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Latest Digital Technology Review


Nokia 5530 XpressMusic HomeScreen Phone

Posted: 17 Jun 2009 04:22 PM PDT

Nokia, today, unveiled the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic. The compact gizmo makes use of a touch interface to access content on people and crystal clear HomeScreen. Accessibility to 20 people and their media updates is provided by the ’scrolling’ the bar. One touch shortcuts to popular content and social networks on the HomeScreen is another advantage.

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic

Nokia 5530 is a devotee of the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic and widens the touch XpressMusic phone range. The stainless steel finish of its body comes in 5 distinct colors. Central to the Nokia 5530 is the music and entertainment experience. It is best suited to those who wish to quickly access, share and mix a vast media selection.

Staying loyal to its XpressMusic nature, it’s a great music player with 27 hours of playback time, audio quality ace and a 4GB memory card for storage. One can purchase music online or via the phone at the Nokia music store. It is easily manageable and can be synchronized with the PC using the Nokia Music for PC application. Accompanying the phone is the Nokia Stereo Headset WH-205.

The ‘people carousel’ feature enables accessibility to thumbnail images, history and communications media updates of every users’ top 20 close contacts. The added feature of the device, the media pop-up bar, enhances utility by keeping online applications sharing one single touch away. It supports GSM / EDGE networks and offers a quick and affordable access to the internet via the integrated wireless LAN.

Boingo and Nokia are joining hands to offer phone with three months of free internet usability to select markets. Boingo operates with hundreds of hotspot operators recognized globally in locations like airports and hotels.

The shipping of the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic phone is anticipated by the third quarter 2009. Its estimated retail price is € 199 exclusive of taxes and subsidies.Le new Nokia 5530 XpressMusic for serenade music. [ via techshout ]

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Nokia 5530 XpressMusic HomeScreen Phone

Atari 2600 Modded iPod Dock Classic Gadgets

Posted: 17 Jun 2009 12:23 PM PDT

The Atari 2600 is a classic game console. Another classic from the past is the original iPod. What has made the Modder 2 is mixed together to create a classic Atari 2600 iPod dock.

Atari 2600 Modded iPod Dock

The cartridge slot has been modified and has an iPod connector positioned in its place. All that then you simply do is connect your iPod and your good to go. [ via gadgetvenue ]

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Atari 2600 Modded iPod Dock Classic Gadgets

Nokia 3710 Extreme Mobile Phone

Posted: 17 Jun 2009 08:24 AM PDT

Pioneering a new user interface, both the Nokia 3710 mobile phone has an extreme simplicity, without compromising functionality. The Nokia 3710 cell phone menus are simple and visually intuitive, and focus on the essentials. The new construction in the photo gallery allows you to keep organized digital photos, create slide shows or photo albums, or attach pictures to contacts and more with just a few clicks. A variety of new Nokia phones will support the new user interface in the future. “There is a strong demand for beautiful, intuitive and easy to use with devices phone features,” said Markku Suomi, Vice President, Connect Devices. “The Nokia 3710 fold mobile phone packs in a new, but instantly a user interface that makes the call features pleasant to use, offering great value for money. “

Nokia 3710

Various location services offered by the store and Ovi Nokia Maps are also within reach of the thumb, such as the Nokia 3710 fold mobile phone comes with an internal GPS that allows customizing the unit to better meet individual needs, that this is social networking or pedestrians. A license navigation with Nokia Maps to give passengers an experience of navigation. The Nokia 3710 fold mobile phone should find its place in pockets and handbags in the fourth quarter of 2009 for an estimated retail price of 140 euros before taxes and subsidies. [ via letsgodigital ]

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Nokia 3710 Extreme Mobile Phone

TapeWriter Transfer Cassette Tape Via USB Gadgets

Posted: 17 Jun 2009 05:45 AM PDT

USB Gadgets come in all shapes and sizes, with the latest being TapeWriter which allows you to copy your entire collection of tapes and convert all the songs in MP3 format.

