Question 1

What memory cards does the OM SYSTEM PEN use?

Accepted Answer

The OM SYSTEM PEN accepts SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards, with UHS-I support for SDHC and SDXC media. You can record images as JPEG, 12-bit losslessly compressed RAW files, or JPEG and RAW simultaneously. The maximum still-image size is 5184 × 3888 pixels in both RAW and JPEG.

Question 2

How long does the OM SYSTEM PEN battery last?

Accepted Answer

The PEN uses a BLS-7 Li-ion battery and is rated for approximately 410 photographs using either the electronic viewfinder or rear monitor under CIPA testing. For video, the CIPA-compliant figure is ~80 minutes, increasing to ~130 minutes when you don't use zoom or other functions. The camera displays remaining battery power in four steps.

Question 3

Can the OM SYSTEM PEN be charged over USB?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can charge the BLS-7 battery inside the camera over USB when the camera is switched off, and it also supports USB bus power. The camera uses a USB Type-C connection but does not support USB Power Delivery. For charging the battery separately from the camera, the OM SYSTEM BCS-7 Li-ion Battery Charger for BLS-7 is available separately.

Question 4

Does the OM SYSTEM PEN feature creative filters?

Accepted Answer

The PEN includes 16 Art Filters covering colour, monochrome and more stylised effects, including Pop Art, Grainy Film, Diorama, Vintage and Instant Film. Partial Colour offers 18 additional selectable colours, while five Art Filters can be fine-tuned to adjust their appearance. Art Filter Bracketing can also record multiple treatments, making it easier to compare different looks from the same photograph.

Question 5

How fast can the OM SYSTEM PEN shoot continuously?

Accepted Answer

The PEN shoots at approximately 5fps in standard sequential mode, increasing to approximately 30fps with Silent Sequential Shooting H. Pro Capture H also reaches approximately 30fps for high-speed sequential shooting. At the highest speeds, focus and exposure are fixed at the first frame.

Question 6

What focal range does the M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 III cover?

Accepted Answer

The lens covers 14-42mm, providing a 28-84mm equivalent field of view in 35mm terms. At 14mm, the 75-degree angle of view captures a broader area of the scene, making it suitable for landscapes, interiors, and general photography. Zooming to 42mm narrows the angle of view to 29 degrees for more concentrated framing of individual subjects. The zoom range therefore covers commonly used wide, standard and short telephoto perspectives within a single lens.

Question 7

How close can the lens focus?

Accepted Answer

The closest focusing distance varies by focal length. At 14mm, the lens focuses down to 0.13m and provides 0.26x maximum magnification, letting you work close to smaller subjects while keeping more of their surroundings in view. At 42mm, the closest focusing distance increases to 0.30m, with maximum magnification of 0.19x.

Question 8

Is the OM SYSTEM 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 III splashproof?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The lens has an IPX1 splashproof rating under IEC Standard publication 60529 when paired with an OLYMPUS or OM SYSTEM splashproof camera body. Using the lens with a compatible body maintains the specified splash resistance in conditions with light moisture.

Question 9

Does the lens have image stabilisation?

Accepted Answer

No. The M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 III does not incorporate a lens-based image stabilisation mechanism. Any stabilisation available while shooting must therefore come from the camera body. Stabilisation availability and performance will depend on the camera used with the lens.

Question 10

What filters fit the M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 III?

Accepted Answer

The lens has a 46mm filter thread, so compatible 46mm screw-in filters attach directly to the front of the lens. This makes it straightforward to fit filters such as ND, CPL, and UV without requiring an additional adapter ring.

OM SYSTEM PEN with M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 III Lens - Silver

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