(FT5) Olympus E-P1 firmware update on September 15th!

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Bryan B. sent me an email from Olympus Australia with some good news for current and future E-P1 owners ;)

“Hello,

Thank you for contacting Olympus Imaging Australia.

There is a firmware update which will be released on the 15th of September,
which will address the AF issues of the EP-1. Please see below on details.

<< E-P1 >> Revision 1.1

– Improved operation when using C-AF (continuous AF).
* We recommend Version 1.1 or later of the lens firmware if you
are using
the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F2.8 or the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED
14-42mm F3.5-5.6.
<< M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6  >>  Revision 1.1

– Improved AF operation.

<< M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F2.8  >>  Revision 1.1

– Improved AF operation.

This update should solve all the AF issues you may be experiencing.”

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(updated) many many many rumors!

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It has been a busy day today. I had many small talks with some of my best sources. It looks like the Ricoh and the Leica rumors we posted in the last 24 hours are definitely real. I have spoken to people who is really close to both companies. That means things are getting very interesting with the MicroFourThirds alliance not beeing the only to develope and release compact cameras with mirrorless tecnique and interchangeable lenses. Keep in mind that on September 9th Leica will announce their new products and Ricoh will release the new camera before the end of the year. I believe that soon I will know more about both cameras ;)

UPDATE: Also Samsung will reveal their NX camera by end of the year or early 2010. Read more here: http://k-rumors.com/k4-samsung-nx-for-late-2009-or-early-2010/

Coming back to Panasonic rumors, I am happy the GF1 has been released because know I know which sources I should trust and which not.

And Olympus will probably release more cameras and lenses during the latest quarter of the year.

A small rumor summary about both companies will be soon posted on 43rumors…

Thanks to everyone who helps me and my collegues by sharing news and rumors! Your help matters and helps us all to know more about Olympus and Panasonic future strategies! And do not forget to preorder the  Panasonic GF1 or Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 lens or Panasonic 45mm f/2.8 lens using this or other affiliate links! (As soon as the new products are available in other stores we will inform you)

cheers!

Ale

P.S.: If some of the 43rumors subscribers wants to become a 43rumors writer contact me at 43rumors@gmail.com

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(Continuely updated) All the Panasonic GF1 links, news and previews to rule them all!

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In this post we will continuely post all interesting news about the GF1!

All what you need to know is available here:

http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/systemcamera/gms/gf1/index.html

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PREORDER NOW (AVAILABILITY IN OCTOBER!):
Both configuration are available for preorder at amazon US
Panasonic DMC-GF1K-K 12.1MP Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with 14-45mm Lens
and

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 12.1MP Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with LUMIX G 20mm f/1.7 Aspherical Lens

The Panasonic LUMIX G 20mm f/1.7 Aspherical Pancake Lens for Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Cameras and Panasonic 45mm f/2.8 Aspherical MEGA OIS Lens for Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Cameras

are also available for preorder!

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BHphoto: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/

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PREVIEW:

http://www.dpreview.com/previews/PanasonicGF1/

German forum four thirds: http://www.forum-fourthirds.de/lumix-gf1.html

http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/panasonic/dmc_gf1-review

http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/23071/panasonic-dmc-gf1-review/

http://www.quesabesde.com/noticias/panasonic-lumix-dmc-gf1,1_5588 (spanish only)

http://www.dslrmagazine.com/digital/camaras-evf/panasonic-gf1-toma-de-contacto.html (spanish only)

http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news_details.php?id=18802(Recently added to the list)

http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/panasonic/dmc_gf1-review(Recently added to the list)

http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC_GF1/verdict.shtml(Recently added to the list)

http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/03/panasonic-lumix-dmc-gf1-hands-on/(Recently added to the list)

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IMAGE SAMPLES:

http://www.dpreview.com/previews/PanasonicGF1/page14.asp

http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/23069/panasonic-gf1-test/

RAW files-  http://www.photographyblog.com/articles/panasonic_gf1_photos/

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GF1 SLIDESHOW:

http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow_viewer/0,1205,l=243676&a=243657&po=1,00.asp?p=y

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GF1 Video:

http://www.ephoto.sk/foto-technika/novinky/panasonic-lumix-gf1/

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Videos made with the GF1:

http://www.panasonic.de/html/de_DE/Produkte/Lumix+Digitalkameras/%C3%9Cbersicht+Lumix+GH1+Videos/2385076/index.html

http://www.photographyblog.com/articles/panasonic_gf1_videos/(Recently added to the list)

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GF1 versus E-P1 discussions:

http://m43forum.com/index.php?topic=624.0

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PRESS RELEASE:

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/Panasonic-Lumix-DMCGF1-12106

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OFFICIAL PANASONIC LINKS:

http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/pressrelease/index.html

http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/systemcamera/gms/index.html

The optional external LiveViewFinder looks damn cool!

http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/systemcamera/gms/gf1/functions.html#versatile_accessories

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