A trusted source (Thanks!) just sent me this leaked image of the new OM-5II that will be announced on June 17 at the BildExpo event. At first glance I can only see a few esthetical changes over the current OM-5 camera. The dials and shutter button are now full Black instead of Silver. We also see the OM-5II name on top of the camera.

From what I understood the specs are just about the same of the OM-5 with some minor tweaks here and there like the addition of 5‑axis Sync IS, finer IS correction and probably some additional software features.

the BH BildExpo event.

Two sources told me to not expect too much from the new OM-5III that is going to be announced on June 17. Seems like this is a very small incremental update over the current OM-5 camera.

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Reminder: Registrations for the BildExpo are now open on this BHphoto page (Click here). It takes place on June 17-18 at the Javits Center in NYC.

the BH BildExpo event.

A new source told me this about the rumored OM camera launch on June 17:

I just learned from a very reliable source that OM are preparing to launch a new camera, presumably the OM5‘s successor, on the 17th of June.  I’ve also been told the new camera will have the stacked sensor.

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Reminder: Registrations for the BildExpo are now open on this BHphoto page (Click here). It takes place on June 17-18 at the Javits Center in NYC.

I have just posted pictures and full specifications of the new Hasselblad X2DII medium format camera on MR and on my Youtube channel. The curious aspect that MFT lovers should pay attention to is the fact that this camera has a built-in Lidar autofocus system. This was developed by DJI, which also has an official collaboration with Panasonic:

So we should pay attention to the release of this camera to see how much the Lidar system can improve the autofocus performance of this otherwise very slow medium format camera. Perhaps, if this new technology works wonders, we will also see future Lumix cameras with Lidar AF systems!

I got a rumor saying OM Digital will announce a new OM camera at the BH BildExpo event. This would mean we would get it on June 17. I am working with sources to give you solid info about this new camera (if it’s really coming). In the meantime let me know what you hope to get!

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Reminder: Registrations for the BildExpo are now open on this BHphoto page (Click here). It takes place on June 17-18 at the Javits Center in NYC.

Tomorrow (May 13) Panasonic will have an official press event. I leaked all info and images on this article and this article on L-rumors.com. So there seems to be no new MFT gear announcement but maybe in tomorrows press event Panasonic will at least tease something about their future plans for MFT?

I will livestream the event her and on L-rumors…let’s see…

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The new gear that Panasonic will announce on May 13:

• Lumix S1 II: 24 megapixels, partially stacked, 70 fps no blackout. 4k120p uncropped. 3500€
• Lumix S1 IIE: 24 MP (no more info about sensor). 2.800€. Less video specs than S1II.
• Lumix S 24-60 f/2.8. 544 gr, 999€, control button (Sony Style)

I’m now 99% sure that Panasonic will make a product announcement around the 13th of May. But from what I’ve heard so far, there will only be L-mount devices (more on L-rumors.com). But I hope I’m proved wrong and we might get an MFT surprise too!