Category Archives: Olympus

The next Olympus m4/3 camera may be called E-PL1

By PR admin | Published: February 1, 2010

My initial reports were that the new Olympus m4/3 camera would be called E-P3 and will be released before Photikina, but today it seems that the name of the new m4/3 camera will be called E-PL1: “Olympus next MicroFourThirds camera name is “E-PL1“. The “L” should stay for “Light”. It has an internal Flash, plastic […]

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Olympus SP800 emerges in black and white

By PR admin | Published: January 29, 2010

I received some more details on the previously rumored Olympus SP800. The 30x superzoom camera is expected to be announced on February 3rd. This leak is from an unknown French website and it was quickly removed: Detailed specs (in French) after the break:

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Olympus E-P3 starts leaking

By PR admin | Published: January 29, 2010

An Asian forum leaked of what appears to be the first Olympus E-P3 picture: Here again is the teaser picture for comparison: Some more details about the camera: faster AF same E-P1 sensor new kit lens maybe a pop-up flash?

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Could the teased Olympus camera be…

By PR admin | Published: January 28, 2010

This is the upcoming Olympus camera (at least what we can see of it) looks similar to the very first Olympus m4/3 prototype.

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Olympus E-P3 (PEN 3)

By PR admin | Published: January 28, 2010

Yes, based on the information I received this teaser is for the upcoming Olympus E-P3. It will be a cheaper version compared to previous models. Don’t expect an announcement during PMA (maybe they will show a prototype?) – the official release is scheduled for Photokina or shortly before. After the Olympus E-P3 is announced, the E-P1 will be stopped […]

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Olympus is hiding something, literally

By PR admin | Published: January 26, 2010

This screenshot was taken from the Olympus US website. I am really confused, because if Olympus releases a new E-P3, it will mean that the m4/3 line is on a less than 6 months life cycle (E-P2 was announced on November 5th 2009, E-P1 on June 16th 2009).

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What to expect @ PMA 2010

By PR admin | Published: January 24, 2010

PMA 2010 is one of the major photography related shows in the US. This year the event will take place in Anaheim, California from February 21-23. Many new photography products will be announced prior and during PMA. Here is a brief recap on what to expect based on previously reported rumors (click on each link for […]

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Olympus to release new cameras in February

By PR admin | Published: January 20, 2010

The official Olympus press release will be on February 2nd, 2010 (Nikon will have a press conference on February 3rd, Canon on February 9th and Panasonic somewhere around that time too). The new Olympus models are: SP 600 and SP 800. The SP800 will have a 30x zoom and li-ion battery. It will look a lot […]

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Some Olympus rumors (new EP-3 and E520 replacement)

By PR admin | Published: January 3, 2010

I got some Olympus rumors: in the first half of 2010 Olympus will announce the EP-3 with new lenses. The Olympus E520 will be replaced in the first quarter of 2010.

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PhotoRumors recap

By PR admin | Published: December 28, 2009

Image Sensors World reports that DxO Labs is up for sale because they did not get another round of financing. The potential buyers: Aptina and Google. Adorama has the Ricoh GXR in stock. SLRClub got some more Samsung NX10 picture: Sony Alpha in 2010 (predictions). Sony A750 – this could be a fake/joke: A750 replacement of A700, 18.2 […]

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