ThePhoBlographer believes that “We May Get 40-150mm F2 from OM System Very Soon”

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ThePhoBlographer writes this about the teased telephoto zoom from OM Digital:t

While a mid-range zoom like this getting an update is significant, it would be even more great if we could get one with a bright aperture like the f2 or f1.8. Why so? Because that is what photographers need with such a small sensor. Many years ago during the regular Four Thirds DSLR days, Olympus had f2 zooms. With a zoom range of 40-150mm, it is ideal for travel, portraits, weddings, wildlife, and even events. However, f4 and f2.8 can be really limiting in certain situations, such as low-light photography. You also can’t stop it down too much due to diffraction. But, if you switch this up with f1.8 or f2, photographers will get more pronounced and bold bokeh, which will be really ideal to separate the background from the subject, as well as to make the picture more appealing.

What do you think about this?

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Leistenschneider Live: First Look OM-System OM-3

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OM interview: No plans to make a film camera, fixed lens camera. High Resolution cameras and new PEN are under consideration.

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Phototrend had a chat with OM managers Kazuhiro Togashi and Sandro Rymann.

About the financial status:

We have seen an increase in our revenue and profits over the past three years since OM Digital Solutions was founded.

About the OM-3:

The OM-3 is our first camera launched after the establishment of OM Digital Solutions. We started from scratch. In the past, many users were worried about our R&D resources and investment capabilities. But we already have a plan for new products in the future, including lenses.

About possible film cameras:

Currently, we have no plans in this regard.

About a possible 4/3 fixed lens camera:

We don’t have any plans for that at the moment, but we are continuing to study the commercial potential of such a product.

About new PEN cameras:

The PEN series is a core part of the OM System lineup, and we are actively exploring the possibility of a successor.

About higher resolution sensors:

we continue to explore new sensor technologies, including those with higher resolution.

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The New OM System OM-3: Is This The Micro Four Thirds Camera That We’ve Been Waiting For? 🤔

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DigitalCameraWorld: We found only one camera brand is a safe choice for wet-weather photography

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In a recent article, Digital Camera World highlights that among major camera manufacturers, only OM System provides measurable weather-sealing ratings for its cameras, specifically the OM-1 Mark II and OM-5 models. These cameras are certified with an IP53 rating, ensuring protection against dust and water spray from certain angles, making them reliable choices for wet-weather photography. In contrast, other leading brands like Canon, Nikon, and Sony mention weather resistance in their flagship models but do not provide specific ingress protection (IP) ratings, leaving the extent of their weather sealing unspecified.

I’m really surprised that no other company is doing what OM Digital is doing. I don’t know if the big players see this as a “useless” feature or if customers just don’t need it. What are your thoughts on this?

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OM interview at PetaPixel: ‘A New Pen is Still Coming’

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And yet there is hope, people!

In a chat with the PetaPixel crew OM manager Kazuhiro Togashi said:

“The OM-3 is not a successor of the Pen series. So of course we are thinking the Pen series is an important lineup for our company. We are trying to study the success of the Pen series, but again, the OM-3 is not a successor of the Pen. The Pen series remains an important part of our portfolio, and we are actively exploring the possibility of a new Pen model, and are currently considering what Pen series model we can offer as OM System.“

When asked about the trend of manufacturers removing electronic viewfinders he said:

We are considering both sides for market demand,” Togashi says. “We want to make sure photographers actually enjoy operating the camera. We are really considering which kind of product may be better to expand to new users. Maybe they want to continue to use their smartphone but have some interest in standalone cameras. So we are now thinking about the new Pen concept [from this point of view]

PetaPixel added that they got the impression the new PEN camera is still in early stage of development. If that’s true it might take 2-3 years before this model hits the market. What do you hope to get? a new PEN-F successor, and entry level PEN or soemthing else?

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