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Panasonic AG-AF100 micro four thirds HD camcorder outed

, Apr 12th 2010 Discuss [1]

Panasonic have outed their latest Micro Four Thirds camera, but rather than try to squeeze DSLR-style interchangeable lens flexibility into your pocket, they're strapping it to the front of a relatively compact HD camcorder.  The Panasonic AG-AF100 has a single-chip micro 4/3-inch 12.1-megapixel sensor and records at native 1080/24p. Read The Full Story

Olympus PEN E-PL1 on sale now for $600

, Feb 24th 2010 Discuss [0]

Olympus' PEN E-PL1 "budget" Micro Four Thirds camera - announced earlier this month after a reasonably bizarre teaser campaign - is now on sale in the US.  The 12.3-megapixel camera is priced at $599.99 from Amazon, including a 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 digital zoom lens. Read The Full Story

Sony PMA 2010 Alpha concepts outed

, Feb 22nd 2010 Discuss [0]

Sony have brought along a raft of concept cameras to PMA 2010 this week, including a new hybrid - in the manner of Micro Four Thirds shooters - that has a CyberShot-sized body but interchangeable lenses, an Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor and full AVCHD video recording.  They're also showing off a mid-range concept replacement for the α700 together with several new lenses including a Super Telephoto Lens (500mm F4 G). Read The Full Story

Panasonic Lumix GF1 updated with pink & silver versions

, Feb 12th 2010 Discuss [1]

If you were tempted by Panasonic's Lumix GF1 micro four thirds camera last year, but put off by its intimidating black casing, excellent news.  The company has announced two new versions of the GF1, with the only differences being that they get silver and pink shells.  The two new Lumix snappers have the same 12-megapixel sensor as the original, together with the interchangeable lenses. Read The Full Story

Olympus PEN E-PL1 “budget” micro four thirds camera unveiled

, Feb 2nd 2010 Discuss [0]

Olympus' latest micro four thirds camera has come out from behind the hand and had a proper announcement.  The Olympus PEN E-PL1 shaves $200 off the original E-P1 despite using its 12.3-megapixel sensor and offering the same mixture of DSLR-style lens swapping and HD video recording. Read The Full Story

Olympus budget PEN Micro 4/3 camera leaked?

, Jan 29th 2010 Discuss [0]

Remember Olympus' unusual camera teaser from earlier in the week?  According to 43rumors you're looking at the knurled knob of Olympus' latest micro four thirds camera, freshly leaked to an Asian forum.  Their tipsters have apparently confirmed that the incoming shooter will have the same sensor as the Olympus E-P1. Read The Full Story

Olympus digicam teaser: new Micro 4/3 on the way?

, Jan 27th 2010 Discuss [0]

"You can't hide innovation" says Olympus, and then promptly proves themselves wrong by obscuring their latest digital camera behind an unfortunately-placed hand. The company's newest teaser has already got tongues wagging, with the rumor forerunner being a fresh micro 4/3rds camera. Read The Full Story

Pics of Samsung NX10 hybrid DSLR hit the web

, Dec 21st 2009 Discuss [1]

I like my DSLR for the most part, but here are some things that I would change about it. For one, I am tired of carrying a giant camera with me to and from events. I would prefer a point-and-shoot with the shutter speed of a DSLR honestly. Read The Full Story

Olympus PEN E-P2 Micro Four Thirds camera now shipping

, Dec 9th 2009 Discuss [0]

Micro Four Thirds lovers, break open your piggy-banks now!  Olympus' PEN E-P2 digital camera has finally gone on sale, having been announced all the way back in early November, but the price still isn't any easier to swallow.  Amazon and various other retailers have the E-P2 - which packs a 12.3-megapixel sensor and interchangeable lens support into a compact body - priced at $1,099. Read The Full Story

Olympus PEN E-P2 launched: new accessories & sky-high pricing

, Nov 5th 2009 Discuss [0]

Thanks to previews on the company's own site, the launch of the new Olympus PEN E-P2 Micro Four Thirds camera comes as little surprise.  Still, we've been waiting to see exactly what tweaks and changes - beyond an optional electronic viewfinder - the company has made, and while we'll save our final judgement until the reviews come in, right now it's looking like a reasonable upgrade.  The PEN E-P2 adds a continuous autofocus tracking system which can be used in both still and video modes, and adds that all-important accessory connector port for various add-ons to the hot-shoe. Read The Full Story

Olympus Pen E-P2 accessories spotted; launch on November 13th?

, Oct 30th 2009 Discuss [0]

Olympus' own little Pen E-P2 tip may have been nothing more than a menu mention, but thanks to 43rumors we now have a better idea not only what the Micro Four Thirds camera might look like, but what its rumored rangefinder might look like.  As for a timescale for the Pen E-P2's launch, Olympus have apparently sent out invitations for a press event on Friday November 13th at the Photo Fair in Stockholm. Read The Full Story

Olympus Pen E-P2 Micro Four Thirds camera prematurely listed

, Oct 28th 2009 Discuss [0]

Confirmation of Olympus' second Micro Four Thirds camera, the Pen E-P2, has been spotted over at the company's Chinese site.  While there's no actual product page for the E-P2 - and as such no definitive specifications - it is listed as a new camera under the Pen Digital category. Read The Full Story
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