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		<title>Sony NEX-7: First Impressions</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:54:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sony has finally started shipping its NEX-7 compact system camera. Not being one of the big fish, I got mine the old fashioned way: I got on a waiting list and waited. Patience paid off and I was graced with a UPS box a week ago containing a Sony NEX-7 body and a spare battery. No lens. I am still waiting for this to arrive. Fortunately, I had planned for this and acquired a couple of lens adapters allowing me to fit legacy glass on my shiny new NEX-7. So while I wait for the Zeiss lens to appear on my doorstep, I shall write this first impression article based on legacy glass and my observations on how the camera and it&#8217;s files behave. Delays, delays&#8230; The floods in Thailand caused a lot of devastation for the locals as well as the corporations that housed their factories there. Originally scheduled for shipment on November 11, the cameras did not start showing up until the last week in December. Even then only in rarified numbers. Unbelievably, this delay did have a positive side. The delay allowed software makers to prepare their raw converters for the day when the camera arrived. So [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Olympus Introduces New Micro Four Thirds Lens</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:42:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CENTER VALLEY, Pa., December 14, 2011 – Olympus adds to its powerfully simple and growing PEN family with the first fully-compatible interchangeable Micro Four Thirds lens to incorporate an electronic motorized zoom. The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ (35mm equivalent 24–100mm) delivers smooth, quiet zooming that gives you versatility, portability and maximizes the performance of the Olympus PEN® compact system cameras. The sophisticated new lens has a zoom ratio of approximately 4.2x, allowing photographers to capture anything from detailed, wide-angle group shots to medium telephoto-range images so you can get up close and personal for intimate portraits of children and pets – even indoors. The photographer can control the zooming speed by turning the barrel – slowly for drama, quickly for performance, or at an intermediate rate. Manual zooming is also available for those looking to take full control. In macro mode, which can be set by pushing the zoom ring forward while depressing the macro button on the side of the lens, focusing is possible between 8 and 20 inches for close-up shooting with a maximum image magnification of 0.72X (35mm camera equivalent). The L-Fn (Lens Function) button suspends the autofocusing operation temporarily to avoid unintended focusing on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Olympus Announces the E-PL3, VF-3 Viewfinder and FL-LM1 Flash</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 02:31:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Good things come in threes.]]></description>
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		<title>OLYMPUS DEVELOPING NEW FLAGSHIP COMPACT CAMERA</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2010/09/20/olympus-developing-new-flagship-compact-camera/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:13:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CENTER VALLEY, Pa., September 20, 2010 – Since 1936, photographers have appreciated Olympus’s critically acclaimed Zuiko® lenses for their innovative design, high quality and superior reliability.&#160; Today, Olympus is pleased to announce that it is developing a new flagship compact camera that will be its first digital compact camera with a built-in Zuiko® lens. Olympus expects to introduce the camera in the first quarter of 2011. Like the Olympus PEN® E-P2 and E-PL1 cameras, the new camera will include an accessory port so photographers will be able to expand its versatility by attaching optional accessories like the SEMA-1 external microphone adapter set. A prototype of the camera will be displayed this week at Photokina 2010, the world’s largest trade fair for the photographic and imaging industries held September 21-26 in Cologne, Germany.&#160; It will also be on display from October 28-30 at the 2010 PDN PhotoPlus Expo in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City]]></description>
