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Olympus E-600 DSLR debuts
Offers cheaper alternative to E-620 31 August 2009 15:06 GMT TweetOlympus has announced a new E-Series model on Monday; the E-600, that will sit under the slightly higher spec'ed E-620.
The cutbacks mainly affect software for the new digital SLR that will come with a 12.3-megapixel image sensor, 2.7-inch... -
Olympus E-620 DSLR camera review
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An entry-level enthusiast DSLR?
22 April 2009 9:47 GMT
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The E-620 is the latest addition to Olympus’ E-series of DSLRs and sits above the (bulkier) E-520 and below the recent E-30, with which it shares many features, including the 12.3MP Live-MOS sensor.
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Olympus E-450 DSLR announced
£450 Four Thirds camera 31 March 2009 9:24 GMT TweetOlympus has announced the launch of the E-450 digital SLR, a Four Thirds model that will fit in between the E-420 and E-520 in the company's range.
The E-450 - with a "full range of Olympus E-System technology on board" - is an easy to use... -
Olympus E-30 DSLR camera review
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Can Olympus crack the pro-consumer market?
18 March 2009 9:00 GMT
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Olympus’ first and newest pro-consumer DSLR, the E-30, sits beneath the E-3, sat at the top of the Olympus FourThirds System range and above the E-520 and more effectively bridges a gap for Olympus aficionados between the keen snappers and enthusiasts.
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PHOTOS: Olympus E-620 digital camera
Hands on gallery of pictures and UK price suggested 25 February 2009 20:15 GMT TweetThe E-620 digital SLR, based on the four thirds standard and apparently the smallest DSLR with built in image stabilisation. We were at Focus On Imaging to grab a hand on with the new camera.
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Olympus announces E-620 DSLR
Smallest DSLR with image stabilisation 24 February 2009 9:54 GMT TweetOlympus has announced the launch of the E-620 digital SLR, based on the four thirds standard and apparently the smallest DSLR with built in image stabilisation.
Aimed at enthusiasts who want the size benefit of the E4xx series but with "key... -
Olympus E-3 DSLR camera review
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Does this deliver the semi-pro features you expect?
16 September 2008 12:00 GMT
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Olympus’ E-3 is the company’s flagship DSLR and provides a professional level of build and specification at a semi-professional price point. The first thing about the camera you notice however is its bulk.
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Olympus E-520 DSLR camera review
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Plain sailing for the updated flagship model?
5 August 2008 16:00 GMT
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The E-520 arrives packed full of clever kit the likes of which would make any enthusiast snapper salivate and some pros a little envious. Like the E-510 before it, the E-520 has a 10-megapixel resolution, Live MOS sensor equipped with Olympus’ excellent...
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Olympus E-510 DSLR camera review
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Can Olympus impress with its flagship DSLR?
14 November 2007 11:00 GMT
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The recent announcement of the new professional E-System Olympus E3 should not be allowed to overshadow the latest in Olympus enthusiast digital SLRs, the E-510. However, the new camera has a tough act to follow in the shape of the popular and extremely...
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Olympus E410 Digital SLR camera review
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Can Live View transform the DSLR market?
28 June 2007 9:00 GMT
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Barely 6 months on from the launch of the E400, Olympus announced an updated version of that camera which, while almost identical, has a couple of important differences.
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Olympus E400 DSLR digital camera review
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Can Olympus challenge Canon and Nikon with the world's lightest DSLR?
11 December 2006 13:30 GMT
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On its announcement in July 2006, the E400 entered the world of digital photography as the Worlds smallest and lightest DSLR; Nikon has introduced the also svelte D40 since then but it is light four million pixels compared to the E400.
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Olympus E-500 DSLR digital camera review
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Significantly smaller than predecessors has the E-500 got what it takes to woo?
14 March 2006 0:07 GMT
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Olympus gave four features top priority when developing the E-500, maximum image quality, a sensor cleaning system that ousts dust from the CCD without the need to tinker under the bonnet (or taking the camera back to get it serviced), ease of use and...