New Olympus E-M5II reviews roundup (amazing 5 axis, IQ improvement and Adobe plugin coming).

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The graph on top shows you the E-M5II accessory world. There is really a lot Olympus announced today! So first lets’ start with the update preorder list and then let’s follow with a in deep review analysis. I kindly remind you that if you want to support my work on 43rumors you can preorder the new stuff through those links. i will get a small commission and you don’t pay 1 single cent more :)

E-M5II in Black or Silver at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus. In Europe at Jessops, WexUK, Namencolor.
14-150mm II lens at Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
FL-LM3 Flash at AmazonAdorama, 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.

E-M5II in depth review analysis:

Those are some of the most interesting feedback from the reviewers:

TheCameraStoreTV:
– Sensor is update. 1 stop better low light performance compared to the E-m1 (43rumors note: No other reviewer noticed such an improvement. Take the statement with a grain of salt!).
– 40 Megapixel high resolution mode works with the electronic shutter to make very fast multiple shots.
– Has in best in camera stabilization we have seen.

Robin Wong:
– Feels even more solid than the original E-M5
– Mechanical shutter sound is somewhat more refined, and silent, in comparison to the E-M1 or E-M10
– The improvements to the 5-Axis Image Stabilization was evident, and a huge welcome, especially when it comes to video recording.

Dpreview:
– The Mark II’s construction is some of the best we’ve encountered outside the pro DSLR sphere: an improvement over the original OM-D.
– High resolution mode: Because the first four steps ensure the Olympus is sampling all colors at all pixel positions (in addition to then repeating the process for an offset position), it means super-fine detail doesn’t result in false color. In addition, it also ensures that the camera’s color resolution is as high as its luminance resolution (something we’ve only seen before with Sigma’s Foveon technology). This becomes clearly visible in the final crops, where despite the two image’s similar pixel counts, the Olympus image is able to much more accurately render the color resolution targets.

DSLRmagazine (Spanish):
– Coming months a specific Adobe plugin should come to be able to process the 63 megabyte RAW files created by the Multishot feature (they have a full Mutlishot test with the 40MP JPEG files).

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Olympus launches the new “Air Clip” Micro Four Thirds camera!

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Yes guys! What you see here is really a new Micro Four Thirds camera from Olympus! It’s called “Air Clip” and works just like the [shoplink 51238 ebay]Sony QX1 camera[/shoplink]!

The Air Clip specs are:
– 16 MP MFT sensor
– MFT mount
– 81-point AF system
– 10fps
– electrnic shutter with speed up to 1/16000s
– has physical shutter release button and tripod mount
– microSD slot and lithium-ion battery
microUSB
– Air Clip control via Wifi from a mobile device.
– Art filter support
– Bluetooth
– Come with Open Source Api
– To be released in Spring in Japan
56.9 × 57.1 × 43.6mm. Weight about 146g (without memory card, battery built-in).
– Comes in Black or White
– Price: 33,800 yen for the body and with kit lens 14-42mm EZ 49,800 yen.

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Image source: Olympus Japan.

New Olympus stuff preorders:
E-M5II in Black or Silver at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus. In Europe at Jessops, WexUK, Namencolor.
14-150mm II lens at Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
FL-LM3 Flash at AmazonAdorama, 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.

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Olympus E-M1 firmware update coming! Features list.

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Olympus announced that it will launch a new firmware update for the E-m1 by end of February. Here is the press text:

OLYMPUS ADVANCES FLAGSHIP CAMERA WITH INCREDIBLE SEQUENTIAL SHOOTING SPEED

Olympus Announces Firmware Version 3.0 for the Award Winning OM-D E-M1 with Improved Capabilities for Sequential Shooting

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., February 5, 2015 The award-winning flagship Olympus OM-D E-M1, featuring 5-axis image stabilization, TruePic VII image processor and tethered shooting, is now more impressive than ever before. With the introduction of new firmware Version 3.0, the weather-resistant camera is now capable of an impressive maximum 9 fps in the C-AF sequential shooting mode when using a Four Thirds or Micro Four Thirds lens, improving the ability to capture moving subjects.

The newest firmware upgrade features an enhanced algorithm for phase-detection, raising the former C-AF sequential shooting speed of 6.5 fps to a maximum high speed of 9 fps. With this update, AF tracking performance is improved when using continuous-AF (C-AF) Sequential H mode. When set to C-AF, 37-point on-chip phase detection AF is used. Now, when capturing a quick-moving subject, photographers never need to miss the shot. A maximum 10 fps remains available when set to single-AF (S-AF) Sequential H mode.

