{"product_id":"mint-olympus-pen-lite-e-pl3-silver-digital-camera-w-14-42mm-lens-flash-296","title":"[MINT] Olympus PEN Lite E-PL3 Silver Digital Camera w\/ 14-42mm Lens \u0026 Flash #296","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"X-UA-Compatible\" content=\"IE=edge\"\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\u003clink href=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/bootstrap@5.0.2\/dist\/css\/bootstrap.min.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" integrity=\"sha384-EVSTQN3\/azprG1Anm3QDgpJLIm9Nao0Yz1ztcQTwFspd3yD65VohhpuuCOmLASjC\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"\u003e\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\tbody { \t\tfont-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; \t}\t \t.content-box { \t\tmargin-top: 1em; font-size: 1.2em; \t}\t \th1.product-name { \t\tfont-size: 1.6em; \t\ttext-align: center; \t}\t.subHeader { \t\tfont-size: 1.5em; \t\tbackground-color: #2a6fec; \t\tcolor: white; \t\tpadding: 0.5em; \t\tmargin-bottom: 0.5em; \t\tfont-weight: bold; \t}\t.descriptionBody p { \t\tmargin-top: 1em; \t}\t.descriptionValue { \t\tmargin: 0; \t\tpadding: 0; \t}\tspan.gradeHeader { \t\tfont-size: 1.2em; \t\tfont-weight: bold; \t}\th3 { \t\tfont-size: 1.2em; \t\tfont-weight: bold; \t\tmargin: 0; \t\tmargin-top: 1em; \t}\t#displayAppearance\u003eul { \t\tmargin: 0; \t\tmargin-bottom: 0.2em; \t}\t#displayAppearance p { \t\tmargin: 0; \t}\t#displaySize\u003ep { \t\tmargin: 0; \t}\tdiv.icon { \t\tmargin: 2em auto; \t}\t#linkUrl { \t\ttext-align: center; \t}\t \t#displayGrade[title=\"none\"] { \t\tdisplay: none; \t}\t#displayAppearance[title=\"none\"] { \t\tdisplay: none; \t} #displayFunctional[title=\"none\"] { display: none; }\t#displaySize[title=\"none\"] { \t\tdisplay: none; \t}\t#displayWeight[title=\"none\"] { \t\tdisplay: none; \t}\t#displayIncludings[title=\"none\"] { \t\tdisplay: none; \t}\t#displayFreeSpace[title=\"none\"] { \t\tdisplay: none; \t}\t.linkField[title=\"none\"] { \t\tdisplay: none; \t}\t#linkUrl[title=\"none\"] { \t\tdisplay: none; \t}\u003c\/style\u003e\t\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\t\t\t\u003ch1 class=\"product-name\" title=\"title\"\u003e[MINT] Olympus PEN Lite E-PL3 Silver Digital Camera w\/ 14-42mm Lens \u0026amp; Flash #296\u003c\/h1\u003e\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"content-box description\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003ch2 class=\"description subHeader\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"descriptionBody\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"descriptionValue\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003ePresenting the Olympus PEN Lite E-PL3, a stylish and compact mirrorless camera, now available in a sleek silver finish. This set includes the versatile M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm lens and a dedicated flash unit, making it an excellent choice for photographers seeking portability and quality. This particular unit boasts a low shutter count and has been carefully inspected to ensure its operational integrity. Please read the detailed condition report below for a complete understanding of this camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"content-box description\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003ch2 class=\"description subHeader\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Grade\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"descriptionBody\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"descriptionValue\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv id=\"displayGrade\" title=\"grade\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cspan class=\"gradeHeader\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"gradeValue\"\u003eMint\u003c\/span\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv id=\"displayAppearance\" title=\"appearance\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch3\u003eAppearance of the item\u003c\/h3\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cul\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eThe camera body is in beautiful condition overall, reflecting its 'Mint' grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeakness-First Disclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please note that the rear monitor shows many visible scuffs and scratches. This is a cosmetic flaw and does not impede its functionality, but is clearly noted for transparency.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003ePlease refer to the photos for a detailed visual assessment of the product's condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv id=\"displayFunctional\" title=\"functional\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch3\u003eFunctional Status\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"functional\"\u003eTested and confirmed to work properly.\u003c\/span\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"content-box description\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003ch2 class=\"description subHeader\"\u003eInspection Results\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"descriptionBody\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"descriptionValue\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch3\u003eOperation Checks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cul\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eShutter: OK (Shutter count: 3890)\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eSelf-timer: OK\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eLight meter: OK\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eFlash: OK (Built-in pop-up flash and hot shoe confirmed functional)\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eAutofocus (AF): OK\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eHelicoid: OK\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eAperture: OK\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch3\u003eOptics (M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm Lens):\u003c\/h3\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cul\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eDirt: None\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eDust: Slight (Minor internal dust, no impact on image quality)\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eHaze: None\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eFungus: None\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eScratches: None\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"content-box description\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003ch2 class=\"description subHeader\"\u003eKnown Model-Specific Issues \u0026amp; Seller's Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"descriptionBody\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"descriptionValue\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eThis section outlines common issues observed with the Olympus PEN Lite E-PL3 model, derived from a comprehensive database. While this specific unit has been tested and confirmed to be functional as described above, potential buyers should be aware of these model-specific risks:\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cul\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e[CRITICAL] Main LCD Display Failure:\u003c\/strong\u003e This model is known for its main LCD screen failing to display images or information, preventing basic operation. \u003cem\u003eSeller's Note: Our inspection confirmed this unit's LCD is functionally working, allowing for menu navigation and live view. However, please note the rear LCD has many cosmetic scuffs and scratches, as described in the Condition section.