TapeWriter USB Gadgets Transfer Cassette Tape

The USB interface is plug and play and uses the audio which means you simply plug it in and it works. The included software is called Audacity and works on both PC and Mac.
TapeWriter Product Specifications:

  • Save your cassette collection to the computer with the Tapewriter
  • Fully functional with tape counter and the speakerphone function 2.5 “
  • Plug-and-play USB audio interface no drivers needed. Audacity software for PC and Mac included to edit records
  • The volume speaker lets you listen to your tapes or simply follow the music you download
  • After you download your music to your PC or Mac, you can listen to your songs via a media player (including iTunes or Windows Media Player), download them to your iPod or even burn your music on a CD
  • PLEASE NOTE: Do not convert to MP3 - You can convert audio files recorded in MP3 or WAV files using the included Audacity editing software Sound ™
  • It even includes stereo RCA connections and cable, if you want to listen to your cassettes through your stereo
  • USB connection, RCA record taken in RL, RL play Out RCA jacks
  • Includes 9V DC power adapter, power adapter DC 9V, AC adapter, USB cable, RCA cable
  • Convert your old cassettes and mix tapes today format
  • Software to clean wastewater and cassettes to improve the sound quality
  • Listen to the great old music you have not heard since your last car with a cassette player
  • Full functional cassette with counter function
  • Built-in speaker to control your recording
  • Plug and Play USB audio interface no drivers needed

Available from FirstStreetOnline costs $ 119.95. [ via gadgetvenue ]

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TapeWriter Transfer Cassette Tape Via USB Gadgets

Olympus E-P1 Micro Four Thirds System Camera

Posted: 16 Jun 2009 11:33 PM PDT

The Micro Four Thirds System is a new system that is derived from the Four Thirds standard, which the current range of Olympus SLR cameras, among others, is founded. However, the new Olympus P1 comes from a legendary birthplace. Olympus’ introduction of the first camera is exactly Pen 50 years ago this year. A drawing with a sense revolutionary at the time and the age of photography. Designer Yoshihisa Maitani successfully designed a technique, traditionally, which is a fabulous combination of simplicity, style and performance. This was the birth of the Olympus Pen.

olympus-e-p1

Five decades later, the world shakes Olympus photography once again with the introduction of the first Micro Four Thirds model, the Olympus E-P1. The Olympus E-P1 camera system also offers the opportunity to share goals, like a reflex, but it lacks a mirror box. Therefore, it is possible to design extremely compact size, and we are witnessing, in fact, the merger of two major groups of the camera: compact SLR. The great advantage of a compact camera is its small size, while the advantage of a digital SLR camera is its image quality. These two advantages were combined, resulting in a camera, thanks to the Micro Four Thirds system.

I had a pre-production Olympus P1 (firmware 0.9) at my disposal for a short period of time. Because of this status, it is not possible to reach a final verdict on the image quality and performance of this device. Once a sample of the Olympus E-P1 is available on our website, we publish a wide Olympus E-P1 examination combined with Olympus E-P1 sample images.

The Olympus E-P1 has a retro design, the metal finish and elegant device has small dimensions. The new Micro Four Thirds system camera is a combination of timeless aspect of the classic series Olympus Pen and the latest technology. The Olympus EP1 is available in two colors: silver and white.

In addition to the 12.3-megapixel Live MOS sensor and a new image processor TruePic V, the Olympus E-P1 also has an advanced feature high-definition video. This brings creative filming and photography within everyone’s reach. And if being created is not the best, 6 filters Creation will help you. These filters can also be activated in the video mode.

At the time of writing this preview, I have neither the specification nor a manual at hand, which means that I can only rely on the brief experience in practice. Filming in 1280×720 pixels at a speed of 30 fps with stereo sound and a maximum of 5 minutes in HD quality (4:3 or 16:9 ratio), works very well indeed. Personally, I had hoped for a auto-focus or AF tracking as the Panasonic LUMIX GH1, but apparently it was not possible. However, it is possible to manually adjust the sharpness in the film via the focus ring on the lens or by pressing the AEL / AF-L button. Although it must be said that focusing is not all that good in the latter case. When playing the captured video, the sound of the development of the engine can be heard in the video.

