http://photorumors.com/2009/09/18/olympus-event-on-october-31-2009-part-2/
Crazy, on Saturday? Olympus will probably announce the E-P2 but there is also a chance they could unveil classic Fout Thirds stuff. We will see…
This is a fake E-P2 image (source: dpreview)
Photorumors discovered that Olympus is planning an announcement on October 31th. We made a small rumor summary about the future E-P2 (will it be called E-P2?):
Chasseur d’image knows that the E-P2 should be released before the end of the year and it will have an electronic viewfinder. A japanese website claims to know that the EVF will be external (like the one from Panasonic) and the E-P2 should come all in black. Akira Watanabe CEO from Olympus said the next MFT camera will have an electronic viewfinder and faster AF and not get any bigger in size than E-P1. And it will have built-in flash.
If all this rumors are true the E-P2 should probably have following features:
– 12 Megapixel sensor (same as the E-P1)
– Body similar in size and weight to the E-P1 (No grip?)
– Built in flash
– External Viewfinder
– faster AF
– Black only
This camera should become a strong Panasonic GF1
Interesting times indeed!
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Press release:
“Panasonic is pleased to announce that a new firmware is released for the Lumix G interchangeable lens LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm / F4.0-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS045200). Â The firmware includes improvement of auto focus performance in AFC mode for taking photos. It also enhances performance of auto focusing and stability of O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer) while reducing noise of aperture control for taking movies(Except for FHD mode of AVCHD in DMC-GH1).”
Download the firmware:
Ok I know, they have only one in stock, but isn’t that something we missed since the day Panasonic unveiled the camera? :(
See it for yourself:
Panasonic DMC-GH1 12MP Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Camera with 1080p HD Video
UPDATE: Now only the high priced ($2,199.99) item is in stock. You have to wait until the September 19th to get the for $1,499.99 only.
I like this website. His reviews are worthy to be read!
http://www.photozone.de/olympus–four-thirds-lens-tests/451-oly_1442_3556
Dear E-P1 owners, you can add your 1.2 firmware suggestions to the following wishlist:
http://e-p1.net/index.php?topic=440.0
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Sigma DP2 versus GH1 shootout at seriouscompacts.com
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Pana Lumix GF1 • “Hands on”
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M.K. received following email from amazon US:
“Panasonic DMC-GF1K-K 12.1MP Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with 14-45mm Lens”
Estimated arrival date: September 28 2009
The updated preorder table:
Amazon US:
Panasonic GF1 with LUMIX G 20mm f/1.7 Aspherical Lens
PanasonicGF1 with 14-45mm Lens
Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 Aspherical Pancake Lens for Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Cameras
Panasonic 45mm f/2.8 Aspherical MEGA OIS Lens for Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Cameras
Panasonic DMW-LVF1 Viewfinder
Adorama
Panasonic GF1 with LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S Lens
Panasonic GF1 with LUMIX G 20mm/F1.7 Aspherical Lens
Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 Lumix Aspherical Lens for Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount Systems
