In the latest financial report Olympus published their plans to release the next three M-Zuiko Digital PRO lenses: The Olympus M-Zuiko Digital 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens is scheduled for the second half of the fiscal year 2015 (late in calendar 2014) The Olympus M-Zuiko Digital 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO and Olympus M-Zuiko Digital 300mm f/4.0 PRO lenses are both going to be […]
According to Olympus Japan, the new EN E-PL7 camera will be announced on August 30th. Additional information on the E-PL7 can be found here. Via digicame-info
→ Pentax/Ricoh filed a patent for on-sensor PDAF (phase detection focusing system) implemented using sensor shift via the shake reduction system. → Olympus patented a new “water splash” mode where the camera will be triggered by splashed water. → Pentax/Ricoh field a patent for a 80-160mm f/4.5 medium format lens for the Pentax 645 system (50-100mm equivalent). → […]
Here is another set of rumored Olympus PEN E-PL7 camera specifications (I have previously posted E-PL7 specifications here and here):
In the next few weeks Olympus will announce a new black ED 12mm f/2 lens (this will not be a limited/special edition like the previous version) and the ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens that was initially introduced in September, 2013. Both lenses are designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Olympus already has a silver 12mm f/2 lens that costs […]
The Olympus PEN E-PL7 camera will be announced in few days. The new model will be available in black, silver and white colors. The Japanese price will be ¥66,000 (around $650). Here are the camera specifications from previous PhotoRumors posts:
→ Fujifilm filed a patent for a Optical Viewfinder with Built-in Zoom. → Olympus filed a patent for a 12-40mm f/2.8 (24-80mm equivalent) and 12-50mm f/2.8-4.0 (24-100mm equivalent) lenses designed for Four Thirds. → Olympus filed a patent for a reversible lens that can also be used for macro photography. → Panasonic filed a patent for a 150mm f/2.8 […]
→ Handevision IBELUX 40mm f/0.85 lens is now available for pre-order at B&H. → Think Tank Photo released new Airport Roller Derby and My 2nd Brain bags. → A Xitek forum member has designed an EVF for the Sigma DP Merrill series cameras. It seems that the image displayed in the EVF is a direct output from the USB hub […]