Compared to the video of the engine of another Micro Four Thirds system camera, the Panasonic DMC-GH1, the latter seems to be further strengthened. AF Continuous AF and tracking via the opening / shutter priority is for the standard possibilities. In addition, Panasonic has developed a lens (14-140 mm f/4-5.8 Panasonic OIS HD) offering silence to concentrate. I wonder if the E-P1 will also benefit from this lens. The Panasonic seems to be the GH1 asset in this regard.

We have seen the filter of the E-P1 before on E-30. After taking a picture, one of the filters can be applied immediately. For example, Pop-art for a more powerful and vivid color reproduction, Soft-focus for a fresh reproduction or granular film, in which case the atmosphere of a rich and grainy black and white contrast is created.

Another creative function is called multiple exposure with the possibility of merging multiple photos on one another in real time, during or after shooting. Another specific feature Olympus is the variety of image ratios. This allows greater freedom for the photographer to decide on the composition. The ratio selected is immediately displayed on the screen. The ratios are: 16:9, 3:2, 4:3 and 6:6.

The retro-designed Olympus E-P1 hosts much of the technology. The device has an image stabilization that works at any time, regardless of lens used. The so-called gyro sensor records the exact direction of the motion, on which the Supersonic Wave Drive (SWD) will move the image sensor, compensating for camera motion.

Naturally, the effectiveness dust Olympus system is also found in the E-P1. There is always a risk of dust entering the camera while changing lenses, which are in the images. The Supersonic Wave Filter is a transparent filter placed between the shutter and the image sensor of the camera. This filter will remove dust particles from the sensor by a number of ultrasonic waves.

The Olympus E-P1 works with specially developed lenses Micro Four Thirds. In addition, developed an adapter (MMF-1) allows you to mount existing Four Thirds lenses. And to keep the emotion is nostalgia, there is also a special adapter available, the MF-2, allowing the assembly of OM lenses.

The new Mr. Zuiko Digital lenses are also a match. Our E-P1 test with a sample Mr. ZUIKO Digital ED 14-42 mm 1:3.5-5.6 zoom and a second target is also available, Mr. ZUIKO Digital ED 17mm 1:2.8 pancake lens. Undoubtedly, these lenses are the beginning of a new range Mr. ZUIKO lenses.

The advantage of the Micro Four Thirds system is that it allows you to change the traditional digital SLR design drastically. A number of key elements have remained the same, but Olympus has taken the opportunity to design a compact body with both hands. The retro design seems almost impossible to justify the choice. Personally, I support it, and I find this design a wonderful addition to the current market for the camera.

However, I am not sure that I represent the group of potential Olympus E-P1 buyers. There are examples in other segments of electronics, overhead where he did not. However, it does not mean that the backlight is the only option, of course. I can imagine Olympus have different ideas in the pipeline in the design to another type of photographer.

When taking the Olympus E-P1 in your hand, you will immediately enjoy the high quality of finish and quality of the material of the housing. The new compact camera is very solid and offers a stable hand-fit. The casing is brushed metal with a slightly oblique upwards rubber coating. The fact that the material used is not prone to fingerprints is very pleasing to the eye. It also allows you to save the constant urge to want to clean the camera.

The M. ZUIKO Digital 14-42 mm objective is very compact and has a length of only 43 mm (when mounted on the body). When activating the camera, a warning message appears, indicating that the lens is locked. Turn the zoom ring, a lens system followed by some sort of mechanism that magnifies the telescope to the target 27 - 37mm. A small switch on the zoom ring is used to insert the lens entirely new.

The Olympus E-P1 has a new processing engine, the TruePic V, to ensure the speed of image processing. Olympus has also managed to increase the ISO sensitivity to 6400 ISO. Photos can be stored in both RAW and JPEG. A SD or SDHC memory card serves as a storage medium. This is surprising, while Olympus always used its own xD Picture Card before, sometimes adding CompactFlash support. The choice of SDHC / SD is wise, however, and the most logical when considering the evolution of the market. This ensures maximum storage capacity of 32GB.

It is remarkable that the Olympus E-P1 has no flash. As for the design and the link to the Pen-F, it seems logical, but I do miss it, to some extent. Olympus offers a flash FL-14 as optional accessory. An optical viewfinder is something you will not find on the E-P1. The HyperCrystal LCD 3 “is used instead. If you insist on the viewfinder, you will need to go to the optional external VF-1 viewfinder.

