Category Archives: Olympus

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO lens spotted in the wild

A reader sent me this picture of the upcoming Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO lens that you should be able to use handheld at 2000mm. Reportedly this is the final production version which means the official announcement should be coming soon. Update: the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO […]

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Micro Four Thirds has the biggest market share by lens mount in Japan for 2019 with 19.8%

Olympus and Panasonic jointly announced that the Micro Four Thirds system took the #1 market share by lens mount in Japan with 19.8% (based on the number of digital interchangeable lens cameras sold in Japan by lens mount): Micro Four Thirds further expands the possibilities of enjoyment and utilization of video by developing the lineup […]

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Olympus announcement: E-M1 Mark III, E-PL10, 12-45mm f/4

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III camera: Pre-order: Adorama | B&H 20MP Live MOS Sensor New Image Processor TruePic IX Handheld High Res Shot Feature with 50MP equivalent, 80MP Tripod equivalent New Starry Sky AF algorithm for astrophotography In-body 5 Axis IS Dustproof/Slashproof/Freezeproof Magnesium Alloy Weather sealed Construction 400k Shutter Life New Control Panel Mode for essential settings […]

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Olympus Q3 financial results are out: Imaging Division revenue down by another 9%, 2020 forecast has been revised downward

Olympus released their Q3 financial results. Imaging Division revenue is down by another 9% and the 2020 forecast has been furhter revised downward (see previous Olympus financial results):

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New leaks: Olympus E-M1 Mark III camera pictures and updated specifications

I received the first leaked pictures of the upcoming Olympus E-M1 Mark III camera and updated specifications (yes, the new camera will still have a 20MP sensor, for pricing see this post):

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Olympus E-M1 Mark III camera and Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm f/4 Pro lens UK pricing leaked

Here is the UK pricing of the upcoming Olympus E-M1 Mark III camera and Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm f/4 Pro lens:

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PhotoRumors exclusive: detailed information on the upcoming Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm f/4.0 PRO lens

In addition to the Olympus E-M1 Mark III details, I also received information on the upcoming Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm f/4.0 PRO lens:

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PhotoRumors exclusive: detailed information on the upcoming Olympus E-M1 Mark III mirrorless camera

I just received detailed information on the upcoming Olympus E-M1 Mark III mirrorless camera: Update – see also the info on the new Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm f/4.0 PRO lens.

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Reminder: Olympus M.Zuiko Pro lenses price increase coming on February 1st

Last year I reported that Olympus will increase the price of their M.Zuiko Pro lenses on February 1st. I am not sure which countries will be impacted, but you can see the current US prices at Adorama and B&H Photo. Here is the full price increase list for Japan:

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Olympus E-M1 Mark III MFT mirrorless camera rumors

Olympus is rumored to announce a new E-M1 Mark III MFT mirrorless camera (to replace the current E-M1 Mark II model) in mid-February, right before the CP+ show in Japan. The new Olympus E-M1 III is rumored to be similar to the E-M1X but without the built-in battery grip. The E-M1 III is also rumored […]

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