The update also adds support for the latest Version 2.5 of the Olympus Image Share Android and iOS app. Users can now select Movie as a shooting mode, and record movies while viewing the Live View screen on a smartphone.

The Olympus firmware Version 3.0 will be available in February 2015.

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Press release: M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm f1.8 Fisheye PRO

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Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Haruo Ogawa) is pleased to announce the development of the M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f1.8 Fisheye PRO (35mm equivalent focal length: 16mm), a high-performance fisheye lens conforming to the Micro Four Thirds System standard, scheduled to go on sale in summer 2015.

This is the world’s first*1 dustproof and splashproof fisheye lens with a bright f1.8 aperture value. It is categorized in the M.Zuiko PRO series, a professional lens with high optical performance and reliable dustproof and splashproof construction, constantly providing high image quality under any conditions.

The dedicated underwater lens port is also under development. It will expand the shooting scenes of nature photography from underwater to the night sky.

Pricing and Launch Date

Category Product Name MSRP Planned Launch Date
Interchangeable lens M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm f1.8 Fisheye PRO
(black)
TBD Summer, 2015
※1 As of February 5, 2015

Preorders (if you preorder through those links you will support 43rumors…thanks!):
E-M5II in Black or Silver at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus. In Europe at Jessops, WexUK, Namencolor.
14-150mm II lens at Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
FL-LM3 Flash at AmazonAdorama, 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.

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The spot on E-M5II vs E-M1 vs E-M5 size comparison!

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Preorders (if you preorder through those links you will support 43rumors…thanks!):
E-M5II in Black or Silver at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus. In Europe at WexUK, Namencolor.
14-150mm II lens at Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
FL-LM3 Flash at AmazonAdorama, 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.

Reminder: You can follow the Olympus E-M5II launch event liveblogging here on 43rumors at. The official deadline is 6am London time which is:
– 10pm Los Angeles time (Still February 4 there).
– 1am New York time
– 7.00 Berlin time
– 15:00 Tokyo time

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Dicahub made that perfect size comparison between the soon to be announced E-M5II and the E-M1 and E-m5 cameras.

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Panasonic GH4 for $1,419.

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There is an ulterior $80 off on the Gh4 sold by trusted seller [shoplink 51119 ebay]QuickNdone on eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]. And new price drop on the 256GB(yeah 256 Gigabyte!) PNY SD card at Amazon (Click here).

More camera deals:
$150 off on the E-PL7 at [shoplink 50978 ebay]RobertsCamera on eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
Olympus E-M1 for $999 only on top rated ebay seller [shoplink 50849 ebay]TheGamesArena (Click here)[/shoplink]. The Silver version sells [shoplink 50848 ebay]for $20 more  (Click here)[/shoplink].
E-Pl5 for $399 with kit lens and SD card at Amazon (Click here) and GetOlympus (without the card).
Panasonic G6 for $519 with kit lens at Amazon US (Click here)
Panasonic GF6 with kit lens sells for $349 only at Amazon US (Click here).
Black GX7 with kit lens for $589 at [shoplink 50892 ebay]ProDigital on eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
GX7 with the 20mm pancake as kit lens it sells for just under $800 at Amazon (Click here) and [shoplink 50893 ebay]6ave on eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
The Olympus E-M1 sells for $999 only on top rated ebay seller [shoplink 50849 ebay]TheGamesArena (Click here)[/shoplink]. The Silver version sells for $20 more again at [shoplink 50848 ebay]TheGamesArena (Click here)[/shoplink].

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.

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Hot! Full E-M5II leak with plenty of images!

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Preorders (if you preorder through those links you will support 43rumors…thanks!):
E-M5II in Black or Silver at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus. In Europe at WexUK, Namencolor.
14-150mm II lens at Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
FL-LM3 Flash at AmazonAdorama, 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.

Ladies and gentleman here is the full official E-M5II info posted at Olympus Hong Kong. Below you can also find the 40 Megapixel resolution image compared with th normal 16 Megapixel shooting mode:

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Price in Hong Kong (with 14-150mmII lens):

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The LCD screen:

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Full specs here…click on it to enlarge!

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– 10pm Los Angeles time (Still February 4 there).
– 1am New York time
– 7.00 Berlin time
– 15:00 Tokyo time

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