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		<title>Olympus Releases E-5 DSLR</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:03:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CENTER VALLEY, Pa., September 14, 2010 – Today Olympus announces the E-5, a new digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera that builds on the company’s tradition of innovation to meet the rigorous demands of professional photographers and experienced amateurs. In recent years, Olympus has changed the DSLR marketplace by pioneering groundbreaking features, including the first 100 percent digital-specific lenses, the award-winning Supersonic Wave Filter Dust Reduction System, the first Full -Time Live View system and a completely splashproof and dustproof magnesium alloy DSLR body. Olympus continues this legacy by pairing these technologies with several new breakthrough features developed for the E-5 camera, providing further proof that Olympus lets you capture it all. * Superior Image Quality: The E-5 camera achieves the highest image quality of any Olympus camera by pairing a 12.3 megapixel High-Speed Live MOS Sensor with a TruePic V+ image processing engine that boasts new “Fine Detail Processing” technology for greater detail in the photograph. Optimized to maximize the performance of the Zuiko® Digital Lenses, Fine Detail Processing takes digital photography to the next level. * 270 Degree Swivel LCD: A 3.0-inch dual axis swivel HyperCrystal® LCD with 920,000 dots makes it easy to frame High Definition (HD) [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Two New Powerful Olympus Micro Four Thirds Zoom Lenses</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:14:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[World’s Smallest 600mm Telephoto Zoom Lens and 80-300mm Equivalent Lenses Deliver Both Extreme Portability and Optimal HD Movie Recording ﻿CENTER VALLEY, Pa., August 31, 2010 – Olympus today announces two new lenses to its Micro Four Thirds lens family: the M.ZUIKO® DIGITAL ED 75-300 MM F4.8-6.7 and M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150MM F4.0-5.6. Both lenses feature a high-speed, silent autofocus during still shooting and high definition (HD) movie capture. They are the ultimate lenses for zooming in on sporting events, beautiful wildlife and faces from a distance, and because they make barely a whisper when focusing, they won’t call attention to photographer or add unwanted noise to movie recordings. Look what you can do. Strong Zooms The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 with a 35 mm equivalent of 150-600mm is the world’s smallest and lightest 600mm super telephoto lens. Weighing merely 15.17 ounces and measuring 2.76 by 4.57 inches, this lightweight lens delivers excellent portability and outstanding image quality when paired with the award-winning Olympus PEN® cameras. Previous lenses offering 600mm or more have been too large and heavy for most users to enjoy super telephoto shooting. This lens is smaller and lighter than the comparable ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 70-300mm f4.8-6.7. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Olympus Announces Special Edition EP-2 in Black</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:49:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hamburg, 31 August 2010 – The remarkable PEN camera range is already a firm favourite with design enthusiasts and now Olympus has a special treat in store. Two exclusive kits for the flagship E-P2 feature a mouth-watering selection of matching accessories, all in elegant black. In addition to the sleek black version of the E-P2 camera, both kits offer a black edition of the super-slender M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm 1:2.8 Pancake lens. Available in black exclusively with these kits, this exquisite lens looks destined for must-have status. Both kits also include one of two additional, high-grade accessories. ﻿The E-P2 Special Black EVF Edition features the sharp lines and flexibility of the detachable V-F2 electronic viewfinder while the E-P2 Special Black Flash Edition offers the slim retro chic of the compact FL-14 external flash, also available in black only in this limited edition kit.   Both accessories are a stunning sight in black. For style aficionados, the icing on the cake is a historical lens cap featuring the famous F logo from the classic 1963 Olympus Pen F, one of the most stylish cameras ever made. The E-P2 Special Black EVF Edition will be available for €1,079 and the E-P2 Special Black [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Noktor Opens Website &#8211; HyperPrime 50mm up for Pre-order</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2010/02/28/noktor-opens-website-hyperprime-50mm-up-for-pre-order/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:59:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New Kid On The Block lens maker, Noktor has officially opened it&#8217;s website an is taking pre-orders for it&#8217;s HyperPrime 50mm f/0.95. Currently available in m4/3 mount, this lens is the fastest prime lens available for that format. Due to m4/3&#8242;s 2x crop factor, the Noktor 50mm has an EFL of 100mm making it an ideal portrait lens. Speed-wise, this lens is as fast as Leica&#8217;s famed Noctilux 50mm f/0.95, but it remains to be seen whether its optics come anywhere near the caliber of Leica&#8217;s glass. Still, it&#8217;s a damn fast lens for less than 1/10 the price of the Noctilux. (The announced retail price of the Noktor is $750 USD. The retail price of the Leica Noctilux 50mm f/0.95 is $10,495 USD). The next closest lens would be the $1100 CV Nokton 50mm f1.1 which would still require the addition of a $200 M-m4/3 adapter. I have contacted Noktor and am trying to arrange for a review sample. Cross your fingers.]]></description>
