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Olympus SP-800UZ and SP-600UZ super-zooms

, Feb 2nd 2010 Discuss [0]

Olympus have announced a pair of new super-zoom cameras, and if Fujifilm's FinePix HS10 thought it would have the 30x optical zoom market to itself, it should think again.  The Olympus SP-800UZ packs a 14-megapixel sensor and a 30x optical zoom, but still manages to be the "world's smallest" such snapper; meanwhile the SP-600UZ slots in underneath it, offering a more budget-friendly 12-megapixel sensor and 15x optical zoom. Read The Full Story

Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and 6020 rugged digicams get tap-control

, Feb 2nd 2010 Discuss [0]

Someone warn Beyonce: Olympus' latest Stylus Tough digicams reckon they're the world's fiercest.  The new Olympus Stylus Tough-8010 and Stylus Tough-6020 each pack 14-megpixel sensors, 5x wide-angle optical zooms and 2.7-inch sunlight-visible LCD displays, but the real headline grabbing features are the shockproofing, waterproofing, crushproofing and freezeproofing.  Unlike Beyonce (we're guessing), the two point-and-shoots can withstand 220 pounds of direct pressure. 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

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

Olympus offers E-600 DSLR to entry-level shoppers

, Aug 31st 2009 Discuss [0]

The DSLR market has had several new additions this month for shoppers looking to move up to the DSLR world from the point-and-shoot. Last week Sony whipped out a trio of Alpha DSLR cameras that were notably lacking video recording capability. Today Olympus has announced a new entry-level DSLR. Read The Full Story

Olympus Stylus-7010, FE-5020, FE-4000 and FE-46 12MP digicams announced

, Jul 22nd 2009 Discuss [1]

Olympus have announced four new digital cameras, each packing 12-megapixels.  The Olympus Stylus-7010 squeezes a 7x optical wide-angle zoom into a casing around an inch thick, and includes both optical and digital image stabilization.  Meanwhile the Olympus FE series - the FE-5020, FE-4000 and FE-46 - have a range of in-camera "Magic Filters" such as "Pop Art" and "Pin Hole" together with AF Tracking. Read The Full Story

Olympus Stylus TOUGH-6010 series revealed

, Jul 17th 2009 Discuss [1]

In case you've been holding out for a new model camera that sports a rough around the edges appeal, you might be pleased to hear Olympus revealed today their Stylus TOUGH-6010 series, which offers a tough outer shell and competent features. Read The Full Story

Olympus E-P1 “Digital PEN” announced: $750 this month

, Jun 16th 2009 Discuss [0]

Olympus have announced their new E-P1 Micro Four Thirds camera, as expected, and they're describing the 12.3-megapixel snapper as a "digital PEN" in honor of their classic PEN-range.  Combining the scale of a point-and-shoot with the interchangeable lens system of a DSLR, the E-P1 boasts ISO 100-6400, 20 shooting modes including five exposure modes and a full automatic setting, and Olympus' TruePic V image processing engine.   Read The Full Story
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