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May 10
Sure, Olympus’ PEN E-P5 brings the OM-D E-M5’s fast autofocusing to a smaller body, but it’s not really cheaper when both cameras cost $1,000 lens-free in the US. Thankfully, the PEN Lite E-PL6 is on the way to democratize the technology in earnest. The new Micro Four Thirds model shares the 16-megapixel sensor, TruePic VI engine and fast focusing of its cutting-edge cousins, but makes a few sacrifices to keep the cost in check. The E-P5’s built-in WiFi and five-axis stabilization are missing, and the camera otherwise behaves more like its E-PL5 ancestor: it shoots at a slower 8 frames per second with a lower-resolution 460,000-pixel, 3-inch swiveling touchscreen. Not that Americans comfortable with the E-PL6’s frugal features can pick one up, mind you. To date, Olympus has only committed to a Japanese launch in late June.
Gallery: Olympus E-PL6 press shots
Filed under: Cameras
Via: Geeky Gadgets
Source: Olympus
May 09
We’ve seen a couple of leaked photos of Olympus’ upcoming E-P5 mirrorless camera in the past, but now additional photos have surfaced, this time that of the E-PL6 along with the premium model version of the E-P5, which based on what we can see, looks like a mere aesthetic change rather than actual hardware differences, although we guess we will need an official announcement to see if there are any differences between either model.
Both the E-P5 and the E-PL6 are expected to be mirrorless camera systems, with the E-P5 being a higher end model, while the E-PL6 is priced somewhat more affordably at $1,000 and $700 respectively. The E-P5, according to leaked specifications and photos, is expected to sport a 16MP sensor with a tilting LCD display, and will come with wireless capabilities that will allow photographers to transfer photos from the camera to other devices, like smartphones, tablets, or laptops, without the need for cables.
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Apr 23
Last year, Olympus’ release schedule danced around the E-P3: the camera maker launched the semi-pro OM-D E-M5 and refreshed its smaller PEN bodies, but didn’t touch its original mirrorless form factor. We know the company won’t be forgetting its roots this year, as its Chinese branch has posted a teaser for a next-generation, flagship PEN camera. There are no official details beyond superlatives about “classic” textures and “unprecedented control,” but rumors suggest it will be called the E-P5 (E-P4 skipped due to superstitions) and might be joined by the mid-tier E-PL6. We won’t have long to learn the full story when Olympus is showing off its new PEN in four Chinese cities between May 11th and June 1st — in-person demos require more than just a silhouette, after all.
Filed under: Cameras
Via: 4/3 Rumors
Source: Olympus (translated)
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