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Olympus Pen E-P5

A brand new Pen camera from Olympus brings built-in Wi-Fi, fast continuous shooting speed and a design that's stepped right out of the 1970s.

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With great features like a fast f/1.8 lens and slow-motion video, the XZ-10 will win the hearts of photographers who want a pocketable camera. There are some image quality issues though, and battery life is short.

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Olympus SZ-31MR

With its blend of pleasing photos, quality build, compact body and high-res screen, this Olympus is an excellent camera.

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CNET Australia Photo Walk: Thursday, July 5, 2pm

CNET Australia is hosting a Photo Walk! Ten readers will get hands on with the Editor's Choice-winning Olympus OM-D E-M5 as part of the action. Want to come along?

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Olympus cuts forecast, denies SLRs are dead

Olympus is the latest imaging company to slash its profit forecast, reflecting a growing trend of consumers turning to smartphones rather than cameras.

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Olympus announces new XZ-10 camera and lens

The deluge of camera releases for 2013 has begun, with Olympus announcing a new compact as well as a telephoto lens for its Micro Four Thirds range.

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First footage from the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera

Following on from the announcement of the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera earlier this month, new footage has emerged showing just what this little camera can do.

Inside the HTC ultrapixel hype

HTC is pushing to end the megapixel race with "ultrapixels". We take a look at the technology beyond the marketing hype.

Olympus cuts forecast, denies SLRs are dead

Olympus is the latest imaging company to slash its profit forecast, reflecting a growing trend of consumers turning to smartphones rather than cameras.

Olympus announces new XZ-10 camera and lens

The deluge of camera releases for 2013 has begun, with Olympus announcing a new compact as well as a telephoto lens for its Micro Four Thirds range.

Kodak to release Micro Four Thirds camera in 2013

Beleaguered imaging company Kodak has licensed its name to another manufacturer that will produce an ILC later this year.

How smartphones are slowly killing the camera industry

The art of photography may be booming as a hobby, but the humble camera is getting left behind in the fast-paced world of interconnected imaging.

Dick Smith holds 'XXXL' sale tomorrow only

Dick Smith will be holding a sale on Saturday, 20 October, both in-store and online, with up to 30 per cent off TVs and computers, plus more bargains.

Olympus receives another buyout bid

Camera and medical equipment manufacturer Olympus has received yet another bid for the company, putting the pressure on Sony to step up its existing offer.

Sony's pocket-rocket RX100 arrives down under

Sony's large-sensor compact camera finally arrives in Australia.

Enter your best photo to win an Olympus OM-D!

Want to win yourself a brand-new Olympus OM-D? Read on, because entering couldn't be easier.

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Preview | Digital Cameras

Olympus Pen E-P5

A brand new Pen camera from Olympus brings built-in Wi-Fi, fast continuous shooting speed and a design that's stepped right out of the 1970s.
Review | Digital Cameras

Olympus XZ-10

With great features like a fast f/1.8 lens and slow-motion video, the XZ-10 will win the hearts of photographers who want a pocketable camera. There are some image quality issues though, and battery life is short.
Review | Digital Cameras

Olympus SZ-31MR

With its blend of pleasing photos, quality build, compact body and high-res screen, this Olympus is an excellent camera. 1
Review | Digital Cameras

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 75mm f/1.8

Olympus pulls out all the stops to make a beautiful 75mm lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. It's a premium price, but it delivers premium results.
Preview | Digital Cameras

Olympus XZ-2

There's no change to the lens specifications in the latest advanced compact from Olympus, but refinements to the shooting feel should lure upgraders.
Review | Digital Cameras

Olympus Pen Lite E-PL5

Olympus has churned out a very nice camera in the form of the Pen Lite E-PL5, which will satisfy many photographers looking for an upgrade from their compact camera or smartphone.
Review | Digital Cameras

Olympus Tough TG-1

Want the meanest, toughest camera on the market? The TG-1 fits the bill, as long as you're not too fussy over perfect image and video quality. 1
Review | Digital Cameras

Olympus SZ-14

The SZ-14 is a fun camera to shoot with, offering a long, 24x optical zoom lens and plenty of creative filters to boot, but it doesn't offer the best image quality for your money.
Review | Digital Cameras

Olympus SH-25MR

While it doesn't offer the longest zoom out of all the travel cameras, the SH-25MR brings a great touchscreen and enough shooting options to satisfy most users.