Category Archives: Olympus

An updated list of registered but not yet officially announced cameras

By PR admin | Published: July 3, 2019

Here is an updated list of registered but not yet officially announced cameras from the major brands:

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Olympus MC-20 teleconverter, OM-D E-M1 Mark II and E-M1X firmware updates released

By PR admin | Published: June 19, 2019

Olympus officially announced their new MC-20 2X teleconverter (announced in January) for the 40-150mm f/2.8 and 300mm f/4 Pro lenses: Press release Pre-order: Adorama | B&H Also: Olympus announced OM-D E-M1 Mark II and E-M1X with firmware updates.

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Announced: Olympus Tough TG-6 waterproof, dustproof, freezeproof and shockproof camera

By PR admin | Published: May 22, 2019

The previously rumored Olympus Tough TG-6 waterproof, dustproof, freezeproof and shockproof camera is now officially announced (pre-order at (Adorama, B&H and Amazon): Waterproof-rated to IPX8 for use underwater to depths of 50′ / 15m Freezeproof to temperatures as low as 14°F / -10°C Shockproof to falls from 7′ / 2.1m high Crushproof to withstand up to […]

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First leaked pictures and detailed specifications of the upcoming Olympus TG-6 waterproof, dustproof, freezeproof, shockproof camera

By PR admin | Published: May 16, 2019

I received the first pictures and detailed specifications of the upcoming Olympus TG-6 waterproof, dustproof, freezeproof and shockproof camera that will replace the current TG-5 model (previoulsy rumored here). Here is a much better version of what I reported in my previous post:

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Olympus TG-6 waterproof, dustproof, freezeproof, shockproof camera to be announced next (specifications included)

By PR admin | Published: May 14, 2019

I just received the first leaked specifications of a new Olympus TG-6 waterproof, dustproof, freezeproof and shockproof compact camera that will replace the current TG-5 model (previoulsy rumored here):

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Olympus yearly financial results are out: Imaging Business lost $157 million, revenue down 19%

By PR admin | Published: May 13, 2019

Olympus published its latest financial results for the fiscal year ended on March 31st, 2019. Here are the details for the Imaging Business: revenue: – 19% mirrorless: -23% compacts: -18% other (?): +14% operating loss: ¥17.1 billion (around $157 million) The forecast for fiscal 2020 doesn’t look much better – the Imagin Business is expected […]

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Olympus interview: new E-M5 III camera and more lenses coming

By PR admin | Published: April 16, 2019

In a recent interview with Dpreview, Olympus executives confirmed again that an E-M5 II camera replacement is coming soon (E-M5 III?) as well as new MFT lenses that will be introduced before the M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 IS PRO launch in 2020:

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An updated list of registered Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Fuji and Leica cameras (new Fuji Instax Mini HM1 LiPlay camera)

By PR admin | Published: April 16, 2019

Here is an updated list of registered/not yet announced Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Fuji and Leica cameras:

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Both Olympus and Panasonic confirmed again their commitment to Micro Four Thirds

By PR admin | Published: March 29, 2019

In a recent interview with the Japanese SankeiBiz, Olympus executive (Yasuo Takeuchi) mentioned again that Olympus has no plans to sell their camera business as suggested by another Japanese publication (Business Journal Japan) – see the interview recap by digicame-info. Here is another interview with Panasonic where they also confirmed their commitment to Micro Four […]

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Olympus Spain: Olympus will continue to work in the photography market while undergoing a “comprehensive transformation”

By PR admin | Published: March 14, 2019

After Olympus Russia, Olympus Spain also made a comment on Facebook on the recent rumors about the company exiting the camera market:

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