Olympus News & Reviews
Another manufacturer with a history in film camera production, Olympus now offers a range of compact digital cameras as well as Micro Four Thirds mirrorless system cameras. The mirrorless system models are divided into two lines, Pen and OM-D.
The Pen range are more rectangular in shape, resembling rangefinder cameras while the OM-D line follows a more SLR-like design ethic. At one point the absence of a built-in viewfinder also distinguished Pen cameras from the OM-D series, but the introduction of the Olympus Pen-F in January 2016 changed that.
Olympus really kicked-off the trend for in-camera filter effects, known as Art Filters. It has also introduced some of the most useful technologies with features like Hi Res Shot mode enabling the creation of images that have far more pixels than the sensor and Live Bulb, Live Time and Live Composite mode taking the guesswork out of long exposures.
FREE! Camera Jabber Olympus Workshop in Oxford
Calling all photographers! If you fancy trying the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, sign-up for a chance to win a FREE Camera Jabber workshop in Oxford on 6th July.
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The blue Olympus PEN E-PL9 is now available in the US
Originally launched in the UK at a price tag of £699, the blue PEN E-PL9 will cost $699 in the United States.
Read More Olympus unveils blue PEN E-PL9
Olympus has launched a blue version of its entry-level PEN E-PL9 mirrorless camera, which will be on sale exclusively through John Lewis stores.
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III: specs we’d like to see
What specs can we expect to see on the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III? These days, we really need to think about cameras in terms of their dual purposes.
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Olympus PEN E-PL9 review
Olympus PEN E-PL9 review: the latest offering from Olympus is certainly impressive with its smartphone-style touch screen and 4K video, but is it enough to excite bloggers?
Read More Olympus moving camera production from China to Vietnam
Olympus will close down its production facility in China and relocate its camera manufacturing to Vietnam, the company’s head office has announced.
Read More Olympus launches cashback scheme on OM-D cameras, M.Zuiko lenses
Olympus has launched a new summer cashback promotion, offering up to £175 in savings on selected OM-D cameras and M.Zuiko lenses.
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Olympus PEN E-PL9 to make US debut
The Olympus PEN E-PL9 will get its release date in the United States and Canada following its European launch in February.
Read More Wikipedia entry suggests Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III, PEN-F II are due in 2018
An update to Wikipedia Germany’s Micro Four Thirds entry – since deleted – suggests that Olympus will release the OM-D E-M5 Mark III and PEN-F Mark II this year.
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Olympus releases major firmware update for OM-D E-M1 II, E-M5 II, PEN-F
Olympus has launched a series of significant firmware updates for its OM-D E-M1 Mark II, OM-D E-M5 Mark II and PEN-F cameras, improving their performance and adding new features.
Read More Olympus E-PL9 announced with vlogger appeal
Olympus E-PL9 announced: a camera that will appeal to the vloggers, bloggers and influencers. Packed with features such as a flip-down screen, 4K video and plenty of Art Filter modes.
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Olympus launches Christmas E-M1 Mark II offer, Experience Days
Olympus has announced a new Christmas cashback + giveaway scheme on the OM-D E-M1 Mark II, along with a series of live events with Olympus ambassadors.
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Olympus launches Global Open Photo Contest 2017-18
Olympus has launched its Global Open Photo Contest 2017-18, which is open to both amateur and professional photographers.
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Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 Pro Review
Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 Pro Review
Read More Olympus to release PEN E-PL9
Olympus has registered the camera name PEN E-PL9 with a regulatory agency, indicating the camera could be formally announced in the new year.
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