Focus is going through the Live View mode, which is slightly slower than through the standard AF. The well-structured menu appears, as we are accustomed to from Olympus, or cover completely or semi-transparent on the side and bottom of the screen. This type of menu structure works nicely and is very convenient.

Operation of the Olympus E-P1 seems that we have seen on other Olympus SLR cameras. The buttons are located mainly on the right side of the screen, with an emphasis on navigation on the screen. The Olympus E-P1 is a camera with great nostalgia for the photographer who is himself of photography in a conscious state.

The Olympus E-P1 is not a speed monster, but a model that is based on a platform that gives life to a whole new camera segment, created by Olympus. In my opinion, the Olympus E-P1 is only the first of several possible models. A camera that will win the heart of a photographer at any time, developed from a photograph historically rich past. [ via letsgodigital ]

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Olympus E-P1 Micro Four Thirds System Camera

Olympus E-P1 Micro Four Thirds System Camera

Posted: 16 Jun 2009 11:20 PM PDT

The Micro Four Thirds System is a new system that is derived from the Four Thirds standard, which the current range of Olympus SLR cameras, among others, is founded. However, the new Olympus P1 comes from a legendary birthplace. Olympus’ introduction of the first camera is exactly Pen 50 years ago this year. A drawing with a sense revolutionary at the time and the age of photography. Designer Yoshihisa Maitani successfully designed a technique, traditionally, which is a fabulous combination of simplicity, style and performance. This was the birth of the Olympus Pen.

olympus-e-p1

Five decades later, the world shakes Olympus photography once again with the introduction of the first Micro Four Thirds model, the Olympus E-P1. The Olympus E-P1 camera system also offers the opportunity to share goals, like a reflex, but it lacks a mirror box. Therefore, it is possible to design extremely compact size, and we are witnessing, in fact, the merger of two major groups of the camera: compact SLR. The great advantage of a compact camera is its small size, while the advantage of a digital SLR camera is its image quality. These two advantages were combined, resulting in a camera, thanks to the Micro Four Thirds system.

I had a pre-production Olympus P1 (firmware 0.9) at my disposal for a short period of time. Because of this status, it is not possible to reach a final verdict on the image quality and performance of this device. Once a sample of the Olympus E-P1 is available on our website, we publish a wide Olympus E-P1 examination combined with Olympus E-P1 sample images.

The Olympus E-P1 has a retro design, the metal finish and elegant device has small dimensions. The new Micro Four Thirds system camera is a combination of timeless aspect of the classic series Olympus Pen and the latest technology. The Olympus EP1 is available in two colors: silver and white.

In addition to the 12.3-megapixel Live MOS sensor and a new image processor TruePic V, the Olympus E-P1 also has an advanced feature high-definition video. This brings creative filming and photography within everyone’s reach. And if being created is not the best, 6 filters Creation will help you. These filters can also be activated in the video mode.

At the time of writing this preview, I have neither the specification nor a manual at hand, which means that I can only rely on the brief experience in practice. Filming in 1280×720 pixels at a speed of 30 fps with stereo sound and a maximum of 5 minutes in HD quality (4:3 or 16:9 ratio), works very well indeed. Personally, I had hoped for a auto-focus or AF tracking as the Panasonic LUMIX GH1, but apparently it was not possible. However, it is possible to manually adjust the sharpness in the film via the focus ring on the lens or by pressing the AEL / AF-L button. Although it must be said that focusing is not all that good in the latter case. When playing the captured video, the sound of the development of the engine can be heard in the video.

Compared to the video of the engine of another Micro Four Thirds system camera, the Panasonic DMC-GH1, the latter seems to be further strengthened. AF Continuous AF and tracking via the opening / shutter priority is for the standard possibilities. In addition, Panasonic has developed a lens (14-140 mm f/4-5.8 Panasonic OIS HD) offering silence to concentrate. I wonder if the E-P1 will also benefit from this lens. The Panasonic seems to be the GH1 asset in this regard.

We have seen the filter of the E-P1 before on E-30. After taking a picture, one of the filters can be applied immediately. For example, Pop-art for a more powerful and vivid color reproduction, Soft-focus for a fresh reproduction or granular film, in which case the atmosphere of a rich and grainy black and white contrast is created.

