One of my sources had a meeting with Om Digital. His idea is that the OM-1II had to be released as a new model because the trademark agreement to use the “Olympus” name is ending. Therefore OM Digital had to re brand the OM-1 camera and they took this chance to add some minor hardware updates (better buttons, larger buffer, improved IBIS).
We now know that the OM-1II will be a slightly improved OM-1. And that the 150-600mm lens will be a MFT version of the original Sigma 150-600mm Full Frame lens. In this video I shared my thoughts. But in short:
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What do you think?
A source sent me this:
Full 150-600mm confirmed specs:
Here is the accurate European pricing for the new gear:
OM-1II specs:
Gear top be announced on January 30 at 6am London time:
I got the image on top from one of my sources and the images below are from Amazon Canada. I am yet not sure but this might be the OM1-II? I do believe that a part of new button haptics the OM-1II will looks exactly like the OM-1.
The new lens is listed at Amazon Canada! And on some of these images I do believe you can see the new OM-1II what do you think?
Product description:
Unlock the secrets of the natural world with the OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS Lens. Designed for the nature enthusiast, this lens brings distant wonders into clear view, effortlessly capturing small birds and remote nature subjects with up to 1200mm reach and 0.7x magnification*. Its compact, weather-sealed construction ensures reliable performance in and environment, turning every shot into a vivid exploration of the unseen and the untamed. Embrace the thrill of discovery in every frame.
