Olympus E P3 - Only $75

[@itsjorgieeSF]

I’ve gotten my hands on the EPL3 and I absolutely love it! I’ve never seen the pictures look like paintings they’re very pleasing to the eye. Out of all my 200 cameras I’ve put this as my number 1 as of today.

[@ghaurimissile5550]

Hey! I was ondering if you could maybe send me a few video SOOC, I'm considering this camera for a youtube channel. Thank you!

[@c0smoKram3r]

Just bought the EPL3 as well!

[@unbroken1010]

200 cameras? Let me get 2

[@edwardlin2941]

Thanks for this great comment, I have an epl3 on the way! Thinking about getting a pany 20mm pancake. Can you share what lens you use?

[@itsjorgieeSF]

@@edwardlin2941 I believe I have the stock lens, but I have my setting on vivid which makes the colors pop!

[@gabl8a89]

Thanks for the review, it is probably the best looking , well made 12MP mirrorless camera money can buy and the E-P3 simply packs tons of Fun to use.

[@HaraldEngels]

Thank you! Your Olympus EP-3 review was one reason why I recently bought this camera (in SIM-City during a trip to Hong Kong). I paid approx. 160 Euro for it (in white) in combination with the Olympus 14-42mm zoom lens (in silver). This (nearly mint) camera is a nice add-on to my camera collection. The build quality is great. What I especially like are the vintage style looking images straight out of the camera. I am finding rarely the time to do the PP drill - therefore I am quite happy with the EP-3.

[@ぷードーモ]

Getting this exact camera this Sunday. Super excited~ this video was very helpful. Thank you!

[@johncharlesgray4913]

I have an e-p1, e-p3 and OMD em1, all bought used for very little money in camera terms. I switched a couple of years ago to Olympus micro four thirds from a 15 year old Pentax DSLR kit. These Olympus are all fantastic cameras. My favorite camera to carry all the time is the e-P3. It is extremely compact. I typically have a compact Lumix 12-32mm zoom on it, or the 17mm f2.8 Olympus prime lens. I do have the optional EVF, which is essential in bright light, but use the LCD more that the EVF. The e-p3 is absolutely classic in appearance and feel, a solid, high-performing camera, with legendary Olympus image quality. It isn't as fast focusing, and it's only a 12 megapixel sensor, but for 90% of what I do it works great. The em1 is also a great camera with a flip up LCD and integral EVF (which the ep-1 and ep-3 don't have). The e-p1 is a great backup body. I'll be sticking with Olympus micro four thirds for many more years!

[@riggee4061]

This is the camera that introduced me to micro 4/3 still one of my favorite to shoot stills

[@Riccardo_Mori]

I have an E-P2 and since I don't do video, I'm pretty satisfied with it. I purchased it for a very low price and I soon discovered why: the stabiliser is faulty. But even without a functioning image stabiliser I still get pretty good results. It was nice to see a glimpse of your camera collection in the sample video! Cheers!

[@steve_heise]

Thanks! By the way, I got that error message on one of my other Olympus cameras. I started doing some research and apparently that’s pretty common for the stabilizer to eventually stop working. The other weird one that’s also pretty common is the mode dial stops working. (My EM10 is stuck in Manual Mode.) it’s funny but I love these older Olympus cameras so much I still keep using them no matter what. Lol

[@theorosenberg6668]

Is the video on it not good? Would another ep be better for filming

[@allinsiteUK]

Most of the 3 axis IS Pens I see have faulty IS. I bought mine in mint cosmetic condition with only 1500 or so shutter count, but hey ho, the IS was showing error. Luckily I had bought a Panasonic 14-45mm kit lens for it which has OIS which makes up in for it. It was my impression that the bodies 3 Axis IBS was available in video shooting rather than just digital, but mine being faulty I can't test that. I also think that it produces 1080i at 59.94 but that the chip only delivers 30fps. I have always de-interlaced the footage to 60fps files before inter cutting with Nikon D5300 1080p 60 footage. I get a lot of clicking audio noise from both the Panasonic and Zuiko 14-42mm non pancake lens. But, thought that it was down to faulty IBS, but if it is digital only it can not be that.

[@unbroken1010]

​@@steve_heisehow do you use it with a error message?