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		<title>Olympus Introduces the E-PL1 and Two Lenses</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:15:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CENTER VALLEY, Pa., February 3, 2010 – The new Olympus PEN® E-PL1 is truly greater than the sum of its parts, with a surprisingly small camera body packed with technology normally found in bigger, bulkier and heavier professional Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras and High-Definition (HD) camcorders. This third-generation PEN is built for shutterbugs who always wanted better pictures and considered a DSLR, but were intimidated by the bulky size and complex interface. The new camera’s simple design and easy interface enable consumers to easily create amazing images never dreamt possible. It will make you wonder how Olympus managed to put all of these powerful features inside such a compact camera for only $599.99. The E-PL1 equals an affordable and powerfully simple all-in-one package that travels with you to capture life in the high quality that your memories deserve. “Many of today’s consumers want a camera with the professional still image quality of a DSLR and HD video in a compact body that’s as easy to use as a point-and-shoot,” said John Knaur, senior marketing manager, Digital SLR, Olympus Imaging America Inc. “Thanks in part to an image sensor that’s approximately eight times larger in size than what’s inside [...]]]></description>
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		<title>PhotoPlus 2009 Show Report</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:02:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Once again, New York City and the Javits Center played host to the PDN PhotoPlus Expo. This year&#8217;s show had a very good turnout in spite of the fact that major players like Adobe, Panasonic, &#38; Pentax were not in attendance. I attended (and I spotted some of my fellow bloggers there as well) and came across several interesting tidbits I&#8217;d like to share with you after the jump. Nikon and Canon As usual, visitors were greeted by the Nikon and Canon booths (the largest in the show). Both companies had their latest wares out for show and I headed straight for the Nikon testing booth to get some hands-on time with the recently announced Nikon D3S. The reps were kind enough to let me insert my own CF card in the camera to take some test pics. I am very happy to report that (preliminarily, and only based on in-camera JPGs) the high-ISO performance of this camera is everything they claim. ISO 12,800 shots were at least as good as ISO 3200 shots from my D700. This is very exciting for me as a stagecraft photographer. This camera also adds a &#34;Quiet Shutter&#34; option. Basically, the shutter will not [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Olympus Announces E-P2 &amp; New Lenses</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:08:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The British Journal of Photography reports: Olympus has updated its Micro Four Thirds E-P1 camera, introducing new features such as AF tracking and an electronic viewfinder to the E-P2, which now comes in a black finish As with the E-P1, the E-P2 sports a 12 million pixel resolution sensor built around the new Micro Four Thirds (MTF) format, it can shoot up to 3fps and features an image stabilization system with four EV steps. It also has a 30 fps 720p HD video mode, with stereo sound and an AF live view. It also features &#8216;art filters&#8217; for special effects such as monochrome shooting (that can also be used in video mode), variable aspect ratios and a multi-exposure mode. The MTF format, co-developed by Olympus and Panasonic, uses a smaller sensor (17.3x13mm) than in other DSLR cameras, achieving the gains in compactness by doing away with a mirror box and TTL optical viewfinder. The size has also been reduced with a six-millimeter smaller lens mount. However, the E-P2 adds new features such as AF tracking, making ‘the sharp capture of moving subjects easier,’ says Olympus. It also offers a 1.44 million dot electronic viewfinder with 100% field of view. The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Olympus E-P1: Start of the Next Digital Age?</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2009/06/17/olympus-e-p1-start-of-the-next-digital-age/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:31:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With Olympus finally letting the micro four-thirds cat out of the bag, has the Next Digital Age finally dawned? You&#8217;re probably thinking &#8220;What has Carlos been smoking and can he send me a couple of pounds?