Posts Tagged ‘PEN’

Olympus unveils new cameras & lenses at Photokina 2016

Tuesday, September 20th, 2016

Some new cameras and lenses from Olympus that we can look forward to in the coming months. Most of the prices and availability are yet to be announced.

The flagship OM-D E-M1 Mark II with battery grip, being flanked by three PEN E-PL8 compact mirrorless cameras.

The flagship OM-D E-M1 Mark II with battery grip, being flanked by three PEN E-PL8 compact mirrorless cameras.

The list of new cameras and lenses include the following.

  • OM-D E-M1 Mark II flagship mirrorless camera
  • PEN E-PL8 compact mirrorless camera
  • M.Zuiko 12-100mm F4 IS PRO lens
  • M.Zuiko 25MM F1.2 PRO lens
  • M.Zuiko 30mm F3.5 Macro lens
  • FL-900R external flash

A quick summary of each is included below.

OM-D E-M1 Mark II

Olympus announced the development of the new flagship OM-D E-M1 Mark II, with a 121-point all cross-type On-chip Phase Detection AF, and an 18 fps high-speed sequential shooting in AF/AE tracking.

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Wacom enunciates business strategy and launches new products

Wednesday, September 18th, 2013

Wacom announced its intent to expand its consumer range, and showcased a series of the latest products from its consumer and professional ranges.

From left: Wacom Intuos Pro, Cintiq Companion, Bamboo Stylus Duo. (Not shown to scale).

From left: Wacom Intuos Pro, Cintiq Companion, Bamboo Stylus Duo. (Not shown to scale).

Wacom introduced products from top-of-the-line professional creative tablet Cintiq Companion, the Intuos range, to a wide range of Bamboo consumer styluses and tablets.

Pre-order

“Wacom has traditionally been very known for our professional range of products, and we are moving strongly towards the consumer range with the Bamboo Pad and the enhanced range of consumer styli”, said Noburu Fujisaki, managing director of Wacom Singapore.

The Cintiq Companion (US$1,999/S$2,699 and US$2,499/S$3,399 for 256GB and 512GB version) and the Cintiq Companion Hybrid (US$1,499/S$1,999 and US$1,599/S$2,399 for 16GB and 32GB version respectively) will be available exclusively on the Wacom Southeast Asia e-store in early November.

Customers can start pre-orders now online.

The rest of the products will be progressively available in Singapore.

The mobile Cintiq

The new mobile Cintiq Companion brings the professional creative power of the flagship Cintiq graphic tablets on the road.

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SITEX 2012 promotions: Olympus cameras and voice recorders

Thursday, November 22nd, 2012

Olympus will be at SITEX 2012 at Hall 4B, Booth 4C10 in the Singapore EXPO.

Click to view or download Olympus promotions for SITEX 2012.

Click to view or download Olympus promotions for SITEX 2012. (Caution: 7MB PDF file with 20 page-flyer booklet)

Check out Olympus promotions for its range of cameras.

S$150 discount and freebies for its (super-)Tough TG-320 (S$198 UP. S$348), which is both waterproof (3m) and shockproof (1.5m).

Olympus WS-813 voice recorder. "Best Karaoke Companion" with 2,043 hours (LP mode)

Olympus WS-813 voice recorder. “Best Karaoke Companion” with 2,043 hours (LP mode)

Or get S$267 worth of discounts and freebies with an Olympus XZ-1 (S$498 UP. S$748) compact camera that comes with an F1.8 bright lens is still alluring.

For those moving beyond compact cameras, enjoy up to S$600 of discounts and bundled gifts for the retro PEN mini E-PM1 (S$498) and PEN E-P3 (S$998-S$1,298) mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras.

Olympus also sells voice recorders and very fashionable accessories for its cameras.

Check out the new Olympus LS-14 (S$398) and WS-813 (S$238) voice recorders.

