The Olympus EVOLT E-510 digital SLR is a great camera to help you evolve as a photographer. Only Olympus digital SLRs are engineered to be 100-percent digital. Simply put, this means your pictures wil

The Olympus SP-570UZ may not be a DSLR however it's clearly patterned on one. The folks over...

May 13, 2008 andndash; Olympus today announced the EOS E-520, a 10.1-megapixel DSLR. Marketed toward...

May 13, 2008 andndash; Olympus today announced the Zuiko Digital 18-36mm (ED 9-18mm Four Thirds)...

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The Olympus E-520 is the latest DSLR to be announced by the imaging giants. Successor to the E-510,...

Apart from announcing the E-520 DSLR, Olympus also announced a new lens. The Olympus Zuiko Digital...

If you are in the market for the newly announced  Olympus E-520 DSLR camera, then you might as well check out the PT-E05 casing. The PT-E05 is an underwater casing, which makes the DLR waterproof to a water pressure equivalent to a depth of 40 meters.  It comes equipped flash connectors and features 5 interchangeable lens ports. The lens ports support lenses like 14-42mm, 14-45mm, 11-22mm, 14-54mm, 7-14mm, 8mm Fisheye, 35mm and 50mm Macro lenses. [via Photography Blog]

Durable, rugged.

Olympus who are the official sponsors of the US Open and the Olympus US Open Series announced their second annual national sweepstakes. Lucky winners will be sent on the trip to the 2008 US Open Tennis Championships in Flushing Meadows, New York. Winners will receive a weekend getaway August 29-31, 2008, which will include hotel, airfare, spending money and two tickets to the Grand Slam tennis tournament. Consumers purchasing an Olympus camera between May 13 and July 18, 2008 may register to win by completing a registration form at participating retail locations, entering online at www.getolympus.com/register, or mailing a postcard or letter containing their name, mailing address, email address and telephone number to: emg3, Shoot With the Pros, 215 Commercial St., Portland, ME 04101. Registration for the sweepstakes runs through July 18, 2008 and complete rules are available at www.getolympus.com/register.

Thin, compact, and fun with its array of body colors, the 8.0-megapixel Olympus FE-340 is a good choice for beginners. Its well-rounded selection of preset scene modes, in-camera guides and correction tools make this one of the easier digital cameras to use. The Olympus FE-340's 5x zoom is flexible and useful, and its 2.7-inch LCD is generous and bright. Face Detection, Smile...

The OM-4Ti combines precision controls and electronic sophistication to give you the power to create. Multi-spot and off-the-film metering, exposure memory and compatibility with various system compon

The new fully automatic, 35mm autofocus ZLR camera delivers outstanding "all-in-one" versatility and value in the IS line of Olympus ZLR cameras. Providing advantages unequaled in its price

The Olympus E-420 DSLR was reviewed by the folks over at Camera Labs and lets see what the verdict is. The 10 Megapixel DSLR  when compared to its predecessor has some minor tweaks like a bigger screen and a bigger grip. Another nifty addition is the  ew contrast-based autofocus option in Live View, which makes focusing easier.   The small size of the  DSLR makes it ideal for point and shoot users as well those who take their photography seriously. The anti-dust system is quite effective and the interface quite intuitive. Verdict: "So with the E-420 and pancake lens, Olympus has created a DSLR kit which will appeal to a broad group of buyers: those upgrading from a point and shoot, those who leave a DSLR at home because it's too big or heavy, and those who want a smaller, lighter backup body to a higher-end model."

Olympus's second pass at the super-small digital SLR, the E-420, gets a lot more features, with a new hybrid Live View autofocus system that includes contrast detection, a new daylight-viewable LCD, and even Face Detection technology. The Olympus E-420 is still their smallest and lightest SLR, yet they managed to increase its frame rate to 3.5 frames per second. The Olympus E-4...

The Stylus 1030 SW is one tough camera. The Shockproof, Waterproof, Freezeproof and Dustproof design gives active people the confidence to take this camera anywhere and shoot in nearly any condition.

Get as close to your subject as you want with the 8-megapixel Olympus SP-560 UZ. Capturing difficult subjects like birds in trees or the kids on the soccer field is easy with with the SP-560 UZ's 18x

This innovative shooter is loaded with features, among them a 20X zoom lens. It's a worthy purchase for just about anyone who wants to get closer to the action.

June 12, 2008 - Olympus today announced a firmware update for the E-3 DSLR. The update, available from Olympus\' website, seeks to "optimize the consistency of the auto white balance on the E-3," according to an Olympus release. Users can download the free firmware update by connecting their E-3 to a computer via USB cord. The firmware update is automatically available through Olympus\' Master 2 software. For more information or directions on how to download the update, visit Olympus\' QandA website.

