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Olympus resurrects popular OM system with its OM-D E-M5

Olympus has gone back to its roots, resurrecting its most popular line of compact single-reflex cameras - the OM system.

DSLRs 08 Feb 2012

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Woodford drops bid to take over Olympus

Michael Woodford, who was fired from Olympus after he turned whistleblower, has announced that he is to drop his fight to take over the company and will now sue Olympus for unfair dismissal

People Moves 06 Jan 2012

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Olympus board to resign

The board of directors at camera manufacturer Olympus has announced that it would resign by February 2012

Cameras 07 Dec 2011

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Olympus' share price tumbles as dismissal crisis escalates [update]

Olympus' share price has lost more than 45% of its value over the past four days, as the crisis surrounding the sacking of its president and CEO, Michael C. Woodford has escalated

Business 19 Oct 2011

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Third strike: Olympus E-P3 tested

Olympus has improved on the original Pen camera with the E-P3, finds Kevin Carter, prioritising performance over resolution.

Cameras 07 Sep 2011

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Olympus strikes back with three new PEN cameras

Olympus has announced the upcoming release of three new models in its range of Micro Four Thirds PEN cameras, "rewriting the category rules" with the E-P3, E-PL3 and E-PM1

EVIL Cameras 30 Jun 2011

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Big 
glass: The best long fast lenses for action photographers

Their use of rare materials and complex construction means they command premium prices. All the same, long fast lenses are almost obligatory for action photographers. David Kilpatrick provides a guide...

Lenses 27 Jun 2011

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Mirrorless cameras gain support from third parties

The competition between the Micro Four Thirds format, launched by Panasonic and Olympus, and Sony's NEX range of mirrorless cameras is heating up as all sides take steps to attract third-party developers...

EVIL Cameras 08 Feb 2011

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Loyalty at a price?

Open versus locked: makers in both the mirrorless and medium- format camera markets are taking an increasingly divergent approach to their systems, reports David Kilpatrick in this report from Photokina....

Medium Format Cameras 02 Jan 2011

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Olympus E-5 unveiled as new flagship camera

Olympus has unveiled what could be its last mirror-based digital SLR - the E-5, which boasts a 12.3-megapixel sensor

DSLRs 14 Sep 2010

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Olympus adds to Micro Four Thirds system with two new zoom lenses

[Updated] Olympus readies two lightweight zooms to join its line up of Micro Four Thirds Pen cameras and M.Zuiko lenses, including 150-600mm and 80-300mm equivalents.

Lenses 31 Aug 2010

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Cosina joins Micro Four Thirds camera/lens standard

[Updated] Micro Four Thirds gets a boost with news that Cosina is joining the standard, announcing its first lens will be an ultra-fast 50mm equivalent prime.

Lenses 31 Aug 2010

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Olympus E-P1 - The video test

In June last year, Olympus unveiled its first Micro FourThirds camera - the E-P1. At its Berlin press event, we were able to test the camera's video capabilities

EVIL Cameras 01 Jun 2010 screening image

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Eight of the best micro cameras

While digital SLR cameras have surpassed their analogue forebears, there’s been little to match the best film compacts of old. Until now, with the arrival of a generation of micro interchangeable lens...

Cameras 03 Mar 2010

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The making of an iconic album cover

Brian Griffin recalls the story behind his photograph for Joe Jackson’s debut album, one of the most celebrated covers of the 1980s, captured in a moment of inspiration

Commercial 03 Mar 2010

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Olympus unveils two new Micro Four Thirds zoom lenses

Olympus has also announced the release of two new lenses specifically designed for its Micro Four Thirds cameras - the E-P1 and E-P2

Lenses 05 Nov 2009

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