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Olympus E-P1 “Digital PEN” announced: $750 this month
slashgear.com - 6/16/2009
Olympus E-P1 “Digital PEN” announced: $750 this month
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Olympus have announced their new E-P1 Micro Four Thirds camera, as expected , and they’re describing the 12.3-megapixel snapper as a “digital PEN” in honor of their classic PEN-range. Combining the scale of a point-and-shoot with the interchangeable lens system of a DSLR, the ...

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Tech Ticker:  Olympus unveils E-P1 Digital PEN camera

Leaked Olympus E-P1 Micro Four Thirds compact has us hot, bothered
engadget.com - 6/15/2009
Leaked Olympus E-P1 Micro Four Thirds compact has us hot, bothered
— engadget.com — It's not scheduled to be announced until tomorrow, but it looks like Olympus' Micro Four Thirds tribute to the classic rangefinder -- the E-P1 -- has leaked out onto these here Internets looking every bit as handsome as the top-side leak seen ... (more) Leaked Olympus E-P1 Micro Four Thirds compact has us ...

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Will It Blend? - Take Two: The full Olympus Multimedia Blend (video)
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Will It Blend? - Take Two: The full Olympus Multimedia Blend (video)
— youtube.com — Tom blends various gadgets together. What will he create? (more) Will It Blend? - Take Two: The full Olympus Multimedia ...

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Olympus and Panasonic rumors » Blog Archive » (FT5) UPDATED-> White/beige E-P1 fullsize view!
43rumors.com - 6/15/2009
Olympus and Panasonic rumors » Blog Archive » (FT5) UPDATED-> White/beige ...
— 43rumors.com — (FT5) UPDATED-> White/beige E-P1 fullsize view! Do you like it? Source: http://www.shuttertalk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=69151 Many Thanks to Kasey and O.N. who sent us the link simultaneously :) UPDATE: The black E-P1 shown here ( ... (more) Olympus and Panasonic rumors » Blog Archive  ...

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Olympus unveils E-P1 Digital PEN camera
Tech Ticker — ... percent color accuracy, HD video (720p) recording with an option to playback on HDTVs via the included HDMI port, Supersonic Wave Filter to remove dust and other particles from the sensor and SDHC storage support. Olympus will start selling the camera body from this month for $749.99 while EP-1 with ED 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko digital zoom lens will cost $799.99. The EP-1 and ED 17mm f2.8 and optical viewfinder bundle will go for $899.99. Press Release [Via Slashgear] Share on: ...

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Olympus E-P1 'digital pen' gets official, so does our lust
engadget.com 6/16/2009 — It's official, Olympus' first MIcro Four Thirds camera is up and dancing upon the global stage. Dubbed, E-P1 "digital Pen" (reflecting the camera's Olympus Pen-series heritage) aligns with the looks and specs that came our way yesterday in leaked ...
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