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Olympus Stylus 1050 SW

Ilse Jurrien
Photokina report
Monday 25th, August 2008
Posted by: Ilse Jurrien

Olympus, creator of the Stylus SW series - the toughest compact digital cameras on the planet - innovates again with a whole new way for consumers to take control and tap into worry-free fun: Tap Control. While other digital cameras may use touch screens to access settings, the new Olympus Stylus 1050 SW digital camera has a shockproof, waterproof and freezeproof body that is sensitive to touch all over. So getting to the most common menu settings in situations where pushing buttons takes time or is difficult is now as fast and easy as a tap on the top, back or sides of the camera.

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Olympus Stylus 1050 SW

Olympus Stylus 1040

Posted by: Dennis Hissink Monday 25th, August 2008

Olympus debuts the Stylus 1040, the thinnest Stylus camera of all time, and wins serious style points with a bold, stylish look. When wearing a designer outfit, getting behind the wheel of a sleek sports car, or stepping onto the red carpet, the Stylus 1040 is available in black and silver to match your moments. With a camera this portable and attractive, you will not just capture the scene, but will also be a part of it. "The Stylus 1040 is perfect for style-conscience consumers and captures amazing images," said Tomoko Matsunaga, product manager, Olympus Imaging America Inc. "The new ultra-slim design features a new streamlined body with a lens-protecting faceplate that instantly turns on the camera when it slides to reveal the lens and capture the moment."

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Olympus SP-565 UZ

Posted by: Dennis Hissink Monday 25th, August 2008

Olympus has given the SP-570 UZ - the world's most powerful ultra zoom digital camera - an extreme makeover by creating the new Olympus SP-565 Ultra Zoom, a smaller and lighter version with the same amazing precision-crafted 20x wide-angle telephoto zoom lens (26-520mm equivalent), but the ease-of-use of a point-and-shoot camera. Photographers searching for an even more portable and approachable ultra zoom to take anywhere will rejoice in the camera's new form factor, and with 10 million pixels and Dual Image Stabilization delivering superior, virtually blur-free images, the SP-565 UZ is proof that good things do come in small packages.

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Olympus Mju 1060

Posted by: Ilse Jurrien Thursday 21st, August 2008

Featuring a timeless design and a range of fascinating new features including ultra-fast shooting, the Olympus Mju 1060 is the ideal stylish and compact companion. A liberating 7x optical zoom (37-260mm) gets you right up close to subjects, while integrated Dual Image Stabilization eliminates blur caused by camera shake to keep shots sharp. That, plus a generous 3.0 inch HyperCrystal LCD and advanced technologies - which include Advanced Face Detection Technology, Shadow Adjustment Technology and the exciting new Intelligent Auto Mode - make the 10 Megapixel Olympus Mju1060 a compact model to covet. The Olympus Mju 1060 becomes available September 2008 for an approximate value of £259.99.

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Olympus FE-370

Posted by: Dennis Hissink Thursday 21st, August 2008

A month before the Photokina 2008 show starts a new Olympus camera is introduced. Olympus introduces a sleek and stylish FE-Series point-and-shoot digital camera that combines easy operation and smart performance to capture brilliant images at the push of a button. While small in size, the new Olympus FE-370 is full of impressive imaging technologies packed into colorful slim metal body ideal for people on the move. Raising the bar for entry-level digital cameras, the camera features 8.0 megapixels of resolution; Image Stabilization for virtually blur-free images; Face Detection for crisp portraits and a Perfect Shot Preview to see various shot options before the shutter is pressed.

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Olympus FE-360

Posted by: Mark Peters Thursday 21st, August 2008

Olympus introduces a stylish point-and-shoot camera that combines easy operation and smart performance to capture brilliant images at the push of a button. While small in size, the new Olympus FE360 is full of impressive imaging technologies packed into a colorful slim metal body ideal for people on the move. Raising the bar for entry-level digital cameras, the model features 8.0 megapixels of resolution; Image Stabilization for blur-free images; Face Detection for crisp portraits; Perfect Shot Preview to see various shot options before the shutter is pressed; In-Camera Help Guides that make print manuals obsolete; a rechargeable lithium-ion battery for convenience; and an LCD backlight boost for viewing in bright light.

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Nikon D300

Posted by: Nic Rossmüller Thursday 23rd, August 2007

Nikon Europe announced the D300 D-SLR, a camera that sets new standards of compact professional performance. The easy-to-use DX-format Nikon D300 offers outstanding image quality, multi-functional technologies and fast response. With class-leading 12.3 Megapixel resolution, speedy 6 fps frame advance, self-cleaning sensor unit and high definition 3-inch VGA LCD display, combined with Nikon’s legendary durability, the Nikon D300 is a breakthrough solution for photographers searching for an advanced compact SLR. “Packed with the latest technologies and Nikon’s renowned ergonomics, the Nikon D300 sets a new standard for professionals on a budget,” said Robert Cristina, Brand Manager, Nikon Professional Products, Europe.

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Olympus E-400 captures history

Posted by: Dennis Hissink Monday 2nd, October 2006

Olympus introduced the Photokina visitor to a large and bright booth where Olympus showcased their complete line-up of digital imaging solutions. One of them is the brand new Olympus E400 digital SLR camera. This new FourThirds System camera will be available right after the Photokina and is developed to bring the consumer the ultimate compact digital SLR camera. The Olympus E-400 incorporates a 10 Megapixel CCD image sensor and is the most compact and light weight DSLR in the world.

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