January 22, 2008
Olympus Announces Two New Digital Cams
Olympus has announced two new cameras the 1030 SW and 850 SW. these two cameras are ruggedized against falls, water immersion and cold. The cameras are slated to be available in the UK in February 2008 for $623 and $448 respectively.There is no word at this time on availability and pricing in the U.S. at this time. The amounts above are converted from British pounds. The cam has a 3.6x wide zoom and has a 10.1 MP sensor and a 2.7-inch LCD.
The 850 SE has 8MP and a 2.5-inch LCD screen with a 3x optical zoom. The 1030 SW has a crush weight of 100KG.
Via DPReview
Posted by shane at 11:02 AM
December 21, 2007
DPReview Check out the Olympus SP-560UZ
DPReview has posted a new review of the Olympus SP-560UZ digital camera. The camera has 8MP and a massive 18x optical zoom. Dual image stabilization and ISO settings of up to ISO 6400 are possible. Other features include RAW mode and face detection.Pros for the camera include huge zoom range, lots of features, RAW mode, and good detail on images. Cons for the camera include some gimmicky features, limited battery life, and focus hunting in low light.
The verdict is that the camera is really no better than its rivals are. DPReview says that it is cautiously recommended rather than wholehearted. The camera ears the DPReview recommended award.
Via DPReview
Posted by shane at 11:22 AM
November 26, 2007
Olympus E-510 DSLR Review
DPReview has posted a review of the newish Olympus EVOLT E-510 DSLR camera. The camera has 10-megapixels and can shoot continuous at 3fps. The LCD is a 2.5-inch TFT and the camera measures in at 5.4 x 3.6 x 2.7 inches.Pros for the E-510 include lightweight and compact design, dust removal, and good value among others. Cons for the camera include less dynamic range than competitors, serious highlight clipping in bright days, non-titling LCD, and only three focus points among others.
The final verdict is that the reviewer was very impressed with the camera and calls the E-510 impressive and hugely rewarding. The E-510 scored high marks all around and earned the Highly Recommended award.
Via DPReview
Posted by shane at 11:31 AM
November 1, 2007
Olympus FE-300 Reviewed
CNET reviewed the Olympus FE-300 digital camera and rated is 6.4 out of 10. That breaks down to a good rating on the CNET scale. The camera features a 12MP sensor and has a 3x optical zoom. The camera is 0.9-inch thick and weighs only 4.9 ounces with the weird xD memory card.CNET says the good points are that the camera is slim and light, and the perfect shot preview is handy. That is one short list of pros for sure. The bad points were performance and poor picture quality especially at high ISO.
The verdict is that while the camera is inexpensive, the pictures aren’t as good as the price. I would think if the pictures and performance were that bad, it would have scored worse. The camera also lacks manual exposure controls.
Via CNET
Posted by shane at 11:04 AM
October 17, 2007
Olympus Announces New E-3 DSLR
Olympus announced a new top-of-the-line DSLR camera today called the E-3. This camera uses a 10.1MP sensor and Olympus claims it has the world’s fastest auto focus.The autofocus uses 11-point cross sensoring and always-on dust removal is built-in. Continuous shooting at 5 fps is possible and shutter speeds go up to 1/8000 second.
The sensor is a high-speed Live MOS unit using TruePic III image processing engine. The LCD on the rear offers live-view and angle adjustment vertically and horizontally. An optical viewfinder is included as well with a 1.15x magnification. The camera will go on sale in November at an unspecified price.
Via I4U News
Posted by shane at 11:43 AM
October 16, 2007
Olympus Introduces Lime Green 790 SW
Olympus announced a new lime green version of the 790 SW, which is limited to only 5000 units available in Europe. The camera has a 7.1MP sensor and is shockproof, waterproof and freeze proof.The camera has a 3x optical zoom lens, face recognition and uses BrightCapture technology. The camera is rated to shoot pictures at up to 3 feet in depth.
The zoom lens is equivalent to 38-114mm and a number of automatic photo modes are featured, including four modes specifically for underwater photography. The rear LCD is 2.5-inches.
Via DPReview
Posted by shane at 11:24 AM
September 12, 2007
Olympus' New 18x Zoom SP-560UZ
Olympus announced a new camera recently that is exactly what photographers looking to get real close to the action needs. The SP-560UZ has a monster 18x optical zoom, making it one of the biggest zoom cameras around.Of course, at 18 x magnification, your shots will be blurry, but Olympus adds in image stabilization to help prevent that from happening. The camera has a 2.5” LCD and can go as high as ISO 3200.
While there is no official word on the price of the camera at this time, since it is a point-and-shoot a good guess would be in the $500 range. The camera uses an 8-megapixel sensor.
