Yoshihisa Maitani, the Olympus PEN & the Innovator's Dilemma

Yoshihisa Maitani, the Olympus PEN & the Innovator's Dilemma

Camera lovers may have heard of Yoshihisa Maitani. He joined Olympus in 1956 and worked there for 40 years. He was responsible for many of Olympus' most popular cameras, including the Pen, the OM and the XA; it wouldn't be hyperbole to say he had a strong hand in shaping the world of photography in the 20th century. Here's how he disrupted the camera industry, in his own words.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 review

Olympus OM-D E-M5 - Oh My Darling (Updated!)

The OM-D E-M5 is a new, gorgeous, retro-tastic Micro Four Thirds camera from Olympus. It is the first from Olympus to come with an electronic viewfinder, and is aimed at enthusiasts who want a serious MFT option. We've fallen deeply in love with this camera, here's why.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 review

First Looks: Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 is a beautiful Micro Four Thirds lens that is perfect for portrait shooting. The fast f/1.8 aperture lets you grab quick shots in low-light and also pleasingly blur backgrounds to emphasize your subject. Here's a quick look at how the lens performs.
Olympus PEN E-PL3 review

Olympus PEN E-PL3 - The LITE Sibling

The Olympus PEN E-PL3 is a good alternative for those who prefer a smaller and more handy version of the E-P3. Under the hood, it shares the same 12-megapixel sensor and dual-core TruePic VI processing engine as its more expensive sibling. We show you what this minute snapper can do.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f2.0 review

First Looks: Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0 Lens

The full-metal body Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0 is a Micro Four Thirds wide-angle prime lens. It's suitable for a myriad of applications from landscape to street photography. With an f/2.0 aperture, it's also great for low-light shooting. Let's take a closer look.
Olympus FL-300R Electronic Flash review

First Looks: Olympus FL-300R Electronic Flash

With our recent review of the well performing Olympus PEN E-P3 camera, we thought of trying out some of its accessories such as the FL-300R Electronic Flash unit. Compatible with bounce shooting, it also can be used as a wireless flash unit with its RC mode enabled. Check out our impressions and usefulness of this flash unit.
Olympus PEN E-P3 review

Olympus PEN E-P3 - Best PEN Friend Yet (Updated!)

After a year and a half of waiting, Olympus finally updates its flagship PEN series with the new E-P3. Discover what's new about this retro-looking camera in our hands-on review.
Launch of 3 New Olympus PEN Cameras

Launch of 3 New Olympus PEN Cameras

"To deliver the happiness of photography all around the world, without the knowledge of a camera standing in the way. This is the purpose of the PEN." That's how Olympus started off its PEN cameras' launch event, and sounds like an apt mission statement for the design and aspiration of the three new models unveiled today.
Olympus XZ-1 review

Olympus XZ-1 - The Fastest Lens on the Block

According to Olympus' website, the 'X' in 'XZ-1' is a brand new 'Creator' series of cameras, so named to separate it from the rest of Olympus' compact cameras. And stand out from the rest it does, with a list of impressive credentials. Find out how this prosumer compact matches up in our usage.
Olympus PEN E-PL2 review

Olympus PEN E-PL2 - Better in Every Way

For those who loved the Olympus E-P cameras but found the prices a little dear, the E-PL1 offered a more affordable alternative minus the frills like dedicated controls, but with the same quality sensor and a built-in flash in a smaller body. The E-PL2 follows one year later with many improvements over the original. Here's our verdict of the follow-up model.