So I’m loving the Olympus PEN E-PL1 camera. It has a pretty steep learning curve and I’m nowhere near knowing all it’s secrets. I did take it out for a spin to catch the cherry blossoms blooming in High Park.

All the closeup shots were taken in Macro mode. There is a wonderful amount of crystal clear detail to see in the larger versions of these images.

The Olympus E-P1 marks the formal introduction of the Olympus Micro Four Thirds (4/3) camera system in the form of a high-quality, sub-compact digital camera. Designed around a 12.3-megapixel (17.3 x 13mm) Live MOS imaging sensor, the E-P1 enables pro-quality still and video imaging abilities in a small, unassuming package. Along with a new line of compact M.Zuiko Digital lenses, the new system is compatible with all existing 4/3-format fixed-prime and zoom lenses from 7mm through 800mm (114° to 1.5° AOV).(source)

The Olympus PEN E-PL1 ranges in price from about $570 to $700 depending on which shop you look at. There are different accessories you can buy like different flashes and lens.