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By admin, on May 10th, 2013
Olympus finally announced the Olympus E-P5 flagship Micro Four Thirds PEN mirrorless camera , the E-P5 features same 16 megapixel Live MOS sensor and 5-axis image stabilization system of the OM-D E-M5, the E-P5 processing is powered by TruePic VI Image Processor, on the rear side we have a large 3-inch 1.04-million-dot tilting touchscreen, the E-P5 can make 1080/30p HD videos + we also have a time-lapse maker, and 12 Art Filters.
Major Features
- 16.1MP Live MOS Sensor
- TruePic VI Image Processor
- 3.0″ Tilt Touchscreen LCD
- Full HD 1080p Video in MOV & AVI Formats
- Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity
- 5 Axis Image Stabilization with IS Auto
- 9 fps Burst Shooting; 1/8000s Shutter
- Built-In Flash with Wireless Capability
What’s New
E-P5 is the world’s first mirrorless camera equipped with a 1/8000 sec. high-speed mechanical shutter , WiFi introduced in PEN Series with E-P5, you can share your videos and images with smart devices.
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Olympus E-P5 Body only – Amazon
Olympus E-P5 17mm f1.8 and VF-4 16.1 – Amazon
Olympus E-P5 from B&H
By admin, on May 9th, 2013
According to latest rumor Canon may announce new powershot compact camera with APS-C sensor, the camera will have similar design as Canon S110(but bit bigger), 18Mp CMOS sensor of Canon 650D, Bright F2.0 Lens and DIGIC 6 image processor, price similar to Sony RX100 compact camera ($600 to $700). We will update you soon as we get any new info.
via-CanonRumor
By admin, on May 8th, 2013

First leaked images of upcoming Olympus E-PL6 surfaced over the web, we have already published the Olympus E-PL6 full specification – see here
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By admin, on May 8th, 2013

Images of Olympus E-P5 premium model leaked now, the premium model comes with a super glossy grip wooden grip, the model will cost you approx 6000 / $60.65yen more than the normal model.
 
source – digicaminfo
By admin, on May 8th, 2013
 Image of E-PL5
Olympus E-PL6 full specification is now available, expected to arrive on May 10th with Olympus E-P5, take a look at Olympus Rumors.
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- Specs of Olympus E-PL6 are as follows:
– Sensor is 16.05 million pixel Live MOS effective the same as the E-M5
– Image processing engine Truepic VI
– FAST AF, Touch AF shutter
– Art filter 12 different
– Effects feature six different
– 460,000 dot monitor 3 movable type possible upward 170 degrees, take your can move downward 65 degrees
– Fast release time lag mode of 0.0044 seconds time lag
– Low sensitivity ISO expansion ISO range, (ISO100 equivalent), 200 -25 600
– -1/4000 Seconds 60 seconds, shutter speed sync 1/250 sec
– Interval shooting of 24-hour 1-99 sheet number, from 1 second
– Time-lapse video
– Electronic Level 2-axis horizontal and vertical
– Sensor shift image stabilization
– Can work with smart phone using the FlashAir the “OLYMPUS Image Share”
– Small AF target with a narrow focus area size per point
– Image stabilization mechanism sensor shift type body in hand
– Movie teleconference
– In-camera RAW editing function
– Continuous shooting up to 8 frames / sec, up to 3.5 frame / s AF during follow-up
– 3D tracking AF
– Full HD (1920×1080, 30p), MOV format video (MPEG-4AVC/H.264)
– Linear PCM audio
– Live bulb shooting, live time shooting
– Metering area EV0-20
– SD / SDHC / SDXC, UHS-I support, Eye-Fi card support, media support FlashAirTM
– 110.5mm size (width) x 63.7mm x 38.2mm (height) (depth)
– (Including battery, memory card) 325g Weight
– May 10, announced late June release
– Body color of E-PL6 White Silver Black Red
– Added new color White Silver Red body cap lens BCL-1580
– Underwater Case PT-EP10 pressure water depth of 45m
– “VF-4” ¥ 32,000 electronic view finder (without tax)
source- digicaminfo
By admin, on May 7th, 2013

