Photography news, before it happens

“E-P1 is equipped with a 1,230-megapixel Live MOS sensor and high-speed research and development of new image processing engine TruePic V to provide the previous single-lens reflex cameras only to achieve the high-definition images. In addition, the HD can record 720p high-definition video. The camera also offers stereo linear PCM format audio recording capability, the real effect of the realization of high-definition audio and video synchronization, so that more professional high-definition filming. In addition, the art filter function – used to add exciting image filter effects. At the same time, the dynamic can be applied to video and still images, which greatly enrich and expand the creative expression of the user space.”

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Here is a good recap of all existing rumors for the upcoming Micro Four Thirds Olympus E-P1 (% represents probability):

• 12MP sensor. Some other rumor says there will be a 13 MP. 90% chance that it will be a 12Mp sensor and 10% that it will be a 13MP
• Body IS  99%
• 3.0 LCD and no swivel 85%
• New liveview which works very well with the body IS  99%
• ISO 200-3200  50%
• Two colors – Silver (with black parts) and White/beige   99%
• 17mm 2.8 and 14-42mm lens 99%
• The 17mm will come in two colors (silver and black?) 60%
• One more lens to come? Maybe a second zoom? 35%
• Same autofocus as the Panasonic G1   50%
• Video 720p  (Video Record can use 6 ART filters, and there is audio recording) 99%
• Size 120×70×35mm  70%
• SD/SDHC cards
• The E-P1 can control an external flash (the FL-XXR)
• 990$ body+kit lens  70%
• New converter 43->M43 (with autofocus with normal 43?)  90%
• external flash FL-xxR ?  75%
• 17mm external viewfinder 70%