Another creative function is called multiple exposure with the possibility of merging multiple photos on one another in real time, during or after shooting. Another specific feature Olympus is the variety of image ratios. This allows greater freedom for the photographer to decide on the composition. The ratio selected is immediately displayed on the screen. The ratios are: 16:9, 3:2, 4:3 and 6:6.

The retro-designed Olympus E-P1 hosts much of the technology. The device has an image stabilization that works at any time, regardless of lens used. The so-called gyro sensor records the exact direction of the motion, on which the Supersonic Wave Drive (SWD) will move the image sensor, compensating for camera motion.

Naturally, the effectiveness dust Olympus system is also found in the E-P1. There is always a risk of dust entering the camera while changing lenses, which are in the images. The Supersonic Wave Filter is a transparent filter placed between the shutter and the image sensor of the camera. This filter will remove dust particles from the sensor by a number of ultrasonic waves.

The Olympus E-P1 works with specially developed lenses Micro Four Thirds. In addition, developed an adapter (MMF-1) allows you to mount existing Four Thirds lenses. And to keep the emotion is nostalgia, there is also a special adapter available, the MF-2, allowing the assembly of OM lenses.

The new Mr. Zuiko Digital lenses are also a match. Our E-P1 test with a sample Mr. ZUIKO Digital ED 14-42 mm 1:3.5-5.6 zoom and a second target is also available, Mr. ZUIKO Digital ED 17mm 1:2.8 pancake lens. Undoubtedly, these lenses are the beginning of a new range Mr. ZUIKO lenses.

The advantage of the Micro Four Thirds system is that it allows you to change the traditional digital SLR design drastically. A number of key elements have remained the same, but Olympus has taken the opportunity to design a compact body with both hands. The retro design seems almost impossible to justify the choice. Personally, I support it, and I find this design a wonderful addition to the current market for the camera.

However, I am not sure that I represent the group of potential Olympus E-P1 buyers. There are examples in other segments of electronics, overhead where he did not. However, it does not mean that the backlight is the only option, of course. I can imagine Olympus have different ideas in the pipeline in the design to another type of photographer.

When taking the Olympus E-P1 in your hand, you will immediately enjoy the high quality of finish and quality of the material of the housing. The new compact camera is very solid and offers a stable hand-fit. The casing is brushed metal with a slightly oblique upwards rubber coating. The fact that the material used is not prone to fingerprints is very pleasing to the eye. It also allows you to save the constant urge to want to clean the camera.

The M. ZUIKO Digital 14-42 mm objective is very compact and has a length of only 43 mm (when mounted on the body). When activating the camera, a warning message appears, indicating that the lens is locked. Turn the zoom ring, a lens system followed by some sort of mechanism that magnifies the telescope to the target 27 - 37mm. A small switch on the zoom ring is used to insert the lens entirely new.

The Olympus E-P1 has a new processing engine, the TruePic V, to ensure the speed of image processing. Olympus has also managed to increase the ISO sensitivity to 6400 ISO. Photos can be stored in both RAW and JPEG. A SD or SDHC memory card serves as a storage medium. This is surprising, while Olympus always used its own xD Picture Card before, sometimes adding CompactFlash support. The choice of SDHC / SD is wise, however, and the most logical when considering the evolution of the market. This ensures maximum storage capacity of 32GB.

It is remarkable that the Olympus E-P1 has no flash. As for the design and the link to the Pen-F, it seems logical, but I do miss it, to some extent. Olympus offers a flash FL-14 as optional accessory. An optical viewfinder is something you will not find on the E-P1. The HyperCrystal LCD 3 “is used instead. If you insist on the viewfinder, you will need to go to the optional external VF-1 viewfinder.

Focus is going through the Live View mode, which is slightly slower than through the standard AF. The well-structured menu appears, as we are accustomed to from Olympus, or cover completely or semi-transparent on the side and bottom of the screen. This type of menu structure works nicely and is very convenient.

Operation of the Olympus E-P1 seems that we have seen on other Olympus SLR cameras. The buttons are located mainly on the right side of the screen, with an emphasis on navigation on the screen. The Olympus E-P1 is a camera with great nostalgia for the photographer who is himself of photography in a conscious state.

