Autumn issue of Olympus User out now!
If you are a member of the Olympus UK camera club, then this latest issue is on its way out to you. The cover shows that with digital cameras, whether they be D SLR’s or compacts, taking dramatic close-up shots is easier than ever before. Other features in this issue include travel photography in Africa, photographing the dramatic Severn Bore, and the answer to every photographer's nightmare - what to do if you accidentally delete your photos! More

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Turning over a new leaf
The US state of New England is one autumn destination guaranteed to provide a photographic portfolio with a difference. With vibrantly coloured leaves, plump orange pumpkins and dapper whitewashed houses it’s easy to see why your camera should be the first thing you pack. More

Mastering the menu: Part 2
A continuation from last months menu topic, this article from Olympus User takes a closer look at the mode dial, Scenes, Macro, Self-timer and Flash controls of the C-8080 WideZoom. Similar menu systems can be found on most other compacts and even on E-System SLR cameras. More

Photo lesson – Why learn to shoot watches?
With more and more people selling second hand goods via online auction or classifieds sites, taking a good photo of the item to sell is increasingly important. This lesson looks at taking photos of watches using the C-5060 WZ. The ideas from this lesson can be adapted to different items and your own camera to help you take better pictures for displaying them in their best light on the internet. More

Olympus announces the E-400 today
Being the world’s smallest and lightest D-SLR* to date, the E-400 is a camera that’s exceptionally easy to use and carry around. Yet despite its modest proportions, the E-400 is packed with 10.0 million pixels worth of image resolution and a treasure trove of other high tech features. More
(*At July 2006)

New lenses for E-System users
Timed to coincide with the launch of the E-400, Olympus is also introducing two new ultra-compact ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses. The ED 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 (equiv. to 28-84mm on a 35mm camera) is perfect for standard use while the ED 40-150mm 1:4.0-5.6 (equiv. to 80-300mm on a 35mm camera), which weighs in at an incredibly small 250g, offers much more magnification power.
ED 14-42mm           ED 40-150mm

Top Photographer
There is a new addition to the Olympus E-System Top Photographers online gallery. Sir Chris Bonington is a mountaineer and explorer, with a list of climbing credits which stretch from the early 1960’s to the present day and is quite simply unparalleled. More

5 new additions to the µ [mju:] range
The stylish µ [mju:] range is now bigger and better than ever with the addition of 5 new cameras. All models boast the same good looks, incredible performance and durability as their predecessors with their metal weatherproof bodies. Plus each model features BrightCapture Technology which means you can take atmospheric shots in low light without the need for a flash. More

One thousand high quality images: One memory card
New from Olympus is the M-XD2GM high-capacity 2GB compact memory media for digital cameras. This advanced ultra-compact memory card will enable users to take a year’s worth of photos and store them onto the same memory card. More

Software Patch available for Olympus Studio & Viewer
Software Patches in all languages are now available on the Olympus Japan website for owners of Olympus Studio and Viewer. This patch improves the stability of the [Update Firmware] function and now supports the RAW development of SP-320 files. More