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When an 18X or 20X ultra zoom just isn’t enough, Olympus introduces the new SP-590 Ultra Zoom, which packs a 26X optical zoom lens. The camera features the image processor TruePic III, dual image stabilization, face detection and a 2.7-inch LCD screen HyperCrystal II. You can also expect up to ISO 1600, 640 × 480 and video recording with a MicroSD and xD-Picture cards support. The Olympus SP-590 UZ will be available in March for about $449.99. [DailyDigitals]
Olympus is famous for its rugged compact digital cameras. The company today announced their latest rugged digicams in the form of the Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 and Stylus Tough-6000. Both cameras are shock, water, freeze, crush, and shake-proof. The Stylus Tough-8000 has a 12MP CMOS sensor, and is claimed to survive underwater depths of 33 feet, drops of nearly 7 feet, and 220 pounds of pressure. Other features include dual image optimization, and face detection. Meanwhile, the Stylus Tough-6000 is less rugged. This camera is only able to fall 5 feet or go 10 feet underwater. Both cameras will be available next month for $400 and $300, respectively. [Gizmodo]
With a whole $900 spread between the Olympus E-520 and the E-3, Olympus is like a lonely woman crying for a gentleman. Enter the E-30, a 12.3-megapixel midrange dSLR filling the gap to compete with the likes of Nikon D90, Canon EOS 40D and even Canon EOS 50D. Game on Olympus. The body delivers Art Filters, a set of six effects–Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale and Light, Grainy Film, Light Tone and Pin Hole–which are applicable during shooting. Sounds like prosumer features? Damn right. The price of filling gaps I guess, can’t decide which way to go. [Crave]
The Olympus Mju 1050 is a 10MP digicam that comes studded with Swarovski crystals. The total of 98 Swarovski stones decorated this camera. The pocket camera boasts face Recognition for up to 16 faces, 3x optical zoom, intelligent Auto mode, Digital Image Stabilization, TruePic III image processor and 2.7 inch HyperCrystal LCD viewer. You can purchase the camera with your £175. [ElectricPig]
If you are looking for a new shockproof and weatherproof camera, then check out the Olympus Mju 1050SW Gold Edition. Available in gold color, the camera boasts a 3x optical zoom with a Digital Image Stabilizer and TruePic III Image Processor to provide a high quality picture. Other kewl features including a 2,7-inch HyperCrystal II LCD, a 10.1MP CMOS sensor, Advanced Face Detection, SD Card Compatibility and TAP Control Menu. The new Olympus Mju 1050SW is also available in Dolphin Grey, Pacific Blue, Misty Rose and Midnight Black. [Image-acquire]
Three huge digital camera manufacturers have announced the firmware update for their famous digital cameras. Canon has released the firmware update for the Canon WFT-E3/E3A wireless transmitter. Meanwhile, the firmware update for Nikon D80 and D200 corrects the problem of light flashing empty, which is also known as the ‘Dead Battery Syndrome’. And finally, firmware v1.1 for the Olympus E-520 corrects the brightness level of AF target points in the Viewfinder mode. [dpreview]
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