.g. public events etc. you want a camera that looks very consumer and so not having an EVF you shoot differently and so you can bring the camera into places that you would normally be stopped or get strange looks. 4. As I work with teams I need a camera that I could give to anyone to shoot behind the scenes stills and B Roll while I'm using more pro kit on a shoot.5. I work with a presenter who attends openings, red carpet events, cat walks shows etc. She would no take a full frame camera or something the looks "Ugly" however the white PL10 looks smart and fashionable, can connect to her iPhone so she can instantly Insta (and have bought hr matching shoulder bag to go with it). 6. Uses all my existing Olympus and Lumix lens' I also still use a PL! that I bought back in 2012 as its tiny, shoots raw and can still get some good street photography / friends and family occasions shot on it (video is a bit ropey).

[@cameracafebyscott]

Awesome, and welcome to the channel!

[@gregfeeler6910]

This is the first of your video's I've seen and I have to complement you on a very useful video with great presentation. I am also a big Olympus/OM Systems fan and have been shooting their gear since the film days, through the Four Thirds cameras, and then into Micro Four Thirds. My first MFT camera was a PEN - E-P2. I have a PEN E-P5 and E-PL9 now in addition to a some OM-D bodies and an OM-1. Again, great video, but in the interest of constructive input I some corrections: 1. The E-PL9 and E-PL10 (which are essentially identical) do share some significant improvements over the E-PL8. The 9 & 10 have the TruePic VIII image processor, but the 8 has the TruePic VII processor. Due to the processor upgrade, the 9 & 10 can shoot 4k video vs. the FHD of the 8. The rear screen on the 9 & 10 will tilt all the way down to face forward for vlogging but not on the 8. The 9 & 10 have 121 AF points vs. 81, and both the 9 & 10 have Bluetooth in addition to the Wi-Fi only of the 8. The 9 & 10 have a built in flash. However, the 8 has a port for one of several electronic viewfinders, as do most of the PENs from the E-PL8 and E-P5 backwards. 2. As stated in the last sentence above, most of the PEN models through the E-PL8 or E-P5 have an accessory port for a high quality hot-shoe mounted EVF like the Olympus VF-4. The EVF does add to the bulk of the camera, but is great for bright outdoor situations and for critical composition. 3. The E-P7 has some significant improvements over the PEN-F. It has the TruePic VIII processor whereas the PEN-F has the TruePic VII. The 7 supports Bluetooth, 4k video has a built-in flash, the same flip-down-for-vlogging screen as the E-PL9 & 10, Live Composite Modes, focus bracketing & stacking, and has a 1/8000th top shutter speed vs. the 1/4000th of the PEN-F. I have an OM-1 and only partially agree with you about the performance of the new sensor. Most sources document at least 1 stop of DR improvement and improved color fidelity and reduced noise at high ISOs. However, this real advantage of this dual-layer sensor is it's screaming readout speed compared to any single-layer sensor. This is why the OM-1 can shoot up to 120 fames per second with all sorts of other FPS combinations, with and without continuous AF and/or exposure. From other reviews I've seen, this new sensor also produces better color fidelity because of the way a dual-level sensor pipelines the image data. It is the technology of choice for many new bodies from other vendors, and is new enough I don't think it's full potential has been exploted. In summary, notwithstanding my comments above, your overall points really carry this video: 1. The PEN series is fun to shoot and small enough to always have with - I totally agree. 2. Even non-photographers love the look of them (which helps with candid and street photography shooting). 3. The best camera is the one you have with you - see #1 above. 4. The MFT lens selection is fantastic. 5 The PENs (and the Olympus OM-D series) were so advanced at the time that they are still great picture makers today, and at dirt cheap prices. Great video I will share with others, and you have more than earned a cup of coffee! Thank you!

[@cameracafebyscott]

Thanks for all the additional information (and the coffee!)

