Olympus spruces up PEN E-P2 camera with silver coating

Summary:The Olympus Digital PEN micro four thirds camera design is known (and perhaps loved) for its signature vintage design. Although not everyone was delighted by the black-only option on the PEN E-P2. Well, now behold that particular camera in a shiny shade of silver.

The Olympus Digital PEN micro four thirds camera design is known (and perhaps loved) for its signature vintage design. Although not everyone was delighted by the black-only option on theE-P2. Well, now behold that particular camera in a shiny shade of silver.

While it's not as powerful as the E-P1 or as much of a bargain as the E-PL1, at least now interested buyers have a little wiggle room when it comes to design. Although the E-P2 does sport an accessory port for attaching the electronic viewfinder and other accessories, as pictured above.

The silver and sleek edition of the E-P2 will available in the middle of May, starting at €799 ($1,016). That asking price includes a M. Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 lens.

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