Via Mobile Mag
Posted by shane at 11:43 AM
September 6, 2007
Olympus Introduces Rugged Mju Cameras
Olympus recently introduces a new rugged digital camera called the Mju 795 SW designed for outdoor activities. The camera is water resistant to 10m, shock resistant, low temperature resistant, and resists dust and sand.The image sensor has 7.1 megapixels and a 2.5” LCD screen along with 3x optical zoom. The camera can capture 30fps video and uses a TruePic III image processor.
Other features includes advanced gave detection and shadow adjustment. Internal memory is so miniscule they shouldn’t have bothered with only 14.7MB. however, more storage is available with xD cards. No word on price at this time, but the camera will be available in September.
Via SlashGear
Posted by shane at 11:54 AM
December 21, 2006
Olympus FE-200
The Olympus FE-200 stands out in its line of “easy and fun” FE digital cameras. The 6 megapixel camera has a wide range angle (28mm), 5x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD. Its stockier frame (thicker than the FE-190) accommodates the larger lens on this model. Though it can handle a wider angle than most of its competition, this digicam operates pretty sluggishly. Start up time is also lethargic, along with navigating the menu and scanning images. The FE-200 ranges anywhere from $179 TO $250.
Via Digital Camera Review
Posted by eric at 10:36 PM
October 16, 2006
The Olympus Stylus 750
The new Olympus Stylus 750 Digital Camera is quite impressive for a compact camera with its 7.1 megapixel CCD, 5x optical zoom, and Dual Image stabilization and Digital Image stabilization to reduce the chance of blur even for your most challenging shots.The Stylus 750 is the thinnest camera in its class to have a 5x optical zoom which is great for amazing close ups without the need to carry a huge digital SLR everywhere you go. The pocket camera is weatherproof so is perfect for days on the beach, on the ski slopes, or that rainy soccer game.
This camera also features a 2.5" LCD display and shutter speed of up to 4 seconds in Night Scene mode. The camera also has an internal memory of 17MB so you will probably be needing that extra xD-Picture Card. One downside to this camera is there is no way to manually set the exposure, but for casual shooters this may not be a big issue. So if you're looking for a high class compact camera with similar picture quality to a DSLR then this camera is for you.
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Posted by eric at 5:07 AM
October 15, 2006
Olympus FE-170
Olympus has come out with a new ultra-compact digital camera that is recommended for first time photographers and is part of their Fun & Easy series. The new FE-170 is a 6 megapixel camera with a 3x optical zoom and a 2.5" LCD screen.The camera features a "one button, one function" design as well as simple menu setup that is easy to navigate for new digital camera users. The FE-170 also comes with 10 scene modes for capturing sports, self-portraits, night shots (including fireworks) to name a few. The camera also has a feature that makes shooting close ups easy for beginners called "super-macro".
Because of its terrible performance and mediocre shots, the Olympus FE-170 really isn't worth your time or money. If you really want an inexpensive, easy-to-use snapshot camera, spend the extra $30 and upgrade up to the FE-180. It has all of the good qualities of the FE-170 along with some nicer ones such as rechargeable batteries and a wall charger.
Via Gadgetell
Posted by eric at 2:31 AM
September 14, 2006
The Olympus E-400 Reviewed
LetsGoDigital has reviewed the new Olympus E-400, their answer to their rivals 10 megapixel cameras.Quote: "The new Olympus E-400 is equipped with a newly designed CCD with 10.0 million effective pixels. This instantly puts Olympus in the same group of digital SLR cameras as the Nikon D80 and the Canon EOS 400, which each have the same amount of Megapixels. To provide increased flexibility, the Olympus E-400 features 2 card slots; one for the xD Picture flash memory card and one for CompactFlash type I & II and Microdrive. One could wonder if support of Secure Digital would not have been more logical."
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Posted by eric at 1:15 PM
August 23, 2006
Olympus Introduces a Whopping 10 New Digital Cameras
Yesterday could be called National Olympus Day, because they stormed the press release circuit by announcing 10 brand new digital cameras. Olympus, more so than most companies, is known for releasing cameras that are all pretty much the same, with the internal stuff changing with technology. So there aren't any real radical differences between these cameras. Rather, it's just Olympus's way of having cameras avilable for every possible income bracket.The prices run from around 100 pounds to over 300. They've all got the main, basic features, like scene selection, auto focus, and an LCD screen, and most of them are compatible with the Olympus waterproof case (pictured on the MJU 750).