[@gregfeeler6910]

@@cameracafebyscott You are welcome. It's all good. 🙂

[@indianriverjoel7502]

Thanks for getting me into Olympus and m34

[@cameracafebyscott]

Great to have you in the OMF (OM Family), jaja.

[@louiebodenstaff6772]

Brilliant!

[@cameracafebyscott]

Thanks!

[@beameup64]

i bought the new E-PL 10 from Japan. I believe it is primarily for the Asian market. I have 4 pancake lenses *9mm, 15mm, 18mm f6.3, 30mm f/10 plus 2 Pentax 110 lenses w/ adapter. The Lumix 12-32mm is also a very good compact zoom.

[@cameracafebyscott]

Awesome, the 9 & the 10 are nearly identical. What an amazing camera. The entire PEN line, except maybe the F, is definitely Asia focused, but the EPL models are globally available. The EP line, however, is limited and only Asia / Europe; which sucks as I live in LATAM. I really want an EP7 but I'd have to import from Europe or Asia. But the EPL9 is so amazing, I'm probably just waiting for the EP8 or F2 for an upgrade. I have the 9 and 15mm lenses. Which 30 f/10 do you have? I generally use the non-pancake, but still small, premium lenses from M.Zuiko like the 17mm, 25mm and 45mm. Those are my workhorses. And honestly, the 17mm while the most popular overall, is the one I use the least. I'm on 25mm most of the time, but like the 45mm best.

[@ulfjonsson2122]

Great video, used mft since 2009!

[@cameracafebyscott]

I love the system!

[@johnlafferty205]

Really nice video. I'm spreading the word about your channel.

[@cameracafebyscott]

Thank you so much!

[@FreedomToRoam86]

I personally like the idea of the 16 MP sensor, because they are easy to send to other people or upload over slow connection, unlike my ginormous Pentak K3-III photos. I had been using Pentax QS-1, but disappointing autofocus missed to many shots. This video sold me on this for a more casual ILC camera. Thanks!

[@JanAnton]

dude, the little fly :D

[@palmhousebookrestoration3284]

Great video, and very refreshing to hear your enthusiasm for the brillient MFT systemes, I was looking at the new Oly Pen ep7, it looks great!, but no EVF, I do like an EVF, but who knows I still may be tempted eventually.

[@cameracafebyscott]

Get a used PEN F. Same sensor, but one more dial and it has the EVF. Get is used and it is about the same price as the EP7!

[@palmhousebookrestoration3284]

@@cameracafebyscott Yeah I guess your right! Thanks Buddy

[@cameracafebyscott]

@@palmhousebookrestoration3284 my fingers are crossed for a PEN F2 with the new stacked sensor from the OM1 and some EPL styling options.

[@bartjanverhoef]

Love the video, so much information about pretty much the whole system. Very enjoyable to listen/watch!

[@cameracafebyscott]

Thanks!!

[@alangamble3236]

Hi, thanks for your video. I have the EPl8 which I have paired with the Lumix 20mm f1.7 as an everyday carry. I did purchase the EPL9 but sold it on as there were several features that were omitted on the EPL9 in particular the My Set (pre stores) that could then be saved to a redundant item on the Mode Dial for quick access. The EPL9 has no My Set facility. But the main omission was the lack of being able to attach an Electronic Viewfinder to the ‘hot shoe’. This had been a feature on the EPL range from the EPL1 to the EPL8 and in my opinion was a poor marketing/ design decision by Olympus. Having said that I did like the AP setting on the Mode Dial and the improved Panorama setting.

[@GT-hk8dy]

I liked this camera.. very aesthetic. Handles like a brick though with any lens attached. I can imagine the pen f feeling heavier. If you like this camera, you’ll love the E-P7 even more!

[@ccmassis]

Did I hear you skipping the E-PL7? Great personal review. I would have loved seeing some photos. If you are in Nicaragua, I am sure there are beautiful pictures to take.

