Tested The Olympus E-P1 – View Flickr Photo Stream

July 13, 2009
Tested The Olympus E-P1 – View Flickr Photo Stream
Video and Digital Camera Reviews

Recently released is the Olympus E-P1, which marks a new era of digital imaging innovation.  This new micro four thirds camera is a part of the PEN family of cameras.  The photographics optics are like that of an SLR, the only difference being that it has the smaller size and simplicity of a point and shoot.  With still image quality of DSLR and A/V quality of high definition camcorder and audio recorder, the E-P1 becomes an amazing imaging studio but with a body that is ultra-portable and stylish.

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Digital Point and Shoot Cameras > Olympus SP-590UZ

12 Megapixel, 26x Optical Zoom, Dual Image Stabilization, 2.7″ LCD

• Shoot telephoto (up to 26x optical zoom), wide-angle (26mm equivalent) and macro (as close as 1cm) with the SP-590UZ.
• Dual Image Stabilization combines Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds to capture crisp, clear images in any situation.
• Face Detection automatically focuses on your subjects’ faces and optimizes exposure for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures.
• With one click, take several shots in rapid succession. With a burst rate of up to 10 fps (3MP), you can freeze moments to capture your shot.

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Just Released Olympus EP-1 w/interchangeable lens

Micro Four Thirds, 12.3 Megapixel, In-Body Image Stabilization, Art Filters, Multi Exposure, Full Manual Controls.

Not a Point and Shoot. Not an SLR. It’s a PEN. What will you create?

The Olympus E-P1 marks an innovative new era in digital imaging. Our new Micro Four Thirds camera upholds the legacy of the celebrated PEN family of cameras, with the photographic optics of an SLR and the size and simplicity of a point and shoot. Combining the still image quality of a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) with the A/V quality of both a High Definition camcorder and high-end audio recorder, the E-P1 is a virtual full-service imaging studio in one ultra-portable and stylishly retro body. With dozens of advanced features, the E-P1 makes documenting and sharing your everyday life easier and more creative than ever before.

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Entry Level Cameras > Olympus E-510

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 will have stunning edge-to-edge sharpness that can?t be beat. Olympus? Live View LCD technology is a unique feature that enhances your picture-taking experience. Whatever life brings, whatever you?re photographing, you?ll capture colorful memories with the E-510?s proven Dust Reduction System and powerful, 10-megapixel imager.

• It is not always easy to use an optical viewfinder– in a crowd you can’t see over the heads of those around you, and low angle close-ups can be hard to reach. With the E-510, you have another option – use the Live-View LCD screen to preview and review photos. And you’ll see the screen with amazing clarity from almost any angle.
• The high-resolution, 2.5″ HyperCrystal? LCD screen (230,000 pixels) means you can compose your shots easily, even outside in sunlight.
• Advanced Image Stabilization keeps your images sharp even when the camera is moving. The E-510 uses Olympus’ sensor-shift image stabilization technology to counter the effect of camera shake. The exclusive Supersonic Wave Drive motors provide two modes of accurate high-speed image stabilization. One mode provides blur-free photography for everyday situations like low-light settings. The other mode helps capture clear images even while panning during action shots. Olympus’ Image Stabilization technology is built into the body of the E-510 so it works with every lens, unlike legacy film technologies built into the lenses.

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Sale Items, The Olympus 9000

The popularity of compact cameras is quickly on the rise.  There are 2 great sales going on for the Olympus 9000 and the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS, with great zoom capability!

Olympus Stylus 9000 Review

Olympus has just shipped us the new Olympus digital camera Stylus 9000.  It is one of the smallest mega-zoom cameras on the market today.  The zoom starts at 28mm and goes all the way to 280mm!  All of that in an ultra compact body.  This is the smallest Stylus yet with this kind of zoom power.  Panasonic has a couple of models out there that will give the 9000 some competition in this segment, but this camera is very impressive.  The shutter lag is very minimal and the flash recovery seems above average Olympus is now including a micro sd memory card adapter with this and most of their lineup, so you aren’t stuck using the proprietary XD card format that is exclusive to Olympus and Fuji.  Micro SD cards are very available and very resonable on price.

Best Sale Price Olympus 9000

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Olympus Cameras Evolt E-500 (with 14-45mm) > Display Models Discount

 

Olympus Evolt E-500

Thoughts on the Olympus Evolt E-500

What we liked:  The menu system is rather easy to navigate and very intuitive.  The design is compact, which is a plus, while also having automated and manual features that appeal to serious people and those that are new to SLR.

What we didn’t like:   The Zuiko lens did not show focal distance.  The dust reduction feature causes slow start-up time and the automatic white balance can be unreliable in some conditions.

Verdict:  This camera is a great compact that is easy to use.  The feature set is broad when compared to other cameras in the class, with good overall photo quality.

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Reviews of Olympus Evolt E-330 (w/14-45mm) > Specs and More

Olympus Evolt E-330

Thoughts on the Olympus Evolt E-330

What we like:  The LCD is great for previewing shots and is also large.  The photo quality is great and the camera overall is very solid.

What we didn’t like so much:  The kit lens is rather slow and some of the features take a while to figure out.

Verdict:  The E-330 works well as a midrange dSLR.  The live scene viewing on the large LCD is great. 

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More on the Olympus E-620 > Video Review

 

More video footage from Expo 2009, this time with our Olympus tech rep who gives usa quick overview of their new E-620, which is kinda like their E-30 shoved into one of the smallest bodies on the market (the E-30, in turn, is like an ecnomic version of my own beloved E-3). And, it has backlit buttons! Buttons! Backliiiiiiiit! It’s genius, why didn’t this exist before? Seriously!

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Olympus Stylus 9000 > Specs, Information, Video Review

Olympus Stylus 9000 Review

Olympus has just shipped us the new Olympus digital camera Stylus 9000.  It is one of the smallest mega-zoom cameras on the market today.  The zoom starts at 28mm and goes all the way to 280mm!  All of that in an ultra compact body.  This is the smallest Stylus yet with this kind of zoom power.  Panasonic has a couple of models out there that will give the 9000 some competition in this segment, but this camera is very impressive.  The shutter lag is very minimal and the flash recovery seems above average Olympus is now including a micro sd memory card adapter with this and most of their lineup, so you aren’t stuck using the proprietary XD card format that is exclusive to Olympus and Fuji.  Micro SD cards are very available and very resonable on price.

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Olympus FE-230

Olympus FE-230

7.1 MP, 3x Optical Zoom, 19 Shooting Modes, Digital Image Stablization

• Pocket-sized perfection. How much technology can you possibly pour into a sleek, slim-bodied digital camera that’s smaller than a deck of cards? How about Built-in Help Guides, One-Touch Operations, Preset Scene Modes, 3x optical zoom, and a 2.5″ LCD– The super-slim FE-230 is absolutely packed with features that make it fun and easy to use.
• SUPER-SLIM (0.65″) BODY. This amazingly slim, sleek-bodied camera is so thin you can easily slide it in your pocket and take it anywhere.

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