I got this from a source:
Seems like Olympus is having a 3 day event in Austin, Texas on August 10th. My guess is a camera announcement.
I am yet not sure they will really launch a new camera in mid August (odd timing). But for sure there will be a new OMD camera announcement in lae Summer!
I have been told theOlympus 2X teleconverter preorders will open in July. Europen price will be something around 450 Euro.
“Somebody” :) just told me that Olympus will release a new E-M1 II firmware update within two weeks. If anyone can confirm this and share more details about the possible improvements drop me a message at 43rumors@gmail.com. Thanks!
A second source told me this:
Major E-M1 Mark II firmware upgrade that will add some video functions (probably flat profile, unfortunately no 120fps FHD) and expand AF work to -5 or -6 EV (I don’t remember, I think it’s -6 like the E-M1x) with the f/1.2 lenses.
I am now working on the rumors about the late summer and autumn camera and lens releases. And to my surprise I am realizing there will be a lot of new gear from both companies!
Stay tuned the coming weeks as I am “solidifying” those rumors to make them FT5 and to get as much detail as possible!
The Panasonic 10-25mm f/1.7 is expected to start shipping out on August 22 in Japan. The EU press text said the lens will start shipping in July but I guess August is indeed more likely.
The rumored price is $1,798, or 19999 Euro or 233,280 yen including tax.
via Nokishita
A French website publsihed the full french press text of the new Panasonic 10-25mm f/1.7 lens. Here you have the google translation
The arrival of a new optics in micro 4/3 is always an event in itself. A fortiori when it covers a wide-angle beach and / or it claims a constant opening. This is the case of the new Leica 10-25mm optics which equates to a focal range of 20 to 50 mm (35 mm equivalent) and which, above all, offers a constant opening of F1.7. This opening should be very interesting for videographers with a rendering that Panasonic describes as “cinema”, in any case that should favor bokeh, and low light conditions.
The new Leica optics (actually Leica licensed), consisting of 17 elements in 12 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses, 4 ED lenses, and 1 UHR lens, works according to Panasonic “as the assembly of several lenses with fixed focal lengths , favoring dynamic landscapes like portraits “. The optics, which remains compact but not so light (690 grams), would reduce chromatic aberration and spherical distortion.L-rumors.com
Compatible with a sensor up to 240 images / s maximum, it allows to obtain a rapid autofocus. On the other hand, it is not stabilized, which however is not a major concern if the sensor is stabilized on its side.
In addition, the focus of the internal focus of the new lens is silent, thus favoring video recording. This silence is achieved by a continuous open ring notched and a stepper motor.
The Leica would also benefit from a mechanism that eliminates pumping out of focus, a problem of all interchangeable lenses designed for photography only.
The optics are announced as robust, and tropicalized, that is to say more specifically can withstand splashing and dust. The diameter of the filter is 77mm.
Reference / Price / Availability
Reference: LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm / F1.7 ASPH. (H-x1025)
Price: X-1025E: 1999 €
Availability: July 2019
via Nokishita
Note: Also the Panasonic S1H press release has been leaked and can be read on L-rumors.com
Just a reminder than on Friday Panasonic will have a video livestream from the Cinegear show. I will embed the livestream on 43rumors (see video below)
What’s going to be announced:
No idea yet if Panasonic will also announce some new GH firmware update. But I have been told the 10-25mm f/1.7 preorders will officially open once the press event is finished!
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