Tag: Olympus – The Dead Pixels Society

New Olympus owners to retain brand “for time being”

September 11, 2020September 14, 2020 GaryPageau JIP, Olympus

Camera fans are wondering what will become of the venerable Olympus brand following the completion of the acquisition of the camera business from Olympus Corp. by investment firm Japan Industrial Products (JIP). An interview with Toyokaeizai Online, JIP managing director Shinichi Inagaki made some definitive statements about JIP’s commitment to the category, past products and to the Olympus name. “The Olympus... Read More

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Olympus introduces OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Camera

August 5, 2020August 12, 2020 GaryPageau Olympus

Olympus introduces the OM-D E-M10 Mark IV, a compact, lightweight interchangeable, Micro Four Thirds entry-level camera body. The OM-D E-M10 Mark IV has the same 20M image sensor and high-performance TruePic VIII image processing engine available on Olympus high-end models.Through Nov. 1, 2020, buyers of a new OM-D E-M10 Mark IV will receive a free starter kit, consisting of an Olympus camera bag,... Read More

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Olympus to sell camera business to Japan Industrial Partners

June 23, 2020June 24, 2020 GaryPageau Japan Industrial Partners, Olympus, Sony, Vaio

Camera pioneer and co-founder of the 4/3 format Olympus Corp. reached an agreement with Japan Industrial Partners Inc. (JIP) to sell its 84-year-old camera business to JIP for an undisclosed amount. Olympus’ statement said the two plan to sign a legally binding deal by Sept. 30 and close the transaction by Dec. 31, 2020. Olympus’ commitment to the digital camera... Read More

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Olympus debuts OM-D E-M1 Mark III, mid-range zoom, and PEN E-PL10 digital camera

February 12, 2020February 14, 2020 GaryPageau micro-four thirds, Olympus

Olympus America debut the OM-D E-M1 Mark III professional Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera, scheduled to go on sale Feb. 24, 2020. The camera comes with a new image-processing engine, TruePic IX, enabling features such as 50MP Handheld High-Res Shot. The OM-D E-M1 Mark III is equipped with a 121-point all cross-type On-chip Phase Detection AF sensor for high-precision focusing.... Read More

News

Olympus CEO concedes camera division may be up for sale, via Bloomberg

November 19, 2019November 20, 2019 GaryPageau Bloomberg, Olympus

Rumors on various gearhound websites have speculated Olympus Corp. may shut down its camera division within eight months; it’s not normally the policy of the Dead Pixels Society to report possibly damaging rumors, especially an unsourced one. In this case, however, Bloomberg news reports Olympus CEO Yasuo Takeuchi said the company is preparing for job cuts “in due course” to “improve... Read More

New Products Press releases

Olympus announces OM-D E-M5 Mark III

October 17, 2019October 18, 2019 GaryPageau Olympus, OM-D

A Compact, Lightweight Interchangeable Lens Camera Packed with Advanced Functions Derived from Professional OM-D Models CENTER VALLEY, Pa., October 17, 2019 —Today, Olympus announces the newest addition to its OM-D lineup, the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III. Featuring much of the cutting-edge technology found in the OM-D E-M1 Mark II professional model, this compact, lightweight, weathersealed camera includes a 20 megapixel Live... Read More

Events Press releases

photokina 2020 announces key exhibitors and some cancellations

September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 GaryPageau Arri, Canon, Carl Zeiss, CeWe, DJI, GoPro, Hahnemuhle, Hasselblad, Insta360, Kodak Alaris, Leica, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Photokina, Rode Mikrophones, Sigma, Sony, Tamron

photokina 2020: an industry in transformation, a decisive chance for the future The imaging industry is currently undergoing massive changes, which also have an impact on photokina as the industry’s leading trade fair – and this in a dimension never seen before. While on the one hand the classic camera market reports strongly declining sales and turnover figures, the enjoyment... Read More

Events Press releases

Unique Photo’s eighth annual Photo Expo, New Jersey’s Largest Photography Event, comes to Fairfield, N.J.

