Olympus Camera News
- Best Cameras Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:31AMHaving trouble narrowing down the field? We line up the best cameras for photography via category inside.
- Nikon hints at revolutionary new model Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:32PMNikon Corp is readying a camera model it hopes will create a new market, its president told Reuters, as speculation mounts it will unveil a product as early as this month to counter harsh competition from makers of small, high-end cameras.
- VIDEO! Playbill Backstage Rips Back the Curtain on The 39 Steps in Four-Part Series Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:44PMPlaybill Backstage, the monthly video feature that puts a video camera in the hands of Broadway and Off-Broadway cast members, now turns its attention to The 39 Steps, the Alfred Hitchcock-inspired international comedy that has settled into a life at New World Stages.
- Go dreamy with this camera Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 5:19PMTHE FE-5050 will appeal to those who love to apply snazzy effects to their pictures, but have no idea how to use software like Photoshop.
- New Image of Mars's Mysterious Elongated Crater Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:25PMOrcus Patera is an enigmatic elliptical depression near Mars's equator, in the eastern hemisphere of the planet. Located between the volcanoes of Elysium Mons and Olympus Mons, its formation remains a mystery.
- Sizes for potentially dangerous asteroids Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:38PMNear Earth Objects (NEOs) are asteroids or comets whose orbits sometimes take them close to the earth's orbit. An NEO could therefore someday collide with the earth -- and there are almost 7000 of them known, with several times that many predicted to exist.
- Cosina entering micro four thirds market with incredible f0.95 50mm lens Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:21PMIt’s a name unknown to casual shooters, but Cosina is a juggernaut in the world of cameras, responsible for rebranded versions of numerous cameras and lenses in addition to their excellent Voigtländer brand. Usually they just worry about SLRs, but now Cosina’s entering a new market: the realm of Micro Four Thirds lenses for mirrorless [...]
- Can’t Make the Local Little League Game? Break Out the Laptop Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:22PMAn emerging company is striking deals with local Little Leagues to install Webcams at baseball and softball fields.
- Can’t Make the Local Little League Game? Break Out the Laptop Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:26PMAn emerging company is striking deals with local leagues to install Webcams at local baseball and softball fields.
- LG drums up a “better” tablet than iPad Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:21PMThe vice president of LG Electronics Inc. said his company is developing a slate that will shame the iPad with content creation capabilities while criticizing Apple’s device for its media consumption focus. It’s the highlight of a Wall Street Journal interview with the company’s vice president of marketing Chang Ma who confirmed rumors that LG [...]
- Soviet Reality Proves to Be Popular, Gets Extension Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:41PMThe Lumiere Brothers Photogallery in Moscow is extending the run of its current photo exhibition “Soviet Photography From the ’60s-’70s” by nearly a month and a half because of its popularity and success.
- Camera review: Sony Alpha NEX-5 tiny interchangeable lens camera Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:27PMSony is always at the forefront of miniaturization, and interchangeable lens cameras like the Olympus PEN were already pretty darned small. The 14.2 megapixel NEX-5 and NEX-3 cameras are the smallest ILC camera bodies yet, and despite that they ...
- Canon G12 flashes on net... Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:09AM...briefly
- Cam Fight: Canon 7D vs. Barbie Video Girl Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 2:36PMChoosing your equipment is never an easy task. No matter what you are buying there are usually alternatives out there that are just as compelling and have some advantages over other options. This is especially true in with cameras where Canon and Nikon dominate but a number other players have intriguing offerings. You know, Samsung, Olympus, Panasonic, Mattel… [...]
- Olympus FE-5050 & FE-4050 Unveiled, Arriving in Japan Later This Month Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 11:07AMWhen it comes to point-and-shoot cameras, there doesn’t seem to be much differentiation between cameras in the market. That being said, you’re either a fan of them, or you’re not. There’s probably not that big of a middle-ground out there. Olympus is hoping to attract a few eyes from the former camp, with the introduction of two new point-and-shoots, which may not look like the fanciest cameras ...
- Georgia Tech Nanotechnology Research Center selects Olympus as Microscopy/Imaging Partner Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 8:13AMCenter Valley, Pa., July 28, 2010 - Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) has named Olympus America Inc. as a key partner for its Nanotechnology Research Center (NRC). Olympus will provide researchers with advanced microscopes, camera equipment and software to meet a variety of optical imaging needs. The Georgia Tech NRC (http://grover.mirc.gatech.edu/) is one ...
