Fingernail-sized camera lenses built into mobile devices have come a long way since their inception. After being the first company in the industry to unveil 108 and 200 megapixel CMOS (CIS) image sensors in 2019 and 2021 respectively, Samsung Electronics recently surprised the market again with its ISOCELL HP3 image sensor, a sensor image with 200 million pixels. 0.56 micrometer (μm)-pixels, the smallest pixels in the industry.

Samsung is a leader in image sensor technologies with innovative semiconductor designs capable of capturing stunning images with large amounts of pixels. With the mass production announcement of its ultra-high pixel image sensor, the ISOCELL HP3, the company has commercialized the development of 200MP mobile image sensors with ultra-small pixels.

To learn more about how Samsung developed this industry-leading ultra-high pixel image sensor, Samsung Newsroom spoke with System LSI and Semiconductor Business Developers Myoungoh Ki and Sungsoo Choi. R&D Center respectively who played a leading role in the development of the new ISOCELL HP3.

Smaller and better: the industry’s first company to market 0.56μm pixel

An image sensor is a system semiconductor that converts light that enters the device through the camera lens into digital signals. From digital cameras and smartphones to laptops and cars, image sensors are built into every electronic product that comes with a camera. The ISOCELL HP3 that Samsung recently unveiled is an image sensor that packs 200 million 0.56μm pixels, the smallest pixels in the industry, in 1/1.4″ optical format.¹

Since 2019, Samsung has succeeded every year in reducing its pixel size to match the smallest size in the industry. Smaller pixels are needed to keep devices slim.

“With a smaller unit pixel size, the physical size of the sensor and the module can be reduced, which also allows the size and width of the lens to be reduced,” Ki explained. “This can eliminate elements that interfere with the design of the device, such as a protruding camera, and can also reduce power consumption.”

While smaller pixels allow devices to be thinner, maintaining image quality with smaller pixels is essential. Developed using state-of-the-art technology, the ISOCELL HP3, with a 12% smaller pixel size than the previous ISOCELL HP1 model, can reduce the area of ​​the camera module in a mobile device by up to 20%. . Despite its smaller pixel size, the sensor has been developed using technology that maximizes full well capacity (FWC) and minimizes sensitivity loss. Additionally, new features have been added to the sensor, including all-pixel autofocus capabilities and functions for high-speed video operation, as well as improved color expression.

Increased light absorption and photodiode capability through unique technology capabilities

A smaller pixel size is ideal for creating smaller, thinner devices, but may result in less light entering the device or interference between adjacent pixels. Despite these challenges, Samsung was able to use the smallest pixels in the industry to create an innovative new sensor.

“It’s all down to Samsung’s proprietary technology capabilities,” Ki said. “Samsung’s innovative technology is capable of delivering high performance even in much smaller devices.”

Samsung has managed to create physical walls between thinner and deeper pixels using its proprietary technology called Full Depth deep trench isolation (DTI), ensuring high performance even with 0.56μm. DTI, ISOCELL’s key technology, creates an isolated component between pixels, acting as an insulated wall to prevent light loss and improve optical performance. Developer Choi likened the technology to building a thin barrier between different rooms in a building.

“Simply put, it’s like trying to create a thinner wall between your room and the next room without affecting the level of soundproofing,” Choi explained.

The key to DTI is to create thinner and deeper silicone walls to increase ISO and reduce crosstalk² since larger isolation components between pixels mean more light loss. By applying this technique to the 0.56μm pixels, Samsung has increased light absorption and optimized photodiode (PD) capacitance. Therefore, the use of ultra-small pixels has become possible since more light per pixel can be stored and processed even with a smaller light receptor area.

Autofocus function for all 200 megapixels provides increased speed and accuracy

Super Quad Phase Detection (QPD) technology, which was first used in the HP3, enables the 200 megapixels to focus by increasing the intensity of the autofocus pixels to 100%. Super QPD provides faster and more accurate autofocus by using a four-pixel lens, allowing measurement of all phase differences of the left, right, top, and bottom sides of the subject being photographed. Not only is autofocus accurate even when it’s dark, but high definition is maintained even when zoomed in.