The Olympus E-P1 is not a speed monster, but a model that is based on a platform that gives life to a whole new camera segment, created by Olympus. In my opinion, the Olympus E-P1 is only the first of several possible models. A camera that will win the heart of a photographer at any time, developed from a photograph historically rich past. [ via letsgodigital ]

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Olympus E-P1 Micro Four Thirds System Camera

Olympus E-P1 Micro Four Thirds System Camera

Posted: 16 Jun 2009 11:20 PM PDT

The Micro Four Thirds System is a new system that is derived from the Four Thirds standard, which the current range of Olympus SLR cameras, among others, is founded. However, the new Olympus P1 comes from a legendary birthplace. Olympus’ introduction of the first camera is exactly Pen 50 years ago this year. A drawing with a sense revolutionary at the time and the age of photography. Designer Yoshihisa Maitani successfully designed a technique, traditionally, which is a fabulous combination of simplicity, style and performance. This was the birth of the Olympus Pen.

olympus-e-p1

Five decades later, the world shakes Olympus photography once again with the introduction of the first Micro Four Thirds model, the Olympus E-P1. The Olympus E-P1 camera system also offers the opportunity to share goals, like a reflex, but it lacks a mirror box. Therefore, it is possible to design extremely compact size, and we are witnessing, in fact, the merger of two major groups of the camera: compact SLR. The great advantage of a compact camera is its small size, while the advantage of a digital SLR camera is its image quality. These two advantages were combined, resulting in a camera, thanks to the Micro Four Thirds system.

I had a pre-production Olympus P1 (firmware 0.9) at my disposal for a short period of time. Because of this status, it is not possible to reach a final verdict on the image quality and performance of this device. Once a sample of the Olympus E-P1 is available on our website, we publish a wide Olympus E-P1 examination combined with Olympus E-P1 sample images.

The Olympus E-P1 has a retro design, the metal finish and elegant device has small dimensions. The new Micro Four Thirds system camera is a combination of timeless aspect of the classic series Olympus Pen and the latest technology. The Olympus EP1 is available in two colors: silver and white.

In addition to the 12.3-megapixel Live MOS sensor and a new image processor TruePic V, the Olympus E-P1 also has an advanced feature high-definition video. This brings creative filming and photography within everyone’s reach. And if being created is not the best, 6 filters Creation will help you. These filters can also be activated in the video mode.

At the time of writing this preview, I have neither the specification nor a manual at hand, which means that I can only rely on the brief experience in practice. Filming in 1280×720 pixels at a speed of 30 fps with stereo sound and a maximum of 5 minutes in HD quality (4:3 or 16:9 ratio), works very well indeed. Personally, I had hoped for a auto-focus or AF tracking as the Panasonic LUMIX GH1, but apparently it was not possible. However, it is possible to manually adjust the sharpness in the film via the focus ring on the lens or by pressing the AEL / AF-L button. Although it must be said that focusing is not all that good in the latter case. When playing the captured video, the sound of the development of the engine can be heard in the video.

Compared to the video of the engine of another Micro Four Thirds system camera, the Panasonic DMC-GH1, the latter seems to be further strengthened. AF Continuous AF and tracking via the opening / shutter priority is for the standard possibilities. In addition, Panasonic has developed a lens (14-140 mm f/4-5.8 Panasonic OIS HD) offering silence to concentrate. I wonder if the E-P1 will also benefit from this lens. The Panasonic seems to be the GH1 asset in this regard.

We have seen the filter of the E-P1 before on E-30. After taking a picture, one of the filters can be applied immediately. For example, Pop-art for a more powerful and vivid color reproduction, Soft-focus for a fresh reproduction or granular film, in which case the atmosphere of a rich and grainy black and white contrast is created.

Another creative function is called multiple exposure with the possibility of merging multiple photos on one another in real time, during or after shooting. Another specific feature Olympus is the variety of image ratios. This allows greater freedom for the photographer to decide on the composition. The ratio selected is immediately displayed on the screen. The ratios are: 16:9, 3:2, 4:3 and 6:6.