[@georgemahlum6542]

Another very informative video...I have always had Pens (sometimes a Pany gx9 or gx7) along side my full frame gear etc....Note:.. though I have a VF-3 for my current E-pl8.I rarely carry or use it ..I am 70yrs young and retired living in Bangkok... I love doing street work... the rear screen is generally bright enough..(I use center point single focus with audio beep...Old school half press shutter than reposition...the beep is spot on....I dislike side flip and love screens that flip down (old medium format shooter.). Kinda why I have bought.. than later sold the Pen F twice... I really love the GX9 but its getting harder to buy used and now days the smaller E-PL 8 and a mint E-P3 fill my small camera habit...My current M43 lens compliment is minimal but does the trick .. (Pan Leica 9/1.7...Pan Leica 15/1.7...Oly 60/2.8 macro...Oly 40-150/2.8 Pro ...MC-14...Lumix 14/2.5 pancake...BCL0980)...(I am not much of a 50mm FOV guy...always prefered 35mm ish FOV) and being a Canon user ... I also use an EF300/4L IS USM or my EF70-300/4-5.6L IS USM on my M43 gear with a Viltrox EF-M. adapter... (saves buying the expensive Oly 300/4 ) Cheers

[@disraelidemon]

I used an Olympus E-PL3 alongside a Panasonic GF1 for years. The Olympus UI annoyed me a lot more than the Panasonic, but somehow I always ended up using the E-PL3 more...

[@FierceSleepingDog]

Love my Pen F. You can find excellent used copies on KEH and MPB. You've made me think about getting a used EP# as cheaper walk around option. The Pen F is beautiful and I worry about abusing it.

[@cameracafebyscott]

Right? I get that way too. Cheap cameras make me throw them in my pocket and not worry.

[@FierceSleepingDog]

Got a white E-PL9. Made a small kit in a sling bag with the silver Oly 14-42mm pancake lens and a silver Oly 40-150 f4-5.6 plastic fantastic zoom. This is my fun carry kit. Not my serious OM-1 kit.

[@jocko_]

My 10 year old Panasonic GM1 is still my go to travel camera. With its collapsible 12-32 zoom lens it fits in a jacket pocket or waist pack. Have thought about buying another as a backup.. how does the Olympus Pen 9 compare? Similar picture quality?

[@cameracafebyscott]

I don't have a GM1, but they have extremely similar sensors from the same generation. Other than color science, I think your photographs will be extremely similar under the same conditions. For video, the Pen E-PL9 will crush the GM1 because of the newer processor.

[@mattfowlerkc]

I got into photography through smartphones and my first mirrorless was the Pen 8. It was a fun little camera that got me hooked on Micro Four Thirds. The small format is wonderful. I actually sold my Pen due to the lack of viewfinder.

[@cameracafebyscott]

Then consider the PEN-F. It's a step up in sensor, processor AND adds a viewfinder!

[@DrAgan_tortojed]

Wow, what a change of heart: it got you hooked, and then you slipped from the hook... Was it a lack of money, too, or you bought yourself a mirrorless Nikon/Canon/Sony-boy?

[@jaroslavtylman5646]

16:16 what has just happened on the background? 😂

[@elrafaga]

How about th EPL 7?

[@cameracafebyscott]

Solid option. Same sensor and the first with the TruePic VII processor.

[@airun5362]

Remember about old Sigma sd series with 4.69 megapixels, that so accurate in all ways with color and shapes that it feels like 24 mpx. Foevon matrix was very good, but hard to work with in all environments. Btw you can add viewfinder as external device attached I guess.)

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

1:25 about three times more description than needed. You are talking about vague stuff that most folks don't even know about. Except OLY folks. This is a niche. Cool for your co-buyers. I hear cameras are going away. Why? Well, you know. You are getting in late to the game. I'm saying this because I'm pretty old and am not the photographer I used to be...lately. I liked the vid.

[@jani8362]

Which should I get. The Olympus PEN Epl9 or Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1?

