Olympus Archives

December 24, 2020

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

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

October 30, 2020

My Olympus Mju II Zoom, and What Really Matters

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Dario Vereb contemplates family, stubborness, and the photographer’s existential question in this article loosely hung on an Olympus Mju II.

Dario Veréb
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October 23, 2020

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

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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.

Connor Brustofski
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August 28, 2020

Surviving 2020 with an Olympus Pen FT

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Josh reviews the half-frame 35mm Olympus Pen FT in this review that’s much more than just another camera review.

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June 24, 2020

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

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

James Tocchio
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April 24, 2020

Our Favorite Lenses as Chosen by Your Favorite Camera Geeks

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An all-star lineup of camera likers pick their favorite lenses, including JCH, Hamish of 35mmc, and many more. Plus, we want to know your favorite lens!

James Tocchio
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February 20, 2020

Rokkor, Nikkor, Takumar and Zuiko – The Stories Behind Japanese Lens Names

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What’s with those names? Josh briefly tells us the origins of lens brand names such as Nikkor, Zuiko, Rokkor, and Takumar.

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November 27, 2019

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

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

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September 2, 2019

Five Best Digital Cameras for People Who Love Film Cameras

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High quality film cameras feel great. Digital cameras don’t always feel so good. Here are five digital cameras that feel as good as the good old days.

James Tocchio
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August 16, 2019

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

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

Cory Miller
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March 5, 2019

Olympus Écru – Camera Review

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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 “off-white, not quite beige.” In…

James Tocchio
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December 19, 2018

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

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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 things that photo geeks (past…

Dustin Vaughn-Luma
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November 12, 2018

Olympus XA4 Macro Review – Great Things in Small Packages

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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 child (hello) threw their lives…

Charlotte Davis
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October 31, 2018

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

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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 day when Dustin, our resident…

James Tocchio
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