May 17, 2019 GaryPageau Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Photo Expo, Sigma, Sony, Tamron, Unique Photo

FAIRFIELD, N.J. (PRWEB) MAY 17, 2019 – Photo Expo 2019 returns to Unique Photo in Fairfield, N.J., for the largest photography event ever held in New Jersey. The three-day expo will provide photo enthusiasts from beginners to professionals with the opportunity to demo and purchase the hottest new cameras and gear, take free photography classes, participate in exciting photo shoots with models... Read More

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Olympus announces M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-300mm

February 13, 2019February 13, 2019 GaryPageau lenses, mirrorless cameras, Olympus

Powerful 16.6x Zoom is the Highest Magnification Available on an Interchangeable Lens for Mirrorless Systems CENTER VALLEY, PA., February 13, 2019 – Olympus is pleased to announce the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 (35mm equivalent 24-400mm) super-telephoto zoom lens. Conforming to the Micro Four Thirds® System Standard, this lens features the highest magnification zoom available on an interchangeable lens for mirrorless systems... Read More

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Introducing the Olympus OM-D E-M1X offering unrivaled speed and system mobility

January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 GaryPageau mirrorless cameras, Olympus, OM-D

Latest OM-D Body Provides Absolute Confidence for Professional Photographers CENTER VALLEY, Pa., Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Today Olympus expands the OM-D series with the introduction of the OM-D E-M1X professional Micro Four Thirds® interchangeable lens camera. The Olympus OM-D E-M1X is packed with industry leading speed, performance, reliability and high-quality image output that rivals that of full-frame DSLRs. This new professional model, positioned... Read More

Events News Press releases

New Jersey Camera Show puts the excitement of photography in focus Dec. 7 – Dec. 9

November 29, 2018 GaryPageau Canon, Fujifilm, Lexar, New Jersey Camera Show, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Sigma, Sony, Tamron, Unique Photo

N.J.’s Largest Consumer Camera Show at Unique Photo in Fairfield Offers Exciting Photo Shoots, Free Classes, Entertainment, and the Latest in Camera and Video Equipment FAIRFIELD, N.J. (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 28, 2018 – The New Jersey Camera Show returns to Unique Photo from December 7 – December 9 with three days of exciting photo shoots, workshops, the latest in camera and video... Read More

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The Imaging Alliance to salute, celebrate photographers in New York City on Nov. 7

September 27, 2018September 28, 2018 GaryPageau Canon, Digital Imaging Reporter, Fujifilm, Madavor Media, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Sigma, Sony, Tamron, The Imaging Alliance

Fourth annual event honors four photojournalists and storytellers who use their talents and passion to help those in need NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Imaging Alliance will honor four photojournalists and storytellers who use their talents to give back and heighten awareness of some of the world’s greatest social and economic challenges through their work during... Read More

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photokina 2018: Imaging of a new generation

September 18, 2018September 18, 2018 GaryPageau Canon, CeWe, DJI, Epson, Fujifilm, GoPro, Hasselblad, Hewlett Packard, Kodak, Leica, Manfrotto, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Photokina, Ricoh, Rollei, Sigma, Sony, Tamron, Vitec

Changed market environments and customer needs are currently moving the imaging industry, and thus also photokina. The world’s leading trade fair for imaging opens its gates from 26-29 September on the Deutz fair grounds, and the world is looking with anticipation to Cologne. This is because the traditional event is facing a generation change: the core areas have been supplemented... Read More

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OmegaBrandess releases X-TTL firmware update for Canon

June 1, 2018June 3, 2018 GaryPageau Cactus, Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, OmegaBrandess, Panasonic, Pentax, Sigma

X-TTL for Cactus V6 II is NOW complete Hong Kong, June 1, 2018 – The last remaining X-TTL firmware version for Canon is NOW available! Besides retaining the revolutionary cross-brand abilities of remote power control and wireless HSS of Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax and Sigma flashes simultaneously, the new system-specific X-TTL firmware for Canon adds TTL on-camera and... Read More

Events Press releases

Photo Expo 2018, New Jersey’s Largest Photography Event, returns to Unique Photo

May 28, 2018 GaryPageau Canon, Fujifilm, Leica, Lexar, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Sony, Unique Photo

Photo Expo 2018 returns to Unique Photo in Fairfield, N.J., for the largest photography event held in New Jersey. The three-day expo will allow photo enthusiasts from beginners to professionals to take free photography classes from world-renowned photographers, demo and purchase the hottest new cameras and gear, and participate in exciting photo shoots. Unique Photo, the largest camera store in... Read More