To solve the problem of poor image quality in low light environments, Samsung has used innovative pixel technology to ensure high quality images. “We used an upgraded version of Samsung’s proprietary Tetra²pixel technology that combines four or sixteen adjacent pixels to function as a single large pixel in low-light environments,” Choi said. Improved pixel technology enables high-resolution shooting in 8K at 30 frames per second (fps) and 4K at 120fps with no loss in field of view. In addition, it is possible to shoot 8K video in ultra-high resolution with the same field of view as when taking photos.

Similar to low light environments, it is also difficult to take photos when there is too much sunlight. In order to combat this problem, a unique technology is needed to adjust the levels of photos to correctly capture an image. “When there is too much or too little light, it is important to increase the dynamic range³ in order to take a natural photo that looks like what we see with our eyes,” Ki said. “Using Smart-ISO Pro technology, which uses two conversion gains, and Stepped High Dynamic Range (HDR)⁴ function, which turns three frames with different exposures (short exposure, medium exposure and long exposure) into one, it supports HDR photography which creates natural images even when shooting in imperfect lighting conditions, providing optimal results.

Collaboration: the key to overcoming technical limitations and enabling rapid development

During the development of the ISOCELL HP3, the developers faced various technical challenges. “As this was the first product to use Super QPD technology, there was a lot of trial and error when using a new structure that couldn’t be found in trench insulation. deep front (FDTI) existing, and we also ran into issues that we hadn’t anticipated at every stage of development,” Choi said.

Despite such a difficult development process, the new sensor was announced less than a year after the release of the previous model. Both developers attributed the rapid development and release of the product to the collaboration between different teams.

“Whenever we encountered a technical problem, we responded by cooperating closely with different business divisions, our team, and even overseas research centers,” Ki said. “We were able to create synergy by adding know-how to leading products, such as memory chips from the Semiconductor R&D center, logic chips, etc. This new product may be the largest collaborative effort between various departments to date, including employees of the semiconductor R&D center, pixel development team, foundry, SSIR researchers and all advanced development team groups, such as sensor design, pixels, solution, technology, manufacturing and product algorithm.

Pride in our cutting-edge technical prowess: market leader in image sensors

As the image sensor market is expected to grow rapidly due to increased demand for cameras and related product diversification, Samsung is setting the trends for cameras in the mobile image sensor market from new generation by overcoming the limits of pixel miniaturization. Samsung Newsroom asked the two developers what they thought about leading the technical development of the ISOCELL HP3, the industry’s first 200MP image sensor to use 0.56μm pixels.

“I’m very proud of the fact that we’re setting trends in the image sensor market and I’m confident that we will continue to lead in micropixel technology,” Choi said. “As the applications of image sensors are becoming more widespread in various industries, such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and automotive industry, in addition to the smartphone industry , we will lead the development of future technologies and markets based on our unique technological capabilities,” said Ki, sharing his future ambitions.

Samsung has successfully created ultra-small devices that capture high-definition images with its innovative image sensor technology. Samsung will continue to lead the image sensor market with its unique innovations, such as the ISOCELL image sensor, which provide optimized and advanced experiences for its users.

¹ Diameter of the area captured through the camera lens.

² Phenomenon where light interferes with the photodiodes of adjacent pixels.

³ The ratio between the lightest and darkest parts of a digital image.

⁴ A technology that expands the range of brightness by making light parts brighter and dark parts darker, the same way the real human eye sees.

With nostalgia ripe for the TV adaptation, it was only a matter of time before we had a Netflix show based on Blockbuster (ironically one of the cultural institutions the streaming giant helped bring down) . With blockbuster, Randall Park returns to sitcoms as Timmy, the reluctant manager of America’s latest video rental franchise location. When the company pulls the plug, Timmy and his gang of misfit colleagues and friends — including Melissa Fumero’s Eliza, a supposed Harvard graduate who returns to her Blockbuster job after a split from her husband; Carlos by Tyler Alvarez, a teenager who dreams of being the next Tarantino; and JB Smoove’s Percy, who is also the owner of Blockbuster and Timmy’s best friend, vow to save the store any way they can. Their plans include throwing a small business-themed block party that ends in disaster and inviting a depressed former child star to host a Christmas get-together.

