The Olympus XZ-1 is a surprisingly compact point and shoot camera that offers lots of advanced operations for serious photographers. [Read more…]
Olympus E-PM1, E-PL3 and E-P3 Coming June 30
An invitation for a Taiwan press event all but confirms a June 30 announcement for the new Olympus PEN models, which appear to include the E-PM1, E-PL3 and E-P3. [Read more…]
Firmware Friday: Olympus E-PL2, E-5, XZ-1
Below you will find this week’s firmware updates. Hit the manufacturer website links for more details and download instructions for the firmware. [Read more…]
Olympus XZ-1
The Olympus XZ-1 is a 10MP point and shoot camera with 4x optical zoom lens and a retro-inspired style. The 4x zoom lens provides a 35mm equivalent zoom range of 28-112mm and a bright f/1.8 aperture at the wide end.
The XZ-1 can capture 720p HD video at 30 fps and RAW-format still images. The camera features a sensor-shift image stabilization system, with electronic image stabilization applied during video capture. The XZ-1 also sports a 3-inch OLED monitor with a high 614k resolution.
The Olympus XZ-1 should be available in January 2011 at an initial retail price of $499.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]