Tag: Olympus Rumors

Rumor: Olympus E-M5 III to be launched on October 17th

According to recent Micro Four Thirds rumors,  the next camera from Olympus presumed to be the OM-D E-M5 III. It will be announced on October 17, 2019, and feature the same 20-megapixel sensor that’s inside the E-M1 II.

The Olympus E-M5 Mark III MFT camera is said to be a normal evolution model with a focus on miniaturization and weight reduction, including new functions and mechanisms. Just“small and light” is not attractive.

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New Olympus 500mm MFT Lens is in the Works

The Japanese website Newswitch published an interview with Olympus executive officer Shigemi Sugimoto.

From the interview, “A super telephoto lens that reaches 1000mm in full frame equivalent is under development, and it will reach 2000mm with a 2x teleconverter.”

As you might remember back in June, Olympus has officially announced the 2X teleconverter MC-20 (Adorama | B&H) that is compatible with the company’s 40-150mm f/2.8 and 300mm f/4 Pro lenses. The M.Zuiko Digital 2x Teleconverter MC-20 will also compatible with the 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS Pro which is currently under development.

You can check out the recap from the interview that mentions the Olympus 500mm MFT lens. Continue reading “New Olympus 500mm MFT Lens is in the Works”

Olympus E-M5 Mark III Camera to be Announced in August / September

According to recent reports Olympus will announce the Olympus E-M5 Mark III camera in August / September timeframe.

The mid-range Micro Four Thirds camera has been delayed due to shifting of production plant from China to Vietnam. On the other hand the company focuses on compact and lightweight products, high-resolution lenses, and strong image stabilization.

So to wrap all of these informations within the confirmation from the rumor mill that the Olympus E-M5 Mark III camera announcement could be in one or two months period. Check out the previously posted E-M5 III specs and predictions.

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Olympus E-M1 Mark III : What We Know So Far

Olympus is about to announce a new flagship MFT camera called the Olympus E-M1 III . Here is a recap of the Olympus E-M1 Mark III, everything we know so far.

The upcoming Olympus E-M1 Mark III flagship mirrorless camera will sit below the E-M1X in the line-up. When it comes to the specs, the list of features for the Olympus E-M1 Mark III is mainly at sensor and processor improvements . Anyway here are what we know so far about the Olympus E-M1 Mark III camera considering previous rumors.   Continue reading “Olympus E-M1 Mark III : What We Know So Far”

Sony Working on 34MP Micro Four Thirds Sensor

Sony is rumored to be working on a new high-resolution 34MP image sensor for Micro Four Thirds system cameras.

This is also the perfect sensor resolution for 8K video recordings. So this could be another sensor for a possible video-centric Micro Four Thirds device.

We see 8k resolution usually as 7680×4320 in 16:9 aspect ratio.
This makes the sensor to be around 33.18MP to offer these values.  Continue reading “Sony Working on 34MP Micro Four Thirds Sensor”

Olympus PEN-F Mark II Camera to be Announced in 2019

Olympus PEN-F Mark II camera is rumored to be announced sometime in 2019.

Here are some predictions about the Olympus PEN-F Mark II. The first one in the series already uses the latest 20MP Four Thirds sensor. So the next generation model could be a minor upgrade to this one. Check out the rumored Olympus PEN-F Mark II specifications. Continue reading “Olympus PEN-F Mark II Camera to be Announced in 2019”

Olympus E-M5 Mark III Coming, New IM015 Code Registered

Olympus registered a new camera with Indonesia certification under the code name IM015. This could probably the long rumored OM-D E-M5 Mark III camera.

This kind of registrations also means that the upcoming Olympus E-M5 Mark III camera could be announced within a few months period. The upcoming OM-D series camera is rumored to use the same sensor as the E-M1 Mark II. Check out the Olympus E-M5 Mark III specs predictions.

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Full Features & Specs of Olympus OM-D E-M1X

Full features and specs list of Olympus OM-D E-M1X camera has been leaked.

The Olympus E-M1X high-end mirrorless camera will be announced on January 24th. Here is full press text and features of the upcoming Micro Four Thirds sports camera. Continue reading “Full Features & Specs of Olympus OM-D E-M1X”

Olympus E-M1X Camera Rumors Recap

The Olympus E-M1X high-end mirrorless camera will be announced on January 24th. Here is an updated rumors recap of the upcoming Micro Four Thirds sports camera.

Olympus released several Olympus OM-D E-M1 X teaser to show a few quick glances at a new high-end OM-D mirrorless camera in action. Along with the E-M1X, the company will also release a new FL-700WR Flash, FR-WR Receiver and the FC-WR Commander.

Olympus E-M1X specs, the camera will feature a new 20 megapixel sensor, a 50 megapixel handheld high-resolution shooting mode. The specs will also include 18fps burst shooting, and an incredible 7.5 stops of image stabilisation. The price of the Olympus E-M1X sports camera is expected to be around $3,000. 

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