Category Archives: Olympus

Olympus OM-D E-M5II pricing leaked online

Update: the E-M5II specifications can be found here. More pictures of the Olympus OM-D E-M5II leaked online, including the prices for the new camera and accessories (US prices will be lower): Olympus E-M5II body: 900£ (around $1,400) Olympus E-M5II + 12-50mm lens: 1,100£  (around $1,700) Olympus E-M5II + 14-150mm lens: 1,250£  (around $1,900) Olympus E-M5II + 12-40mm lens: 1,500£  (around […]

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2015 CP+ rumors roundup

Here is a quick recap on what is expected/rumored to be announced from the major camera and lens manufacturers during the CP+ show that will take place next month (February 12-15, 2015) in Japan:

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Olympus published a new teaser E-M5II video

Olympus published a new teaser video “The Future of Award Winning Photography” for the upcoming E-M5II MFT camera that will be announced next month for the CP+ show in Japan:

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New Olympus E-M5II accessories leaked: HLD-6P and HLD-8G grips plus a new FL-LM3 flash

The first Olympus E-M5II pictures already leaked online few days ago. Olympus will announce also few new accessories for the upcoming E-M5II. Here are the first leaked pictures:

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First pictures of the Olympus E-M5II camera and 14-150mm f/4-5.6 lens

The first pictures of the Olympus E-M5II camera leaked online. The new model will have a swivel LCD screen and a new buttons layout. The camera body appears to have a different texture and will be available in black and silver. Here is also the first leaked picture of the new 14-150mm f/4-5.6 lens that will […]

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The latest patents from Canon, Olympus, Tamron

Canon filed a patent for a metal and plastic resin mount for DSLR cameras. The benefits of this solution are lower weight/cost and better mount sliding/smoothness when attaching lenses. Canon filed a patent for a CN-E 35-260mm f/2.8 LS soft focus lens for Super 35 cameras. Olympus filed a patent for correcting motion blur by taking […]

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Olympus published more details on their Open Platform Community (OPC) camera protype

During the 2014 Photokina show Olympus announced their new Open Platform Community (OPC) camera prototype with a Micro Four Third mount. Since then, the company has uploaded more information on that project at their dedicated website. Here are the unit’s specifications:

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List of upcoming Olympus cameras

In addition to the Olympus E-M5II camera, the Indonesian communication agency has listings on their website for two new Olympus compact cameras: Olympus SH-2 and TG-860. The official announcement will most likely be at the CP+ show in Japan next month. Via Digicame-info

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DC.Watch interviews with Ricoh, Fuji, Olympus, Sony and Panasonic

After the DC.Watch interviews with Nikon and Canon, here is a quick recap of the remaining Q&A with Ricoh, Fuji, Olympus, Sony and Panasonic: Ricoh interview recap: No plans for GR zoom lens Pentax continues with the development of a full frame DSLR camera (no release dates were given) New K mount lenses coming in 2015 […]

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Olympus E-M5II camera on the horizon

A new filing for a Olympus E-M5II camera appeared on the Taiwanese NCC government agency website. The E-M5II will replace the current E-M5 model. The official announcement is expected in the next 1-2 months – during CES in Las Vegas or for the CP+ show in Japan. Via Digicame-info

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