Here's a list of all the new cameras, along with their megapixel resolution:
Mju 1000 - 10MP (specs)
Mju 750 - 7.1MP (specs)
Mju 740 - 7.1MP (specs)
Mju 730 - 7.1MP (specs)
Mju 725 SW - 7.1MP (specs)
SP-510 UZ - 7.1MP (specs)
FE-180 - 6MP (specs)
FE-170 - 6MP (specs)
Specs via Lets Go Digital
Posted by mark at 8:48 PM
June 6, 2006
Olympus SP 500 UZ Review
LetsGoDigital reviews the Olympus SP 500 UZ.Quote:
" By the end of the trial period, the Olympus SP-500 UZ had made a mixed impression on me. The image quality and functionality was convincing enough, but it is just a fact that the specifications of contemporary Megazoom cameras are more extensive than ever.
The Olympus SP-500 UZ misses several features found elsewhere, the worst being the lack of an optical image stabilizer. "
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Posted by i4u at 5:27 AM
April 24, 2005
New Olympus CAMEDIA X-600
Olympus announces the new CAMEDIA X-600 5MP digital camera in Japan.
The Olympus CAMEDIA X-600 features a 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom and is only 18.3mm in thick. The LCD Screen measures 2.0 inch. 14MB built-in memory is available. The New Olympus supports XD- picture cards up to 1GB.
The CAMEDIA X-600 goes on sale in May. No prices set yet.
More details in Olympus press-release (Japanese).
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Posted by i4u at 3:04 AM
April 2, 2005
Olympus Stylus Digital 500 Review
DigiCamReview takes a detailed look at the Olympus Stylus Digital 500 aka [mju:] 500 (Current Lowest Price at $234.00).
Quote:
"The camera is very quick to switch on and take photos - however the camera can occassionally 'hunt' for the focus in darker indoor conditions. The weatherproof camera is compact and is designed well. The camera will fit easily into pockets. The camera is easy to use, the menu system is easy to use and there are is a good layout of buttons and controls. "
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Posted by i4u at 10:54 PM
February 20, 2005
New Olympus Stylus Verve S 5MP Digital Camera
Olympus introduces an new Stylus camera with the new 5MP Stylus Verve S.( called (mju)-mini series in the UK).
The Olympus Stylus Verve S is available in Blue, Black, Champagne Gold and Pink colors. Olympus increased the resolution to 5.0 million pixels compared to the Stylus Verve. The TruePic TURBO image processor also enables the Olympus Stylus Verve Ss fast start-up and reaction times, as well as guaranteeing superb image quality.
The 4.6cm LCD screen uses HyperCrystal LCT technology to allow 160 viewing angles. The new Stylus has 14 scene programs including portrait, beach & snow and sunset.
MSRP is $349.99. On sale now on Amazon.com.
More details on Olympus Stylus Verve product page.
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November 26, 2004
Olympus Stylus 500 5MP Digital Camera
Olympus introduces the Olympus Stylus 500 5 Mega-Pixel Digital Camera with 2.5 inch preview screen.
The Olympus Stylus 500 features a HyperCrystal(TM) LCD with 215,000 pixels and a 160 degrees viewing angle. The Olympus 5MP camera measures 3.9" (W) x 2.2" (H) x 1.2" (D). The Camera features 23 easy-to-use shooting modes. The lens provides the equivalent of 35 to 105mm, f3.1 - f5.2 in 35mm photography, with 12x combined total zoom (3x optical and 4x digital). The Stylus 500 also features an all-weather speaker and microphone, enabling users to narrate images with personalized audio captions.
The Stylus 500 will be available in January 2005. It includes: 32MB xD-Picture Card, Wrist Strap, Camera WIN/Mac USB Cable, Audio/Video cable, Li-12B Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery and Charger, Quick Start Guide, Basic Instruction Manual, Warranty Card, CD-ROM with OLYMPUS Master Software, and Camera reference manual. MSRP $399.99.
More details in Olympus Press-Release.
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September 6, 2004
New Olympus Stylus Verve aka Mju ()-mini
Olympus announces a new small digital camera with a unique design.
The Olympus Stylus Verve (name in the United States) also called (Mju)mini Digital (UK for instance).
Why the different names is not clear. I think is a bad idea.
The 4MP Olympus Stylus Verve comes in 6 colors. The Verve has a compact and durable all-metal and all-weather body in a unique shape. The small digital camera measures 3.74" x 2.18" x 1.08" and weighs 3.7 ounces. The Olympus Stylus Verve features a Olympus HyperCrystal LCD, which is a bright 1.8-inch display with 134,000 pixels and sharp resolution. This new LCD is designed to deliver a 160 angle of viewing.
With a f3.5-f5.9, 2x optical zoom lens (35-70mm equivalent in 35mm photography) and 4x digital zoom, the Stylus Verve delivers a seamless 8x total.
The Stylus Verve will be available in September 2004 for $349.99. Amazon.com has the Olympus Stylus Verve listed with a release date of October 20th for pre-order.
More details on Olympus US product page.
Olympus Stylus Verve Specifications:
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