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New Low Prices on Olympus Evolt Digital SLRs
Olympus’ line of well-reviewed Evolt digital SLRs are now available for amazing low prices, including the Evolt E510 10MP DSLR with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko lens for only $559.95 from Amazon.com.
Filed under: Digital Camera | Tags: 12-60mm, 50-200mm, DSLR, E-3, Olympus, Zuiko
| Olympus Announces ‘Photographers Of Tomorrow’ Contest For Top Photography Students |
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., December 4, 2007 – Olympus today announced its inaugural “Photographers of Tomorrow” photo contest, which is specifically designed for aspiring professional photographers or photojournalists, and will enrich the resumes and portfolios of the participating students.
Starting January 14, 2008, students will submit their best work captured with the Olympus E-3 digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera in three categories: Speed, Travel and Environmental Issues. Student entries will be judged by a panel of award-winning photographers, comprised of Olympus Visionaries. The winning images will be announced in April 2008. Complete rules and regulations can be viewed at www.olympusamerica.com/e3photocontest.
Participating schools include Texas A&M University at Commerce, The University of the Arts Philadelphia, Art Institute of Colorado, Brooks Institute, Rochester Institute of Technology, Hallmark Institute of Photography, University of Texas – Austin, Rockport College, and Academy of Art University San Francisco, among others.
“The Olympus competition is our way of helping the next generation of professional photographers and photojournalists to showcase their work nationally, as the winning submissions will be visible on the Olympus Web site,” said John Knaur, senior marketing manager, Digital SLR at Olympus Imaging America Inc. “The students will connect with the three distinct categories of speed, travel and environmental issues.”
Photo Submission Categories
Olympus has selected the following categories for contest submissions to inspire the budding photographers and to best represent the capabilities of the new Olympus E-3 digital SLR camera.
The students who submit the three winning images (one for each of the three categories) will be awarded the following prizes. The three students’ respective professors will also be awarded the camera, lenses and accessories.
The Olympus E-3 provides the high-precision performance demanded by professional and enthusiastic photographers to capture exceptional images every time. When coupled with the ZUIKO digital 12-60mm SWD (Supersonic Wave Drive) lens, the E-3 offers the fastest autofocus system in the world.1 Body-Integrated Mechanical Image Stabilization to stabilize every lens, a 10-megapixel Live MOS image sensor, and the reliability of a high-endurance, dust-proof and splash-resistant magnesium alloy body join the impressive innovations developed for the E-3. Olympus pioneered Full-Time Live View and Dust Reduction Technologies for digital SLR cameras, leading where others have followed.
The Judges
An esteemed panel of judges, comprised of Olympus Visionaries, will evaluate the student submissions and vote for the top winner in each category. The Olympus Visionary program celebrates the work of some of the most talented still photographers of the day, who use E-System equipment for travel, news, documentary, fashion, food, people, nature and landscape, commercial and fine art photography.
ABOUT THE OLYMPUS VISIONARY PROGRAM
Established by Olympus Imaging America Inc. in partnership with some of today’s most talented photographers, the Olympus Visionary program is dedicated to creating superb digital images with the help of Olympus’ digital cameras and lenses. Olympus Visionaries span all fields of photography and work in a diversity of styles and subject matter, but they are united in realizing their creative vision through digital photography. The Visionaries use Olympus digital cameras in their daily assignments and personal work, participate in speaking engagements and appearances, and provide Olympus with input into equipment development. The Visionaries include several Pulitzer Prize-winning and Magnum photographers, as well as internationally-renowned photographers from the United States, Bermuda, Canada, Italy and Japan.