Firmware Ver1.1 is now available for Olympus E3 DSLR  and offers the following upgrades: * Enabled use of the Image Stabilization function with non-Four Thirds System interchangeable lenses by inputting a specific focal length.       For details on operations, please click on the URL.     * Matched the rotation of the dial on the rear of the Power Battery Holder HLD-4 and the movement direction of the AF target.     * Increased the number of storable still pictures by improving the battery check when the Power Battery Holder HLD-4 is attached.     * Focusing now stops immediately when the AF start button (AEL/AFL or Fn button) is released.     * Corrected the phenomenon where the flash control caused an under exposure while using bounce flash at short distances with the FL-50R or FL-36R Electronic Flash.     * Improved selection and prioritization of the central 5 ranging points when shooting in C-AF mode and Dynamic-single Target mode. Download it from here.

Dpreview has done an in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-420 and recommend the camera. The lightweight digital SLR has great ergonomics and is a fast performer. Live View does it job well and offers up to ten times magnification. Image quality didn't disappoint either and the interface was quite intuitive. Excerpt from the review: "In conclusion, the E-420 is an ideal walkaround camera with a great feature set and unrivalled customizability. The image quality issues described above very slightly tarnish the positive overall picture but if compact dimensions and pocketability are high up on your list of buying criteria the E-420 should still be one of your favorites".

TamsPalm, a photography blog was able to post some sample images taken from the newly announced Olympus E520. All images have been left untouched and the external FL36R flash was disabled on most shots unless specified. Says the reviewer: "Cutting a long story short: the Olympus E520 delivers good (albeit slightly "unsharp") JPG images at its factory settings. Tweaking the parameters around a bit would probably lead to even better photos: however, this is IMHO better achieved by shooting in RAW and processing the files on the desktop."

Another photography contest for young adults was announced recently in the UK. The RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2008 (YPA08), sponsored by Olympus and printing company Warners Midlands is now accepting entries by anyone aged under 19 on 1 September 2008. The theme is animals and the competition is divided into four categories: under 12 years, 12 to 18 years, pet personalities and the Olympus portfolio.The deadline for entries is Monday 1 September 2008. More information, winning entries from previous years and top tips from wildlife photographer Chris Packham and RSPCA chief photographer Andrew Forsyth are available by logging on to http://www.rspca.org/ypa. 1.  Entries must be received no later than Monday 1 September 2008 and should be sent to: YPA08, Publications Department, RSPCA, Wilberforce Way, Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 9RS. Entries can also be submitted to the YPA08 website http://www.rspca.org.uk/ypa 2.  Entrants must include name, age, address and the category they are entering as well as a maximum of 100 words describing their photo on an accompanying note. We are very sorry, but we cannot return photos. A photo cannot be entered into more than one category, but all photos are eligible to win the overall prize. 3.  Full details of the competition, together ...

We've just posted First Shots for the Olympus E-520 digital SLR camera, an updated version of the company's popular E-510 model. Olympus E520 improvements include enhanced in-body image stabilization, a larger 2.7-inch LCD with better contrast, additional Live View AF modes, face detection, wireless flash support and shadow adjustment technology. Click here for our Olympus E-...

Imaging-Resource has posted some sample shots from the newly announced Olympus E-520 which we recommend taking a look at. Those who are contemplating to buy a new DSLR system will be able to get a good idea about the image quality of the E-520.

High-performance super-telescopic zoom lens that features for the first time the SWD (Supersonic Wave Drive) autofocusing system and covers a zoom range equivalent to 100 to 400 mm of a 35 mm camera l

Olympus has announced a new contest, which would entail one lucky winner a VIP Pass for two to the European Grand Prix. Customers who take an E-System Test Drive in store have to fill out an entry form and ensure that the salesperson fills out his section, as both will receive the same prize. The promotion will run throughout the summer with the cut off date for entries being 12th September 2008.

Olympus has released a software update for their Studio 2 workflow application. For now Version 2.2 is only available to Mac users and offers the following improvements: - Support for Portuguese (Brazilian). - Improved the display speed in Preview Area in "RAW Development" and "Image Edit" windows. - Added the functions to narrow down, sort, and delete files in Thumbnail Area of all windows. - Added the function to clear Cache.

For Olympus SP-570 UZ users, its time to hit the update button. Firmware update, version 1.1 can be downloaded from here and includes the following changes: - Improves response while zooming. - Corrects a part of Swedish languages

Photography Blog has posted images taken from the Olympus E-520, which can be accessed here. All images were taken using the 10-megapixel Large Super Fine JPEG setting.

Compact, 10.1-megapixel digital SLR with built-in image stabilization, Live View with auto focus, Face Detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology, Dust Reduction System, and TruePic III image processing.

Japan's Olympus Corp. and Matsushita announced a new digital camera format on Tuesday that will make single lens reflex (SLR) models smaller and lighter, in a bid to drive sales of their advanced machines.

