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The new Olympus OM- D E-M1

The new Olympus OM- D E-M1 should be a camera, in a model which combines the advantages of the Four Thirds System and Micro Four Thirds system: the highest standard of technology, speed and compactness. And these benefits will make it interesting for owners of full-frame and APS-C SLR cameras, the new top model.

Equipped with a Live MOS sensor with 16 mega pixels and an image processor of the latest generation, the TruePic VII, they should play to compete with professional D-SLRs. To be used with DUAL FAST autofocus system should be one of the fastest in the world and beat the autofocus performance of the OM- D E-M5 , whether a Micro Four Thirds or Four Thirds lens ( can be connected via the MMF -3 adapter) to is used. During phase detection AF, a maximum of 37, 81 even when contrast AF focus points available, which can be selected individually, for example, sharply pointed on a horse from a wildly galloping herd.

Your electronic viewfinder designed to provide a magnification comparable to a high-end full-frame D-SLR. Introduced with the OM -D E-M5 5 -axis image stabilization comes as standard, as well as a dust - and splash-proof and frost- proof housing. The OM- E -M1 is from October 2013 at a price of 1.499, - Euro (body) and the new M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12 -40mm 1:2.8) for € 2,199 and € 1,699 for the 12-50 mm lens available. For E-System owners and customers who pre-order, there are special offers.

The OM - E - M1 the new electronic viewfinder with 1.48 x magnification (about 1.3 times larger than a typical D -SLR) camera, 2,360,000 pixels resolution and automatic brightness adjustment is far superior to any optical viewfinder. In addition, it comes up with a function that is unique in the HDR preview mode HDR images can be evaluated before capture. Also can be combined with recording parameters such as aspect ratio, magnification, color, highlights & shadows before initiating experiment. Also new on the OM - E -M1 is an innovative method of color correction. Instead of charts and figures, color values with the newly developed color Creator can intuitively change the dials on top of the camera. The result can be checked in real time on the Live View Finder. The time delay amounts to just 29 milliseconds - too short to be perceived by the human eye. Even fast-moving subjects appear in a natural motion.

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The stable water jet and dust protected aluminum housing of the OM- E -M1 is frost-proof and works reliably even at temperatures down to -10 ° C . The 5 -axis image stabilization Olympus is unique because it not only as usual rotation about the horizontal and vertical axis offsets, but also compensates for movements along the two axes mentioned as well as rotations around the axis of the lens. Handheld shots are visible sharper, particularly affecting when shooting with telephoto zoom. Thanks to the effective IS are full HD video - recorded without shaking - even at long focal lengths and from the movement.

Olympus XZ-2 Specifications and feature

Olympus STYLUS XZ-2, known as Olympus XZ-2, on the market. It is the successor to the award-winning XZ-1 features the brightest lens in this segment to find. Yet the camera is very compact and easy to carry during an outing or trip.

Specifications of the Olympus XZ-2
The Olympus XZ-2 features a i.ZUIKO DIGITAL zoom lens with a 1.8 f-stop at a 28-mm wide. This lens also retains at magnifications a large part of its brightness. This also makes it possible to create a beautiful background blur with bokeh effect. In addition, the Olympus XZ-2 with a 1/1, 7 "backlit CMOS sensor with 12.3 megapixels and a TruePic VI processor that together for fast response and noise reduction.

Striking is the ease of use of the Olympus XZ-2. Olympus has an adjustable lens ring built that provides access to the most important camera settings. With a lever next to the ring, it is possible to quickly switch between analogue and digital mode. By the 7.6cm HyperCrystal LCD tapping speed by the camera menu scrolling.

Other important specifications of the Olympus XZ-2:
• 1080p Full HD movie mode
• Live Guide and i-Auto mode for beginners
• Low Light mode
• Stabilization for photo and video

Price and availability of the Olympus STYLUS XZ-2
The Olympus XZ-2 is now available in black. The retail price is 549 euros.