&#8221; All I ask is that you hear me out for a second. Let&#8217;s take a critical look at the technological developments in digital camera design in the last few years. Camera Size In the professional space, camera size has not changed much with digital. In some cases the cameras have gotten larger! Granted, today&#8217;s pro digital bodies are smaller than their progenitors but the difference isn&#8217;t that much. The main culprit: batteries. The accessory to the crime: the high performance components that comprise the guts of most any pro camera. Very power hungry thus requiring huge batteries to provide a reasonable run time for pro photographers. Nikon recently bucked this trend with the introduction of the D700. A more compact pro/semi-pro camera with the guts of its pro level sibling (the D3) crammed inside. Smaller body, lighter weight, same image performance characteristics. However, the true villain in this epic tale are the stable of lenses owned by most pro photographers. Pro photographers own/use lots [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Olympus Unveils the E-P1: Not an SLR. It&#8217;s a PEN.</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2009/06/16/olympus-unveils-the-e-p1-not-an-slr-its-a-pen/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CENTER VALLEY, Pa., June 16, 2009 – A new era of digital imaging begins today with the launch of the Olympus E-P1. The world’s smallest 12.3-megapixel interchangeable lens system camera blends the high-quality still images of a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) with High Definition (HD) video, stereo Linear PCM audio recording and In-Camera Creativity within an ultra-portable body. The easy-to-use E-P1 expands your creative horizons and its diverse multimedia features offer something for everyone. Built for today’s visual generation who lead active lives online and offline, the E-P1 will make you rethink what you can do with a camera. Capture More of the Life You Live Shooting spontaneous images of your daily life usually means snapping small, grainy images with your cell phone or using a point-and-shoot if it’s handy. A DSLR delivers incredible image quality, but most aren’t compact enough to roam with you. Now, the E-P1 changes the game with a compact body that delivers the professional quality images of a DSLR without the bulk. Moreover, its sharp HD video capture and stereo audio helps you live a better-documented life because you’re carrying one portable camera rather than a DSLR, an HD camcorder and a high-end audio [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Olympus E-P1 Fullsized Image Surfaces</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2009/06/15/olympus-e-p1-fullsized-image-surfaces/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:07:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Olympus E-P1, their long-awaited entry into the Micro Four-Thirds arena announced last year, is going to be formally announced tomorrow. Many images have surfaced including a tiny version of this: I should have full press releases on the 16th and hopefully a review sample some time thereafter. I just hope they offer it in black&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Olympus E-P1 pixellated</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2009/06/06/olympus-e-p1-pixellated/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:41:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Olympus' highly anticipated entry into the micro four-thirds arena, the direct descendant of the classic Olympus PEN, is scheduled to be revealed on June 16, 2009. ...  Here is the image in question:        Based on this top-down view, we can assume the following:     No built-in flash (popup or otherwise)  No optical/electronic viewfinder (possible shoe-mounted accessory as was previously speculated)  In-camera image stabilization/dust removal (SSWF = Supersonic Wave Filter)  Full/semi-auto + manual operation and movie mode (HD?)  ]]></description>
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		<title>Olympus Pen Movie: Micro 4/3 teaser?</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2009/05/22/olympus-pen-movie-micro-43-teaser/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 15:09:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Photorumors.com  (great site, I highly recommend it) posted a shot from a movie posted on the Olympus website ostensibly celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Olympus PEN camera.   However, since previous    statements by Olympus bigwigs indicate that their long-awaited μ4/3 camera will honor the PEN design (and the prototype which I have seen with my own eyes is very PEN-ish) could this be a teaser for said camera? ]]></description>
