WishList: Olympus E-PL2 Micro Four Thirds camera

A surprisng upgrade to the phenomenal Olympus Pen E-PL1 offers a redesigned body plus a new 14-42mm lens and what is being called a Medusa version (above) sporting twin spotlights for the purpose of macro photography. If this is priced anywhere near the E-PL1's sub $500 sweet spot, we're sure it will be a hot seller when it hits the stores later this year.

Update on Monday, January 10, 2011 at 4:50PM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Seems like the EPL 2 is coming sooner than expected and should be in stores at the end of the January. Pricing is expected to be in the ballpark of the ELP-1, which will likely be discounted until they discontinue it (which is unlikely as Olympus still sells the EP1 and the EP2 simultaneously.

Comments

[RJ]

I can't wait to try it out! Any idea when it will be released in Canada?

[Gadjo]

No mention yet but Canada should get it before April

[RJ]

April? Haha! I was hoping sooner! Oh well, something more to look forward to in the spring. I wonder how much it will be, and how much the E-PL1 will be once the E-PL2 is released..

[Gadjo]

You're in luck, Olympus just announced here in CES 2011 that the EPL-2 will be out in January.Should be in stores by the end of the month!