Olympus Stylus XZ-2: Flagship compact camera

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The XZ-2 from Olympus is designed for serious photographers that a compact camera image quality and a feature set similar to expect a DSLR camera. The extremely bright with a 4-fold wide-angle lens 1:1.8-2.5 i.ZUIKO DIGITAL (28-112 mm (KB)) equipped compact camera captures images with a 1/1, 7-inch high-sensitivity CMOS sensor Backlit one. Moreover, one should take clear pictures, a dual image stabilization care. The sensitivity can be raised up to ISO 12800th

a customizable hybrid control ring allows quick access to the most important instrument parameters for more flexibility and shorter lead times. Without having to look away from the subject must be able to continuously adjusted using the lens ring in analogue mode, zoom or focus or digital mode gradually fine tune the program parameters are made. The change from analogue to digital mode via a switch next to the lens.

In digital mode can be adapted to the aperture, exposure time, and program shift and exposure compensation, and flash. A second button on the back of the camera can be shown with the main digital functions. Another bonus is to be fast autofocus, with a light touch can be on the tiltable 3-inch HyperCrystal LCD (920,000 pixels) can be activated.

Olympus XZ-2

The XZ-2 offers many creative possibilities. 11 Art Filters can be used in full HD video and photos, the images are posted FlashAir wirelessly via SD card and smartphone interface. To adjust the XZ-2 to the special needs, is a wide range of creative and practical accessories, including external flash, electronic viewfinder, bags, and from mid-November and a up to a pressure equivalent to 45 meters waterproof underwater case (PT-054), available. A matching black lens cap (LC-63A), which opens automatically by switching on and off of the camera and closes, is also available.

The Olympus XZ-2 with the dimensions 113 x 65.4 x 48 mm and an operational weight of approximately 346g is from October 2012 for 549, - Euro to be commercially available.

Olympus SP-820UZ with 40x zoom

The new Olympus SP-820UZ has a 40-times zoom lens, the relative a focal range of 22.4 to 896 mm on the small display format covers. Full HD and high-speed video capability with adjustable frame rate as well as the Olympus iHS technology with high-sensitivity 14-megapixel CMOS sensor and TruePic V image processor to complete the equipment of the small zoom giant.

Many technologies such as HDR Backlight Adjustment, Handheld Starlight Mode and Dual Image Stabilizations to the Olympus SP-820UZ contribute to crisp, brilliant and low-noise pictures. The SP-820UZ allows high-speed video recording with variable frame rate (60fps, 120fps and 240fps) - for fast moving subjects, such as sports. And so that the user can later actually see all the details and movements, can play the videos in slow motion.

Another highlight will be the Smart Panorama mode. It provides 360-degree panoramic images by simply panning the camera horizontally or vertically. For even more creative when shooting are 12 Magic Filters are available that can be applied to both photos as well as videos.

The SP-820UZ with the dimensions of 116.9 x 78.0 x 93.2 mm weighs about 485g and is ready for operation from October 2012 for 349, - Euro commercially available. For more information and technical specifications for the SP-820UZ, Olympus, see HERE.

'Olympus' in the individual look

From July to September 2012 there is for anyone who purchased a PEN camera (E-P3, E-PL3 or e-PM1) by Olympus, a special extra to do so; a self-designed skin, the make PEN instantly to a personal one-off should. Apart from the unique personal touch, it will protect the camera like a second skin from scratching and abrasion.

If desired, the design of a PEN camera now be designed in accordance with their own style - with a self-designed camera skins Skin by Design. For those who wish to develop their own no motive is ready to design a wide variety of attractive skins and high-quality skins. These can be attached easily to remove and just as easily - without leaving any residue.

The camera is free skins are available for all Olympus E-P3, E-PL3 or e-PM1, between July and September 2012 and purchased from Olympus. Is registered - using the online coupon code "design skins." After the buyer will receive via email a coupon for DesignSkins.com.