- Recent Fujifilm News Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 3:48AMHong Kong, Aug 13, 2010 (IRG) - Growing demand in China and other emerging economies lifted April-June earnings at most Japanese manufacturers of digital cameras. Sales of single-lens reflex cameras are up a few dozen per cent in China and about 100 percent in India, according to Nikon.
- Olympus PEN E-PL1 for Dummies Guide Makes Capturing Amazing Images Easier Than Ever Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 11:00AMFor Dummies® releases guide to using latest consumer friendly Micro Four Thirds digital camera by Olympus.
- Best Micro Four Thirds Cameras Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 10:54AMCompact and packed with prosumer features, Micro Four Third cameras are on the rise. Check out some of our top Micro Four Thirds picks here.
- 'EVIL' cameras: Sony's big bet to boost market share Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 3:29AM'EVIL' cameras: Sony's big bet to boost market share'EVIL' cameras: Sony's big bet to boost market share
- ‘EVIL’ cameras: Sony’s big bet to boost market share Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 3:09AMTOKYO, Aug 13 — Sony Corp has launched a fresh line of attack in its battle for a bigger share of the high-end camera market with new models that pack some of the features of a bulky, professional-style camera into a small body. The electronics giant’s two “electronic viewfinder, interchangeable lens” (EVIL) cameras scored an instant domestic hit ...
- On the Books Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 1:09AMButte District Court
- Searching for ghosts Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:01PMThere have been dozens of ghost sightings at the Golden Oak Restaurant in Morgan Hill while in operation from 1984-2007 (in-camera photo illustration). Photo by: Lora Schraft, Staff Photographer Friday the 13th isn't a good day to carelessly walk underneath a ladder. Keep your umbrella strapped shut and the salt shaker on a steady surface. Superstition rules Friday the 13th - believed by some to ...
- Searching for ghosts Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 7:48PMThere have been dozens of ghost sightings at the Golden Oak Restaurant in Morgan Hill while in operation from 1984-2007 (in-camera photo illustration). Photo by: Lora Schraft Today isn't a good day to carelessly walk underneath a ladder. Keep your umbrella strapped shut and the salt shaker on a steady surface. Superstition rules Friday the 13th - believed by some to be a day of bad luck - and ...
- Perseid meteors promise shower of science Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 2:48PMBy Lucas Laursen Professional and amateur astronomers will be teaming up tonight to gather information about the origins and future of the Perseid meteor showers. [More]
- Perseid meteors promise shower of science Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 10:59AMAstronomers worldwide prepare for a night of meteoroid studies.
- NEWS: Pixel Pro's 5-Day Mega Sale: Up to 50% discount on cameras and camera accessories Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 10:25AMThe Friday the 13th this month is a day to look forward to. Besides being a TGIFreeday, it's also the first day of Pixel Pro's 5-Day Mega Sale! Yep, on supposedly the unluckiest of days, you can snag cool gadgets at bargain prices! Get as much as 50% off selected cameras and camera accessories. Participating brands include Canon, Olympus, Samsung and Sony, among others. Try to go to a Pixel Pro ...
- The End Of Dinosaur Days Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 10:24PMAt the end of any age, the ignorance and arrogance of the inhabitants of that particular society will prove to be its ultimate downfall. By Delimma
- The End Of Dinosaur Days Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 9:58PMAt the end of any age, the ignorance and arrogance of the inhabitants of that particular society will prove to be its ultimate downfall. By Delimma Historians, archaeologists, and all the other historical research freaks always come out with one similar notion about history; that towards the end of a particular era, the civilisation or types of creatures inhabiting a particular period, would be ...
- Summer heat wave Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 5:09PMPeople can protect themselves from the summer heat.
- Macworld Secrets: Control a camera from your Mac Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 1:13AMLearn from the Macworld experts at our exclusive training days. The Macworld Masterclass is a series of live training events that aim to improve your knowledge of the latest Mac software and tools.
- Gadget reviews: Macbook Pro, HTC Legend and more Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 8:03AMA look at some off the hottest gadgets out there and what they offer.
