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What is this strange Olympus startup message showing hands pointing at a camera from different directions?
Whenever I turn on my Olympus TG-4 I get a strange message which pops up for a few seconds and then disappears. I am baffled by what this message is trying to tell me and also is a little bit distracting as it obscures the view when I am try to…
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Are there any industry-wide consequences as a result of Olympus' sale of their camera department?
Olympus has announced they're selling their camera department to JIT, who has said they will continue to build, sell and develop cameras.
What will be the effects - if any - to other camera companies or even people shooting on other systems?
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How to shoot Blue Angels directly overhead from my rooftop deck with Olympus EP1
the Blue Angels will be flying over my rooftop deck this weekend. I have an Olympus EP1 with a Lumix 1:4-5.6/45-200 zoom lens. I have fashioned a shade hood to eliminate reflective glare from LCD screen (I bought the Olympus viewfinder but the…
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Output of camera to TV looks terrible, but doesn't on a computer
First off, I've purchased a Olympus TG-630 iHS, brand new. I never really had much experience with cameras, I just want one that I can point and shoot, and will produce decent images. That the camera is waterproof is quite a bonus, especially at the…
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Is the Oly 25mm/1.8 too large for the built-in flash of the OM-D E-M10 Mark II
I am thinking of buying a Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II as a point and shoot alternative. I think the Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm 1:1.8 is a better alternative than the kit lense. Somebody who owns these can confirm whether the built in flash is…
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Possible to DIY shutter replacement? Where to buy?
https://vimeo.com/124027823
This problem occurred all of a sudden to my 2 year old E-PL5 and the replacement E-PL5 I bought also had the same issue after a few years.
Whenever I hit the shutter button, the screen gets stuck on black - seems like the…
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Why are Olympus models somewhat less represented on major review sites?
This is a subjective question, no doubt, and surely some other factors influence what models will get reviewed and such, but I was wondering, are there any reasons why on more popular sites (dpreview, cameralabs, rockwell) Olympus models are less…
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Where to find information on Olympus SZ-17?
Walking past my local store I noticed a week, or so, ago a new Olympus model (well, new to me) SZ-17? I've had an Olympus SZ-16 and naturally was interested in this one, but have been unable to find any information on Olympus's Europe or global…
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Do Olympus lenses and filters for TG-3 or TG-4 fit TG-5?
Just curious whether some used TG-4 and TG-3 accesories are a good deal or a waste of money.
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Is there a high end expensive photo transfer cable for my Olympus E-520 DSLR to PC?
Is there a high end expensive USB 2.0 photo transfer cable for my Olympus E-520 DSLR to my windows 7 PC? What type of USB cable does my Olympus E-520 take to transfer data to my PC?
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