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Olympus User	Digital Compact Camera News
Digital SLR News	Competitions
Events	Latest Awards
Voice Recorders	Research

Olympus User is the official magazine for the Olympus UK Camera Club. Find out about the benefits of becoming a full member. Go

Compose yourself	Have you ever felt that your photos lack that 'wow' factor? Understanding a few of the basic principles of composition can revolutionise your shots regardless of the level of camera. This sample article from Olympus User magazine gives you a helping hand. More

Questions about digital photography or your camera? Visit the Olympus UK online help section for FAQ's on your camera, a glossary of terms and maintenance tips. More

		What's on the menu The last thing you want to do is trawl through a manual to find out how to get the most of your menu but sometimes it really helps to be able to use the cameras functions, especially in trickier shooting situations. This sample article from Olympus User gives you a quick guide to the camera menu. More

Shooting Coastal Panoramas Capturing that stunning sunset or expansive vista can be a challenge, yet quite achievable when you know what you're doing. This photo lesson shows you how to shoot multiple shots of a horizon from one point and then 'stitch' them together. More

	Olympus xD-picture cards now come in storage capacities up to 1GB and can hold up to 10,000 photos. Plus you can access unique features with the software bundled with your camera - amazing effects such as panorama, 3D and transform your pictures into artwork with oil painting, cartoon art and watercolour! More

Compact Camera Firmware updates Firmware Updates are now available for the FE-130, FE-140, µ[mju:] 720SW, µ[mju:] 700, SP-310 and IR-300. These are free of charge and are done through your Olympus Master Software. Find out how. More

µ[mju:]-mini Battery Give-Away Do you own a µ[mju:]-mini or µ[mju:]-mini S camera? If so, you could claim a free spare battery (LI-30B) to give you extra shooting time during the holiday period. Due to an overstock of the µ[mju:]-mini batteries (LI-30B) we have a limited number to give-away to our µ[mju:]-mini users (one per household). All you have to do to claim is email your mailing details to: Marketing Dept with ‘µ[mju:]-mini Battery offer’ in the subject line.

What a way to take great holiday pictures! The summer holidays are upon us and whether or not to risk taking our expensive digital cameras on holiday is on everyone's mind. Worries of dropping it in the sea or getting sand in the camera are often the main concerns and cause many of us of to take disposable cameras instead. Rather than sacrifice the quality of your holiday snaps why not invest in an Outdoor or Underwater Case for your Olympus Digital Camera. More

Exclusive µ[mju:] 720 SW Neoprene Case The perfect partner for the ultimate outdoor camera the µ[mju:]720 SW has arrived! This waterproof neoprene case comes with a belt attachment, arm strap, safety metal hook and a snorkelling hand strap. More

Firmware updates for the E-330 Firmware updates have recently been released for the E-330. These enhancements include making AF possible in Live-Preview B mode (Macro Live Preview) and improved exposure when using macro mode and spot metering. Firmware updates are free and available now. For details of any firmware updates for your E-System camera check under the Firmware Updates tab for your particular camera on the Olympus UK website. More

	Whether you are interested in checking out the results from an E-System Digital SLR or one of the Olympus digital compacts, you can now check out or upload your own photos to the Olympus Gallery on ePhotozine. Scroll through the entire gallery or select a genre and/or model to narrow your search - then be inspired by what others have been able to achieve! More

	New E-System Bag More robust, convenient and simply better overall: Olympus introduces a new bag for E-System photographers. This high-end product from Lowepro is made of a durable material and includes a waterproof zipper. The new opening on the front can be conveniently operated with one hand and ensures optimal access to your E-System equipment. This new camera bag replaces the previous model.More

Are you tough enough for action?
Superman Returns is in cinemas now. See the Shockproof and waterproof µ [mju:] 720SW in action and you could win a trip to Hollywood. More

E-System Experience

Check out images and interviews with explorer Sir Chris Bonington, fashion photographer Cody Burridge and stormchaser Mark Humpage. Test one of the Olympus cameras in-store for the chance to win a unique E-System experience. More

Olympus is delighted to be the photographic partner for Bestival for the third year running. 3 days of boutique festival fun for happy campers. 8 stages of live music, cabaret, DJ's and strange happenings. This year’s line up includes the Pet Shop Boys, Scissor Sisters, Mystery Jets, King Creosote and many more. More

Photo taken by Laura Parrison: 2005 12-18 category commended

RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2006
Budding young photographers are encouraged to enter their most stunning animal photographs for a chance to win great prizes. Entries close on Sept 4 so visit the RSPCA site for full details and top tips from competition judge, Chris Packham. More


	Which Digital Camera has rated the µ[mju:] 720SW Recommended and Digital Camera Buyer has given it the Best Value award. Go


The latest E-System D-SLR's, the E-500 and E-330, have followed in the footsteps of their predecessors and have been receiving glowing reviews and awards from the press. See what has been said about these D-SLR's.
E-500	E-330

WS Range of Voice Recorders – the office in your pocket.
Olympus not only produces great quality digital cameras, we also make digital voice recorders.

The WS range is the most stylish, combining both high quality voice recording with the ability to download and listen to your favourite music. Available from 256MB to 1GB of memory they are ideal for everyone, from mobile office workers to students combining both work and pleasure perfectly. More

Olympus Needs You! – A Call for Volunteers.
We are currently looking for volunteers to take part in telephone research to help us to improve customer experiences and product development.

In return for your time, we will give you either a 512MB xD card if you are a compact user or a 1GB CompactFlash card for the D-SLR users. All people contacted will also go into a draw to win one of 10 Olympus photo printers worth £100.

If you would like to take part send us your name, address, telephone number and preferred time to be contacted and put Olympus Research in the subject line. Your details will not be passed on to any third parties nor be used to canvass your opinions on any other matter.