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Olympus

Olympus has a long history in photography, making its name back in the days of film with iconic 35mm SLRs like the OM-series and the miniature half-frame Pen cameras. It took a bold step into the digital world with the Micro Four Thirds format, and it's now looking as if that might slowly be paying off. The sensor is smaller, but so are the cameras and the lenses.

Olympus OM-D E-M1X takes on the pro camera market

January 24, 2019 by fotovolo

Olympus has launched a new flagship wildlife, documentary and sports camera using much of the tech in the existing OM-D E-M1 II but in a bigger, tougher body with some significant enhancements. The OM-D E-M1X uses a 20.4-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor, so it’s a bold move for Olympus to pitch it up against pro […]

Olympus launches pro-spec FL-700WR flash alongside E-M1X

January 24, 2019 by fotovolo

Olympus’s new flash setup consists of the FL-700WR flash and a wireless transmitters and receivers. The FL-700WR flash follows the pattern of other high-end dedicated flash systems from other camera brands. It comes with 180-degree swivel and 90-degree bounce capability, and guide number of up to 42m at ISO 100 and the ability to be […]

The M.Zuiko Digital ED 150- 400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO super telephoto zoom lens is on its way

January 24, 2019 by fotovolo

At the same time as announcing its new flagship OM-D E-M1X camera, Olympus teased a new supertelephoto zoom due to arrive in 2020. Olympus is aiming the E-M1X at pro sports, wildlife and documentary photographers, so this powerful addition to its pro lens range will be an important selling point for the new camera. The […]

Olympus vs Panasonic: who has the best lenses?

December 31, 2018 by fotovolo

Olympus vs Panasonic lenses

Both companies make a full range of MFT lenses, but which one is the best?

Olympus Winter cashbacks and E-PL9 free lens offer

October 1, 2018 by fotovolo

Olympus OM-D E-M10 III

Olympus Europe announced its winter promotions on October 1st where buyers can claim up to £85 cashback (UK currency) on selected bodies and lenses. With cashback deals you pay the full price at the checkout then submit a claim for the cashback value to Olympus, so you do get the advertised saving, but not straight […]

Olympus x Bleu de Chauffe (fancy blue bags for the PEN-F)

March 5, 2018 by fotovolo

The Olympus PEN-F is all about style, and so are these blue leather bags from French maker Bleu de Chauffe.

The Olympus E-M1 Mark II, E-M5 II and PEN-F get firmware updates

February 28, 2018 by fotovolo

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

The OM-D E-M1 Mark II gets the most new features, but the other two get some worthwhile tweaks too.

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