The Olympus TG-1 is the company’s latest rugged camera, the successor to last year’s TG-810. And though the rugged aspects of these cameras may have hit an innovative plateau, there’s always room for improvement when it comes to image quality. That’s why Olympus packed a lens with an F2.0 aperture into this durable 12-megapixel beast.… Continue reading »
Feb
08
Olympus’s OM-D
The camera blogs have discovered what appear to be full-size images of Olympus’ new OM-D-series E-M5 mirrorless camera. While we can’t be sure the photos are real, we can’t help but wonder if they indicate that Olympus is heading towards a DSLR-free future. The new photos were discovered by 43 Rumors on Amazon Japan, and… Continue reading »
Dec
15
Olympus Motorized Zoom Lens Makes Your Shaky Video Suck Less
Despite its pending legal problems, Olympus makes some of the best Micro Four Thirds shooters out there. This brand new lens has a motorized zoom for video shooters and middle ground specs that combine a wide f3.5 aperture with 4.2x zoom. Micro Four Thirds cameras are little, which is great, but it also means they’re… Continue reading »
Jul
05
Olympus to add Dual Cores?
Micro Four Thirds cameras continue to muddy the question of why you’d want anything bigger—Olympus’ successor to the E-P2 possibly being in the vanguard. The new little giant’s got a major spec bump, and a gorgeous new body. The PEN E-P3′s sensor packs the same megapixelage as its predecessor (12), but it’s less noisy. The… Continue reading »
May
05
Olympus Celebrates 75 Years of Zuiko Lenses
Olympus (Center Valley, PA, www.olympusamerica.com) recently celebrated the 75th anniversary of Zuiko brand of lenses by showing the mock-up of a new high-end MICRO Four Thirds M.Zuiko single focal lens, which is currently being developed for launch later this year. Smaller and lighter than similar lenses, M.Zuiko lenses are equipped with Movie and Still Compatibility… Continue reading »
Mar
22
Olympus PEN E-PL2 Camera Features Intelligent Enhancements and Bluetooth Capability
Olympus Imaging America (Center Valley, PA, www.olympusamerica.com) is marketing the new Pen E-PL2 camera, the fourth generation of its award-winning PEN family of compact interchangeable lens digital cameras. Known for professional quality, point-and-shoot simplicity, as well as high-definition video, the Pen E-PL2’s new features include the Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) ED 14–42mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom… Continue reading »