There is a long list of Panasonic and Olympus savings at Amazon (Click here). In detail they promote:
Save Big on G/GH/GM Cameras and Lenses (Click here).
E-M5 savings (Click here).
Panasonic GM/GX savings (Click here).
OMD and PEN savings (Click here).
E-M10 savings (Click here).
Save Big on Select Olympus Camera Products (Click here).
Save Big on FZ1000/LX1000 (Click here).
Save Big on GM1 (Click here).
The Swedish Magazine Fotosidan (google translation here) interviewed Setsuya Kataoka (General manager Olympus Imaging Corp). And there is some talk about the future Olympus products:
1) Right now Olympus is considering whether to develop a bright super telephoto lens, or a super-telephoto zoom with a little lower brightness.
2) When the pro series is getting full, it may be necessary to develop a bit more specialized or extraordinary lenses, such as lenses with ultra-high brightness.
3) No Tilt Shift lenses are coming
4) Working to update the IS for new astro-photography features.
Let’s go with the f/1.2 and f/1.0 prime lenses Oly! We already saw your patents on those ;)
Image courtesy: ePhotozine.
ePhotozine tested the 40-150mm PRO lens and writes:
The combination of great build quality and performance alone are enough to recommend this lens. The fact that it offers a unique zoom range, whilst maintaining a fast f/2.8 throughout is even better. It’s capable of delivering excellent image quality too, and is even fairly reasonably priced. For the most part, it handles well too, thanks to its robust build and relative light weight and compact size, although it’s worth noting that it still may be a little large for use with the smallest Micro Four Thirds bodies. On the whole, this lens is an excellent addition to the Micro four Thirds line up, that will win over many fans.
Also Darren Miles reviewed the lens:
40-150mm PRO shop link:
In USA/Canada at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto, GetOlympus and GetOlympus Canada.
In Europe at Wex UK, Technikdirekt and Amazon.
In Asia at Digitalrev and Amazon Japan.
Panasonic released the new firmware 1.1 for the GM5. The only improvements is:
Improved the stability of using Pinpoint AF.
Just recently the GM5 got a $100 off at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
The new Panasonic GF7 will ship on February 20 according to BHphoto (Click here). Don’t know actually who good the new camera will sell. I think it should be a bit cheaper…
Panasonic rebates:
$800 off on the GH4 with YAGH at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the GH4 at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$100 off on the GM5 at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the Panasonic GH3 at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$200 off on the Nocticron 42,5mm f/1.2 OIS Lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and Panasonic Store.
$200 off on the 35-100mm f/2.8 Lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto
$200 off on the 7-14mm f/4.0 Lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto
$200 off on the 35-100mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$170 off on the Panasonic 14-140mm Lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$160 off on the 8mm fisheye Lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$130 off on the Leica 25mm f/1.4 Lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the Panasonic 100-3000mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the Leica 15mm f/1.7 Lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto
$100 off on the 12-35mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto
$80 off on the Panasonic 20mmII pancake at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$80 off on the Panasonic 45-200mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
The E-M5II has been added at the Camerasize database. You can now compare it with all other cameras…have fun!
Preorders (if you preorder through those links you will support 43rumors…thanks!):
E-M5II in Black at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
E-M5II in Silver at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
E-M5II In Europe at AmazonUK, Jessops, WexUK, Namencolor.
14-150mm II lens at Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
FL-LM3 Flash at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
Olympus ECG-2 External Metal Grip at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
Olympus HLD-6P Battery Grip at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
HLD-8g at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
E-P16 eyecup at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
HLD-8G and HLD-6P kit at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
Full leather case at Amazon, Adorama and GetOlympus.
Olympus PT-EP13 Underwater Housing at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 at Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
The 40MP vs 16MP E-M5II file comparison by Robin Wong
There are many new E-M5II tests:
Second part of the E-M5 Mark II review by Robin Wong (Click here).
EM5-II Sample photos (ISO range, 16mm-40mp images, low-light, video, em5 getting wet) at ePhotozine.
ePhotozine Hands-on with the 8mm (images here) and 7-14mm (images here) lens.
E-M5II gallery by CameraLabs.
16vs40vs64 mpix comparison by Dmitry Novak.
Image samples by SystemKameraForum.
OM-D Action Factory event in Prague (MirrorLessons) and a hands-on video with the 8mm and 7-14mm:
Preorders (if you preorder through those links you will support 43rumors…thanks!):
E-M5II in Black at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
E-M5II in Silver at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
E-M5II In Europe at AmazonUK, Jessops, WexUK, Namencolor.
14-150mm II lens at Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
FL-LM3 Flash at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
Olympus ECG-2 External Metal Grip at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
Olympus HLD-6P Battery Grip at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
HLD-8g at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
E-P16 eyecup at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
HLD-8G and HLD-6P kit at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
Full leather case at Amazon, Adorama and GetOlympus.
Olympus PT-EP13 Underwater Housing at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 at Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