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e[CRITICAL] Shutter Mechanism Failure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premature shutter failure, leading to incorrect exposures or complete jamming, is a known concern, even with low shutter counts. \u003cem\u003eSeller's Note: The shutter mechanism on this unit passed all operational checks and has a low count of 3890. It is confirmed to be working properly.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e[MEDIUM] Built-in Flash\/Hot Shoe Issues:\u003c\/strong\u003e Failures in the pop-up flash or hot shoe contacts are common. \u003cem\u003eSeller's Note: The built-in flash on this unit was tested and works properly.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e[MEDIUM] Body Damage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Various components of the camera body (e.g., plastic trims, hot shoe) can be bent, cracked, or broken. \u003cem\u003eSeller's Note: The camera body of this unit is in beautiful condition, with general signs of use consistent with its age.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e[MEDIUM] Controls Unresponsiveness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Physical buttons (e.g., shutter, menu) or command dials may become sticky, unresponsive, or exhibit erratic behavior. \u003cem\u003eSeller's Note: All physical buttons and command dials on this unit were tested and operate correctly.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e[MEDIUM] Lens Optics Dust:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minor dust particles found inside the lens can occur. \u003cem\u003eSeller's Note: Slight internal dust is present in the included 14-42mm lens, but it does not significantly impact image quality.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e[LOW] Connectivity Issues:\u003c\/strong\u003e External ports (e.g., USB, HDMI) may become non-functional. \u003cem\u003eSeller's Note: All ports were briefly checked and appear to be functional.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e[LOW] General Cosmetic Wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surface imperfections such as scuffs, scratches, or paint loss. \u003cem\u003eSeller's Note: Aside from the noted scuffs on the rear LCD, the camera exhibits typical minor cosmetic wear consistent with a Mint grade, as shown in photos.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eWe recommend all buyers consider these potential model-specific risks, even for a unit that currently functions as described, to ensure it meets their long-term expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"content-box description\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003ch2 class=\"description subHeader\"\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"descriptionBody\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"descriptionValue\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cul\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eOlympus PEN Lite E-PL3 Camera Body (Silver)\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eOlympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm f\/3.5-5.6 II R Lens\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eDedicated Flash Unit (FL-LM1)\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eBattery\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eCharger\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eStrap\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eCamera Case\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"content-box description\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003ch2 class=\"description subHeader\"\u003eNot Recommended For\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"descriptionBody\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"descriptionValue\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eThis Olympus PEN Lite E-PL3 is \u003cstrong\u003eNOT recommended for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cul\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollectors seeking a flawless, factory-new display model,\u003c\/strong\u003e due to the cosmetic scuffs on the rear monitor.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsers who require perfect, pristine cosmetic condition,\u003c\/strong\u003e as the rear LCD has notable wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuyers unwilling to consider potential future model-specific failures,\u003c\/strong\u003e particularly related to the LCD or shutter, even though this unit is currently functional.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessionals requiring absolute assurance against all possible future mechanical\/electronic issues,\u003c\/strong\u003e as even well-functioning older electronics carry inherent risks.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t \u003cdiv class=\"content-box ddpOrDdu\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"dduOrDdp subHeader\"\u003e For U.S. Buyers - DDP (Duties Prepaid \/ Included) \u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eImport duty and standard courier fees are included in the price\/shipping cost.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNo extra payment at delivery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDelivery time as shown\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIf unexpected charges appear, contact us before paying\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy with confidence — all import charges are handled on our side under DDP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"content-box note\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003ch2 class=\"note subHeader\"\u003ePlease Note for Buyers Outside the U.S.\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003cul\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eWe ship items from Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eImport duties, taxes (example VAT, GST), and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.\t\t\t\t\t\tThese charges are the buyer's responsibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003ePlease check in advance about those additional costs in your customs office before buying. 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