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Four Thirds sensor resolutions tested

With talk that Panasonic's Lumix DMC-L10 Four Thirds DSLR can out-resolve an Olympus E-3, with the same sensor, we decided to test the resolutions of as many Four Thirds DSLRs as we could. There are some surprises in the results.

Clarification of AA battery use with E-3 HLD-4 grip

Reports of disappointing AA disposable battery performance with the Olympus E-3's HLD-4 grip have been common. We've been in touch with Olympus to clarify this issue.

Comparing the Digital Zuiko 50-200 old and new

Here is a direct photographic comparison of the original and new SWD versions of the Olympus Digital Zuiko 50-200 f/2.8-3.5 ED telephoto zoom, complete with sample images to download.

Digital Zuiko 14-35mm f/2.0 SWD image samples

Here we have a dozen sample images, both RAW and JPEG taken with the new Olympus Digital Zuiko 14-35mm f/2.0 SWD standard zoom. This lens is not cheap, but is it good value? **This article has now been updated to include 'bokeh' sample shots.

Initial E-420 and DZ 25mm pancake samples

Despite unpalatable British winter weather, Four Thirds User has been out and about with the new Olympus E-420 mated to the new 25mm f/2.8 pancake lens. We have original camera samples for you to download and evaluate, including the RAW files.

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Top ten finalists for Spring photo competition

The Four Thirds User and Olympus UK E-System User Group Spring photo contest is entering its final stages. Find out the ten finalists as voted by FTU and e-group readers.

Olympus-sponsored assault on Everest hits trouble

Olympus E-3, E-410 DSLRs and Mju Tough compact cameras were headed up to the Mount Everest summit this week, brought by an Olympus-sponsored team including the legendary explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes. Unfortunately, Fiennes had to abandon the ascent near the summit.

Olympus announces the ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm 1:4.0-5.6

This affordable complement to the ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 18-180mm 1:3.5-6.3 (36-360mm)* enables stunningly original perspectives with an extra-wide field of view.

Olympus announces E-520

With its pro features and top image quality, the new Olympus E-520 D-SLR fits the bill perfectly. The successor to the EISA Award-winning E-500 series incorporates a built-in image stabiliser to ensure blur-free shots irrespective of the lens attached – no matter if wide-angle or ultra-tele and without the need for a tripod.

Spring competition - it's now time for you to vote!

It's time to vote in the Four Thirds User and Olympus UK E-System User Group Spring photo competition. Here you can find exactly how the voting system works. But hurry, as voting closes on 20th May.

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Competition

Win an Olympus Digital Zuiko 7-14mm super wide zoom

Highlights

Four Thirds User Gallery Picks - April 2008

Four Thirds User Gallery Picks - February 2008

Four Thirds User Gallery Picks - January 2008

Four Thirds User Gallery Picks - December 2007

Four Thirds User Gallery Picks - November 2007

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