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- OM-1II has “nd2 nd4 nd8″added as new options of computational nd filters 43Rumors (Wednesday, 24 January) - A source told me this: Om-1II has new ND options of computational nd filters OM-1II specs: Re-branded as OM SYSTEMS (as you know the OM-1 still has the Olympus name on it). Double the internal buffer memory 14bit raw for High resolution mode human AI recognition nd2 nd4 nd8 added...
- Just announced: New Godox V1 Pro for Olympus/Panasonic cameras 43Rumors (Friday, 19 January) - Godox announce the new V1 PRO that you can buy now at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama (branded as “Flashpoint”). Full press text can be read at Explora. Key Features: Output: 76Ws Auto Zoom Control, Zoom Range: 28-105mm 2.4 GHz X Wireless Radio System Built-In LED Modeling Lamp Tilts -7 to 120°,...
- Olympus and Canon announced an alliance…in the medical field 43Rumors (Thursday, 18 January) - Curiosity: Olympus and Canon announced an alliance in the medical field regarding Endoscopic Ultrasound Systems (press text here). As you know Olympus still develops Hugh quality optics for endoscopes. So in a certain sense they still are developing innovative tech in a field that is closely related to Camera Optics....
- Just announced: New Godox Xnano S Touchscreen TTL Wireless Flash Trigger for Olympus/Panasonic 43Rumors (Tuesday, 16 January) - You can preorder it now at BHphoto, Amazon and Adorama (where it’s named “Flashpoint”)....
- Matti Sulanto: Micro Four Thirds Is Not Well –Some Thoughts Why That Is 43Rumors (Wednesday, 10 January) - My personal take on this: Yes it’s tire that MFT is struggling. We had few new product announcement, few “wow” moments the past two years and a big disappointment (Olympus selling the business). But cameras like the Lumix G9II have the potential to bring back some trust. We now...
- Curiosity: Film cameras and even super 8 are enjoying a revival 43Rumors (Sunday, 7 January) - As I reported on Mirrorlessrumors (here, here and here) the market for film cameras are booming. So much that for example my Mamiya 7 had a plus 50% raise in value. I am not sure yet but I think also Olympus film cameras are highly requested. Sometimes I wonder if...
- Curiosity: Amazon removed this Olympus High end camera from their sales… 43Rumors (Friday, 5 January) - Guess what camera you can no longer buy from Amazon directly. Only third party sellers are still showing it in Stock. So let’s hope this indicates the OM-1X is coming as we really need some strong sign of life from OM Digital! P.S.: Noticed lately some new FT sensor announcements…will...
- The “OM Digital” branded 40-150mm f/2.8 Pro lens is now listed at BHphoto 43Rumors (Tuesday, 19 December) - OM Digital is busy rebranding all Olympus lenses. Now we have the “new” OM Digital 40-150mm PRO lens in Stock at BHphoto. Now let’s hope they will also soon announce some really NEW lenses like these that have been rumored for a while: 50-200mm f/2.8 PRO 50-250mm f/4.0...
- The Best Film Look –Olympus XZ-1 Beats Fuji And The Rest 43Rumors (Friday, 15 December) - I bet you forgot Olympus made this little gem camera!...
- Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO marked as discontinued in Japan (upcoming re-branding likely) 43Rumors (Wednesday, 13 December) - Asobinet noticed that the Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO has been marked as discontinued in some Japanese stored. Nothing to worry about! I do believe it’s likely that we are getting a re-branded “Om Digital” version soon....
- Superb Deal for Europeans: 600 Euro off on the Olympus 300mm f/4.0 PRO lens 43Rumors (Tuesday, 5 December) - European readers can grab this epic lens with a 600 Euro discount at Amazon Germany (Click here). It’s sold directly by Amazon and has the lowest price ever! Reminder: European OM Digital up to 350€ cashback offer at FotoErhardt, FotoKoch, Calumet, WexUK, Amazon EU. ...
- Image of a deep frozen Olympus camera still works! 43Rumors (Sunday, 3 December) - Victor Burnside writes: Forgot to bring my Olympus camera in last night.Still works. found on the OMD FB group...
- Curioisty: Freddie Mercury trying out a fisheye on an Olympus SLR 43Rumors (Saturday, 2 December) - Denis Orgean shared this post with the text: Still love this shot of me giving #freddiemercury camera lessons #1986 Found via Constantine Manos from our OMD Facebook group...
- The Silver Olympus 75mm lens got discontinued in Japan 43Rumors (Tuesday, 28 November) - Japanese stores ae marking the Silver Olympus 75mm lens as discontinued. The lens is still in Stock at BHphoto and Amazon US&EU. But it will take little time for the lens to be out of stock. The Black version will remain in production for now. Source Asobinet...
- I am finally starting to get some “exciting” hints about OM Digital plans for 2024… 43Rumors (Monday, 27 November) - There has been a long silence around the OM Digital strategy for MFT. The OM-5 and OM-1 cameras were smaller updated to existing Olympus cameras. And I was hoping OM Digital would not become like Pentax: Releasing a model from time to time with only minor upgrades. But now I...