Park brings his goofy good guy persona from Fresh off the boat at blockbuster, evolving Timmy from a pathetic pushover to a confident leader over the course of ten episodes. The quest to save the store infuses him with new confidence, prompting him to stand up to his overbearing parents, call Percy for taking advantage of him, and even flirt with the new employee at the hardware store across the square. . The only thing he can’t find the courage for is to confess his love to Eliza. “Even reading the scripts initially, I was so invested in this relationship,” Park says. “Hopefully we get closer to seeing something come to fruition there.”

What is your best Blockbuster memory?
I don’t have a specific memory but I have a feeling, and it’s one of excitement and anticipation but also of chronic indecision. I remember being in the store surrounded by so many options and not being able to choose a movie because it was such a high stakes decision. Whatever you choose, you were stuck with this weekend! I vividly remember always coming back to When Harry Met Sally Where Notting Hill or other movies that I had seen 100 times but knew were winners no matter what.

Your character Timmy is a bit reminiscent of Louis on Fresh off the boat — you are both small business owners and care deeply about your employees. What attracts you to these characters?
I grew up with it. My dad had a one-hour stock photo store, and like Blockbuster, it was the type of store that the digital age slowly took away from us. His store became increasingly difficult to keep alive over time as people bought digital cameras and stopped developing film.

Both characters have similar sensibilities and are slightly socially awkward. What part of you do you bring to your characters?
A lot! Awkwardness is something that comes naturally to me, so there’s definitely that fine line between these characters. Timmy is the closest thing to me I’ve ever played – this analog guy in a 5G world. I’m the type of guy who loves old things, who loves tangible things, feeling them in my hand.

Timmy starts out as a pushover, then grows a backbone, setting boundaries with his overbearing parents and friend Percy. How do you describe the character?
He is initially resistant to change, resistant to growth, and genuinely loves his community and colleagues. He really wants to be liked, but he takes it upon himself to be more of a leader than the boss everyone loves.

Did you and your fellow cast members discuss why and how these people ended up working at Blockbuster?
My character has worked there since high school, so it’s a bit of arrested development for him; Cut to several years later and he’s still working there. Tyler Alvarez’s Carlos feels like working in a video store is essential because that’s what Tarantino did. The guideline for a lot of the characters is that love of movies and the desire to just be around them. Then there are others who don’t care about movies but just needed a job.

This show brought you together with James Saito and JB Smoove. What was it like playing with them again?
I told the producers that I wanted James to play my dad again because I love that guy so much. JB had worked on Fresh off the boat for a few episodes and we got on so well and stayed in touch over the years. When I found out he was in talks to play Percy, the first thing I did was text him: Dude, please, please do this. No pressure, but you gotta do it.

This is your second time directing a multi-camera sitcom. How does that feel, especially in a Hollywood landscape where Asian leads are still in the minority?
It’s important to me that people like me see reflections of themselves on TV and in movies. It’s also a lot of fun directing a series and playing complex and developed characters, who have a history, a love life, problems. You don’t necessarily get that when you come for a day as a guest. When you’re a series regular, you become fully human.

Do you have a dream guest star for the show?
We’re a video store, so we could get anyone in and rent a video. I would like Shaq to come in. I would like Diane Keaton to come into our store and rent a video. Shaq and Diane Keaton, together!

If the series is renewed, what do you hope for Timmy?
I really encourage Timmy and Eliza. I hope to see them together one day. Really, I just want what Timmy wants: for Blockbuster to thrive. Maybe Blockbuster could become a big hit again – at least in our world of TV shows.

Two separate calls for tenders have been issued in this regard. Chandigarh State Election Department also spends Rs 80 lakh only for taxi services which are needed during elections.