The retro-designed Olympus E-P1 hosts much of the technology. The device has an image stabilization that works at any time, regardless of lens used. The so-called gyro sensor records the exact direction of the motion, on which the Supersonic Wave Drive (SWD) will move the image sensor, compensating for camera motion.

Naturally, the effectiveness dust Olympus system is also found in the E-P1. There is always a risk of dust entering the camera while changing lenses, which are in the images. The Supersonic Wave Filter is a transparent filter placed between the shutter and the image sensor of the camera. This filter will remove dust particles from the sensor by a number of ultrasonic waves.

The Olympus E-P1 works with specially developed lenses Micro Four Thirds. In addition, developed an adapter (MMF-1) allows you to mount existing Four Thirds lenses. And to keep the emotion is nostalgia, there is also a special adapter available, the MF-2, allowing the assembly of OM lenses.

The new Mr. Zuiko Digital lenses are also a match. Our E-P1 test with a sample Mr. ZUIKO Digital ED 14-42 mm 1:3.5-5.6 zoom and a second target is also available, Mr. ZUIKO Digital ED 17mm 1:2.8 pancake lens. Undoubtedly, these lenses are the beginning of a new range Mr. ZUIKO lenses.

The advantage of the Micro Four Thirds system is that it allows you to change the traditional digital SLR design drastically. A number of key elements have remained the same, but Olympus has taken the opportunity to design a compact body with both hands. The retro design seems almost impossible to justify the choice. Personally, I support it, and I find this design a wonderful addition to the current market for the camera.

However, I am not sure that I represent the group of potential Olympus E-P1 buyers. There are examples in other segments of electronics, overhead where he did not. However, it does not mean that the backlight is the only option, of course. I can imagine Olympus have different ideas in the pipeline in the design to another type of photographer.

When taking the Olympus E-P1 in your hand, you will immediately enjoy the high quality of finish and quality of the material of the housing. The new compact camera is very solid and offers a stable hand-fit. The casing is brushed metal with a slightly oblique upwards rubber coating. The fact that the material used is not prone to fingerprints is very pleasing to the eye. It also allows you to save the constant urge to want to clean the camera.

The M. ZUIKO Digital 14-42 mm objective is very compact and has a length of only 43 mm (when mounted on the body). When activating the camera, a warning message appears, indicating that the lens is locked. Turn the zoom ring, a lens system followed by some sort of mechanism that magnifies the telescope to the target 27 - 37mm. A small switch on the zoom ring is used to insert the lens entirely new.

The Olympus E-P1 has a new processing engine, the TruePic V, to ensure the speed of image processing. Olympus has also managed to increase the ISO sensitivity to 6400 ISO. Photos can be stored in both RAW and JPEG. A SD or SDHC memory card serves as a storage medium. This is surprising, while Olympus always used its own xD Picture Card before, sometimes adding CompactFlash support. The choice of SDHC / SD is wise, however, and the most logical when considering the evolution of the market. This ensures maximum storage capacity of 32GB.

It is remarkable that the Olympus E-P1 has no flash. As for the design and the link to the Pen-F, it seems logical, but I do miss it, to some extent. Olympus offers a flash FL-14 as optional accessory. An optical viewfinder is something you will not find on the E-P1. The HyperCrystal LCD 3 “is used instead. If you insist on the viewfinder, you will need to go to the optional external VF-1 viewfinder.

Focus is going through the Live View mode, which is slightly slower than through the standard AF. The well-structured menu appears, as we are accustomed to from Olympus, or cover completely or semi-transparent on the side and bottom of the screen. This type of menu structure works nicely and is very convenient.

Operation of the Olympus E-P1 seems that we have seen on other Olympus SLR cameras. The buttons are located mainly on the right side of the screen, with an emphasis on navigation on the screen. The Olympus E-P1 is a camera with great nostalgia for the photographer who is himself of photography in a conscious state.

The Olympus E-P1 is not a speed monster, but a model that is based on a platform that gives life to a whole new camera segment, created by Olympus. In my opinion, the Olympus E-P1 is only the first of several possible models. A camera that will win the heart of a photographer at any time, developed from a photograph historically rich past. [ via letsgodigital ]

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Olympus E-P1 Micro Four Thirds System Camera

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