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New leaks point to a new Olympus XZ-10 compact camera and 75-300mm Micro Four Thirds lens coming next week during the CP+ show in Japan.
The XZ-10 is rumored to be a high-end compact camera that will likely serve as a replacement or companion model to the Olympus XZ-2.
The new lens will be the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II Micro Four Thirds lens that will be a 150-600mm equivalent zoom lens. The first version of this lens is already listed as discontinued.
[via Photo Rumors]
It has been close to 5 years since the introduction of the Micro Four Thirds system by Olympus in August 2008. In that time, cameras from Olympus and Panasonic have developed a strong hold on the mirrorless camera market.
Now, five additional manufacturers are joining the Micro Four Thirds System Standards Group, two of which we have heard recent news about.
Blackmagic previously announced the Blackmagic Cinema Camera in a Micro Four Thirds mount, which followed the initial Canon EF mount BMCC version. Additionally, JK Imaging recently reveals plans to bring a Kodak Micro Four Thirds camera to market through its licensed use of the Kodak brand.
More details in the complete press release below. [Read more…]
Kodak recently announced a licensing deal with JK Imaging wherein JK Imaging would be permitted to use the Kodak brand name to make digital cameras. [Read more…]
The Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f/1.8 lens is a new Micro Four Thirds lens for its PEN system of mirrorless cameras. As such, it serves as a 34mm equivalent when compared to full frame cameras.
The new lens retails for $499.99 and should ship in December. It is available for pre-order here at B&H Photo.
Olympus has issued a firmware update for the OM-D E-M5, which offers the following improvements:
1) Decreased operating sounds in photo ready mode
2) Improved 5-axis stabilization when using OM lenses with an adapter, even in Movie mode
3) All updates up to version 1.2 are included
You can get the firmware update through Olympus’ software updater.
The Panasonic GH3 is a new 16MP Micro Four Thirds camera with both still image and video prowess. The GH3 features powerful 1080/60p 50Mbps IPB video capture and 1080/24p at 72Mbps ALL-I video capture.
The GH3 body is magnesium alloy and weather sealed and offers an OLED monitor and an EVF. What’s more, the GH3 packs all of this into a $1299 price tag – available for pre-order here at Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Alongside the Olympus E-PL5, the new Olympus E-PM2 rounds out Olympus’ lineup of mirrorless cameras for Photokina 2012.
The E-PM2 features the same 16MP LiveMOS sensor as found in the E-PL5. Likewise, the E-PM2 sports a 3-inch touch screen LCD and 1080i HD video capture. [Read more…]
The Olympus E-PL5 is a new Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera with a 16MP LiveMOS sensor. The new mirrorless camera sports an all-metal body, a 170-degree tilting LCD and captures 1080i HD video.
Olympus also introduced a new body cap alongside the E-PL5 that sports a built-in 15mm f/8 lens, which means you can grab a quick shot without a bulky lens (you know, since it’s a lens too…).
The Olympus E-PL5 should be available in October for $699. Check availability here at B&H Photo.
Blackmagic has unveiled a new version of its Cinema Camera with a Micro Four Thirds lens mount. It will carry the same $2995 price as the Canon EF mount version and will be available in December.
This is a good move on Blackmagic’s part because the sensor crop has been the biggest limitation for the Canon EF mount. A Micro Four Thirds mount puts the camera into a range of lenses that are more appropriate focal lengths for its sensor size.
Details on the BMCC MFT below. [Read more…]
Kipon has announced new lens mount adapters that offer electronic control of Canon EF lenses on Sony NEX and Micro Four Thirds cameras.
Details are scant at the moment, with pricing and availability dates to be announced later. [Read more…]