The deposit to be made in this work is Rs 35 lakh.

It was clarified that the tenderer is required to provide any item of furniture / tent / goods at the approved rates during the validity of the offer.

The scope of digital photography work includes full day and half day videography, overtime, and digital photography.

The bidder must have the capacity to supply 200 cameras as well as operators at any time on call within a short time frame.

“It will be imperative for each bidder to familiarize themselves with all local conditions and factors that may have an effect on the performance of the contract. No request to change fees or the given schedule for providing cameras with operator will be considered, due to any local condition or factor once the offer has been accepted by the State Election Commission, UT, Chandigarh â€, the department said.

“If the costs of a job are reduced for any reason during the validity of the offer, the bidder will immediately indicate the reduced rental costs and also charge reduced rates instead of the stated rates,†the terms and conditions stated. .

It was also said that the successful tenderer will provide a contract performance guarantee in the amount of Rs 15,000,000, valid for 800 days from the date of signing of the contract.

DOVER, New Jersey, July 7, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Casio America, Inc., the world’s leading supplier of powerful and affordable musical instruments, today announced the release of the PX-S1100, the latest addition to the award-winning Privia PX-S digital piano series.

The PX-S1100 replaces the PX-S1000, which has become one of the best-selling digital pianos on the market today and has earned its reputation for sound and features well above its price category. The new model retains its sleek design in the world’s thinnest body while delivering an inviting keyboard feel and incredibly realistic piano sound, making it ideal for the home, recording studio or music room. scene.

COMPACT SIZE AND MINIMALIST, ELEGANT DESIGN

The new PX-S1100 makes the most of Casio’s cutting-edge technology with a sophisticated design and the world’s thinnest depth.¹ The sleek, contemporary design complements the interior of any home and makes the most of rooms with limited space. With gold accents and three color variations – black, white and red – the PX-S1100 has a minimalist, sleek and clean appearance, with a flat, mirror-like control panel. All settings are managed by tactile buttons which disappear when the piano is turned off. In addition, the PX-S1100 has the simplest interface of the Privia family.

AUTHENTIC PIANO SOUND AND FEELING

Despite its slim profile, the feel of the PX-S1100 duplicates a grand piano with weighted action that is subtly heavier in the lower range and becomes lighter as the player steps up on the keyboard. Enhanced string resonance reproduces the complex harmonics of an acoustic piano. Improved speakers and speaker placement give the PX-S1100 a warmer sound than ever before, and the multi-dimensional morphing AiR sound source delivers a sense of ambience, location and clarity. This advanced sound engine mirrors changes in volume and timbre, allowing users to transition from smooth, delicate playing to dynamic, powerful performances, all with ultimate musical expressiveness.

CONNECTIVITY, WIRED OR WIRELESS

The connected features of the PX-S1100 stand out from the competition, as the included WU-BT10 adapter adds Bluetooth^® MIDI and audio capabilities, allowing users to connect wirelessly to Bluetooth compatible^® devices and turn the piano itself into Bluetooth^® speaker. This revolutionary upgrade provides opportunities for self-learning and music production, as users can play along to their favorite songs and hear it all through the Privia’s high-fidelity speakers. Additionally, the dedicated Chordana Play for Piano app opens up a whole world of control and education functions, allowing players to control all piano functions from a tablet (connected via Bluetooth^® or USB cable) and providing real-time interactive lessons that make learning music more engaging.

“When Casio released their first Privia model almost 20 years ago, our goal was to make the pleasure of playing the piano accessible to more people,” said Stephane Schmidt, Vice President of Electronic Musical Instruments at Casio. “The PX-S1100 delivers on this promise, delivering the sound and feel of a concert grand piano with unprecedented value and quality.”

The PX-S1100 will be available for purchase in September at music retailers nationwide and CasioMusicGear.com. To learn more about Casio’s entire electronic musical instrument portfolio, please visit www.CasioMusicGear.com.

* The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Casio Computer Co., Ltd. is licensed.

