A release date has been set for the Olympus E-PL3, a more compact and modern looking mid-range spin off of the PEN E-P3. As the latest addition to the Olympus PEN lineup, the E-PL3 will launch alongside the new VF-3 electronic viewfinder this September. With four color choices (black, white, red, silver) and two camera bundles to choose from, the micro four thirds game now has a new challenger.
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Catch-up time! As another week draws to a close, it’s time to recount the best stories to have hit Electricpig this week. This weekend we have the latest on the Nintendo 3DS TV service tipped to arrive soon, the latest new Xbox developments, a glimpse of the Nokia N9, a first look at Olympus’ new Pen E-P3 Micro Four Thirds range, and much more.
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Earlier this week, Olympus officially revealed its awesome new Pen range of Micro Four thirds cameras – a trio of record-breaking cameras kitted out with “the world’s fastest autofocus” for snappers with interchangeable lenses. The Pen E-P3, Pen Lite E-PL3 and Pen Mini E-PM1 are is part of Olympus’ grand plan to turn even the most pathetic amateur snapper into a master of the craft.
They’re ideal for those of you torn between a compact digital camera and a super-spec digital SLR. We’ve just been playing with the Pen E-P3, the flagship model, so come this way for our hands-on thoughts!
It’s nearly time to chow down on some well-earned lunch, but before you do, check out what’s happened today in the world of tech. We’ve got it all right here, in our news round-up.
Update: all three are officially headed for the UK! Though the E-P3 is still the only one priced so far.
Camera giant Olympus has lifted the lid on no fewer than three new micro four thirds cameras, giving you SLR results in a compact size. And one has the fastest autofocus of any interchangeable lens camera, so you’ll never miss that amazing shot again.
So which will you be wielding come your summer hols? Read on to find which is for you.
The latest model in the vintage-flavoured PEN range, the Olympus E-PL2 is one of the most compact interchangeable lens cameras you can buy. So how does this 12.3MP snapper compare to recently launched rivals such as the Sony NEX-5 and Panasonic GF2? Read on and our full Olympus E-PL2 review will clue you in!
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These Olympus cameras just get toucher and tougher. Just weeks after the TG-610 broke cover, its successor, the Olympus TOUGH TG-810 is here, and not only is it harder than ever, it’s also packing some next-gen outdoor tech for your next excursion to the field. Read on for the full details.
Camera releases often take a back seat at CES, but this year was top notch for novelty and exciting extras. Lady Gaga’s Grey Label for Polaroid got the company doing what it should have done ages ago: locking into the hipster pound and getting back to its roots as a retro, portable brand. Aside from Gaga’s mad sunglasses, a raft of unexciting compacts were announced, with a few exceptions: Wi-Fi with remote shooting, 3D capture and super compacts for under £100. We’ve found the needles in the haystack: click through for our roundup of the best cameras from CES 2011.