by Val Galin • Cameras, Olympus • Tags: olympus, Olympus TG-1, Rugged Cameras
When it comes to rugged cameras, Olympus is one of the top brands. And to keep that reputation intact, Olympus has just released their newest “Tough” camera: the TG-1. Olympus may have just set a new standard in rugged cameras as the TG-1 is not only waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof, and crushproof, it also sports a [...]
by Hazel Chua • Firmware Update, Olympus • Tags: Firmware, M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm f/1.8, Olympus OM-D
Firmware updates are a manufacturer’s way of releasing added features and fixes to certain issues that users may have reported with regards to their cameras. Olympus has just released two new firmware updates: one for its OM-D camera and one for its M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 lens. Olympus OM-D This firmware update improves the camera’s [...]
by Tyler Olson • Olympus, Review • Tags: Olympus OM-D E-M5, review
The guys at Digital Rev have just put out a video of a hands-on review of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 retro styled micro four thirds camera [Amazon $999]. Kai takes a casual, yet knowledgeable look at the camera’s functions and styling. It feels like Kai flips back and fourth a bit on his opinion of [...]
by Hazel Chua • Firmware Update, Fujifilm, Olympus • Tags: Fujifilm X100, Olympus E-5
Owners of Fujifilm’s FinePix X100 and various Olympus camera models will be pleased to hear that both manufacturers have recently released firmware updates that will improve performance and upgrade certain camera features. Fujifilm X100 v1.20 Some functions, which can be set to the “Fn” button and shown as “Fn BUTTON” in SET-UP menu, can be [...]
by Hazel Chua • Olympus, Thoughts & Opinions • Tags: news, olympus
The Olympus scandal continues to unfold, but there’s less of a scandal and more of a resolution nowadays. You might recall that Olympus was in deep trouble after it was revealed that they had been covering up around $1.7 billion in their company’s finances since the 1990s. Private equity firms and rival companies have since [...]
by Hazel Chua • Olympus, Rumor Mill • Tags: Olympus PEN
With all of the recent news about the Olympus OM-D, you’d think that the manufacturer would be planning to release more shooters from the same line; if not to take advantage of all the publicity, at least to just keep the momentum going. The E-PL3 cameras, which are a part of Olympus’s PEN line. However, [...]
by Val Galin • Canon, Fujifilm, Lens, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, Sony • Tags: Canon EF 24 f/2.8 IS USM, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM, Canon EF 28 f/2.8 IS USM, Canon PowerShot G1X, Fujifilm X-Pro1, Nikon D800, Nikon D800E, Olympus OM-D E-M5, Pentax K-01, Sony 500mm f/4.0G
Camera manufacturers bombarded us with a lot of announcements in the first quarter of 2012. The compact system camera seems to be the new trend as Olympus, Fujifilm, Pentax, and Canon unveiled the OM-D E-M5, X-Pro1, K-01, and G1X, respectively. In the DSLR department, Nikon recently announced the D800 and D800E. Nikon is also reportedly [...]
by Hazel Chua • Olympus, Thoughts & Opinions • Tags: fraud, news, olympus
Olympus was rocked with scandal when it was revealed that the company was involved with what the Wall Street Journal dubbed “one of the biggest and longest-running loss-hiding arrangements in Japanese corporate history.” Everything unraveled when ex-CEO Michael Woodford uncovered the S1.7 billion cover up that began in the 1990s. Olympus chief Tsuyoshi Kikukawa eventually resigned, but not [...]
by Hazel Chua • Olympus • Tags: free, grip, Olympus OM-D E-M5, promotion
The Olympus OM-D EM-5 has finally been unveiled, after much fanfare and speculation when the manufacturer teased audiences with a mysterious and cryptic ad over a month ago. I think it’s safe to say that Olympus was successful in building the hype and anticipation for the shooter, which will be released later in April this year. [...]
by Tyler Olson • Olympus • Tags: Olympus OM-D E-M5
The newly announced Olympus OM-D EM-5 has been making the rounds at trade fairs and private showings. Here are the latest and best videos of the camera, hopefully giving you a good look at what to expect when it becomes available in the near future. A nice full review from Tech65 Newsy type video with [...]
