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OM System PEN camera shipment delayed until November (Amazon pre-orders opened again)

By Admin | Published: September 11, 2026

The new OM System PEN camera was just listed again for pre-order on Amazon:

OM System Japan issued a statement that OM System PEN camera shipments could be delayed until November due to the large number of pre-orders (additional information on the new PEN can be found here and here):

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First OM SYSTEM PEN camera reviews

By Admin | Published: September 10, 2026

Here are the first OM SYSTEM PEN camera reviews (pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo | Amazon | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt):

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OM System also released a new M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 III lens

By Admin | Published: September 10, 2026

OM System also released a new M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 III lens:

Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Amazon | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt
Focal length: 14–42mm (28–84mm equivalent)
Maximum aperture: f/3.5–5.6
Minimum aperture: f/22
Mount / format: Micro Four Thirds
Angle of view: 75°–29°
Optical design: 8 elements in 7 groups, including 3 aspherical elements
Diaphragm: 7 rounded blades
Minimum focus distance: 0.13 m / 13 cm / 5.1″ at 14mm; 0.30 m / 30 cm / 11.8″ at 42mm
Maximum magnification: 0.26× at 14mm (0.53× 35mm equivalent); 0.19× at 42mm (0.38× 35mm equivalent)
Closest shooting field: 65.9 × 49.5 mm at 14mm; 90.0 × 67.6 mm at 42mm
Autofocus: Yes (faster than the previous mechanical 14-42mm; supports OM System in-camera focus stacking / depth composite)
Optical image stabilization: No (uses camera IBIS)
Weather sealing: IPX1 dust- and splash-resistant when paired with a weather-sealed OM System body
Filter thread: 46 mm
Dimensions: Ø60.0 × 50.5 mm (collapsible locking barrel; must be extended to shoot)
Weight: 125 g (4.4 oz)
Included: LC-46 front cap, LR-2 rear cap
Optional: LH-49B hood, PRF-D46 PRO protector, LSC-0811 case