Question :
What are the differences among the E-PL3, E-PM1 and E-P3?

Answer:
The following table describes the differences:

Effective pixels number	12.3 million pixels
Body color	Silver Black White Purple Pink Brown	Silver Black White Red	Silver Black White
Memory	SD Memory Card (SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I compatible)), Eye-Fi card
Built-in flash	Not available Bundled with a dedicated external flash FL-LM1		Available
Hot shoe	Available
Accessory port (AP2)	VF-3 / VF-2 (Electronic viewfinder) SEMA-1 (External Microphone Adapter Set) PP-1 (PENPAL) MAL-1 (Macro Arm Light) FL-LM1 (Dedicated external flash)		VF-3 / VF-2 (Electronic viewfinder) SEMA-1 (External Microphone Adapter Set) PP-1 (PENPAL) MAL-1 (Macro Arm Light )
Monitor	3.0 inches / 16:9 Approx. 460,000 dots TFT color LCD	3.0 inches / 16:9 Approx. 460,000 dots  TFT color LCD (adjustable)	3.0 inches / 3:2 Approx. 614,000 dots Organic El Touch Panel
Grip	Not available		MCG-1 (bundled)
Control dial	1 dial (main)		2 dials (main / sub)
Movie recording	AVCHD full HD / AVI Motion JPEG HD (30 frames per second)
AF area	35 points
FAST AF system	Available
Built in image stabilizer	3 steps max.
Shutter speed	60 - 1 / 4000 sec.
Sequential shooting	Approx. 4.1 fps * In S-AF (MF) mode, image stabilizer ON  5.5 fps in case of "image stabilizer OFF"		Approx. 3 fps
Focus mode	Single AF (S-AF) Continuous AF (C-AF) Manual Focus (MF) S-AF + MF (S-AF and MF combined) AF tracking ( C-AF +TR)
Advance AF	Available
Menu languages	34 languages including Japanese and English
Picture mode	i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted,       Portrait, Monotone, Custom, Art Filter
Art filter	6 Art Filters  - Pop Art  - Soft Focus  - Grainy Film  - Pin Hole  - Diorama  - Dramatic Tone Art filter variation and effects not available	6 Art Filters   - Pop Art   - Soft Focus   - Grainy Film  - Pin Hole  - Diorama  - Dramatic Tone 　 Art filter variation and 5 art effects available	10 Art Filters  - Pop Art  - Soft Focus   - Pale&Light Color   - Light Tone  - Grainy Film  - Pin Hole  - Diorama  - Cross Process  - Gentle Sepia  - Dramatic Tone 　 Art filter variation and 5 art effects available
Face priority AF Eye priority AF Eye Detect AF	Available
Multi Exposure	2 frames max.
Level Gauge	Not available		Available
Underwater Housing (sold separately)	PT-EP06L	PT-EP05L	Not available
HDMI output connector	HDMI Micro Connector (Type D)		HDMI Mini Connector (Type C)
Dimensions (excluding protrusions)	109.5 mm (W) x 63.7 mm (H) x 33.9 mm (D) / 4.3" (W) x 2.5" (H) x 1.3" (D)	109.5 mm (W) x 63.7 mm (H) x 37.3 mm (D) / 4.3" (W) x 2.5" (H) x 1.5" (D)	122.0 mm (W) x 69.1 mm (H) x 34.3 mm (D) / 4.8" (W) x 2.7" (H) x 1.4" (D)
Weight	- Approx. 265 g (including battery and SD card)	- Approx. 313 g (including battery and SD card)	- Approx. 369 g (including battery and SD card)
	- Approx. 217 g (body only)	- Approx. 265 g (body only)	- Approx. 321 g (body only)
	- Approx. 378 g (M 14-42mm II R lens + body + battery)	- Approx. 426 g (M 14-42mm II R lens + body + battery)	- Approx. 482 g (M 14-42mm II R lens + body + battery)
Release date	Autumn 2011	Autumn 2011	July 2011

Question :
What comes packaged with the camera?

Answer:
The following items are packaged with the camera:

- E-PM1 body
- Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery ( BLS-5 )
- Lithium-ion Battery Charger ( BCS-5 )
- USB Cable ( CB-USB6 )
- Monaural Audio / Video cable ( CB-AVC3 )
- Body cap
- Strap
- Flash ( FL-LM1 )
- Flash case
- CD-ROM ( [ib], OLYMPUS Viewer 2 )
- Instruction Manual
- Warranty Card

Question :
How many pictures can be taken sequentially per second?

Answer:
In S-AF or MF mode, you can take approximately 5.5 frames per second while fully depressing the shutter button.

