If you own an Olympus PEN Digital, you may will want to download the latest firmware upgrade, available today. According to an autofocus speed test by DPReview, the new firmware improved AF by approx. 20% (firmware v1.1 on E-PL1).

Download the new firmware upgrade at: Olympus

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• Olympus Firmware Upgrade Press Release

Olympus Firmware Update Improves Autofocus Performance for Pen Series Cameras: E-P1, E-P2 and E-PL1

The firmware update improves the AF speed for the E-P1, E-P2 and E-PL1’s still image capture with all Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds lenses. In addition, the update improves AF Tracking in continuous AF mode when shooting movies and using the new M. Zuiko Digital™ ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 and M. Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 lenses.

The new firmware will be available on Olympus’ Web site starting on April 22, 2010.

PRESS RELEASE

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., April 15, 2010 – Olympus today announces the release of new firmware that improves auto focus performance for still images and high-definition (HD) video recording for the Olympus PEN E-P1, E-P2 and E-PL1 cameras. The firmware update will also enable the menu and recorded image to be displayed on the E-P2 and E-PL1 LCD while the VF-2 electronic viewfinder is in use.

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Olympus E-P1 with 17mm pancake lens

The Olympus E-P1 Firmware Ver 1.3 upgrade resolves the issue in firmware version 1.2 where the LEVEL GAUGE display did not move when using MF (manual focus).

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Today, Olympus Canada announced the winner of the “PEN Create It” contest. The winning entry is by Ted Nodwell (with 7161 votes) and is displayed above with its corresponding haiku.

If you would like to see other contest entries, click on the link below:

http://www.createitcontest.com/en/

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Olympus E-P1 with 17mm pancake lens

“It’s the first camera I’ve used in quite some time that I’m very sure would significantly increase my happiness minute supply.”

The Online Photographer has published their Part III review of the Olympus E-P1 [Specs], the world’s smallest Interchangeable Lens System camera with 12.3MP resolution (on a 17.3 x 13.0 mm High Speed Live MOS Sensor), Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Dust Reduction, an extra large 3.0-in. LCD (230K dots), HD Movie (1280×720 @ 30fps) with stereo sound, Intelligent AUTO (auto scene recognition), Scene Modes, Face Detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology, PASM modes, Shutter speed range of 60 – 1/4000 sec. plus Bulb (up to 30 min.), Continuous Shooting at 3fps, RAW file format, Digital Level, MF Assist, a hot shoe, Live View Autofocus system with real time focus, Multiple Exposure, six built-in Art Filters and ePortrait. In a welcomed change for an Olympus digital camera, the E-P1 uses the Secure Digital (SD / SDHC) memory cards.

[ Read the Olympus E-P1 Review [Part II] at: The Online Photographer ]

Olympus E-P1 with 17mm pancake lens

“Responsiveness [is]not perfect … but it’s sufficient.”

The Online Photographer has published their Part II review of the Olympus E-P1 [Specs], the world’s smallest Interchangeable Lens System camera with 12.3MP resolution (on a 17.3 x 13.0 mm High Speed Live MOS Sensor), Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Dust Reduction, an extra large 3.0-in. LCD (230K dots), HD Movie (1280×720 @ 30fps) with stereo sound, Intelligent AUTO (auto scene recognition), Scene Modes, Face Detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology, PASM modes, Shutter speed range of 60 – 1/4000 sec. plus Bulb (up to 30 min.), Continuous Shooting at 3fps, RAW file format, Digital Level, MF Assist, a hot shoe, Live View Autofocus system with real time focus, Multiple Exposure, six built-in Art Filters and ePortrait. In a welcomed change for an Olympus digital camera, the E-P1 uses the Secure Digital (SD / SDHC) memory cards.

[ Read the Olympus E-P1 Review [Part II] at: The Online Photographer ]

Olympus E-P1

Just Posted! Olympus E-P1 Review

The Olympus E-P1 succeeds in incorporating DSLR image quality in a relatively compact and light body, thanks to the use of a large Four Thirds image sensor. It is a beautiful camera with a retro look that harks back to the PEN era. The micro Four Thirds mount makes its compact form possible and accepts interchangeable lenses. But good looks are just the starting point…. If you are principally a landscape photographer and are tired of lugging around a heavy DSLR and lenses, the E-P1 may just be your perfect digital interchangeable lens camera.

[ Read more in our Olympus E-P1 Review... ]

Olympus E-P1

OLYMPUS PEN NAMED AS CES INNOVATIONS 2010 DESIGN AND ENGINEERING AWARD HONOUREE

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., November 11, 2009 – Olympus today announced that it has been named an International CES Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering Awards Honouree for its first Micro Four Thirds camera, the Olympus PEN E-P1. Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, engineers and members of the media to honour outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products across 36 product categories.

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