Retail prices for Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5

Monday, October 15th, 2012

Olympus has released the Recommended Retail Prices for the new Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 for Singapore. Two options are available – a Single Lens Kit (S$1,098) and a Double Zoom Kit (S$1,348).

The Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 body comes in Black, White, or Silver and comes with either a single lens or two lenses.

The Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 body comes in Black, White, or Silver and comes with either a single lens or two lenses.

The micro four thirds mirrorless interchangeable lens PEN Lite E-PL5 was first announced at Photokina 2012 in Cologne in mid September, together with the STYUS XZ-2 flagship camera (RRP to be announced later).

The RRP kit options for the Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 are listed below:

Option 1: Single Lens Kit (S$1,098)

  • Body (Silver, Black or White)
  • M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 IIR

Option 2: Double Zoom Kit (S$1,348)

  • Body (Silver, Black or White)
  • M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 IIR
  • M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 R

COMEX 2012 promotions: Olympus

Thursday, August 30th, 2012

Olympus will be at COMEX 2012 at Suntec Singapore at Hall 404, Booth 8205.

Click to view or download Olympus promotions during COMEX 2012. Caution: Large file (14MB PDF).

Click to view or download Olympus promotions during COMEX 2012. Caution: Large file (14MB PDF).

Check out Olympus promotions for its range of cameras. S$150 discount for its (super-)Tough TG-320 that was just launched this month (at S$348). You can get now get the waterproof (3m) and shockproof (1.5m) adventure camera for S$198.

日本相机制造商Olympus正参展COMEX 2012。其展览亭位于404展览厅,8205号展览亭。多款相机都有相当大的折扣。刚出炉的防岁水防撞Tough TG-320 由S$348 减至S$198,比较旧但还很实用的XZ-1由S$748减至S$498。Olympus 也出售录音机以及时髦的相机配件。” – 科技点心(微薄)

Another of my favourite is the XZ-1. It’s been around for a while now but its F1.8 bright lens is still alluring, especially with a discount of S$250 from S$748 to S$498, plus gifts worth S$175.

For those moving beyond compact cameras, check out the retro PEN-series and OM-D E-M5 mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras.

Olympus also sells voice recorders and very fashionable accessories for its cameras.

IT Show 2012 promotions: Olympus

Friday, March 9th, 2012

Have a photo taken with Felicia Chin at the IT Show 2012 in Suntec Singapore. And check out the hefty promotions and free gifts at Olympus’ booth at Level 4, Hall 404, Booth 8205.

Felicia Chin headlines Olympus booth at IT Show 2012.

Felicia Chin headlines Olympus booth at IT Show 2012.

Local actress and celebrity, Felicity Chin, will make an appearance at Olympus’ booth at the IT Show 2012 on Saturday 10 March from 3-5 pm.

She will have her photo taken together with the first 88 customers who had purchased an Olympus XZ-1 between 1 February and 10 March 2012.

These 88 customers will also redeem an exclusive Feli-XZ-1 mystery gift set.

The Olympus flyer for IT Show 2012 can be viewed or downloaded below.

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SITEX 2011 promotions: Olympus cameras

Thursday, November 24th, 2011

Olympus will be at Booth 5D10 in Hall 5 at the Singapore EXPO during SITEX 2011 (24-27 November).

When you hit SITEX 2011 today, check out some of the promotional discounts and free gifts for Olympus cameras.

Olympus PEN E-PL1 S$448

Olympus PEN E-PL1

Usual: S$998
SITEX: S$448

*free gifts worth S$320

Live Guide user interface for easy, intuitive adjustment of brightness, hue, background defocusing, and other image parameters.

New dedicated Movie mode button for seamless access to movie shooting at any time.

Go-anywhere portability in a light, compact body with built-in flash and image stabilization.

Six Art Filters, including new Gentle Sepia, for enhanced photographic creativity.

