Olympus Magazine May/June 2017

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 23, 2017


The May/June issue of Olympus magazine is available here. There is also an opportunity inside to win a M.Zuiko 60mm Macro lens.

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Olympus and Rokinon Savings Sunday

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 21, 2017


Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II w 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R (Save $200):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II w ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R & ED 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 R (Save $200):
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Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II (Save $100):
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II (Save $200):
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Olympus PEN-F (Save $200):
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Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro Zoom (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6 II Zoom (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Olympus M. Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 (Save $100):
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Olympus M. Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 (Save $100):
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Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 Pro (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 “R” Zoom (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Olympus M. Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 (Save $100):
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Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f2.8 Macro (Save $100)
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Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm f2.8 Pro (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II (Save $100):
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Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f4.0-5.6 (Save $100):
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Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f/3.5 (Save $100):
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-Tracker (Save $50):
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Rokinon Savings
Rokinon 50mm f/1.2 – Black
Rokinon 50mm f/1.2 – Silver
Rokinon 20mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC

 

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Triple Honors at the Camera Grand Prix 2017 Awards for OM-D E-M1 Mark II and M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4.0 IS PRO

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 21, 2017


Olympus Corporation (President: Hiroyuki Sasa) is pleased to announce that the OM-D E-M1 Mark II, the flagship model of Compact System Camera (launched in December 2017) has received two prestigious Camera Grand Prix 2017 awards, “Camera of the Year” and “Readers Award”. In addition, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4.0 IS PRO (35mm equivalent focal length: 24-200mm), a compact, high-magnification interchangeable zoom lens (launched in November 2016) was selected for the “Lens of the Year” award.

The Camera Grand Prix considered one of the widely recognized camera and lens award in Japan, is sponsored by the Camera Press Club, and is managed by the Camera Grand Prix Committee. The “Camera of the Year” and “Lens of the Year” awards are presented to the best still camera and the best lens introduced in the Japanese market within the past year. The “Readers Award” was selected by general readers’ votes. Read More »

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Olympus Registers a New Mirrorless Camera

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 19, 2017

Registration information for Olympus Mirrorless Camera Taiwan and Russian Certification Organization is introduced at the Eleven Digital Camera Information Office.

· Olympus Entry Mirrorless Camera Registers with Overseas Certification Body

  • IM006
    – Taiwan NCC (Judgment Certification No.: CCAK 17 LP 0740 T 7)
    – Russia (※ linked image authentication is provided)
    – Company name: Olympus Corporation
    – Product Type: Digital Camera
    – Battery: BLS-50
    – Charger: BCS-5
    – Product composition: 3 types (Body only – EZ lens kit – Double zoom kit?)
  • Because the battery is BLS – 50, it will be “E – M 10 Mark III” or “E – PL 9” unless it is a new series.

Since Olympus registered a camera called codename IM006 to overseas certification authority, it seems that there will be no doubt that a new camera will appear soon.

It seems that E – M10 Mark III will appear in overseas, but is there a possibility of E – PL 9?

Via Digital camera info

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Olympus M. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-100 mm F 4.0 IS PRO Interview

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 18, 2017


DC.Watch interviewed Toshihiko Sugimoto about the Olympus M. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-100 mm F 4.0 IS PRO

  • Olympus focused on 3 f/2.8 Pro zoom lenses first. The 7-14mm, 12-40mm, and 40-150mm due to customer demand, before addressing the creation of a f/4 Pro zoom, which customers were also asked for.
  • They didn’t think they could produce a value f/4 worth owning so they produced a high magnification zoom that would enhance mobility.
  • 5-axis dual image stabilization was planned from the beginning to maximize performance with the OM-D EM1 Mark II
  • They could have made it a f/2.8, but then the advantages of m43 would have been lost, due to the size of the lens.
  • This lens is designed for high-end professionals and amateur.
  • Olympus doesn’t think the lens is expensive because it can replace two lenses.
  • Sales are strong
  • There is a technical explanation for how the lens elements work together in the interview that is lengthy if you’re interested under the first heading.
  • Olympus is manufacturing their own aspherical elements
  • They manufacture their own elements so the company knows how to do it and can improve their technology
  • Raising the effect of camera shake correction by one stop requires twice as much performance, which is why 5.5 + 5.0 stops of correction becomes 6.5 stops
  • The interview then goes into a lot of detail about the image stabilization system that is largely irrelivant

Via DC.Watch

Olympus M. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-100 mm F 4.0 IS PRO: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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