[@philiphunter3966]

Thanks for another great review! I love the images from my E-PM2. I’ve had a few Pen’s E-P1, E-PM1, E-PL8. Liked them all and with careful shopping you can get them for so little. I’d really love to see some side by side shots from a Pen compared to your older E-300 to see if there is a big difference between what you get from one of these compared to the older CCD sensors. I know side by side comparisons aren’t your normal style of review but I think people may find it interesting to see how different or similar the images are from 2 different generations of Olympus.

[@IndieKomiksPodcast]

EP3 is my first olympus camera! This is my gateway to Olympus cameras and I love it!

[@itsjorgieeSF]

The attention to detail Steve brings us is gold! Thank you Brotha!

[@steve_heise]

Wow, thanks so much!

[@georgemahlum6542]

Great video...I love my pair of ep3 bodies... one black and one silver...they augment my pair of panasonic GX9 bodies... I use them mostly for pocket street here in Bangkok... I just wish the sensor cleaner was a bit less noisy on start up...cheap fun...

[@marcineden8840]

Ok Steven, you look so funky fun between those thujas...and still...you're talking about camera specs...love you! :D

[@thegreatvanziniphotos5976]

Excellent! Bought one a few months back with a evf. The Pens are just so dar n fun.

[@steve_heise]

I really do love these cameras!

[@angusbrown325]

Great video! I have a few cameras and some are better and some are worse on paper than the E-P3, but I just connect with the E-P3. I love the look of it and the way it feels in my hands, so when I'm heading out and looking to grab a camera to take with me, that's the one I reach for the most.

[@gabl8a89]

That is exactly the point of getting a E-P3 even in 2024/ 2025. It isnt the best out camera out there and a flagship smartphone probably surpassed its glory.....but it emits that premium feeling of a Mont Blanc Fountain Pen a pleasant journey of taking photos and i feel that is all that matters. I used mine with a Toshiba Flash, and shoot only JPGs, so far its has great colour science and colour consistency across various platform making its JPG kund of social media ready to instant share❤

[@lim9571]

I ended up with one for only £20 as I sold the kit lens it came with. It's an amazing camera for the money. I would love the EVF but thats quite expensive. The camera feels really solid in the hand.

[@steve_heise]

Wow, £20 is a great price.

[@d-hell]

Looking forward to the reviews of all the cameras on your shelf. If you've not done them already...

[@ShutterKnack]

The E-P3 silver version is the one to go for. Unlike the E-P1 and E-P2, it is metal all throughout. This changed on the E-P5. Arguably, the E-P3 is the sexiestof the series.

[@cliffterpher]

Thnx a million Steve. Gotta love Olympus. BTW, have you ever shot a Nikon D300s. Picked up a used example recently. Bit to early to judge the IQ, but the feel and handling (especially with largish lenses) is magnificent. The menu options great. I don't think you'd be disappointed with it if you can find one in decent condition at good value. Would love to see you put it through your review. Thanks again

[@steve_heise]

Thanks Cliff! I’ve been looking for a D300s for quite some time. I’m definitely planning on getting one when I’ve got the money. And I agree, I have a D200 that I really love. There’s something so remarkable about the feel of that camera. It’s such a good user experience.

[@unbroken1010]

With a faulty ibis and especially mode dial getting stuck. How can you recommend it?

[@leestevenson1236]

Helpful video, thanks dude.

[@Ateliervino]

I would recommend you the E-p5 camera to try, it is the perfect street camera und I think it is more refined overall than the E-P3

[@kennethmyrez]

do you even have any idea how much this costs now on ebay?

[@Lepewhi]

Where did you find this camera for this price? I looked on MPB Europe and it is 144€!! Maybe the prices have gone up?

[@gamingwithstand6886]

The E-PL1 is also a great little pick up because it has ISO 100. I have the E-PL2 and the lowest it goes to is ISO 200 but the ISO goes higher. The E-PL1 does have a cleaner image at ISO 100 then the E-PL2 does at ISO 200.

[@steve_heise]

Very interesting. I’ve got an E-PL2 but have never had a chance to try the E-PL1. Thanks for pointing that out.

[@JuriObeziuk]

Hey, how about hi-iso level(s)?

[@lucidiodesign]

Nice review! I just picked up one of these today with a lumix 14mm pancake lens for a very good price. I’m super exited to start using it! Did you post process the sample photos?

