Olympus' Monocular i is a compact alternative to binoculars

Don't call it a telescope but Olympus' new Monocular offers 6x magnification in a compact  and lightweight form factor that's designed to be tasteful and stylish. Whether you need to use it at the horse races or the opera, the Monocular i is about half the size and weight of standard binoculars, the sleek, premium design fits in almost any pocket or purse. The Monocular i is waterproof¹ and nitrogen-filled, preventing condensation.

Price in Canada will be $119.99, for more information visit the Olympus website at www.olympusamerica.com.

Olympus OM-D E-M5 is on Boxing Day sale for 40% off

Online Boxing day sales are well on their way. One of the good deals that caught our eye is the weather sealed Olympus OM-D E-M5 Body in Black or Silver for CAD $599.99, which is 40 per cent off the original price and a savings of $400.00. Featuring one of the fastest Auto-focus systems in the market, a blazing 9 frame per second shooting speed and the ability to use a wide selection lenses. Check it out here.

Olympus developing two new professional Micro Four Thirds Lenses

Olympus announced the development of two new M.ZUIKO lenses, adding to its award-winning PRO series line-up, the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO (14mm-28mm 35mm equivalent) and M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4 PRO (600mm 35mm equivalent). Both Olympus lenses deliver first-of-its kind performance to the M.ZUIKO PRO series and are scheduled to launch in 2015.

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Olympus adds the STYLUS TG-850 to its line of sporty cameras

Olympus just announced the Stylus TG-850, an advanced rugged compact designed to expand outdoor shooting capabilities in the most challenging environments. The STYLUS TG-850’s super wide-angle 21-105mm 5x optical zoom lens — the widest lens of any rugged camera* — plus a 180° flip LCD monitor and shockproof*, waterproof, dustproof, crushproof and freezeproof construction, makes it the perfect companion for explorers looking to capture every angle of their adve

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