The first pictures of the previously rumored Olympus E-PL9 MFT mirrorless camera leaked online (via Digicame-info). The E-PL9 price is expected to be ¥89,640 (tax included, or around $820). Compared to the Olympus E-PL8 camera, the new model has a built-in flash while the accessory port was removed. The official announcement will be during the first week February.
B&H has a limited time offer where you can get up to $500 off these three Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II lens kits:
I haven’t reported on the latest patents for a while. Here is a recap: Fuji: DSLR binocular camera system patent Tamron: 300mm f/2.8, 400mm f/4 and 500mm f/4 lenses Sigma: 18-50mm f/2.8 lens designed for fixed lens camera with APS-C sensor (new Sigma dp camera?)
Two new mirrorless cameras were registered with the Bluetooth certification agency and will most likely be announced in the next 30-90 days: Canon EOS M50 (Kiss M): Bluetooth version 4.1, new wireless module (possibility: WM600, model number PC232). Olympus E-PL9: Bluetooth version 4.1, same wireless module as in the Olympus AIR cell phone camera module […]
Olympus launched new rebates in the US (Adorama | B&H): Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II – $1,799 after $200 rebate Olympus PEN-F black – $999 after $200 rebate Olympus PEN-F silver – $999 after $200 rebate Olympus PEN E-PL8 – $449 after $100 rebate Olympus PEN E-PL8 + 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II – $549 after $100 rebate Olympus PEN E-PL8 + […]
The previously rumored Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.2 PRO and 45mm f/1.2 PRO lenses are now officially announced. Both lenses are priced at $1,200. Additional information: Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.2 PRO lens Pre-order links: Adorama | B&H | Amazon Additional information (MTF charts, lens design, sample photos) Available at the end of January 2018 Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.2 PRO lens Pre-order links: Adorama | […]
The previously rumored Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.2 PRO and 45mm f/1.2 PRO lenses will be officially announced on October 26th (Japanese time – probably on October 25th EST) during the 2017 PhotoPlus show in NYC. The official release date will be in late January 2018. Olympus already has one fast PRO lens (25mm f/1.2). Olympus is […]
The basic specifications of the previously rumored Olympus PRO lenses leaked online: Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.2 PRO lens (price in Japan ¥142,560 yen with tax or around $1,200): Filter diameter: 62 mm Size: φ68.2 x 87 mm Weight: 390 g Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.2 PRO lens (price in Japan ¥142,560 yen with tax or around […]
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