[@steve_heise]

Awesome, hope you like it! And no, I think all those photos were just straight out of camera.

[@mohammedjasim5919]

Where can I get any Olympus Ep cameras from, I’ve checked a lot and only found them very expensive like 800 dollars

[@dave-iq3dq]

Ebay Mercari etc

[@Democratiser]

The stabilisation looks like Canon’s 2022 electronic stabilisation!

[@amirvaldez4200]

Bro i need your help my uncle gave me Olympus pen ep 3 and i wanna vlog but my face was so close to the camera but i already fix the lense how you do yours to your ep3 thanks

[@prodj.mixapeofficial6431]

Should use 14mm on ur kitlens

[@StephenStrangways]

The E-P3's IBIS is only 2-axis, so no roll correction.

[@steve_heise]

Yeah, you’re only options are vertical-only, horizontal-only or auto. And all three, unfortunately only work in photo mode and not video.

[@StephenStrangways]

@@steve_heise those are the only options you can select on all Olympus cameras, but the ones with 3-axis IBIS (E-M10, E-PL7 and higher) or 5-axis IBIS (E-M5 and higher, E-P5 and Pen-F) also automatically correct for roll. This is extremely helpful because lens OIS can't do that, and it's common for people to induce rotation in lightweight cameras when they press the shutter button with excess force.

[@shinrosparrow20]

Can you do manual focus by the lens ring

[@13DCR]

Yes, you can but it is focus by wire - so not the best. For manual focusing I use vintage lenses. So much fun, stills and video!

[@yeahyeahyaha2]

Great reviews! Im currently chasing those olympus old colors. How would you say the color science from the e-p3 compares to the e-p2 and e-pl2? I know p3's sensor has improved speed and AF, but I wonder if it lost some of that olympus color character

[@JakkiCarey]

My first MFT was a second-hand E-P1 and I was blown away by the colours. But I quickly traded it in for a great deal on an E-P3, mainly for the video. I was a little bit disappointed by the colours - not quite the same richness as the E-P1. Still very luscious, though.

[@KimHojbergJensen]

Nice, but I would need a viewfinder. A screen for me would be glasses on/off and problems in sunshine.

[@steve_heise]

Plus the design of it always makes me feel like it should have a view finder. My natural impulse is to always hold this camera up to my face.

[@sulaimanahmed013]

I just bought it today. For photography purpose only.

[@bobdrawbaugh4207]

I had the EP-2 and EP-3 loved them both. They were both great travel cameras. Moved on to the EM5 and the EM-1 series. If they would come out with a new PEN F with OM-1 specs I’d be all over it.

[@bynahelemaal]

75? in my country you can add another 200 or 300 to that 75... can barely find any for under 200

[@raymeedc]

How do you do a review of the camera without mentioning the availability of the game changing VF2 electronic viewfinder, an absolute dealbreaker for shooters like myself that can’t understand how anybody could enjoy capturing photos with that iPhone at-a-distance experience. Yes, it diminishes the portability, but makes up for that minor “inconvenience” in every other way, especially so as the VF2 in particular is widely heralded for it’s high quality image. Anyway, your viewers who wouldn’t consider a camera without a viewfinder might want to know that’s an option.... EyE did, which is why I would never consider the E-P1, even as a freebie...., just sayin’ 😊

[@kennethmyrez]

I overpaid for my ep3. I paid $100 for it 😢😢😢

[@pwolkowicki]

I wouldn't be that bothered by mb/s in video. My Samsung NX with 13Mb/s gets way better video than my Sony AX33 with 50 Mb/s.

[@retrochill6527]

That kitty tho!

[@steve_heise]

Jesse says “thanks!”

[@khairulnizamzainalabidin6915]

still good enouh in 2024

[@anoranelson2953]

Not 75.00 anymore

[@steve_heise]

That’s a shame. Mine was actually only $35 plus $40 for shipping ($75 total). Just keep an eye on eBay. Those prices fluctuate on a daily basis.

[@anoranelson2953]

@@steve_heise Trust me I will. I am actually bidding on a em5 II. I had it before and just sold my g9 so I will be getting that again and e-p3 for my little girl.

[@besperus4475]

I’d rather have an ep 5. Sorry. An EP 7? Nope.

[@adambreuse1875]

Tattoos 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