Olympus OM-D E-M5: a retro Micro Four Thirds camera, from rumor to announcement
Olympus' answer to the FujiFilm X Pro1 was among the more convincing rumors we've heard — it was featured in a French ad long before it was officially announced. In February, Olympus revealed the OM-D E-M5, a $999.99 shooter at the top of its Micro Four Thirds lineup.
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 reportedly starts shipping worldwide
The wait for Olympus' beautifully retro OM-D E-M5 is over, at least for some early adopters: according to tipsters at 43rumors, the 16.1-megapixel Micro Four Thirds camera has shipped to pre-order customers in the US, UK, Canada and Germany. Originally, the magnesium alloy mirrorless interchangeable lens device was due out March 31st in Japan, and had a nebulous "April" release date around the world, but it sounds like we can narrow down April to right about now. We still don't see the camera...
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Olympus OM-D EM-5 underwater housing out in July
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 may be the company's first weatherproof Micro Four Thirds camera, but that doesn't mean you'll be able to take it for a swim. For that you'll be wanting the PT-EP08 underwater housing, which will be put on sale at the end of July in Japan for ¥112,350 ($1,360) — more than the price of the camera body itself. That's not all, though, as you'll also need the waterproof lens port to house the M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6II, 14-42mm F3.5-5.6IIR, and ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6...
Olympus OM-D E-M5 hands-on preview (video)
Olympus went back to its roots today with the OM-D E-M5, a brand-new Micro Four Thirds camera that you'd probably guess was about 40 years old if it weren't so shiny. The E-M5 is the first in the company's new OM-D line, and even the name harkens back to the cameras of yore: the OM-1 was released in 1972, and was at the time one of the slimmest SLRs on the market. The new camera sits at the top of Olympus' Micro Four Thirds offerings, more expensive than the PEN models — the E-M5 will cost...
Olympus OM-D E-M5 made official: film SLR-inspired Micro Four Thirds camera for $999.99
Olympus has finally pulled the curtain back on what has been possibly the most leaked camera in recent memory: the OM-D E-M5. Just as the PEN cameras were inspired by the company's half-frame shooters of the '50s and '60s, the first camera in the OM-D line harkens back to OM-series film SLRs first sold in the '70s. So, the pentaprism bump now houses a 1.44-megapixel electronic viewfinder, two programmable dials provide manual control, and the camera comes in black or the classic chrome finish...
Olympus OM-D accessories photo reveals some surprises
The steady trickle of news about the Olympus OM-D carries on unabated, as PhotoRumors has uncovered another photo of the camera surrounded by a range of accessories. The team over at 43 Rumors has taken the magnifying glass to it and spotted a couple of lenses that we haven't seen before now — a pair of 75mm f/1.8 and 60mm f/2.8 macro lenses, both bearing the Micro Four Thirds mount, meaning that they'll be just as at home on your PEN or Lumix G when they launch. The photo also confirms the...
Olympus OM-D pictured in full detail thanks to Amazon Japan
After rumors and numerous teaser images whet our appetite, we're now getting a much clearer look at the Olympus OM-D Micro Four Thirds camera. Product shots detailing the front and rear of the mirrorless shooter briefly appeared on Amazon Japan, though were predictably removed in short order. Thankfully, the keen folks at 43rumors ensured their preservation. As we surmised, aside from a textured band across the face of the camera, its overall design isn't nearly as "retro" as once...
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Olympus OM-D Micro Four Thirds camera leaks continue (update)
New images have surfaced of the rumored Olympus OM-D Micro Four Thirds camera. The three photos below are heavily zoomed and cropped, and match up with the previous leak, even if they don't tell us anything new about the camera. The product image above is slightly more debatable - it's unclear if this is an artist's impression, or genuine promotional material.
When we first heard rumors that Olympus was planning to launch a new mirrorless camera, it was thought we would see something like the...
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Olympus OM-D Micro Four Thirds camera teased in leaked picture
We've been hearing rumors of a new Micro Four Thirds camera from Olympus, and we just got some new evidence: 43Rumors posted a teaser shot of a new camera, coyly cropped so only the "OM" is showing. There's not much to see from the picture, which depicts a decidedly non-retro camera despite the apparent harkening to Olympus' previous OM series of shooters. We see two dials, a dedicated video recording button, and an Fn2 button (presumably Fn is somewhere else), all on a glossy black body. 4...
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Olympus OM-D retro mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera rumored
Rumors are picking up steam that Olympus is going to release a new mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera that follows the heritage of the old OM series of SLR film cameras (that's the OM-1 above). 4/3 Rumors obtained an ad that Olympus will reportedly run in next week's edition of the British magazine Amateur Photographer that teases a new camera with the words "Oh My Goodness," with the letters "O" and "M" highlighted. Sure, that's not very conclusive, but then a US trademark filing for...