¹Among digital pianos with 88 percussion keys and built-in speakers, according to a Casio survey dated July 7, 2021

About Privia

Casio’s Privia range of digital pianos redefines the digital pianos category with unparalleled sound quality and performance in sleek and stylish designs that are extremely portable. Featuring superb grand piano sounds and a new 88-note Tri-Sensor hammer keyboard and select models weighing as little as 25 lbs, Casio’s Privia digital pianos are versatile enough for any home, studio or stage. . Privia’s award-winning grand piano sound has been significantly improved and now uses more than three times the memory of the previous generation for a more natural piano sound. In addition, Casio’s exclusive new sound source “AiR” (Acoustic and Intelligent Resonator) delivers flawless realism, detail and dynamics for a remarkably expressive and powerful performance. For more information on Casio’s Privia digital pianos, please visit www.CasioMusicGear.com

About Casio America, Inc.

Casio America, Inc., Dover, New Jersey, is the American subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and professional equipment solutions. Created in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, record and label title printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronics. Casio has strived to uphold its corporate credo of “creativity and contribution” by introducing innovative and imaginative products. For more information visit www.casiousa.com.

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Travel back ten years or more and medium format cameras were the gold at the end of the rainbow for many photographers. Large, high resolution, and prohibitively expensive for all working shooters, but top performers, names like Hasselblad and Phase One were synonymous with high end fashion and magazine photography.

A quality medium format camera body, digital back, and exclusive lens set would easily cost you between thirty and forty thousand pounds, so you had to be sure that the benefits they offered were critical to your business. Back then, however, the large sensor was the only way to access the pixel count north of 30 MP, so for advertising photography purposes there really was no competition.

Things are different today, however, and not only are medium format cameras much more portable and affordable, there are other more common options on the market. The Sony A7R IV, Canon EOS R5, and Nikon Z7 II mirrorless cameras introduced ultra high resolution photography to the full frame playing field. Indeed, some of these options actually exceed the resolution of mid-format offerings, so it’s clear that the once untouchable system has its work cut out for it to stay on top.

As we’ve seen before, pixels aren’t everything, and if you really want a mid-format model, there are some great options. The Fujifilm GFX system, for example, worked the other way around and brought full-frame portability to the MF market. Its line of mirrorless cameras is no heavier than a professional DSLR and comes at a similar price point.

Of course, for every benefit there is a potential downside. While some medium format cameras take up space previously occupied by flagship full-frame SLR models, such as Nikon’s Single Digital Line (D3, D4, D5, D6) and Canon’s 1D Series (EOS 1D and 1Ds Mark I, II, III, etc.), there are significant differences in the marketing of the two formats. We will take a look.

Advantages and disadvantages of medium format

What makes the medium format unique

Images shot in medium format have characteristic appearances, including a shallow, creamy depth of field, which is perfect for portraits. This now extends to video, with many MF cameras offering motion capture.

Medium format resolution

Bigger sensors mean more space for the pixels. Currently, the largest full frame resolutions are between 50 and 60 MP, while the medium format offers 100 MP and above, providing large amounts of image data.

Medium format noise and dynamic range

The size of the photosites is also larger on medium format sensors, allowing better light capture and slower photon saturation. This means a higher signal-to-noise ratio and wider dynamic ranges, despite the resolution. That said, the same arguments apply as when upgrading from the APS-C to full frame – with a medium frame camera the same resolution as a full frame model, you can expect a lower noise and at a high dynamic range, OR at a higher resolution with the same noise and dynamic range.

Medium format cameras are slower

With larger data capture comes slower processing in the camera. It may take longer to write images to the card, and continuous frame rates are slower than full frame or APS-C mirrorless cameras.

Medium format offers shallower focus

Often cited as an advantage, it can also be a hindrance. When you need a deep depth of field, it is necessary to stop at at least f / 16 and carefully monitor the background sharpness. Objects that are only a few millimeters apart may exhibit differential focusing.

Higher resolution images require more processing power

The increase in image data can be overwhelming at first and may require investments in more capable computers for image editing. Higher capacity storage options will also be required.

