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Olympus E-P2 boasts improved performance, same retro style
PUBLISHED: Thursday, November 05, 2009
Olympus announces today the E-P2, successor to their rangefinder-style E-P1. The E-P2 now carries the banner for Olympus's chic Micro Four Thirds "Digital Pen" series, boasting improved AF performance, new art filters, and an accessory port ready to accept the articulating EVF announced with the camera today. We've got our hands on a pre-production model, so read on for hands-on photos and video with the E-P2.

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Olympus to release two more Micro Four Thirds lenses in 2010
PUBLISHED: 11/5/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
Olympus has announced plans to release two lenses for the Micro Four Thirds format in early 2010.
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Olympus Stylus 7010 First Thoughts
PUBLISHED: 10/26/2009  BY: Howard Creech
The Olympus Stylus 7010 retains the old-school elegance of the original "go to" Stylus cameras that became popular with street photographers and travelers alike. The 7010 adds twenty-first century tech updates in the form of a 7x optical zoom, dual image stabilization, and a 12 megapixel sensor. Read on for our first impressions of the Stylus 7010.
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Head to Head: Olympus SP-590 UZ vs. Nikon Coolpix P90
PUBLISHED: 10/8/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
It's time to pull out the "H" word - yes, the holidays are fast approaching, like it or not. And this year, we'd like the gift budget to stretch as far as possible. Thus our Head to Head battle today is an ultrazoom shootout. The Nikon Coolpix P90 and the Olympus SP-590 UZ are matched almost spec for spec, so which camera will give you the most zoom for your buck?
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Firmware update for Olympus E-P1
PUBLISHED: 9/16/2009  BY: Andy Stanton
Olympus has announced a firmware update for their E-P1 Digital Pen.
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Olympus Stylus-9000 Review
PUBLISHED: 9/11/2009  BY: Adam Crawford
The Olympus Stylus-9000 fits comfortably into the compact high-zoom class that we've come to know and love. It offers a healthy 10x optical zoom, reliable auto exposure settings, and a snappy auto focus. Our full review brings the Stylus-9000 on a cross-country road trip to see if it stands up as a good all-around performer.
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Olympus E-600 announced with competitive price
PUBLISHED: 8/31/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
Olympus adds the E-600 to its beginner-friendly DSLR lineup this morning. With a 2.7 inch swiveling LCD, three in-camera art filters, and a 12.3 megapixel Live MOS sensor, there's a lot here that a first-time DSLR user would like. It offers advanced features like 4 fps shooting already found in the E-620 at a smaller price.
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Olympus E-P1 Review
PUBLISHED: 8/14/2009  BY: JerryJ
Ever wondered what would happen if you took the high quality sensor and interchangeable lenses from a DSLR and packed them into a pocket-sized camera? The new Olympus E-P1 does just that, promising DSLR image quality in a compact camera. Is it possible to pack a professional photographic tool into a camera that fits in the palm of your hand? Let's find out.
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Trio of new Olympus FE models feature wide-angle lenses
PUBLISHED: 7/22/2009  BY: David Rasnake
In an early morning announcement, Olympus has launched a trio of new additions to its FE series of affordably priced ultracompacts today. The Olympus FE-5020, FE-4000, and FE-46 share a common 12 megapixel sensor and incorporate processing-side features from Olympus's DSLRs, including the manufacturer's Art Filter technology.
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Olympus restyles Stylus-7010 compact ultrazoom
PUBLISHED: 7/22/2009  BY: David Rasnake
Olympus announced its first wave of compact ultrazooms, including the 10x zoom Stylus-9000 and 7x zoom Stylus-7000, back in January. This morning, the manufacturer is updating the 7x model in this set to incorporate a wide-angle lens, with the launch of the visually reworked 12 megapixel Olympus Stylus-7010.
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Olympus SP-590 UZ Review
PUBLISHED: 7/20/2009  BY: J. Keenan
Olympus has raised the ante in the ultrazoom big lens sweepstakes with the introduction of the Olympus SP-590 UZ and its 26x zoom, moving past 24x offerings from Kodak, Nikon and Pentax. We got our hands on a pre-production unit back in January, and now we bring you a full review of the SP-590 UZ.
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Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Review
PUBLISHED: 7/2/2009  BY: DCR Staff
These days, the challenge in rugged and waterproof cameras isn't finding one that takes good pictures. Rather, the real challenge comes in getting excellent performance in a rugged, outdoor-ready camera at a price that doesn't break the bank. That's where the moderately priced, full-featured Olympus Stylus Tough-6000 comes in.
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Users Speak Out: Olympus SP-570 UZ
PUBLISHED: 6/29/2009  BY: David Rasnake
Sure, the Olympus SP-590 is the hot ticket in Olympus's ultrazoom collection. But interest in the manufacturer's newer, smaller model has resulted in some fantastic clearance and used deals on last year's launch, the larger Olympus SP-570 UZ. See what others have to say about the SP-570 in this month's Users Speak Out segment.
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