Tracking AF with Olympus E-P2

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The german Blog “Public Eye” demonstrates that images taken in RAW with the 20mm f/1.7 lens and imported in Lightzone without any correction do show more on the border. (Google english translation)
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Probably the worst Pansonic GF1 review ever is available here: http://g4tv.com/videos/42554/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF1-DSLR-Review/
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Amazon US will have the Panasonic GF1 with 14-45mm Lens in Stock on November 13
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E-P2 preorder list (simply click on the shop name and you will land on the E-P2 camera page):
Amazon US, Adorama , BHphoto, Amazon DE
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Amazon US has some discounted E-P1 (via Calumet Photo):
– Olympus E-P1 Camera with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens (Silver Body/Black Lens) for $749.99! That’s -$50.

UPDATE: One of our source told us: “The new camera will not have a proprietary bayonet mount, and to say that it will have an APS-C sensor is, well, not the whole truth. At least the size and the optional viewfinder are correct.”

* APS-C sensor
* Interchangeable optics with proprietary bayonet mount
* Mirror Loose house with live-view
* Not so much larger than the GR-D cameras
* The same operation / control that the GR-D
* Electronic viewfinder accessory shoe for optional

“… a unique new compact camera in the premium class. Ricoh is a long time in development the forefront of compact cameras with very high quality. This new camera is no exception, it has both functions and properties that make it unique in the market. “

source: fotosidan

As you already know Ricoh will probably be the first company to release a MicroFourThirds competitor.

Following rumor comes from a known trusted source with nickname “Batman” ;)
He says: “Ricohs camera system will start with two “lenses”, one prime, one zoom. The prime has 33mm real focal length, the zoom 5,1-15,3mm.”

As I don’t have his email address I have to ask him some questions directly from this post:

1) UPDATED: Will the Ricoh camera use the same GX200 sensor or new APS-C sensor? The focal lenght of the two lenses are in contraddiction. The 33mm prime lens do suggest the Ricoh could use the APS-C sensor, the zoom focal lenght suggest the new camera will use the same GX200 sensor.

2) What will be the differences between the Ricoh camera and the E-P1/E-P2/GF1 cameras ?

3) Why are they using a “slide-in” mechanism?

UPDATE: “Batman’s” answer is “To answer your questions, the focal length i gave to you are correct, and we are talking about just one camera. Thats also the answer for question two: This is the difference ;-)
Answer three, because it is the most comfortable for this kind of camera concept.”

UPDATE: business-i.jp says the new Ricoh camera will be unveiled on November 10.

Source: http://dslr-links.blogspot.com/2009/11/new-ricoh-camera-is-announced-on.html

Olympus E-P2 First Look

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TheOnlinePhotographer just finished the Panasonic GF1 vs. Olympus E-P1. Read here part1 and part2.
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Olympus Europe has a new dedicated page for the E-P2: http://www.olympus-europa.com/consumer/pen.htm?_s_icmp=cam_en1#thepen2
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Chinese GF1 review at http://dc.yesky.com/216/9276216.shtml

“Sony is ready to launch a new camera on November 18! The camera will have the new (4/3 ?) exmor sensor and full HD video recording capabilities. With the camera Sony wants to compete against the Panasonic .”

source: SonyAlphaRumors

UPDATE: 43rumors sources do also confirm the next Sony camera is coming.
UPDATE2: It is almost sure that Sony will not join the MFT system. They will have a completely independent system and lens-mount.
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Preorder the E-P2:
– Amazon US: Olympus E-P2 with 17mm f/2.8 Lens and Electronic View Finder $1,099.99!
– Amazon US: Olympus E-P2 with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens and Electronic View Finder also for $1,099.99!

First entire low low low budget movie made with the E-P1

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Steve Digicam’s wrote the Panasonic DMC-GH1 Review
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Digitalcamerainfo tested the Panasonic GF1
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New japanese DSLR sales ranking
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New lens hood for your MicroFourThirds lenses (via: colorfoto.de)