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Leica Likes Olympus EVF
Leica has chosen the Olympus VF-2 electronic viewfinder as the basis for the official EVF for its new X2 compact camera.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 hands-on preview and sample images
Panasonic has launched the replacement for its 'baby' of the Micro Four Thirds G-Micro range, the DMC-G3, complete with new sensor, new Venus Engine 7+ HD image processor, LCD touch screen and redesigned user interface. But is the GF5 really that different. We've been using one and half some sample images for you to download.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 real world RAW and JPEG samples to download
Yes, we have more Olympus OM-D E-M5 sample images (RAW and JPEG) for you to download - this time a selection of 66 every day real life shots rather than 'test' shots.
Full resolution OM-D E-M5 samples compared to Pen E-P3, Lumix GH2 and Sony Alpha 55
Compare back to back sample images with the Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Sony Alpha A55 SLT, Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and the Pen E-P3, including ISO range and base-ISO images.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 high speed burst mode shooting timings
Does the Olympus OM-D E-M5 live up to its billing as a fast 9fps shooter. It certainly does - in fact we think it should be rated at 10fps in our tests.
Four Thirds User hands-on coverage of a production sample OM-D E-M5 coming up
Now we have a production sample OM-D E-M5 we're beginning the long task of getting to know the camera and to share that knowledge with you.
Has the Olympus OM-D E-M5 conquered the notorious rolling shutter video jello effect?
MOS-type rolling shutter sensor video wobble has been a headache for video fans using the latest digital cameras for movie making, but Olympus just might have fixed that for the new OM-D E-M5. See our video comparison evidence.
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Olympus updates firmware for groundbreaking OM-D camera
Olympus has released a firmware update for its revolutionary E-M5 camera launched in February.
Panasonic announce the LUMIX GF5
The interchangeable lens LUMIX GF5 provides stunning image quality and intuitive operation packed into a sleek and stylish design
Sigma announces the new Sigma 19mm F2.8 EX DN and 30mm F2.8 EX DN
Sigma Imaging (UK) Ltd is pleased to announce that the new Sigma 19mm F2.8 EX DN and 30mm F2.8 EX DN are now available in the UK in both Sony E-mount and Micro Four Thirds fittings.
Olympus America announces OM-D E-M5 free accessory rebate promotion
After the UK initiative of a limited time introductory offer of a free HLD-6 battery grip for early adopters of the OM-D E-M5, Olympus America has revealed its own promotional rebate scheme.
Sigma announces retail price of the new 19mm F2.8 EX DN
Sigma announce that the suggested retail price of the new 19mm F2.8 EX DN is £169.99. This new lens will be available in the UK by the end of March in both the Micro Four Thirds and Sony E-Mount fittings.
Panasonic announces firmware update for 45-200mm lens
Panasonic announces the new firmware update program for the digital interchangeable lens LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm / F4.0-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS045200) of LUMIX G Micro System.
Revised 9 month loss bigger than expected at Olympus
Olympus has posted a large 9 month loss in the wake of revised accounting after the company's financial scandal last October but the underlying profitability of the company is not seriously affected.
Olympus launches OM-D
The official press release and technical specifications for the new Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds system camera.
Olympus to expand high-grade Micro Four Thirds lens system
Olympus reveals two new high-grade m.Zuiko Micro Four Thirds lenses for release later this year.
Olympus corporate update and new DSLRs?
Who will bail out Olympus and what will it mean for the beleaguered camera division. And if you can ignore all that, what is the prospect for another Olympus Four Thirds DSLR?