Upgrade examples

Medium format is probably not for everyone, but for landscape and portrait photographers, these cameras can still offer a unique perspective. Here we take a look at a full frame mirrorless camera that has a representative specification for professionals and a potential upgrade step.

Sony A7R IV

The A7R IV is one of Sony’s leading pro mirrorless cameras and has a high resolution 61MP full frame sensor. It rivals or even beats the medium format for megapixels, but this camera also offers 10fps shooting, 4K video, and light (665g) but sturdy build quality. It will be a camera of choice for studio and event shooters.

Fujifilm GFX100

Priced below some full-frame DSLRs, the GFX100 offers similar handling to these cameras and has a compact design to rival the Sony in portability. However, it does have a 102MP medium format sensor, which offers a lot more detail and cropping capabilities. The build is on par with the Sony, and the Fujifilm also retains 4K video with F-Log, while taking only 235g in weight.

Similar upgrade cameras to consider: Fujifilm GFX 50R, Hasselblad X1D II 50C

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• The best medium format camera of 2021
• Fujifilm GFX 100S review
• What is the “look” of a medium format camera – and does it even matter?

It’s been a few weeks since Lexar announced the world’s fastest Type B and Type A CFexpress cards. But not to be outdone, arch-rival Delkin Devices claims impressive speeds for its recently updated Black-series CFexpress Type B cards. Where Lexar grabbed the headlines with outright speed claims, Delkin promotes the minimum sustained write speed of the latest Black-series cards – arguably a more relevant performance metric in real-world use.

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Delkin claims that black cards can write data faster than Nikon Z9’s own frame buffer. Usually, the camera buffer fills up after 79 frames have been taken, which slows down burst shooting as the memory card becomes a bottleneck for writing data. This is not the case with the new Delkin Black cards (supposedly), as Delkin claims that a Black card can write lossless Raw photos without ever touching the Z9’s 79 shot buffer, and does not will stop only when the card is full. For a 325GB card, this equates to 6,661 photos, each with a file size of 55.1MB, recorded continuously. Awesome stuff.

According to Delkin, “The camera buffer never filled completely during testing, resulting in no stoppages or delays.” As for video write speed, Delkin claims that a Z9 loaded with a new Black-series card can record 10 minutes of 8K RAW 12-bit 6:1 (7,680 x 4,320) compression footage at 60 frames per second.

This all translates into a minimum sustained write speed of 1530MB/s, far exceeding the VPG400 (Video Performance Guarantee) 400MB/s Compact Flash Association rating given to some rival CFexpress cards, and making the cards the most fast in this regard. For context, ProGrade Digital’s high-end CFexpress Type B 1700 Cobalt memory card has a minimum sustained write speed of 1400MB/s, while Angelbird’s PRO CFexpress MK2 Type B AV card can only deliver ” » 1300 MB/s sustained.

Capacities of the new Black Series cards include 75GB, 150GB, 325GB, 512GB and 650GB versions, although the 75GB version is only rated for a minimum sustained write speed of 1240MB/s .

Expect to pay $130 for the 75GB card, while the 150GB, 325GB, 512GB and 650GB versions will cost $175, $425, $500 and $725 respectively.

Just be careful to choose the latest generation of Black cards, as the older, slightly slower Black series CFexpress Type B cards are still sold alongside the newer versions.

Delkin’s new Black Series CFexpress Type B cards are available to buy now from B&H

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If you want a small and relatively discreet digital camera that you can take with you on your travels, it’s hard to beat GoPro. The company is well known for its small and compact action cameras that can be attached to a variety of things or even worn like a harness, making them the perfect camera for walking around.

Now, it looks like GoPro has a deal on Amazon because the company is offering the GoPro HERO10 Black with an extra spare battery (you’ll get two batteries total) and a dual battery charger for just $400. It’s the same price as the regular HERO10 Black without the extra accessories, so it’s actually a bargain!

