There is a new deal for the Olympus 12mm f/2.0 Micro-Four-Thirds Lens which has dropped down in price on Amazon & B&H Photo, down to $715 and $704 on them respectively. That is the lowest it has been so far for the Olympus 12mm lens. To take advantage of this deal for the lens click on the image above or the links below.
Olympus 12mm Lens Features:
- 12 mm f/2.0 (24 mm equivalent in 35 mm format) wide-angle lens
- Wide maximum aperture is ideal for low-light photography
- Lens is Movie & Still Compatible (MSC), with high-speed, near-silent autofocus during still shooting and high-definition (HD) video capture.
- Dual Super Aspherical (DSA) lenses, high-refractive lenses, ZERO coating to eliminate ghost and flare, and Extra Low Dispersion lenses are all included in the construction of the lens, for greatly improved performance.
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If you are looking for a good deal on a Micro Four Thirds digital camera then there is currently the Olympus PEN E-P2 (body only) available for only $299 from Amazon.com via Cameta Camera. To take advantage of this great deal for the Olympus E-P2 click on the photo above or click here. Also available is the E-P2 with the 17mm 2.8f lens and the 14-42mm lens for $479/$499, click here to see the E-P2 lens options.
The Olympus E-P2, is the world’s smallest 12.3-megapixel interchangeable lens system with In-body Image Stabilization. It blends the high-quality still images like that of a DSLR with High Definition (HD) video, stereo Linear PCM audio recording and In-Camera Creativity inside an ultra-portable body. Along with several new features, and eight in-camera Art Filters that can be applied to still images and HD videos, the result is mighty powerful and creative.
Olympus PEN E-P2 options:
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There is a new good deal on the Olympus E-5, the flagship DSLR four-thirds camera. The price has dropped down to $1,499 from $1,699 which is the first major price drop since the camera has been announced and released which makes it a pretty good deal. To take advantage of this deal/price drop click on the image above or click here.
The Olympus E-5 camera features a 12.3-megapixel Live MOS Sensor and TruePic V+ image processor. It also features a unique In-body Image Stabilization system, Dust Reduction System with the Supersonic Wave Filter and can shoot HD video at 30 frames per second in 720p with available manual control over aperture and shutter speed. For more info on the camera see the original Olympus E-5 announcement.
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In addition to announcing the new E-P3, E-PL3 & E-PM1 cameras, Olympus has also announced two new lens for the micro four thirds system of cameras. The new Olympus lenses are a 12mm f/2.0 and 45mm f/1.8 portrait lens, both fast primes for Micro-Four-Thirds.
The 12mm F2.0 lens is a metal-bodied 24mm equivalent featuring a unique snap-focus manual focus mode. A snap-back focus ring reveals a traditional depth-of-field scale for focusing and offers improved focus. The 45mm F1.8 is a portrait lens, making Olympus one of the only manufacturers to offer a fast prime at a roughly 100mm equivalent focal length, ideally suited to portraiture. The 12mm lens will be available very soon with a price tag of $799.99 and the 45mm lens will be available early fall with a price tag of $399.99.
Both the 12mm f/2.0 and 45mm f/1.8 lens are now available for pre-order, click below for the links on Amazon.
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Olympus has just announced 3 new models to their line up of micro-four-third interchangable lens digital cameras. The three new PEN models are the updated E-P3 & E-PL3 as well as the new Mini E-PM1.
Olympus E-P3
The Olympus Pen E-P3 is the third flagship micro four thirds camera from Olympus and will launch in early August with the 14-42mm kit lens. The Olympus E-P3 sports a 12.3 MP Live MOS Sensor, TruePic VI Image Processor, FAST AF Tracking System with 35 focus points, Low Light Performance, Fast Shutter Response, Full HD Movie – Shoot up to 29 minutes of full 1080i HD video in either AVCHD or AVI formats and a Full HD Movie – Shoot up to 29 minutes of full 1080i HD video in either AVCHD or AVI formats. The Olympus PEN E-P3 kit will be available in stylish black, white and silver.
Olympus Pen E-PL3
The Olympus Pen E-PL3 is what Olympus describes as a ‘Lite’ version of the E-P3. This powerful camera is perfect for photographers who want their memories to reflect incredible, professional image quality. Easy-to-use creative technologies are packed in its versatile body – the size of a small, portable point-and-shoot camera, but with the versatility of interchangeable lenses. It will also feature a new 12.3-megapixel Live MOS Image Sensor, TruePic™ VI Image Processor, high ISO of 12,800, a reengineered autofocus system, full 1080i HD video with Dolby Digital sound recording. No release date is available yet for the E-PL3 but it is expected to be released later in the year perhaps early fall.
Olympus Pen Mini camera (E-PM1)
The third Olympus micro four thirds camera to be announced is the Pen Mini E-PM1. he smallest and lightest Olympus PEN is available in six stylish colors (purple, pink, brown, white, silver and black) and features a new and simplified user interface as well as a streamlined button structure for superior ease of use. Its small size and portability make it the ideal camera to document life’s fun and spontaneous moments. This very compact camera will also launch in early fall.
