01/03, 10:35am
Olympus to intro weatherproof camera in February?
A new rumor originating from 43rumors maintains that Olympus will release a new weather-resistant Four Thirds camera with an integrated viewfinder next month. Next week's CES will be skipped altogether and the camera will instead be revealed between February 6 and 11. That same week is also supposed to mark the reveal of a new Fujifilm camera system with a recently patented integrated viewfinder and an organic sensor.
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04/23, 6:30pm
Olympus still pushing Four Thirds format strongly
Ex-Olympus chief Akira Watanabe has revealed that Olympus will continue deliver new E-series DSLRs in the single and double-digit lines. The triple digit E-series models have been replaced by the PEN series. The mid-range Four Thirds camera series had been rumored to be discontinued, although when the new models will arrive was not specified.
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02/04, 9:35am
Pentax Cuts and K2000 Kits
Pentax on Wednesday spurred sales ahead of the PMA expo by slashing prices on its mainstream digital SLRs and launching a handful of new K2000 kits. The 14.6-megapixel K20D mid-range camera is getting an immediate $100 discount that lasts until February 22nd; the K2000 flash bundle that carries an 18-55m lens and an AF200FG external flash is also dropping permanently to $600. The special white K2000 bundle is also seeing a price reduction to $680.
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11/04, 7:50am
Olympus E-30
Olympus today tackled the absence of a mid-range digital SLR in the E-system lineup with the E-30, a step between the entry-level E-520 and the more professional E-3. The 12.3-megapixel camera has the faster and more accurate 11-point autofocus performance of the higher-end E-3, an electronic level to ensure straight landscape shots and image stabilization built into the sensor rather than just the lens. Simultaneously, though, it also carries beginner-oriented features such as face detection and live visual effects dubbed Art Filters.
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