Olympus Stylus 7010

“The Stylus 7010’s image quality is decent.”

Steve’s Digicams has published their review of the Olympus Stylus 7010 (Mju 7010) [Specs], an ultra slim entry-level point-and-shoot digital camera with 12MP resolution (on a 1/2.33-in. CCD), 7x wide-angle optical zoom (28-196 mm equiv.), Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, Intelligent Auto, In-Camera Panorama (click and pan), AF Tracking technology, Shadow Adjustment Technology, and a large 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots). Magic Filters allow more creative photography and a new Olympus Recommends (OR) button makes it easy to activate the camera’s unique features, including Magic Filters, In-Camera Panorama, Shadow Adjustment or Perfect Shot Preview. Record 640×480 movies with sound @ 30fps.

[ Read the Olympus Stylus 7010 Review at: Steve's Digicams ]

Olympus E-P2

The Olympus E-P2 adds AF Tracking and a tiltable high resolution EVF (1.44 million dot resolution). Now available in black.

Main changes:

• Continuous Autofocus (C-AF) Tracking System
• Tiltable (90 degrees) hi-res (1.44M dots) VF-2 live-finder with 1.15x magnification and 100% field of view
• Movie 720p @ 30fps
• Manual movie mode allows for independent control of aperture and shutter
• iEnhance (color boost)
• HDMI Control from Your HDTV Remote
• Two new Art Filters (Diorama, Cross Process), for stills and video
• Optional EMA-1 Microphone adapter accepts the optional Olympus ME-51S stereo microphone
• Available December 2009 for CAD $1099.99 with the ED 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens or CAD $1199.99 with the 17mm f2.8 Zuiko Digital Zoom {”pancake”) Lens. The EVF is included.

Olympus has also announced two new lenses: the M. Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4.0-5.6 super wide-angle zoom and the M. Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm f/4.0-5.6 high-power telephoto zoom.

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Olympus ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF MICRO FOUR THIRDS SYSTEM WITH TWO NEW ZOOM LENSES

Lenses Maximize Design Advantages of Micro Four Thirds System Standard; Offer Outstanding Optical Performance in an Unprecedented Compact, Lightweight Package

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., November 5, 2009 – Olympus announces today that it will introduce two new Micro Four Thirds System lenses in the first half of 2010. The new super wide-angle zoom M. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm f4.0-5.6 lens (18-36mm equivalent) and high-power wide to telephoto zoom M. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-150mm f4.0-5.6 lens (28-300mm equivalent) offer amazing optical performance in an extraordinarily compact and lightweight design that translates into taking your PEN camera anywhere for DSLR-quality images and unmatched freedom and creativity.

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Olympus E-P1

“A world apart from what you’ll achieve with a typical compact.”

Camera Labs has published their review of the Olympus E-P1 [Specs], an 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 at: Camera Labs ]

Olympus Stylus 9000

“The Olympus Mju 9000 runs the risk of qualifying itself as a nice-weather camera.”

LetsGoDigital have published their review of the Olympus Stylus 9000, a compact ultra zoom digital camera with 12M resolution (on a 1/2.33-inch CCD), 10x wide-angle optical zoom (28-280mm equiv.), Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), Face Detection with Shadow Adjustment, In-Camera Panning Panorama, Perfect Shot Preview, Red-Eye Fix, Beauty Fix, Perfect Fix, Histogram. and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps.

[ Read the Olympus Mju / Stylus 9000 Review at: LetsGoDigital ]

Olympus E-P1

“The Olympus E-P1 with the 17mm lens hits the right spots for this photographer.”

Imaging Resource has published their 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.

Editor’s note: This Imaging Resource review of the Olympus E-P1 warrants a careful reading because the reviewer found an AF issue with the E-P1 and a major issue with the 14-42mm kit lens. He still loves the camera, but you have to make your own decision taking all the info (good and bad) into consideration.

Olympus TOUGH 6000 / 6010

TrustedReviews has posted their review of the Olympus TOUGH 6000 / 6010 [Specs], a waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof ultra compact digital camera with "very good noise control right up to 400 ISO" and featuring 10MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 3.6x wide-angle optical zoom (28-102mm equiv.), sensor-shift image stabilization, 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), VGA movie (640×480) @ 30fps, Tap Control, Face Detection, Smile Detection and In-Camera Panorama.

Olympus Stylus 7010

TrustedReviews has published their review of the Olympus Stylus 7010 (Mju 7010) [Specs], an ultra slim entry-level point-and-shoot digital camera “capable of producing good results in most normal situations” and featuring 12MP resolution (on a 1/2.33-in. CCD), 7x wide-angle optical zoom (28-196 mm equiv.), Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, Intelligent Auto, In-Camera Panorama (click and pan), AF Tracking technology, Shadow Adjustment Technology, and a large 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots). Magic Filters allow more creative photography and a new Olympus Recommends (OR) button makes it easy to activate the camera’s unique features, including Magic Filters, In-Camera Panorama, Shadow Adjustment or Perfect Shot Preview. Record 640×480 movies with sound @ 30fps.

[ Read the Olympus Stylus 7010 Review at: TrustedReviews ]

Olympus SP-590UZ

Steve’s Digicams has posted their review of the Olympus SP-590UZ [Specs], an ultra zoom digital camera with "great image quality" and featuring 12 MP resolution (1/2.33 in. CCD), 26x wide-angle optical zoom (26-767mm equiv.), Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), Pre-Capture feature, Face Detection AE/AF, In-Camera Panorama stitching, Movie 640×480 @ 30fps, Shadow Adjustment technology, PASM.

Olympus Stylus 9000

DigitalCameraReview have published their review of the Olympus Stylus 9000, a compact ultra zoom digital camera that is “a great travel companion” with its 12M resolution (on a 1/2.33-inch CCD), 10x wide-angle optical zoom (28-280mm equiv.), Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), Face Detection with Shadow Adjustment, In-Camera Panning Panorama, Perfect Shot Preview, Red-Eye Fix, Beauty Fix, Perfect Fix, Histogram. and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps.

[ Read the Olympus Stylus 9000 Review at: DigitalCameraReview ]