tag:fourthirds-user.com,2008://1 2008-05-13T14:58:34Z Movable Type 3.34 tag:fourthirds-user.com,2008://1.110 2008-05-13T08:39:44Z 2008-05-13T14:58:34Z

This affordable complement to the ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 18-180mm 1:3.5-6.3 (36-360mm)* enables stunningly original perspectives with an extra-wide field of view.

Julia Burley tag:fourthirds-user.com,2008://1.109 2008-05-13T08:34:51Z 2008-05-13T14:58:01Z

With its pro features and top image quality, the new Olympus E-520 D-SLR fits the bill perfectly. The successor to the EISA Award-winning E-500 series incorporates a built-in image stabiliser to ensure blur-free shots irrespective of the lens attached – no matter if wide-angle or ultra-tele and without the need for a tripod.

Julia Burley tag:fourthirds-user.com,2008://1.108 2008-05-06T17:45:44Z 2008-05-06T17:54:16Z

It's time to vote in the Four Thirds User and Olympus UK E-System User Group Spring photo competition. Here you can find exactly how the voting system works. But hurry, as voting closes on 20th May.

Ian Burley tag:fourthirds-user.com,2008://1.105 2008-04-30T18:27:06Z 2008-04-30T21:10:46Z

Here is a direct photographic comparison of the original and new SWD versions of the Olympus Digital Zuiko 50-200 f/2.8-3.5 ED telephoto zoom, complete with sample images to download.

Ian Burley tag:fourthirds-user.com,2008://1.107 2008-04-28T17:41:53Z 2008-04-28T18:09:52Z

Veteran top photographer, Barry Lategan, will judge the finalists of the big Four Thirds User photography competition which closes at the end of April. There is no time to lose if you want to enter!

Ian Burley tag:fourthirds-user.com,2008://1.106 2008-04-25T13:24:52Z 2008-04-25T13:27:45Z

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-60mm 1:2.8-4.0 SWD 24-120mm)* lens wins TIPA Award

Julia Burley tag:fourthirds-user.com,2008://1.103 2008-04-09T14:03:39Z 2008-04-16T14:25:47Z

Here we have a dozen sample images, both RAW and JPEG taken with the new Olympus Digital Zuiko 14-35mm f/2.0 SWD standard zoom. This lens is not cheap, but is it good value? **This article has now been updated to include 'bokeh' sample shots.

Ian Burley tag:fourthirds-user.com,2008://1.102 2008-03-28T08:35:29Z 2008-03-28T10:02:48Z

Olympus has released firmware updates for its two standard kit lenses, the 14-42 f/3.5-5.6 and 40-150 f/4-5.6. The updates add Imager AF live view compatibility which enables continuous live view autofocus on supported bodies.

Ian Burley tag:fourthirds-user.com,2008://1.101 2008-03-22T09:48:46Z 2008-03-22T10:54:03Z

Four Thirds User has opened a new photo gallery featuring Grand Prix race pictures generated from the recently announced deal for Olympus to be the exclusive provider of photographic services to the McLaren Vodafone Mercedes F1 team.

Ian Burley tag:fourthirds-user.com,2008://1.100 2008-03-21T11:38:54Z 2008-03-22T23:30:58Z

Despite unpalatable British winter weather, Four Thirds User has been out and about with the new Olympus E-420 mated to the new 25mm f/2.8 pancake lens. We have original camera samples for you to download and evaluate, including the RAW files.

Ian Burley tag:fourthirds-user.com,2008://1.99 2008-03-20T13:52:58Z 2008-03-21T12:31:18Z

Olympus Studio and Master software applications have been updated to versions 2.1.2 and 2.0.5, respectively. Although not highlighted by Olympus, we can confirm that the new versions are compatible with RAW files from the new Olympus E-420 DSLR.

Ian Burley tag:fourthirds-user.com,2008://1.98 2008-03-13T13:21:07Z 2008-03-21T12:31:18Z

Latest Version of Photo-Enhancement Software Incorporates Innovative Video Tutorials, Camera Updates and Pricing Revisions

Julia Burley tag:fourthirds-user.com,1999://1.97 2008-03-12T19:00:00Z 2008-04-17T15:44:53Z

The Four Thirds User photo gallery now contains over a thousand images. We've picked a fraction of these for you to enjoy in our new Gallery Picks feature. Registered users can comment on pictures and rate those they like. Rated pictures then become eligible for FTU Picture of the Week.

Julia Burley tag:fourthirds-user.com,2008://1.96 2008-03-12T11:55:29Z 2008-03-21T12:31:18Z

Olympus Cameras, having sponsored the Ferrari team a couple of years back, are to return to the Grand Prix scene in the capacity of official supplier of photographic services to the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 team. Experienced photographer Jon Nicholson will be using the Olympus E-3 and Digital Zuiko lenses and this website will showcase his work during the forthcoming season.

Ian Burley tag:fourthirds-user.com,2008://1.95 2008-03-05T07:08:25Z 2008-03-21T12:31:18Z

We look beyond the press releases and examine what the newly announced Olympus E-420 DSLR and Digital Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 'pancake' lens have to offer, especially compared with its predecessor, the E-410. Includes a number of product images and diagrams.

Ian Burley