New DLSR with built-in dust cleaner...

[yalemba]

Just read it in this week's Time Magazine...Olympus EVOLT E300 is a new DLSR with a built-in mechanism to automatically remove dust (encloed is a brief write-up from Olympus' site):

Source: Olympus Site (http://www.olympusamerica.com)
"Located between the shutter and the image sensor, our exclusive Supersonic Wave FilterTM – a sort of “digital duster” – uses a high-speed vibration that shakes dust and other particles that might settle on the image sensor, causing them to fall away.

The vibration is unnoticeable to the user and occurs at a rate of 35,000 times per second. This vibration automatically takes place each time the camera is powered up, and can also be manually initiated through the camera’s menu. As these particles descend from the image sensor, they are conveniently caught by an adhesive material where they remain out of harm’s way. In doing so, you can capture vivid, dust-free pictures with every press of the shutter button. "

[eosster]

Nah...I still like my Canon better.

[cmM]

Not bad... that's quite innovative IMO. Not that it's gonna outsell Canon, but it never hurts to introduce all kinds of new cool things... you never know when they hit the bullseye

[ExC]

Yes. Olympus E1 was the first DSLR with Supersonic Wave Filter.

And it works. I've never heard anyone needing to clean the dust from his/her E1. As said, it works every time when you start up the camera.
It's essential for me now.

I've been using E1 for 6 months, changing lenses all the time. No dust problems. Pixel mapping and very good splash-proofing makes it the cheapest PRO-featured DSLR. But 4/3 format isn't for everyone. It is exceptionally good in wildlife and travel photography (very portable system, 2 lenses for 28-400 35mm equivalent range, 14-54 2.8-3.5 "as a kit lens", & 50-200 2.8-3.5 for $999), quite useful in ultra-wide too (Zuiko 7-14 & 11-22 - with 2x crop factor).

There was also an academic offer in november 2004 - january 2005, which offered E1 with 14-54 2.8-3.5 for half the price, 1000€.

Also, Olympus has revealed that it will be releasing 3 very fast constant f2 aperture zoom objectives for 4/3 system later this year. Very expensive, of course.

14-35 f/2.0
35-100 f/2.0
90-250 f/2.8
Those could be sweet for EF-mount as well. Of course, 4/3 standard design makes it impossible ;)

Also, already released Zuiko 150 f/2.0 is considered one of the best lenses in the world (TIPA 2004, best hi-end lens). It weighs 3.39 lbs. (1,610g). Olympus is very well equipped for the race, but marketing-wise can't even get near Nikon/Canon.

As of now, I am getting really into sports photography with Mark II & 70-200 2.8 IS. Dust... just have to deal with it. :)

[Tom W]

Too bad all those nice lenses only fit small, noisy sensored cameras.

[Jesper]

Well, the Olympus EVOLT or E-300 is not that new, it was introduced in September 2004.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Olympus/oly_e300.asp

[Hellashot]

Just read it in this week's Time Magazine...Olympus EVOLT E300 is a new DLSR with a built-in mechanism to automatically remove dust (encloed is a brief write-up from Olympus' site): . "

The Evolt has been around for several months, nothing new here.

[Avalonthas]

Id rather use a better censor then have a dust free censor :)

I also heard that canon will be introducing a similar technology next year.

[jO3]

what's a DLSR? :D

I bet I could still manage to get dust in my sensor while changing lenses. heh.

[Citizensmith]

I've got an Olympus Stylus 500 and that little thing (aside from a 2.5inch LCD) has a utility the checks for an maps out stuck pixels. Olympus really do seem to be bringing some innovation to the market.

[Jesper]

I've got an Olympus Stylus 500 and that little thing (aside from a 2.5inch LCD) has a utility the checks for an maps out stuck pixels. Olympus really do seem to be bringing some innovation to the market.With Canon cameras, stuck / hot / dead pixels can also be mapped out, but you can't do it yourself - you have to bring your camera to Canon and let them map out the pixels for you.

[Citizensmith]

With Canon cameras, stuck / hot / dead pixels can also be mapped out, but you can't do it yourself - you have to bring your camera to Canon and let them map out the pixels for you.

Oh I realise that, it was kind of my point. If they can build it into a $350 camera how long before it starts showing up in our much more expensive DSLRs.