[@BlkMog50]

Great video what kind of lense do you have on that camera?

[@cameracafebyscott]

I have many, but I tend to prefer the silver M.Zuiko Premium Primes. The 45mm f/1.8 is often on there. But I have many M.Zuiko and 7Artisan primes.

[@CZOV]

Stacked sensor isn't a big leap? THINK AGAIN!

[@caskraker]

Anyone who tried a PEN-F will never call a PL-9 their fav.

[@cameracafebyscott]

Jaja, Touchè. I'm holding out for a F2, though. I'm hopeful that they will do something great with it.

[@caskraker]

@@cameracafebyscott Keep dreaming. There will not be a PEN F 2.

[@levielliott4673]

Well that's the thing, people have different priorities and preferences when it comes to their gear. I can give you about five reasons why I would take an E-P5 or E-PL7 over a PEN-F. I own them all and used the PEN-F almost exclusively for over a year to see if I'd develop a taste for it and it was just frustrating. Personally, as someone who's not into in-camera processing, its strongest features that set it apart are either moot or just in the way.

[@caskraker]

@@levielliott4673 I never do anything but RAW on my PEN-F. And so I never use that dial om the front. But try to find a dedicated exp comp button on any other Oly cam. Just to name one feature I cannot do without….

[@Koji-888]

I like simple better. I would worry too much with the PEN-F (plus it’s too FOO FOO.) If I drop it or it got stolen. That’s why I have / E-PL2 / E-PM2 / E-PL7 / E-M10

[@MariaIsabelGoncalveM]

Hi! What lens do you recommend?

[@cameracafebyscott]

What's the use case? I think my 45mm prime is my favourite lens for this camera. But I use the 25mm the most. But the 17mm is the general favourite.

[@vhersus]

Gracias Scoot por tus videos, soy poseedor de epm2 que uso nornalmemte con yongnuo 25mm y olympus 45mm para fotos calle y retratos de modo aficcionado. Crees que el cambio de mi epm2 a una epl9 estaria bien?? Son grandes las diferencias para merecer la pena el cambio?? Muchas gracias!!!

[@cityproofdad]

the epl7 is actualy better then8 9 and 10 in many aspects i bet om system will only continue on pocket linup no more ep and epl

[@cameracafebyscott]

I think that they will stick with either, but maybe not both, the EP and EPL. The EP7 is way ahead of the EPL 9 or 10, but the EPL7 I don't think is. Are you sure you mean the EPL7 not the EP7? The EP7 is newer and a line higher than the EPL10 and crushes everything in the EPL line (but costs a lot more, too, and is not available in much of the world including this entire hemisphere.) They've eliminated their pocket line for the moment. I'd guess, like most point and shoots, it won't come back. But the EP7 is doing well and people are clamouring for the PEN F2. And the EPL10 sells well in Asia. My guess is that the EPL11 is just waiting for a general update across the line so that it doesn't compete too heavily with the EP7,

[@cityproofdad]

@cameracafebyscott yes the ep7 is the first pocket/ lite camerafrom OM system i dont think is a pint of making epl cameras anymore im happy with my epl7 is the samecamera as ep5 and m10 but compact

[@Koji-888]

The E-PL7 is the last of the thinner more slender looking E-PL’s. 1 through 7 The E-PL8 was the last to accept the EV finders. A smaller grip and minor body change -> The Pen F, and Pen E-P7, are just too chunky for my travels. My Fuji gear is my chunky. 💁🏻‍♀️

[@cityproofdad]

@@Koji-888 agree with you. Also epl7 was the same camera as omd em10 the epl8 not much improvement anyway the epl9 and 10 os the same axact camera i cant waitvto see whats om system cooking up in their labs for pockets

[@cityproofdad]

@Koji-888 there are few other minor changes like pop up flash 2 dials and additional function button other then that i the same sensor i think samseibis diffrent design i personaly think the epl7 looks literaly like fujifilm x a lineup