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The Olympus XZ-1 the popular professional compact point and shoot digital camera has had a good price drop on it and is now currently selling for $420 on Amazon.com down from $499 earlier which makes it a good deal right now. To take advantage of this deal for the Olympus XZ-1 click on the image above or click here.
Summary review of the Olympus XZ-1: The company’s latest enthusiast compact represents its return to the top end of the compact camera market. The impressive set of features builds around a 28-122mm equiv. F1.8-2.5 lens and includes a 3.0″ VGA-equivalent OLED screen, high-sensitivity 10MP CCD sensor and dual control dials. The XZ-1 enters a competitive segment of the market but its specifications suggest it can hold its own.
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Olympus has unveiled a new version of their shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof and crushproof compact camera. The model Olympus Tough TG-810 is designed to capture all of your extreme adventures no matter where you go. Whether you are capturing close-ups of fish and sea creatures on a scuba diving trip in the Caribbean or shooting ski/snowboarding stunts in crisp high-definition video (HD video) on the Rocky mountains or hitting the local skate park near your house the Olympus Tough TG-810 is perfect for you.
“The Olympus TOUGH TG-810 is built tough for the extreme explorer and the everyday adventurer alike,” said Jennifer Schmell, product manager, Olympus Imaging America Inc. “Whether taking it under water or high upon a mountain, the Olympus TOUGH TG-810 is a rugged companion that will capture HD video and stunning images far and wide. Its GPS and Electronic Compass track your location and direction, while the built-in Manometer shows how high or how deep your adventures are taking you.”
Some of the Olympus Tough TG-810 Features:
- 14-megapixel rugged digital camera
- 3-inch, 920,000-dot, Super Precision HyperCrystal III LCD
- GPS, Electronic Compass and Manometer – use as a regular compass, tag images with landmark information or capture your altitude or depth of water in addition to location data and map coordinates;
- HD Video and HDMI® Control – HD video delivers a broadcast-quality movie experience when played back on a high-definition television (HDTV);
- 3D Photo Mode – captures two shots of a scene from two different angles to create still photos that can be viewed with the added excitement and realism of 3D;
- Eye-Fi™ Card Compatibility – allows automatic wireless uploading of images to the website or PC of your choice;
- New! Magic Art Filters – make it possible to create special artistic effects in still images and/or movies directly in the camera;
- In-Camera Panorama – offers quick and easy panorama shots; and
- AF Tracking – tracks a moving subject automatically and keeps it in focus for optimal image quality.
The Olympus TOUGH TG-810 comes in black and silver and will be available in April 2011. It includes a Wrist Strap, WIN/Mac USB cable, Audio/Video Cable, Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery, Quick Start Guide, Instruction Manual, software CD-ROM and Warranty Card. Estimated Street Price: $399.99 (U.S.)
Ever since the Olympus XZ-1 has been released it has been extremely popular and high in demand selling out in most major retailers and as a result hard to find. Not to despair though, the Olympus XZ-1 will be back in stock on March 11th on Amazon.com. Click on the photo above to order the Olympus XZ-1 or click here.
Olympus has just released new firmware updates for its E-5 Four Thirds DSLR camera, the E-PL2 Micro Four Thirds camera and XZ-1 point and shoot enthusiast compact camera. The latest firmware versions for the E-5 and XZ-1 resolve minor bugs relating to the LCD display and external flash units. Version 1.1 for the Olympus E-PL2 changes the default setting of the image stabilizer to ‘On’ when used with the add-on Fisheye, Wide-angle or Macro lenses.
Download links for the latest software firmware:
If you are looking to get a new Olympus E-5, E-PL2 or XZ-1, click on the links below for the best deals on each camera:
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The Olympus E-PL2 is the successor to the popular E-PL1 micro four-thirds mirrorless digital camera. Dpreview known for its indepth reviews has recently made a detailed review of the Olympus E-PL2, below is an extract from the review.
The Olympus E-PL2 is very close to other E-series cameras such as the E-PL1 or E-P2 in terms of both specification and design, but it’s arguably different enough to make it preferable over to in-house competitors for some users. Image quality is pretty much identical, but compared to the E-PL1, the E-PL2 hasa better build quality, an arguably more attractive design, faster AF (with the new kit lens) and an additional rear dial.
While the E-P2 is nominally higher up the PEN-hierarchy some photographers might nevertheless prefer the E-PL2 instead. It’s smaller, has a built-in flash and comes with the faster focusing new kit lens. However, you’ll have to make do without the E-P2′s top thumb dial, which can make changing settings just that little bit more cumbersome.
Having said that, there’s not much between the performance of all the current Olympus PEN cameras. The improved AF speed is arguably the biggest argument for the E-PL2 (although you can equally improve the E-P2′s and E-PL1′s AF speed by combining them with the new lens). The lack of the top dial, if you like setting your shooting parameters manually, is one against it. At the end of the day a lot of it is down to personal preference.
However, if you’re in the market for a mirrorless camera it’s hard to go wrong with the E-PL2. It doesn’t just look good when compared to its Olympus stablemates, but also cuts a fine figure next to the mirrorless competition from other manufacturers. In addition the range of accessories and Micro Four Thirds lenses is continuously growing, making Olympus PEN one of the currently largest and most flexible systems in the mirrorless camera sector.
