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E-M1 more popular than Sony’s A7-A7r series (Amazon ranking).

December 18, 2013
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Size comparison image via Camerasize.

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I know we have to take the Amazon mirrorless ranking (Click here) results with a grain of salt. That said I noticed something I didnt’ expect. The Olympus E-M1 has never been surpassed by the so praised Sony A7-A7r cameras. The E-M1 constantly ranks above them even now that the A7r is in Stock for the first time.

Olympus has done it right with the E-M1. Hope they can repeat the success with the new OMD camera that is going to be announced soon!

(FT5) Rumor correction: The new OMD entry level camera is the E-M5 successor!

December 18, 2013
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Sorry guys for the confusion but now I am 100% sure about it: The new OMD camera coming in January is also the E-M5 successor. The confusion started because two of my sources have been told the E-M5 will still remain on sale for 2014. This lead us to believe that the new OMD camera will not replace the E-m5. As I learned tonight after a short discussion with trusted sources is that the new OMD will indeed be the E-M5 successor. But the original E-M5 camera will remain in production and available for sales even after the successor announcement.

Also confirmed: it has the same E-M5 sensor with E-M1 imaging processor.

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Rumors classification explained (FT= FourThirds):
FT1=1-20% chance the rumor is correct
FT2=21-40% chance the rumor is correct
FT3=41-60% chance the rumor is correct
FT4=61-80% chance the rumor is correct
FT5=81-99% chance the rumor is correct

Again back in Stock: 12-40mm lens. National Geogaphic Photographer Jay Dickman loves the lens!

December 17, 2013
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Quick note for US readers: The 12-40mm is in Stock at Amazon US (Click here). And this time they have a much larger Stock available. By the way, National Geographic photographer and Pulitzer prize winner travels with EM-1 and loves the 12-40mm: Firstlightworkshop.com:

The E-M1 has been a fantastic camera for this assignment. The handling is superb and the image quality is spectacular. I’ve been really impressed by the noise-handling of the camera — 3200 looks tremendous. Plus, the 12-40mm f2.8 has become my favorite lens to use, especially if carrying only one camera.

(UPDATED FT5) New OMD coming already in January (with E-M1 processor and E-M5 sensor)

December 17, 2013
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Small update about the soon to be announced new OMD entry level camera. According to one source it will be already announced in January. UPDATE: I corrected the original rumor. The new OMD has the same processor as the E-M1. and the same sensor as theE-M5. The source also confirmed the camera will NOT replace the E-M5. The E-M5 will continue to be sold and likely be replaced at Photokina.

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Rumors classification explained (FT= FourThirds):
FT1=1-20% chance the rumor is correct
FT2=21-40% chance the rumor is correct
FT3=41-60% chance the rumor is correct
FT4=61-80% chance the rumor is correct
FT5=81-99% chance the rumor is correct

Nauticam announces the housing for the Olympus E-M1

December 17, 2013
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Nauticam just announced the NA-EM1 Housing for the Olympus E-M1. Full details can be found here: http://www.nauticamusa.com/

Add some sexiness to your E-M1 with the new Gariz case! Super E-PM2 double len kit for $349. And 12-40mm in Stock.

December 16, 2013
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Gariz realized their sexy half leather cases for the new Olympus E-M1 You can have it on eBay in [shoplink 43405 ebay]Black (Click here)[/shoplink] or [shoplink 43406 ebay]Brown (Click here)[/shoplink].

There is also a terrific deal on the E-PM2. You get camera + two lenses + acessories for $349 only(!) at BHphoto (Click here).

Olympus 12-40mm lens is in Stock at Amazon (Click here).

Reminder: E-PL5 double lens kit for $499 at BHphoto (Click here) and Adorama (Click here). Up to $800 off on Olympus cameras+lens bundles at Amazon deal page (Click here) or at BHphoto (Click on Buy Together & Save link).

(UPDATED) Patent: Konica Minolta 150mm f/2.8 MFT Lens (likely for the Panasonic 150mm).

December 16, 2013
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This could be the next Konica Patent likely for the Panasonic branded Micro Four Thirds lens. Egami spotted the design of the 150mm f/2.8 MFT tele. As you know the Panasonic will be released in 2014. UPDATE: A highly trusted source just told me that the previously rumored $3000 price tag for the lens is plain wrong. It will cost much less!

Some specs from the patent:
β = 0 – 0.0214 – 0.1429
Focal length f = 146.32-144.30-133.80mm
Angle of view 2ω = 8.60-8.72-9.40
BF 38.48
Total length 133.49mm
Fno. 2.91
Image height Y = 11.00mm
14 images in 11 groups Lens construction
Two super ED glass
Positive and negative positive negative
(3 group and the second group) inner focus
(Part of the fourth group) anti-vibration