Olympus issuing firmware updates for various PEN and OM-D models

Olympus recently announced the release of new firmware for the PEN E-PL5 and PEN E-PM2 which offers the following improvements: Improved stability of touch panel operation during playback and support for new VF-4 electronic viewfinder (automatic display switching by the VF-4 eye sensor is not supported)

New firmware has also been released for the OM-D E-M5, PEN E-P2, E-P3, E-PL1, E-PL2, E-PL3, E-PM1 and XZ-2 which offers support for new VF-4 electronic viewfinder (Automatic display switching by the VF-4 eye sensor is not supported). Hit jump to see how to upgrade your Olympus camera.

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SlideShow: Canon's EOS M mirrorless compact camera leaked

It seems that Canon has finally decided to launch a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera line with this EOS M camera that has been leaked. Seems rather compact and more similar to a point-and shoot with basic controls  than some of the more complicated models. The design is very minimalist and seems to be touchscreen driven with quick controls for stills or video.

The beauty of a Canon mirrorless system is that it will likely have access to all the great lenses. If this new camera has an APS-C sized sensor and sells at a reasonable price with good lens choices, it will surely shake up the mirrorless camera market. 

PEN Trifecta! Three New Olympus ILC's Launched

Today Olympus launches three new PEN compact system cameras as well as new lenses accessories to expand their line of  Micro Four Thirds Cameras. The PEN EP-3, EPL-3 and the diminuitive E-PM1 cover the entire range from prosumer to the emerging mini ILC (Interchangeable Lens Camera) segment.

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Review: Olympus E-Pl1 Micro Four Thirds camera

Updated on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 9:46AM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Olympus is known to photo enthusiasts as being one company that makes excellent lenses and superb bodies, usually offering features in low end models that are only included in their competitor's high-end cameras (built-in stabilization, remote flash control). Its latest Digital PEN is less expensive but just as capable as other interchangeable lens non DSLR cameras.

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