No surprise: Epson officially says E-M1 uses own Ultimicron EVF tech.

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We were already certain the E-M1 uses an Epson EVF. Anyway, now it’s official. Epson issued a press release saying the Olympus E-M1 is using their Ultimicron EVF with 2.36 million dot resolution:

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Source:  Itersnews.

Remember that you can download the E-M1+12-40mm $200 cashback form here: Olympusamerica.com (.pdf).

Preorder Links:
Olympus E-M1 body at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto, Amazon DE (via DL), Amazon UK (via DL), Amazon ES (via DL), WexUK, Topshot FI, CameraWorldUK.
Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO Lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, AmazonDE (viaDL), Amazon ES (via DL).
Olympus E-M1 with 12-40mm Lens kit at Amazon DE (via DL), WexUK and CameraWorldUK, Amazon UK (via DL), Amazon ES (via DL).
Olympus E-M1 with 12-50mm Lens kit at Amazon DE (via DL), WexUK, CameraWorldUK, Amazon UK (via DL), Amazon ES (via DL).
Olympus EP-13 Eyecup for E-M1 at Adorama and BHphoto.
Olympus HLD-7 Battery Grip for E-M1 at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
Olympus LC-62D Metal Front Lens Cap for 12-40mm at Adorama and BHphoto.
Olympus LH-66 Lens Hood for 12-40mm at Adorama and BHphoto.

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New GM1 video (spanish). And leads the Amazon mirrorless ranking.

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Panasonic Lumix GM1: la más pequeña from QUESABESDE on Vimeo.

It is really no surprise to see the new Panasonic GM1 lead the Amazon mirrorless ranking (Click here to see the list). Now let’s see how long it will remain there. Back to news:
The Spanish friends over at Quesabesde made this nice video presentation of the GM1. A must see if you speak spanish (or just want to watch the camera in action).

Updated preorder list:
In US you can preorder the GM1 with lens at GM1 with kit lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
In Europe at Wex Germany, Amazon UK, Fotohanskeuzekamp, Cyberphoto Sweden and Wex UK.

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(FT5) First images of the Olympus Stylus 1 (the mini OMD)

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Digicameinfo found the images of the soon the be announced Olympus Stylus 1. It’s going to be announced on October 29 and the price is 70,000 YEN (around 500 Euro or $700). Not that Yen prices are usually higher so $ and Euro price could be less. It has a 1:1,7 inch sensor and a 24-300mm zoom lens. Here is one more image:

GM1 update preorder list reminder:
In US you can preorder the GM1 with lens at GM1 with kit lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
In Europe at Wex Germany, Amazon UK, Fotohanskeuzekamp, Cyberphoto Sweden and Wex UK.

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GM1 size comparisons (new tests, new EU preorder links)

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Image courtesy: Camerasize

The GM1 is a camera that got a surprisingly (and well deserved) positive feedback from all testers and reviews. And on 43rumors 82% of the poll voters said they like the camera. This is actually the best result we ever had on every MFT camera!

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Well done Panasonic! Here are new tests and preorder links:

New GM1 news:
Over at Camerasize you can have fun by comparing the GM1 size with all other cameras. As you can see even the LX7 looks massive next to the MFT camera!
And full ISO test and large size samples can be found at Photographyblog.
Also ePhotozine posted some image samples and a first hands-on review.
A first impression review has been posted at Imaging-resource.

Updated preorder list:
In US you can preorder the GM1 with lens at GM1 with kit lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
In Europe at Wex Germany, Amazon UK, Fotohanskeuzekamp, Cyberphoto Sweden and Wex UK.

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New GM1 and lens news and tests roundup! Preorder in EU and BHphoto too.

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The image on top shows you the GM1 with probably the tiniest and cutest vertical grip ever made :)

And now let’s catch up with all the must read news of the day:
In US you can preorder the GM1 with lens at GM1 with kit lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
In Europe at Wex Germany, Amazon UK, Fotohanskeuzekamp, Cyberphoto Sweden and Wex UK.
ISO test at Focus Numerique.
Image samples at Panasonic.net.
The special GM1 page at Panasonic.com.
Yes, the 2-32mm lens has the best MTF graph of all kit zoom: Panasonic.net
A bit surprising. Panasonic dropped the 150mm tele prime lens inf avour of that super 15mm f/1.7 Leica branded MFT lens (Panasonic.net) Price and availabilty are unkown yet.
The 35-100mm zoom will be “Non-X” and a picture of the mockup can be seen at DC.watch.
The Nocticron 42,5mm f/1.2 will arrive early 2014.

Did you know the GM1 is so well made that it can support your weight? (Image via Fotohanskeuzekamp)

And here is a GX7 vs GM1 size comparison

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