Olympus PEN mini E-PM1

Olympus PEN mini E-PM1

SLK: S$868
DLK: S$1,098

SITEX:
free gifts (S$403
)

*SLK: Single Lens Kit
(14-42 mm)
DLK: Double Zoom Lens Kit
(14-42 mm & 40-150 mm)

The same Art-class SLR quality as the flagship E-P3 condensed in the small/light body weighing only 215 grams. Six body colour variations

Popular Live Guide user interface for easy, intuitive adjustment of brightness, colour balance, background defocusing and other photographic parameters

Six popular Art Filters that make it easy for anyone to express their photographic creativity

Olympus TG-610 S$298

Olympus TG-610

Usual: S$498
SITEX: S$298

*free gifts worth S$270

Tough features including waterproof to a depth of 5 meters, shockproof against falls from as high as 1.5 meters and freezeproof at temperatures as low as -10°C.

5x zoom lens and DUAL IS in a compact body.

3-inch, ultra-high definition 920K dots HyperCrystal III for Tough Series LCD monitor.

Magic Filters can be recorded in HD movie (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264).

Olympus FE-4050 S$78

Olympus FE-4050

Usual: S$228
SITEX: S$78

*limited to 1 set per customer and free gifts worth S$135

High-quality 12-megapixel CCD

4X zoom lens from 27mm

Slim and high quality body with stylish colors

Six Magic Filters

Wacom launches new Bamboo graphics pen tablets

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

Three re-styled and improved models of the entry-level tablets – Pen, Pen & Touch, and Fun has been launched globally today and is available at S$135, S$185, and S$335 (all incl 7% GST).

Wacom Bamboo graphics tablet

Wacom Bamboo graphics tablet

The 29-year-old Japanese company is the market leader in graphics tablets, enjoying more than 80% of the market share.

Wireless dongle for Wacom Bamboo

Wireless dongle for Wacom Bamboo

The Bamboo series is the entry level line of tablets for the company, while the Intuos is the mid-tier line, with the Cintiq line the high-end tablet cum LCD display for the heavy-lifting.

This is the third generation of the Bamboo series. The aesthetic design has been restyled to feature a lime green highlight around the edge and a reduced bevel around the tablet’s working area.

All support 1024 pressure levels in the stylus pen tip and a resolution of 2540 pixels. Both the basic Pen and core Touch & Pen models are small sized tablets while the most pricey Fun is medium sized.

The wireless module inserted in the tablet

The wireless module inserted in the tablet

The Touch & Pen and the Fun models both feature four customisable ExpressKeys, supports the use of both pen and finger-touch, supports wireless usage through an optional wireless accessory kit for an extra S$65. The kit may not be available in some countries though.

The Pen model does not have any ExpressKeys nor the wireless ability.

Bundled software for the three models are also slightly different. Both Mac and Windows PCs are supported. The main specifications are tabulated below:

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Olympus announces SRP for PEN E-P3 kits at S$1,298 and S$1,548

Monday, July 25th, 2011

Olympus has announced the Suggested Retail Prices (SRP) of the PEN-E-P3 in Singapore. Available in black, silver and white and bundled with an 8 GB SD card, the 14-42mm Lens Kit is priced at S$1,298 (incl GST), while the Twin Lens Kit will set you back by S$1,548 (incl GST).

Olympus E-P3 14-42mm Lens Kit, priced at S$1,298.00 (incl GST).

Olympus E-P3 14-42mm Lens Kit, priced at S$1,298.00 (incl GST).

The E-P3 14-42mm Lens Kit is priced at S$1,298.00 (incl GST) and includes both the body and the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 II R lens.

Olympus E-P3 Twin Lens Kit, priced at S$1,548.00 (incl GST).

Olympus E-P3 Twin Lens Kit, priced at S$1,548.00 (incl GST).

The E-P3 Twin Lens Kit is priced at S$1,548.00 (incl GST) and includes the body, the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 II R lens and the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f4.0-5.6R lens.

The white and silver camera bodies will come with silver lenses while the black bodies will be matched with black lenses.

