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The other day we reported on leaked images of Olympus’ upcoming mirrorless camera, the E-P5, and if you were looking for additional images, you’re in luck as it would seem that more images of the upcoming camera have been leaked (via Digicame-info). These images give us a look at the top view of the camera, the back, and the LCD display which as you can see in the image above, can be pulled out and viewed from an angle, allowing photographers to get in more creative shots and angles. As far as the specs of the E-P5 is concerned, all we know for the moment is that it is expected to feature a 16MP sensor , WiFi capabilities for wireless transfer of photos between devices, and now thanks to these photos, an adjustable LCD screen. With these leaks we expect that the camera should be announced in the near future, so check back with us if you’d like to learn more about the device!

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The very first picture of what is purported to be Olympus’s upcoming E-P5 mirrorless camera has surfaced, and has more of the retro touches we have come to expect know and love. More »

Yesterday we reported that according to the rumors, Fujifilm was expected to announce an entry-level mirrorless camera in the near future, and now according to the folks at digicame-info, they might not be alone as word on the street has it that Olympus will be announcing two new mirrorless cameras as well. At this point in time, the specifications of either camera remain something of a mystery, but they are expected to feature the model numbers E-P5 and the E-PL6. The E-P5 is expected to be the higher end of the two and could be priced at $1,000 for the body only. The E-PL6 will be priced cheaper at $700 for the body-only as well. No word on when exactly either camera will be announced, but don’t worry as we will be keeping our eyes peeled for more info, so be sure to check back with us at a later date for the details!

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Olympus has introduced its new VH-520, a compact digital camera offering full 1080p high-definition recording, as well as a variety of other features. Its slim design and colorful options aside, this unit boasts excellent low-light quality due to iHS technology, which is, as the company points out, often only found in larger cameras at higher price points, making it the VH-520′s most appealing feature.

The Olympus VH-520 offers a 14-megapixel CMOS sensor, and utilizes the TruePic V processor, which was first developed for use in digital SLR cameras. Zoom is fairly high at 10x optical zoom with a digital boost to 20x, and image stabilization is achieved in the form of lens-shift. ISO range goes up to 6400, and there’s HDR Backlight Adjustment. The display is a cool 3-inches.

There are also a some decent video recording specs to talk about, including the ability to record in full high definition, as well as High Speed Movie mode, which provides slow motion playback. For sharp videos, there’s also a Multi-motion Move IS mode, and audio is recorded in stereo to provide a soundtrack that is the same quality as its full HD video counterpart.

Finally, images and video can be edited with Magic Filters, which are presets available for photographers to apply effects to recorded and saved content a la Instagram and other similar popular photography apps. The Olympus VH-520 compact digital camera will be available in red, purple, blue, black, and brown in April for €149.99.

[via Olympus]

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When it comes to DSLR cameras, big brand names such as Canon or Nikon are typically mentioned, but let’s not forget that there are alternatives out there. Companies such as Pentax, Olympus and Fujifilm have been known to put out pretty decent DSLR cameras, but it seems that a recent report has gotten customers worried that Olympus could be ceasing the production of their DSLR offerings. This report has since been refuted in an official statement released by the company. Olympus also states that they will continue offering DSLR cameras alongside their mirrorless camera range, the PEN series. (you should also read our review of the OMD EM5 micro 3/4 camera)

It seems that this speculation stemmed from an earlier report about Olympus undergoing “extensive business restructuring” in its imaging division, which was on top of the downsizing which has already taken place. We guess there were some folks out there who were worried that this restructuring would mean discontinuing DSLR production, but we guess there was nothing to fear after all! What do Olympus fans think of their DSLR cameras? Would you gladly take one over a Canon or Nikon any day?

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