If you plan on using the GoPro when you’re out and about all day, the battery can drain pretty quickly, so it’s always good to have a spare, and with the dual charger you can charge both batteries at time, saving you time in the process, so what are you waiting for?

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Earlier this week, Om Digital Solutions launched the OM System OM-1 Micro Four Thirds Camera, the latest camera never to wear the Olympus badge. But wait, how did we get here? Last year, Olympus sold its imaging division to Japan Industrial Partners, which then launched OM Digital Solutions to continue the tradition of Olympus cameras.

And while we’re glad to see the brand’s DNA endure, it’s a bittersweet moment. Olympus started manufacturing cameras as early as 1936 (one year before the first issue of popular photography magazine lands on newsstands). And since then, there have been countless Olympus cameras worth celebrating for their innovations and/or sheer genius.

Here are nine of our all-time favorite models, from the half-frame Pen F to the Micro Four Thirds OM-D E-M1.

Olympus F Pen

Released in 1963, the original Pen F looks like something you’d expect to see Don Draper from Mad Men throw in his bag with his supply of alcohol. At the time, the Pen F was the smallest 35mm system camera, largely because it only took images half the size of a normal 35mm image. Load a roll of 36 frame film into the camera and it will produce 72 vertically oriented photos measuring 24mm high by 18mm wide.

There’s no pentaprism bump on top of the camera for a viewfinder. Instead, Olympus built a system of mirrors inside the camera to keep the upper body flat. The original version requires two lever strokes in advance to move to the next frame, similar to the original Leica M3. The Pen F feels old school because it is and that’s what we love about it. With film prices what they are now, we can also appreciate getting twice as many frames per roll.

Olympus OM-1

Pick up an original Olympus OM-1 from the early 1970s and you’ll quickly notice some subtle differences between it and some of the other popular film SLRs of the time. Both opening and shutter speed controls reside on the lens, so there’s no shutter dial on the compact, well-appointed body.

Hit the shutter and you’ll also notice how fast and quiet the sound is. Olympus has built an air damping system into the shutter mechanism to cushion the impact of the mirror housing as it flips up and down every time you take a photo.

It even allows photographers to swap focusing screens through the lens mount, meaning you don’t have to take the camera apart to get a different view through the viewfinder.

Browse the aftermarket today and you’ll still find a ton of OM-1s, fully functional and ready to shoot, a testament to Olympus’ efforts to make a durable, compact and relatively affordable camera that would last decades with just a little TLC.

Olympus XA

The Olympus XA is a compact aperture-priority film rangefinder that debuted in 1979. One of the weirdest cameras in the Olympus catalog, it features an all-plastic design centered around a lens sharp 35mm f/2.8 lens paired with a 4-blade lens. opening. A sliding lens cover protects the camera when not in use and doubles as an on/off switch.

A vertical slider on the front of the body allows users to adjust the aperture. A needle display in the viewfinder indicates the camera’s corresponding shutter speed. And a side flash adds to the versatility of the XA. The only exposure override is a small lever on the bottom of the camera that adds +1.5 EV to an exposure.

According to the brand, it was the first “full” Olympus camera to use a mostly plastic construction. Still, these cameras are built tough and can easily be found in working order, for little money, today.

In fact, they’re a great option for anyone looking for a tiny and sturdy, yet highly wired, manual focus camera. They are also fantastic cameras for “shooting from the hip”, due to the unique shutter design. But watch out for the sausage fingers, the controls can be a bit tricky.

Olympus OM-10

On the market, the OM-10 is a fairly basic film SLR that, like the Nikon EM, only works in aperture priority mode with a few exceptions for flash sync and bulb exposures. A port on the front of the camera, however, allows users to connect a small dongle with a shutter speed dial that converts the camera into a full manual body.

It’s not as polished or durable as single-digit OM bodies, but Olympus made a ton of these cameras, so you can still find them on the aftermarket, today, for a lot less than a lot of its more popular counterparts. We own several and have never paid more than $30 for one. Ultimately, it’s a smart little camera that deserves more credit than it gets.

