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Olympus tempts professionals with OM-D E-M1X MFT camera

Paul Ridden January 24, 2019

Back in 2016, Olympus launched a formidable mirrorless assault on DSLR cameras when it revealed the OM-D EM1 MkII Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens camera. Now the company has announced a new flavor aimed at professional photographers – the OM-D E-M1X – that's all about speed.

The OM-D E-M1X is designed for use in a wide variety of locations

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Olympus treats latest PEN camera to 4K video

Paul Ridden February 7, 2018

Olympus has announced the successor to its PEN E-PL8 micro four thirds camera. The retro-modern E-PL9 has been treated to a flagship image processor, a video recording boost and improved autofocus. And it's said to be lighter than a 500 ml bottle of water, including the Zuiko kit lens.

The Olympus PEN E-PL9 will be available in the UK and Europe from March 2018

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Olympus twists the knife with updated DSLR-killer

Scott Collie September 20, 2016

When it launched the mirrorless O-MD E-M1 in 2013, we asked if Olympus had killed the DSLR. Now, the call to go mirrorless has grown louder again with the launch of the OM-D E-M1 MkII.

The OM-D E-M1 MkII offers continuous shooting at 18 fps with autofocus engaged, or 60 fps ...

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Olympus' latest lenses tout higher resolution, sharper focus and advanced design

Aaron Heinrich September 19, 2016

The new M.Zuiko digital ED 25-mm F1.2 pro and 12-100-mm F4.0 IS pro are the latest examples of Olympus’s efforts to offer lenses that provide greater image stability, enhanced resolution, and more creativity for both professional and advanced amateur photographers.

The advanced design of the 12-100 mm lens is like having two separate zoom lenses in ...

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Adventure-ready 4K rugged actioncam captures more than UHD footage

Paul Ridden May 24, 2016

The Stylus Tough TG-Tracker actioncam marries an ultra-wide angle lens with 4K video recording capabilities, is able to measure temperature and altitude, and can keep tabs on a user's location. With the help of a companion mobile app, it can also provide a detailed overview of outdoor adventures.

The sensor-packed Stylus Tough TG-Tracker actioncam from Olympus

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Hands-on: The Olympus PEN-F is about more than its retro good looks

Simon Crisp March 21, 2016

We thought the Olympus PEN-F looked good in the promo shots, but it turns out it looks even better in person. We recently got the chance to spend a bit of time with the new camera at the Photography Show 2016, to see whether its performance can match up to its looks.

We see if the Olympus PEN-F has the performance to match its good looks

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Olympus pairs vintage looks and mod cons with the PEN-F

Simon Crisp January 27, 2016

The PEN-F is the latest retro-inspired mirrorless camera from Olympus. While the camera looks like it’s come straight from the 1960s, it boasts features including a high resolution electronic viewfinder and 5-axis image stabilization.

The Olympus PEN-F looks like it has come straight from the 1960s, but is full of ...

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Tiny but feature-packed Olympus E-M10 II dials up the retro charm

Simon Crisp August 25, 2015

The Olympus OM-D E-M10 II is a mirrorless Micro Four Thirds camera which packs an impressive photographic punch in a diminutive retro-styled body. The 16-megapixel camera features 5-axis image stabilization, a large OLED electronic viewfinder, and can shoot at 8.5 fps.

The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II features 5-axis in-body image stabilization

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Olympus Air A01 turns your smartphone into a mirrorless camera

Simon Crisp July 1, 2015

The Olympus Air A01 is an add-on camera for smartphones or tablets which features a 16-megapixel sensor and lets users mount Micro Four Thirds lenses. Previously only available in Japan, the Air A01 is now set for a wider release.

The Olympus Air A01 lets users take DSLR-like images and use interchangeable lenses with their smartphone

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Olympus VP-10 promises to rid voice recordings of rustle

Paul Ridden June 25, 2015

Olympus has announced the VP-10 pocket recorder, which features Anti Rustle technology to help negate the sounds of the device brushing against clothing.

The Olympus VP-10 pocket recorder features a host of technologies to help ensure voices are captured ...