- 6 Endangered Tech Species Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 5:43AMAs smartphones and home networks integrate, navigation systems, netbooks and even Nintendo systems may fall by the wayside.
- Man charged in Midtown burglaries Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 11:14PMProsecutors charged a man Monday with six counts of second-degree burglary in a series of thefts since March, court records show.
- US jobs pessimism restrains Asian markets Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 2:09AMTOKYO: Concerns over impending US jobs data dampened spirits on Asian stock markets today, although Russia's wheat export ban lifted Australian agricultural firms. Despite growing confidence in Europe, traders were subdued ahead of the US figures later in the day, which analysts predict will show unemployment rising to 9.6% in July. "There's a lot riding on the US jobs data because if the ...
- Mitsumi, Nikon, Nippon Sheet Glass, NTT: Japan Equity Preview for Aug. 6 Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 4:09AMThe following companies may have unusual price changes in Japanese trading tomorrow. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and share prices are as of the latest close. The information in each item was released after markets shut unless stated otherwise.
- Review: Olympus PEN E-PL1 Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 9:39AMThe E-PL1 is a great choice for point-and-shooter users who want to move to a higher quality camera and begin experimenting with lens choice, raw shooting, manual controls, and working in low light.
- Crime Notes Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 1:12AMCarrboro
- Brooklyn man charged with possesion of stolen property Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 4:58AMSTATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Police say a drunken Brooklyn man was caught with a treasure-trove of items stolen from unlocked cars parked in Dongan Hills. Rahshaun Franklin, 27, was trying car doors around Cietus Street and Dongan Hills Avenue early...
- Japanese Stocks Advance on U.S. Manufacturing; Mitsubishi Gains Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 9:00PMJapanese stocks climbed, driving the Nikkei 225 Stock Average higher for the second straight day, after commodity prices gained and U.S. manufacturing data topped forecasts.
- Two larceny cases cleared Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 2:51AMTwo separate misdemeanor larceny of merchandise cases were settled in McClain County District Court. Christina Bisbee, 40, of Sandwich, Ill., was given a six-month deferred sentence. She was ordered to perform 10 hours of community service and pay fines and costs of over $360.
- Clash of the Titans: The Videogame Review Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:17PMClash of the Titans (X360) This is a demigame.
- Clash of the Titans: The Videogame Review Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:18PMThis is a demigame.
- Behold, a marvel Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 7:29PMLove taking pictures but hate thinking about the technicalities of a shot? An idiot-proof, DSLR-quality camera has arrived.
- Olympus opens new showroom Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:40PMJapanese digital camera maker Olympus has launched its new exclusive retail store, Olympus Zone, at Edappilly, near here. The zone will offer a range of digital cameras, professional cameras, binoculars, voice recorders and accessories. The company plans to increase its market share to 15 per cent in Kerala .
- Olympus targetting Rs 136 crore revenue from India Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 6:37AMOlympus Imaging Corporation, leading player in new generation cameras, will be expanding its presence in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, hoping to increase its business revenue from India operations this year to rs 136 crore.
- Waterproof camera? Take the plunge Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:16AMThere are a lot of crazy things you do with your friends, and the day after making sure to register the warranty online, I took both hands and plunged my new camera in a trout pond while my buddy fed the fish. While point-and-shoot cameras are not likely to replace full-size digital SLRs with professionals, the average person can get just about any type of photo they are looking for in the ...
- Character Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:02AMDeliverance from a dumpster by Jessica Mayrer Passersby in the Good Food Store parking lot crane their necks to take in the spectacle that is Robert Walker's loaded Dodge Colt. The red rig is topped by two deflating balloons, a chair, black garbage bags filled with aluminum cans, a child safety seat, skis and a cardboard sign announcing his mission. It reads: "Saving the Planet, no landfills ...
- Clash of the Titans (PlayStation 3) Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 4:57AMClash of the Titans is a predictable hack-and-slash adventure that is exactly the type of game that gives movie tie-ins a bad reputation.
- Police Briefs Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:02AMCARROLL --Several guns were stolen from a residence in the 6500 block of Brandt Road NW between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday, according to a report from the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office. Stolen items include two revolvers, a muzzle-loading revolver and a pistol. Estimated loss is $2,600.