Olympus OM-4Ti

In 1989, Olympus released the latest and most advanced version of the OM series film SLRs. The OM-4Ti is lighter and more compact than the Leica M6. Additionally, the OM-4Ti’s top and bottom plates used titanium (hence the name) to add durability and save weight.

Functionally, it’s very similar to the OM SLRs that came before it, but it’s had some very noticeable upgrades. It was the first 35mm camera with a film-plane shutter to synchronize with a flash, at any shutter speed.

You can still find OM-4TI bodies on the secondary market, but you can expect to pay a premium for them. The relatively high price is partly due to their rarity, but also because they are built to last. And hey, they’re still a lot cheaper than a Leica.

Olympus/mju Stylus & Epic/mju-II Stylus

The Olympus Stylus/mju and its coveted younger sibling, the Stylus Epic/mju-II, also known as “the bar of soap” for its unique shape, are compact, plastic, point-and- shoot, with super sharpness. 35mm lenses and simple features. The first is equipped with a 35mm f/3.5 lens, the second with a 35mm f/2.8.

Both of these cameras debuted in the 1990s. The original Stylus was a huge success, with over 5 million units manufactured. The Stylus Epic, which debuted in 1997, was also incredibly successful. And these days, both are selling for top dollar on the used market.

A sliding door serves as both an on/off switch and a lens cover. And both cameras offer a host of flash modes, reliable metering, and precise autofocus. That is to say, they are as easy to use as they come. No wonder you find street photographers and candid photographers who love analog so much to work with them.

Olympus E-1

In 2003, Olympus launched its foray into DSLRs with a camera and lens system specifically designed for digital photography. The sensor inside the Olympus E-1 was a Kodak sourced CCD (which was common before CMOS came along and made it obsolete) which measured 18mm x 13.5mm. Olympus has stuck to this size, known as Four Thirds for the breadth of its DSLR run during which it has created some truly excellent and compact lenses.

Even back then, Olympus emphasized the ruggedness and durability of its cameras. The E-1’s magnesium alloy body features rugged sealing to help it survive in the wild. While the camera specs seem old at this point, they were new for the time and represented a big commitment from Olympus to its advanced digital offerings.

Olympus PEN E-P1

The Olympus PEN E-P1, announced in 2009, was named after the legendary Olympus Pen 35mm half-frame camera that debuted 50 years prior. It was also the first interchangeable lens camera from Olympus to comply with the new Micro Four Thirds standard.

But it doesn’t just share a name with its distant 35mm relative, it also conveys a similar look, feel and design to the classic pen. The angular body is constructed from aluminum and has a 3-inch LCD screen on the rear – there’s no viewfinder, but an optional optical viewfinder was sold alongside.

At the time of its launch, the E-P1 was one of only two Micro Four Thirds cameras on the market, offering a nice contrast to the Panasonic G1, an SLR-shaped camera with a built-in electronic viewfinder and a primarily plastic construction. .

The E-P1’s 12-megapixel sensor was praised at the time for its punchy JPEGs and solid detail capture. And the camera as a whole was celebrated for its retro-tastic design, something Olympus would continue to look into for future digital PEN models.

Olympus OM-D E-M1

The OM-D E-M1 is arguably Olympus’ most important digital camera. Launched in 2013, this flagship Micro Four Thirds camera packs a high-performance 16-megapixel sensor into an extremely compact and lightweight body with tank-like construction, including robust dust and weather protection, and plenty of controls direct.

A comfortable camera for taking pictures, the E-M1 also offered a large high-resolution electronic viewfinder for its time. And the camera’s built-in 5-axis image stabilization system was also top of the class for that time.

Now in its third iteration, the latest OM-D E-M1 Mark III hasn’t strayed far from the design and ethos of the original. In fact, the new flagship OM System OM-1 is essentially a distant sibling to the original E-M1. Plus, the E-M1 is still a camera we’d happily shoot and film with right now, despite its 9-year-old status.

Do you have a favorite Olympus camera that we missed? Shout it out in the comments below.