High-performance standard zoom lens that features for the first time the SWD (Supersonic Wave Drive) autofocusing system and covers a zoom range equivalent to 24 to 120 mm on a 35 mm camera lens. Spec

Housing for the Olympus C-5000 Zoom. A clear and durable polycarbonate case provides an attractive shield for your digital camera as you explore your underwater surroundings at depths up to 131 feet.

A portable, high-quality Digital Zuiko wide-angle zoom that provides edge-to-edge sharpness and superb color reproduction.

28mm-108mm 35mm equivalent

Min focus: 8.67" (0.22m)

Lens hood

EISA or The European Imaging and Sound Association have announced the winners in Photo, Video, Audio and Home Theater and In-Car Electronics Categories. To access the full list of 2008/2009 categories go here.   Here are the winners from the Photo Category:   European Camera                                             Sony Alpha A350 European Consumer Camera                         Canon EOS 1000D European Professional Camera                      Nikon D3 European Compact Camera                             Panasonic DMC-TZ5 European Ultra Compact Camera                   Olympus µ 1030SW European Super Zoom Camera                       Fujifilm FinePix S100FS European Advanced Camera                            Olympus E-3 European Advanced Compact Camera           Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1               European Lens                                                      Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM European Consumer Lens                                 Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro European Professional Lens                              Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm and AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8 G ED   European Photo Software                                     Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0 European Professional Photo Software             Apple Aperture 2   [Via DC Views]    

August 19, 2008 andndash; Olympus has announced two new FE-series compact cameras, both slated to ship this month, and both offering 8-megapixel resolution. The FE-360 (shown here) features a 3x zoom lens in a slender 0.7-inch-deep camera, priced at $149.99. The step-up model, the FE-370 ($199.99), raises the zoom level to 5x and incorporates both sensor-shift and ISO-boosting image stabilization systems. Additional details follow.

The 2008 Share the Experience Photo Contest is a new photography competition by the National Park Foundation and Olympus in partnership with the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Forest Service.  This contest will run from August 18, 2008 through December 31, 2008 and encourages Americans to explore and capture the federal land in their own creative styles.  The Grand Prize winner's winning image will grace all the 2010 "Federal Recreation Lands Pass,"  and the winner will also an Olympus E-3 DSLR digital camera kit and a five-day, four-night trip to a Federal Recreation Land of his/her choice. Citizens and legal residents of the who are at least 18 years of age can enter by submitting up to three photo entries online at www.sharetheexperience.org; or via mail in a hand-written, stamped envelope to: Share the Experience Official Federal Recreation Lands Photo Contest c/o ePrize, LLC PO Box 8070 Royal Oak, MI 48068

LightCrafts has announced the availability of an upgraded version of LightZone. LightZone 3.6 for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X and Linux now supports Raw files from the Canon 450D, Canon 1000D, Fujifilm S100FS, Nikon D60, Nikon D700, Olympus E-420, Olympus E-520, Olympus SP-550UZ, Panasonic DMC-L10, Pentax K20D, Pentax K200D, Sony dSLR-A200, Sony dSLR-A350.

August 25, 2008 - Olympus unveiled new cameras in three product categories today: the rugged 1050 SW (shown here), the ultra-zoom SP-565 UZ and the skinny Stylus 1040. All three are due to ship in October, at prices ranging from $199.95 to $399.95. For details on these camera introductions, click below.

The newly announced Olympus SP-565 UZ has a 20x wide zoom lens (26-520mm*) and comes equipped with a 10 megapixel imaging sensor. This prosumer digital camera also features Dual Image Stabilisation, Advance Face detection, a 2.5 inch LCD screen, and P/A/S/M exposure modes. The SP-565 UZ will be available in October 2008 for $399.99 ().   It will also include: Neck Strap, WIN/Mac USB Cable, Audio/Video Cable, four AA Batteries, Manual, Warranty Card and OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM.    

High-performance standard zoom lens that features for the first time the SWD (Supersonic Wave Drive) autofocusing system and covers a zoom range equivalent to 24 to 120 mm on a 35 mm camera lens. Spec

Housing for the Olympus C-5000 Zoom. A clear and durable polycarbonate case provides an attractive shield for your digital camera as you explore your underwater surroundings at depths up to 131 feet.

A portable, high-quality Digital Zuiko wide-angle zoom that provides edge-to-edge sharpness and superb color reproduction.

28mm-108mm 35mm equivalent

Min focus: 8.67" (0.22m)

Lens hood

High-performance standard zoom lens that features for the first time the SWD (Supersonic Wave Drive) autofocusing system and covers a zoom range equivalent to 24 to 120 mm on a 35 mm camera lens. Spec

Among the five new cameras announced by Olympus on Monday is one that you control just by tapping on the back, top, or sides.

High-performance standard zoom lens that features for the first time the SWD (Supersonic Wave Drive) autofocusing system and covers a zoom range equivalent to 24 to 120 mm on a 35 mm camera lens. Spec