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Olympus XA2 – Point and Shoot 35mm Film Camera Review

We review the Olympus XA2, the point and shoot evolution of Maitani’s amazing compact XA series 35mm film cameras.

Olympus XA4 Macro Review – Great Things in Small Packages

In 1985, my parents decided they wanted a small camera to take with them on holiday to Portugal – a hot and sunny getaway before the birth of their first…

We Review Maitani’s Masterpiece, the Olympus XA Rangefinder Camera

The Olympus XA is a compact 35mm film rangefinder camera, and the best of the Olympus XA series of compact cameras. Sample shots and details here.

The Fujifilm X-T1 and Olympus Half-Frame Lenses Make the Ultimate Digital Film System

Josh finally finds his ideal digital / film camera kit. Here’s why it’s the Fuji X-T1 and a suite of old Olympus Pen lenses.

The Olympus Pen F as a More Methodical Point and Shoot Alternative

Here’s a fast rundown of why you may want to consider an Olympus Pen F, FT, or FV as an alternative to the point and shoot camera.

Reviewing My Time with the Konica Hexar RF

Drew reviews the Konica Hexar RF, a 35mm film rangefinder camera that blends manual and automatic functions in an interesting way.

The Ghost of Christmas Past in Champagne Gold; or, a Story of the Olympus Stylus

Leah revisits an old friend in the Olympus Stylus. What was once a cherished Christmas gift brings new joy, years later.

Who Knows What the Future Holds – Olympus AZ-4 / Ricoh Mirai Review

The Olympus AZ-4 and the Ricoh Mirai are not great cameras. But they’ve meant more to me than I ever thought a lump of plastic could.

As Olympus Exits the Camera Business, Let’s Look at Our Favorite Olympus Articles

Olympus has quit the camera business. In fond rememberance, we look back at our favorite Olympus articles of the past six years.

My Three Half Frame Cameras – Canon Demi, Konica EYE, Olympus Pen EES

Thoughts on the half frame film camera from Craig, and his experiences with the Canon Demi, the Konica EYE, and the Olympus Pen.

The Olympus 35 SP – Ansel Adams’ Point and Shoot?

Our review of the Olympus 35 SP, a spot-meter-equipped 35mm film rangefinder camera.

Olympus Écru – Camera Review

In 1991, Olympus released an unusual point-and-shoot film camera. They called it the Écru, a French word that, according to Google, means “raw” and according to my French friends means…

Olympus Zuiko 40mm F/2 Lens Review – Maitani’s Smallest Zuiko

I’ve spent the past few months shooting a rare and interesting lens from Olympus’ glory days, the Olympus Zuiko 40mm F/2 in OM mount. This lens combines many of the…

The Essentials – A Guide to the Best of Olympus Camera Systems

Lusting after rare Nikons and Contaxes keeps me in occasional blinders. But every now and then, one of the writers here sends me a wakeup call. This happened the other…