File format	Maximum	Sequential shooting speed
RAW	Approx. 9 frames (In Sequential H, image stabilizer ON)	Approx. 5.5 frames per second * In S-AF (MF) mode, image stabilizer OFF 4.1 fps in case of "image stabilizer ON"
JPEG	Approx. 15 frames (In LN mode)

*	R95-W80 series SDHC UHS-1 card (8GB, Class 10, model number: TOSHIBASD-E008GUX) is used. The value is confirmed by Olympus' testing conditions.

Question :
How do I attach the eyecup EP-9 to the VF-2?

Answer:
The following procedure explains how to attach the eyecup EP-9 to the electronic viewfinder VF-2.

1. Remove the diopter corrector ring from the VF-2.
2. Hold the EP-9 with one hand and the VF-2 with the other. Align the mark on the EP-9 with the mark on the VF-2, and then slide the rim of the EP-9 over the VF-2.
   
   Tip:
   To attach the eyecup easily: Rotate part a (which is shown in the illustration above) until the mark is centered between the plus (+) and minus (-) symbols. Then, place the eyecup over a, covering the mark.
3. Without releasing the VF-2, reach around the eyecup with your thumb and support the VF-2 by pressing lightly on the inside of the eyecup.
4. Using your other thumb and index finger, grip the outside edge of the eyecup. Little by little,working in a circle, pull the rim of the eyecup over the VF-2.
5. Check whether the EP-9 is properly attached to the VF-2.

Question :
What is the difference between the MMF-1 and MMF-2?

Answer:
The MMF-1 and MMF-2 Four Thirds-to-Micro Four Thirds lens adapters differ in weight and color.

While retaining the function and performance of its predecessor, the MMF-2 attained a lighter weight by re-examining the inner structure of the adapter.
The MMF-2 also provides a new color option that fits the design of Four Thirds lenses and PEN bodies.

[ Differences between the MMF-1 and MFF-2 ]

	Color	Weight
MMF-1	Silver	83 ｇ
MMF-2	Black	41 ｇ

Question :
Can I use an external flash and the optional optical viewfinder VF-1 or optional electronic viewfinder VF-2 / VF-3 at the same time?

Answer:
No. In order to use any of these optional viewfinders with the E-PM1, it must be attached to the camera's hot shoe.
Because the E-PM1 has only one hot shoe, the VF-1 or VF-2 / VF-3 and an external flash cannot be used simultaneously.
When shooting with an external flash, view your subject on the Live View LCD monitor.

*Refer to the following web page to find compatible viewfinders for the PEN series cameras:
Viewfinders for PEN series cameras.

Question :
How long does it take to recharge the BLS-1 or BLS-5 battery with the bundled charger BCS-1 or BCS-5?

Answer:
It takes about 210 minutes (3 hours 30 minutes).

Question :
Can I use the built-in flash when using the converter lens?
( WCON-P01 / FCON-P01 / MCON-P01 )

Answer:
No, the use of the built-in flash with the converter lens attached is not recommended because the shadow of the converter may appear on the images.

Question :
Which types of memory cards can I use?

Answer:
SD, SDHC and SDXC cards can be used.
xD-Picture Card™ and CompactFlash® media cannot be used.

Question :
Can I download the instruction manual for the E-PM1?

Answer:
Yes, you can download the instruction manual in PDF format from the following Web page:
Download Manuals : PEN series

Question :
Where can I find information on how to use the [ib] software?

Answer:
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about [ib] are collected here.

Detailed documentation of the software's functions is available in the application's Help file. To access the Help file, launch [ib] and choose ib Help from the Help menu.

Question :
When recording movies I can hear the sound of the lens focusing, how can I reduce this sound?

Answer:
When recording sound in a movie, the sound made by the lens and camera operating may be recorded. This is due to the proximity of the microphone to the lens. If desired, you can reduce these sounds by shooting with [AF Mode] set to [S-AF], or by limiting the amount of times you press the buttons.

Question :
My lens is not auto-focusing, what is the cause?

Answer:
In the micro four thirds lineup the following lenses, M. Zuiko ED 12-40mm f2.8 Pro, M. Zuiko 12mm f1.8, and M. Zuiko 17mm f1.8 have a function called Manual Focus Clutch Focusing. This ring controls whether the camera/lens is in MF (Manual Focus) or AF (Auto Focus). If you are using one of these lenses, grasp the focusing ring between your thumb and forefinger and push it toward the front of the lens. It will snap forward and set the focus mode to AF. If you pull it back to expose the Hyper focal scale it will be in Manual mode. Basically this allows for quick switching in situations where manual focus is better suited for the situation.