Jan 17
Last year saw the release of the Olympus OM-D EM-1
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Jan 14
It’s hard to get excited over a dedicated voice recorder these days, especially when smartphones have tried to step in and fill that role. But when it’s vital that you capture every word in an interview, a voice recorder is still the best tool for the job. And Olympus has now made them even better with built-in Wi-Fi that lets you control its new DM-901 from a smartphone app, letting you get as close as possible to your subject.
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Jan 09
In the world of cameras, there are a few notable players, such as Nikon, Canon, Sony, Fujifilm, Pentax, and Olympus just to name some of them, although admittedly companies such as Nikon and Canon are more prominent when it comes to professional-grade products. That being said, it’s been a while since we have heard any DSLR announcements from Olympus, who a few years ago made waves when they launched their mirrorless PEN camera. Unfortunately it would seem that mirrorless sales seem to be falling in Europe and the US, according to reports, and a recent post by The New York Times suggests that the companies to survive the smartphone camera age are Nikon, Canon, and Sony.
According to an interview with AmateurPhotographer, Olympus’ Toshi Terada was quoted as saying, “Nobody knows 10 years away… once we can get a very nice share [in mirrorless] we may expand the business to DSLR again, but at this moment we are just concentrating on mirrorless and we have no plan to go into DSLR.” While mirrorless cameras are the perfect solution for a more compact DSLR alternative, its price and the heavy investment that photographers need to make into lenses and accessories can be a bit of a turn off, especially when our smartphones are not only more compact, but have the ability to snap great photos and have a host of apps to do post-processing all at once.
However as Terada states, nobody can predict what will happen 10 years down the line, but what do you guys think? Will Olympus eventually go back to making DSLRs?
Olympus To Focus On Mirrorless For Now, No Plans To Go Back To DSLRs original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Dec 29
Earlier this year we did a review on an Olympus OM-D E-M5 and if the recent rumors are to be believed, there is a good chance that Olympus could be announcing a new OM-D camera in the form of the OM-D E-M10. This is according to a listing by the Indonesian government which shows a registration for a device called the E-M10 by Olympus, so we guess this isn’t so much a rumor but a certainty, although at the moment is unclear as to what sort of camera the E-M10 could be about. Rumored specs include a sensor similar to that of the E-M5, but the E-M10 is expected to have a brand new image processor, but other than that not much else is known about the camera for now.
It has also been speculated that the E-M10 could be unveiled at CES 2014 which is only a couple of weeks away from taking place, so perhaps we will learn more then. Alternatively some have suggested that Olympus might take advantage of the CP+ show which is held not too long after CES to unveil the camera, so that’s a possibility as well. Either way we will be live at CES 2014 ourselves so do check back with us then to see if Olympus has anything in store for us. Until then we will keep our eyes peeled for more information and update you guys accordingly!
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Camera Rumored For Announcement Soon original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Dec 04
Nov 13
Olympus has once again redefined the enthusiast compact camera market segment by bringing together a slew of features that are found across its camera range in the new Stylus 1. Specially designed to target semi-pro shooters who want optical brilliance, it comes along with DSLR operation, convenience and portability, being a one-size-fits-all package. Apart from that, the Olympus Stylus 1 will also come with an i.ZUIKO lens which incorporates the outstanding optical quality of the Olympus ZUIKO interchangeable lenses. Right at its heart lies a large 1/1.7-inch BSI CMOS sensor and TruePic VI image processor, where it will be accompanied by extra features such as a built-in electronic viewfinder (EVF) that can also be found on the award-winning Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Wi-Fi connectivity so that you are able to capture and sharing anywhere.
Sporting a newly developed, ultra-slim 10.7x (28–300mm) high-power i.ZUIKO lens, it will deliver constant f2.8 brightness across the zoom range, making it versatile enough to capture wide to telephoto shots while delivering pro-quality stills with beautiful, defocused backgrounds and crisp images, never mind that you are shooting even in low light conditions. The large diameter lens will also come with a powerful, built-in VCM image stabilization mechanism which virtually eliminates camera shake and blur. Not only that, its lens is also able to capture stunning macro shots even from as close as 2” away.
Whenever you are not making use of the lens, it will retract fully into the camera body, placing it behind a removable automatic lens cap, allowing the Stylus 1 to fit into a coat pocket without batting an eyelid. The Stylus 1 will also feature a Fast Touch AF system from the Olympus PEN series for near-instant, precision focusing thanks to the tiltable LCD touchscreen monitor.
Not only that, there is also Full HD video recording capability, while you will also have Art Filters thrown into the mix with bracketing option, five Art Effects and Photo Story, too. The Olympus Stylus 1 will arrive later this December for $699.99 a pop, although there is only one color to choose from – black.
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Nov 04
Even at the top echelons of professional photography, the lumbering DSLR is becoming a bore. Smaller shooters with big camera specs are the trend, and with that mandate in mind, Nikon’s releasing the Df. The new DSLR—yes, DSLR, not the full-framed mirrorless monster of rumors—inherits its key guts from Nikon’s flagship D4
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Oct 29
Olympus STYLUS 1 Camera Announced
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While our smartphones are certainly more than capable of taking some amazing photos on the go, there are times when a dedicated camera is preferred. After all dedicated cameras are, well, dedicated to capturing and processing photos and usually come with better functionality and features than our smartphones, and if you’re in the market for a new camera, Olympus has recently announced the STYLUS 1. The STYLUS 1 is expected to go on sale in December and pre-orders are being taken where photographers can expect to fork out $700 to get their hands on the device.
So what will you be getting for your money? Well the Olympus STYLUS 1 will come with a 12MP 1/1.7” BSI CMOS sensor. It will sport a 10.7x i.Zuiko Optical Zoom 28-300mm equivalent lens with a constant aperture of f/2.8. It will also feature a Super Macro Mode with a 2” minimum focus distance, a 1.4M-dot high-def EVF with an eye sensor, a 3” touchscreen LCD display that can be tilted, WiFi connectivity, and Full HD 1080p video capture. It will also come with built-in flash and a hot shoe for added peripherals in the future. Sounds like a pretty decent camera and if you’re interested in placing a pre-order for yourself, hit up B&H’s website for the details.
Olympus STYLUS 1 Camera Announced original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Oct 29
Only a few hours ago specifications claiming to be on the Olympus Stylus 1 digital camera leaked out. The official announcement confirms most of the specifications that leaked earlier. The official specifications for the camera outline optical 10.7x zoom lens covering a full range of 28 to 300 mm. That lens is a constant aperture […]
Oct 28
A list of specifications for the anticipated mini-OMD camera Olympus is prepping, the Stylus 1, has been acquired by the folks over at Digicame Info, revealing among other things an 11.2-megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor. This isn’t the first time this camera has surfaced, but this time around we get a long list of specifications to […]
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