In this Japanese interview Marketing Manager Tomonori Nakanishi says (google translated):

We believe in the diverse possibilities of Micro Four Thirds, and we are developing such diversified products. In today’s world where full-size machines are becoming more popular in a sense, it may be a unique approach to develop the full-size lineup in-house and at the same time to develop the Micro Four Thirds lineup in full-scale. do not have. However, I believe that this approach will allow the “GH6” to establish a very sharp and unique position in the world at this moment.

Not sure if this means the GX7 and G9 will get a replacement in 2022/2023.

via DClife

Preorders:
GH6 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. In EU at Fotokoch DE, Calumet DE, Foto Erhardt DE. WexUK, Park UK.

Ordinary Filmmaker summed up well why the GH6 doesn’t feature phase detection AF:

P.S.: Dpreview just explained what is the dual gain on the GH6 and how it works

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PROGRAM

11:00am CET | 5:00am EST | 9:00pm AEDT
Coffee With The Cla(i)res And Special Guests: Chris Eyre Walker & Michaela Skovranova

Language: English

We’re kicking off OM SYSTEM Day in style with the Cla(i)res who’ll be sharing their first impressions of the new camera LIVE and catching up with OM SYSTEM Ambassadors Chris Eyre Walker & Michaela Skovranova to get their take on the OM-1. Grab a coffee and join us for the show!

Link: youtube.com/watch?v=wgB3BMp6zIE

1:00pm CET | 7:00am EST | 11:00pm AEDT
Get To know your OM-1 with Jo Stenersen

Language: Norwegian

Get to know the NEW OM-1 with wildlife photographer Jo Stenersen: join us for this live talk exploring the ways in which this extraordinary new camera and its innovative features make it the ideal partner for nature photographers.

Link: youtube.com/watch?v=Nqvn5RaXt64

3:00pm CET | 9:00am EST | 1:00am AEDT
Meet The OM-1: Exploring The Menu With David Smith

Language: English

Expert David Smith goes LIVE to talk us through the new menu system found in the OM-1 and explain the features built into this exciting new camera: if the OM-1 is already on your wishlist, don’t miss out!

Link: youtube.com/watch?v=sTt7Abq6mYw

5:00pm CET | 11:00am EST | 3:00am AEDT
LIVE Från Costa Rica med OM-1 och Jan Pedersen

Language: Swedish

Följ med oss på den här exklusiva livesändningen från varje naturfotografs drömplats, Costa Rica – få tips på fågel- och makromotiv från OM Ambassadören Jan Pedersen direkt från fältet!

Link: youtube.com/watch?v=ckIsB8mHrnM

5:00pm CET | 11:00am EST | 3:00am AEDT
OM-1 en fotografía de naturaleza con Egoitz Ikaza

Language: Español

Conoce la nueva OM-1 con el embajador de OM SYSTEM y fotógrafo de naturaleza Egoitz Ikaza. Acompáñanos en directo para ver las primeras fotos de Egoitz con la nueva cámara y saber por qué este equipo es el compañero ideal para los fotógrafos de naturaleza como él.

Link: youtube.com/watch?v=hGHCzm9eJIc

5:00pm CET | 11:00am EST | 3:00am AEDT
Poznaj fotografów Irka “Irassa” Walędzika oraz Jakuba Rybickiego

Language: Polski

Dołącz do nas w czasie inspirującej rozmowy z Irkiem “Irassem” Walędzikiem, który opowie o swojej pasji do fotografii makro oraz Jakubem Rybickim, który zabierze nas w daleką podróż. Obaj niesamowici fotografowie podzielą się z uczestnikami swoją wiedzą oraz opowiedzą o tym, co najbardziej pokochali w aparatach i obiektywach OM SYSTEM.

Link: youtube.com/watch?v=08b7GofFQeI

6:00pm CET | 12:00pm EST | 4:00am AEDT
OM-1 and bird photography with Jari Peltomaki

Language: Suomi

OM SYSTEM Ambassador Jari Peltomäki kertoo kokemuksistaan uuden OM-1-kameran kanssa ja näyttää kuviaan: mikäli rakastat lintukuvausta, älä missaa tätä tapahtumaa!

Link: youtube.com/watch?v=sayNBj5thZ0

7:00pm CET | 1:00pm EST | 5:00am AEDT
OM-1 und Wildlife Fotografie mit André Boss

Language: Deutsch

Lerne die NEUE OM-1 mit OM SYSTEM Ambassador und Wildlife-Fotograf André Boss kennen: Schalte ein zu diesem Live-Talk und erfahre, wie diese außergewöhnliche neue Kamera und ihre innovativen Funktionen sie zum idealen Partner für Naturfotografen machen.

Link: youtube.com/watch?v=FuQ4BKbncyo

7:00pm CET | 1:00pm EST | 5:00am AEDT
První dojmy z testování OM-1 od Rostislava Stacha

Language: Czech

Sledujte živý rozhovor s Rostislavem Stachem a poslechněte si co si myslí o novém fotoaparátu OM-1. Podělí se s vámi o nejčerstvější zkušenosti a informace z testování této nové vlajkové lodi.

Link: youtube.com/watch?v=6FRcMJeD3h0

7:00pm CET | 1:00pm EST | 5:00am AEDT
Tech Talk over de nieuwe OM-1 met Tom Reuvers

Language: Dutch

OM SYSTEM Ambassadeur Tom Reuvers deelt zijn kijk op de gloednieuwe OM-1 terwijl hij zijn buitengewone beelden van de natuur laat zien: als u van vogels, landschappen, wildlife en macro-opnamen houdt, mag u dit evenement niet missen en ontdekt u tevens hoe speciale camerafeatures ingezet kunnen worden.

Link: youtube.com/watch?v=_ahfjimdyZs

9:00pm CET | 3:00pm EST | 7:00am AEDT
Polski: Marcin Dobas – Dlaczego OM-1 jest najlepszym aparatem podróżniczym

Language: Polski

Jeśli planujesz odkrywać najdalsze zakamarki naszą planety, będziesz potrzebował odpowiedniego aparatu zawsze ze sobą: dołącz do nas aby dowiedzieć dlaczego fotograf National Geographic Marcin Dobas będzie zabierał nowy OM-1 na wszystkie swoje przyszłe wyjazdy.

Link: youtube.com/watch?v=TZCHaSNhzU8

9:00pm CET | 3:00pm EST | 7:00am AEDT
OM-1 para videógrafos con Álvaro Sanz

Language: Español

Descubre qué hace a la nueva OM-1 una cámara ideal para vídeo en esta charla en directo con el embajador de OM SYSTEM y videógrafo Álvaro Sanz.

Link: youtube.com/watch?v=8awdoPocmIA

11:00pm CET | 5:00pm EST | 9:00am AEDT
First Impressions of the OM-1 with Brooke Bartleson & Peter Baumgarten

Language: English

Get to know the new OM-1with OM SYSTEM Ambassadors Brooke Bartleson and Peter Baumgarten as they share some of their favorite shots, and talk about their expieriences using the new camera in many different shooting situations. We will cover the different, innovative features that help better their photography from wildlife to close-ups, landscape to night skies.

Link: youtube.com/watch?v=58v2I8kugmU