For more information about the “Photographers of Tomorrow” contest, Olympus Visionaries or Olympus products, contact Michael Bourne, Mullen Public Relations, 978-468-8953 or michael.bourne@mullen.com, or Jennifer Lyons, public relations manager, Olympus Imaging America Inc., 3500 Corporate Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034, ph: (484) 896-5350 / (800) 622-6372 or the Olympus Web site: http://www.olympusamerica.com
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Filed under: Digital Camera | Tags: 12-60, DSLR, E-1, E-3, Olympus, professional
Product Description
Requires Lens – Not Included / 2.5″ LCD / CompactFlash memory storage / Multiple focus and exposure modes / Image Stabilization / TruePic III Olympus TruePic III digital image processing system produces superior image quality and shadow detail. Olympus Zuiko Digital Lenses ? designed specifically for the demands of digital photography ? deliver sharp, high-quality color accuracy to the image sensor for amazing photographs Image resolution – Recording image size [RAW] 3648 x 2736 pixels; [JPEG] 3648 x 2736 pixels – 640 x 480 pixels Viewfinder magnification Approx.1.15x (-1m-1, 50mm lens, infinity) Eye point Approx. 20 mm (-1m-1) Diopter adjustment range -3.0 – +1m-1 Focusing screen Changeable at a service center (Neo Lumi-Micro Mat screen supplied, possible to change to grid mat type) Focus mode Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / C-AF + MF TTL open-aperture metering system – (1) Digital ESP metering (49-point multi pattern metering); (2) Center weighted average metering; (3) Spot metering (approx. 2% for the viewfinder screen. Highlight / shadow bases are available) Built-in electronic-flash, shoe for optional external models including wireless models (FL-50R, FL-36R) USB 2.0 and Video connector ports Unit Dimensions 5.6 in. (W) x 4.58 in. (H) x 2.9 in. / 1.79 lbs
Back to 2001 Olympus began to make noises about a professional five megapixel Four Thirds format digital SLR, two years after that they revealed the E-1. After much hinting, several ‘accidental’ leaks and some four and a half years, Olympus has today announced the ten megapixel E-3 professional digital SLR. Body only price will be $1699-1799 in the USA.
London, 17 October 2007 – It’s here: The new flagship of the Four Thirds Standard-based Olympus E-System. The E-3 gives photographers a high-performance tool that is primed for any assignment and satisfies the most stringent demands for D-SLR photography. It represents the ultimate choice for the professional photographer and provides the highest levels of speed and image quality as well as Live View capabilities and the ultimate in reliability.
The E-3 features the world’s fastest* auto-focusing speeds thanks to an advanced AF system and new ZUIKO DIGITAL SWD (Supersonic Wave Drive) lenses. Matched with shutter speeds of up to 1/8000th sec. and 5fps sequential shooting (with a 19 image RAW buffer in burst mode), the E-3 gives photographers a crucial edge to help capture that decisive shot.
Ensuring the best image quality in the widest range of situations, this new professional model also incorporates a powerful built-in image stabilisation system which is capable of compensating against the effects of camera shake to the equivalent of up to 5 EV steps. This is complemented by a 10 Megapixel High Speed Live MOS sensor and Olympus’ TruePic III image processing engine. Together with the ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses – which are custom-made for the needs of D-SLR photography – photographers can rely on optimal results each time.
Meanwhile, the camera’s Live View capabilities provide the freedom to shoot with more versatility: Whether wanting to keep eye-contact with the subject or shooting above the head or close to the ground, compositions can be framed with ease on the 2.5”/6.4cm multi-angle HyperCrystal LCD, which also faithfully displays the effect of camera adjustments in real time.
In addition to Live View, photographers can also choose to use the camera’s large viewfinder which provides 100% coverage. Like all Olympus E-System cameras, the E-3 incorporates the most effective dust reduction system available – the Supersonic Wave Filter. Reliability of the camera system is further heightened under all types of shooting conditions thanks to dust and splashproof protection of both body and most E-System lenses. Moreover, a shutter life of 150,000 operations guarantees that the E-3 will tolerate the treatment of even the most active photographer with ease.
The Olympus E-3 will be available from the end of November 2007. The body only will be available for approximately £1099, the kit with the 14-54mm lens for approximately £1499 and the kit with the new 12-60mm lens for approximately £1699. For further information call 0800 0720070 or visit www.olympus.co.uk.
For further technical information, see also:
- Built-in image stabilisation: www.olympus-europa.com/consumer/dslr_16742.htm
- Live View: www.olympus-europa.com/consumer/dslr_12806.htm
- Supersonic Wave Filter: www.olympus-europa.com/consumer/dslr_7051.htm
- Four Thirds Standard: www.four-thirds.org
New accessories for the Olympus E-3:
- Power Grip HLD-4 for ideal portrait shooting and long battery life (Better than Old model SHLD-1: Power grip for olympus E-1)
- Wireless flash units FL-50R and FL-36R (Add wireless feature)
- Soft rubber dioptre-correcting Eye-cups DE-P3 (+3m-1)
and DE-N3 (+3m-1) - Focusing Screen FS-3 grid matte screen dividing image area in 4 x 6 sections. (Purchase & installation via Olympus Service Dept. only)
My reviews:
Pro: better shutter (faster and rated for more use), Low noise at high ISO, Professional Body, and it kept the water resistance and dust removal filter that work very well for the E-1. Live view is useful and easy to use many Manual lens.
Cons: None
Please find the E-3 on Amazon (Special deal for this new years)