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		<title>More Olympus Micro 4/3 Rumors</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2009/05/15/more-olympus-micro-43-rumors/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 06:55:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In discussions with other photographers (especially those who can read/translate japanese) the  announcement  states that:      the Olympus micro-4/3rds camera(s) have been designed to carry on the philosophy of the "silver-halide" era  PEN  half-frame cameras;  about a third of compact camera users are considering moving up to a DSLR but don't because those cameras are too big, heavy, expensive, and complex -- these users are seen as the target for the micro-4/3rds models;  this is the strategy by which Olympus can "revive their imaging business".   [translation provided  here ]  So Olympus, like Panasonic, is targeting the "soccer mom" looking to move up from P&#38;S cameras to something more sophisticated but still maintain ease of use and small size. ...  The design is such a hit that Panasonic &#38; Leica are rumored to be hard at work designing a μ4/3 system similar to it which will likely be sold as the Lumix LX-5/D-Lux 5 respectively. ]]></description>
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		<title>Micro Four Thirds &#8211; E-System Digital SLR</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2009/05/07/micro-four-thirds-e-system-digital-slr/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 01:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Olympus, the other Micro Four-Thirds Company, who initially made a big splash at the m4/3 intro with their retro styled prototype, has been very, very quiet about their development in this area. Until now. The banner above is currently gracing the Micro Four Thirds page over at olympusamerica.com. Other rumor sites have pretty much confirmed that the orange color will not be available (thank the maker). Hopefully this will be a real competitor to the rumored Panny LX-5/Leica D-Lux5. I for one am keen to see this happen. [From Micro Four Thirds - E-System Digital SLR]]]></description>
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		<title>Panasonic Micro 4/3 camera image spotted in the wild.</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2008/08/26/panasonic-micro-43-camera-image-spotted-in-the-wild/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As we head into Photokina, the images and spyshots start to crop up with greater frequency as NDA&#8217;s and people&#8217;s ability to keep their mouth&#8217;s shut are strained to the breaking point. Here we see a picture of a Panasonic Micro 4/3&#8242;s interchangeable lens camera. I believe the image is a computer generated model (albeit, a good one). But whether it escaped from a PanOLeica engineer&#8217;s laptop or someone&#8217;s fertile imagination remains to be seen. The image evokes all of the design principles put forth in the recent Panasonic/Olympus Micro Four/Thirds announcement and the inclusion of Leica glass is very welcome (even if it is built by Panasonic) but I wouldn&#8217;t be put off by some Zuiko glass well. This next image shows the body with the lens removed exposing the 11 electrical contacts (up from 9 contacts in the standard Four Thirds mount). This brings up the mystery of the increase in contacts. For what purpose? Fear not! Our intrepid engineer (artist?) provides us with an answer: a shoe mounted electronic viewfinder (EVF)! Once again, the design specs of Micro Four Thirds are followed. The spec calls for no mirror box in this design. This leads one to believe [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Analysis of Micro Four-Thirds</title>
		<link>http://www.echenique.com/index.php/2008/08/09/analysis-of-micro-four-thirds/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Echenique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the recent press release by Olympus and Panasonic about Micro Four Thirds (m4/3), the photo-blogosphere has been buzzing concerning product announcements around this as Photokina 2008 approaches. To recap, Olympus and Panasonic announced a new variation of their five year old Four Thirds digital camera platform designed for smaller, thinner interchangeable lens cameras using the 4/3 sensor and capable of providing DSLR quality images in a smaller form-factor. However, there are many questions still floating about concerning the implementation of this digital-only specification. Translations of the press release has Olympus &#038; Panasonic targeting women as the main demographic for this new camera format. They also feel, to a lesser degree, that DSLR owners will be interested as well. I feel that they are underestimating the desire of DSLR owners to have a small, easy-to-carry, high-quality backup camera. Sigma botched it with the DP1 and Nikon&#8217;s recently announced P6000 may be trumped by this technology. Another group missed entirely is the rangefinder crowd. While Leica&#8217;s M8 is currently the only interchangeable digital rangefinder on the market, the high cost of entry and camera&#8217;s quirkiness (don&#8217;t get me wrong, I own one and love it) tends to relegate it to being [...]]]></description>
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