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Four Thirds Firmware Update Service

added on 2008-10-16 11:48:00
by Tanya Palta
Olympus, Panasonic and Sigma have joined hands to launch an online firmware update service that will let one update the firmware in interchangeable DSLR lenses compliant with the Four Thirds System Standard.

This new service makes it possible to update the firmware of a Panasonic lens on an Olympus camera or vice versa something which is practically unheard of in the photography industry. You can head over here for the updates.
Tags: Four Thirds, Firmware, Update, Sigma, Olympus, Panasonic

Olympus E-3 DSLR Unveiled

added on 2007-11-23 16:09:00
by Tanya Palta
Cannot afford the Nikon D3? Well here is another option for you. The newly announced Olympus E-3, which is based on the company’s famous Four Thirds Standard and is ideal for both professional and personal use. The DSRL totes a 10 Megapixel High Speed Live CMOS sensor, an  Olympus TruePic III image processing engine and supports the  new ZUIKO DIGITAL SWD (Supersonic Wave Drive) lenses.

Shutter speeds are up to 1/8000th sec and the captured images are shown on a 2.5”/6.4cm multi-angle HyperCrystal LCD. The Olympus E-3 will be available from the end of November 2007 with a 14-54mm lens for approximately £1499.
Tags: Four Thirds, Olympus E3, E3, Olympus, Zukio

Olympus E-3 Accessories

added on 2007-11-19 11:10:00
by Tanya Palta
If you have decided to splurge on the Olympus E-3 digital SLR then here are some must have accessories.

Those looking to invest in lenses should check out the new Zuiko Digital ED 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 SWD (Supersonic Wave Drive) lens which when used in conjunction with the E3, makes it  the camera with the fastest autofocus. Another new lens for the E3 is the Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 SWD, which retails  for $1,199.99.

The FL-50R and FL-36R are two new wireless flashes for the system and both of them include rotary heads. To ensure that the E3 never runs out of juice you can opt for the new HLD-4 Power Battery pack which is priced at $199.



[Via Digital Camera Info]
Tags: Olympus, E3, Olympus E3, Four Thirds
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