Both options come bundled an 8 GB SD card. The body is available in black, silver and white. Black camera bodies will be matched with black lenses. Silver and white camera bodies will come with silver lenses.

The Olympus PEN E-P3 can be purchased from Olympus authorised retailers.

Specifications for the Olympus PEN E-P3

Monday, July 4th, 2011

Here are the specifications for the latest flagship digital camera for the PEN series of mirrorless interchangeable lens DSLR from Olympus. Although it looks similar to its predecessor, the PEN E-P3 features near instantaneous autofocus speeds, enhanced image quality and a more ergonomical user interface. The camera comes in black, silver or white.

The svelte Olympus PEN E-P3 with a 17mm lens.

The svelte Olympus PEN E-P3 with a 17mm lens.

The Olympus PEN E-P3 is a 12.3-megapixel entry-level DSLR camera which is more compact than traditional DSLRs because the design leaves out the mirror that channels the view through the lens to an optical viewfinder on top of the camera.

The LCD screen at the back of the camera shows a preview of the shot for framing and composition. An optional add-on electronic viewfinder is available for those who prefer to hold the camera to the face rather than at arms length.

A multi-purpose USB/AV out/remote control socket, and a mini-HDMI connector for connecting to your TV.

A USB/AV out/remote control socket, and a mini-HDMI connector.

The micro four thirds format and size of the image sensor also contributes to the compactness, although some believe the smaller size of the sensor would slightly impact the image quality when compared with other DSLRs using the standard but slightly larger APS-C sized sensor.

The main highlight of the PEN E-P3 is the enhancement of the autofocus system, which has improved the autofocus speed by more than three times when compared to its predecessor.

I’ve tried it during the launch event for the product and the autofocus felt near instantaneous and impressive.

The details are below:

Main Specs
Price (Singapore) to be announced
Effective megapixels 12.3
Monitor 3-inch 3:2 OLED touch screen with 610k dots
Colours Black, Silver or White
Movie – HD 1280 x 720 @ 30fps (16:9)
– SD 640 x 480 @ 30fps (4:3)
The juicy details
Image stabilisation – Photo: “Supersonic Wave Drive” in-body sensor shift (up to 3 EV stops compensation)
– Video: Digital IS
Sensor 4/3 inch hi-speed Live MOS sensor
File format (Photos) JPEG, RAW, MPO (3D)
Largest photo size 4032 x 3024 pixels
Image aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
Video recording AVCHD and AVI Motion-JPEG
1920 x 1080, 60i recording, 17 Mbps
Frame rate: 30 fps
Max length: 29 min, 4 GB
Image processor engine TruePic VI
Auto focus FAST AF system with 35-area multiple AF
(Imager contrast detection)
AF assist lamp Yes
Exposure modes iAuto, Program AE (with shift), P, A, S, M, Art Filter, Scene select
Sensitivity – Auto: ISO 200 – 12800
– Manual: ISO 100 – 12800
(adjustable in 1/3 EV step)
Metering modes Digital ESP (324-area multi-pattern metering), Centre-weighted average, Spot (1%)
AE Bracketing 2, 3, 5 or 7 frames
Exposure compensation Up to +/- 3 EV in 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 steps
Shutter speed 1/4000 sec to 60 sec
WB Auto, Sunny, Shadow, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
Art filters 10 (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Dramatic, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia)
Scene modes 23
Continuous shooting – Sequential (3 fps)
– Raw: max 8 frames
– JPEG: Unlimited until memory runs out
Self-timer 2 or 12 sec
Flash – Built-in pop-up (GN10 at ISO 200
– Hotshoe for external flash
Viewfinder Optional EVF
Orientation sensor Yes
Storage SD (SDHC, SDXC)
Dimensions 122 x 69.1 x 34.2 mm
Weight (excl battery and card) 275g / 9.2oz. (incl. Battery and card)
In the box Li-ion battery BLS-5, charger BCS-1, USB/Video multi cable, Shoulder strap, Software CD-ROM, Instruction manual.