Olympus E-P5 Full Specification leaked today, expected to be announced on May 10.
Model name: E-P5
Product type: Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens system camera
Memory : “SD Memory Card*1 (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I compatible, Eye-Fi Card compatible*2 )
*1: Class 6 or higher is recommended for Movie shooting.
*2: Not compatible with Endless Memory. ”
Screen size: 17.3 mm (H) x 13.0 mm (V)
Lens mount: Micro Four Thirds Mount
Image Pickup Product type: 4/3 Live MOS Sensor
Number of effective pixels: Approx. 16.1 million pixels
Total number of pixels: Approx. 17.2 million pixels
Aspect ratio: 1.33 (4:3)”
Dust reduction: Supersonic Wave Filter (image sensor dust reduction system)
Recording format: DCF, DPOF compatible / Exif, PRINT Image Matching III, MPO compatible
File format: RAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG, MPO(3D still)
Recording image size: “[RAW] 4608 x 3456 pixels
[JPEG] 4608 x 3456 pixels – 640 x 480 pixels”
File size ”RAW: 4608(H)x3456(V) (approx. 1/1.5 lossless compressed) Approx. 17MB
Set1(LF): 4608(H)x3456(V) (1/4 compressed) Approx. 7.5MB
Set2(LN): 4608(H)x3456(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 3.5MB
Set3(MN): 2560(H)x1920(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 1.1MB”
Image Stabilization System Type: Built-in (Image sensor shift type for movie & still, 5-axis* image stabilization) *yaw/pitch/vertical shift/horizontal shift/roll
Mode: 4 modes (S-I.S.AUTO, S-I.S.1, S-I.S.2, S-I.S.3), OFF
IS for Live View image: Available (by half-pressing the shutter button or enlarging operation)
Focal length setting: Available
Available manual focal length setting Input focal length : 8, 10, 12, 15, 16, 18, 24, 28, 30, 35, 40, 48, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 100, 105, 120, 135, 150, 180, 200, 210, 250, 300, 350, 400, 500, 600, 800, 1000
Stabilization performance ”maximum 5 EV* (ased on Olympus in-house measurement conditions)
Lens IS priority Available
Shutter speed range 60 – 1/8000 sec. (Not available when Bulb or Time is selected.)
Live View Approx. 100% field of view, Exposure compensation preview, WB adjustment preview, Gradation auto preview, Face detection preview (up to 8 faces), Grid line, Histogram, Magnification display (x5/x7/x10/x14), ”
Display Mode Normal, Histogram, Highlight and shadow, Level guide, Off
Monitor type 3.0-inch tilting monitor. Approx.1037k dots (3:2), electrostatic capacitance type touch panel
Touch control Shutter release, Enlargement, Live Guide, AF area selection, AF area enlargement, Frame forward/backward, Enlargement playback, Super Control Panel, Art Filter selection, Scene mode selection, Wi-Fi connection
Tilting angle Upward tilting angle : up to 80 degrees. Downward tilting angle : up to 50 degrees
Brightness / Color temperature control ±7 levels / ±7 levels
Color tone select Vivid / Natural
AF system High-speed imager AF
Focus mode ”Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF)* / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / AF tracking (C-AF + TR). C-AF and AF tracking are not available with non-mFTS lenses. It works as S-AF in C-AF mode.
Full-time AF Available
Magnified frame AF ”Selectable from over 800 AF points
Magnification x5, x7, x10(Default), x14 selectable
Super Spot AF: Selectable from center of enlarge view(0.02% – 0.16% in view image) Enlarged view focus point check by magnify button: Available with old lenses without data communication
Face detection AF / Eye detection AF ”Available / Available
Eye Detection AF mode : Off / Nearer-eye priority / Right-eye priority / Left-eye priority”
Focusing point / Focusing point selection mode 35-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target,(normal) Single target(small)
Peaking function ”Avaliable on Fn button or Manual Focus. Type : White edge, Black edge”
AF illuminator Available
Manual focus assist * Customize function Live View image is magnified when the focus ring is rotated. (at S-AF+MF or MF mode)
Metering system (TTL Image sensor metering) Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control
Metering range EV 0 – 20 (at normal temperature, 17mm f2.8, ISO 100)
Exposure mode ”i Auto, P: Program AE (Program shift can be performed), A: Aperture priority AE, S: Shutter priority AE, M: Manual, Bulb, Time, Scene select AE, Art Filter,
Underwater wide / macro* , My Set
*Selectable from menu as a function on Fn/Rec button
*My set can be set to mode dial function”
Scene select AE Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv., Wide Conv., Macro Conv., 3D * 3D lens(H-FT012 by Panasonic) only, still only
ISO sensitivity ”AUTO ISO : LOW(approx. 100) ‐25600 (customizable, Defalut:LOW-1600)
Manual ISO : LOW(approx.100), 200 – 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable”
Exposure compensation ±3 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable
AE lock Locks at 1st release of shutter button (can be set to Fn/Rec button)
Shutter type Computerized focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed ”1/8000 – 60 sec. (1/3, 1/2, or 1EV steps selectable)
Bulb/Time: default setting 8min. (1/2/4/8/15/20/25/30 min. selectable)”
Flash intensity control method ”TTL Auto, Auto*13, Manual, Super FP*13(FP-TTL AUTO, FP-MANUAL) *13: Available on the external flash”
Built-in flash TTL Flash, GN=7 (ISO100・m) / GN=10(ISO200・m)
Bundled flash – Flash mode Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64)
Synchronization speed ”1/320 sec. Built-in Flash* 1/250 sec. External Flash* *Super FP: 1/125-1/4000 sec.”
Flash intensity control Up to ±3 EV in 0.3, 0.5, 1 EV steps selectable
Compatible external flash FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-20, FL-14, FL-300R, FL-600R
Compatible external flash FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-300R, FL600R
Control method ”Triggered and controlled by built-in flash (Olympus Wireless RC Flash system compatible)”
External Flash intensity type TTL Auto, Auto, Manual, FP-TTL-AUTO, FP-MANUAL
Channel 4 channels
Group No. 4 groups (External flash 3 groups + a built-in flash*)
Sequential shooting maximum speed ”[Sequential shooting H mode]* 9.0 fps * in case of “”I.S. Off”” *Focus and exposure are fixed at the values for the first shot. [Sequential shooting L mode]*
4.5 fps in case of “”I.S. Off”” (in 5.0 seq. shooting L)
5.0 fps* in case of “”I.S. Off”” (in 5.0 seq. shooting L)
*When using the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm EZ f3.5-6.3.”
“Max. recordable pictures on sequential shooting *” ”[RAW] Max. 18 frames (in 5 seq. shooting L), Max.17 frames (in 9 seq. shooting H)
[JPEG] Unlimited consecutive shooting (in 5 seq. shooting L), Max. 28 frames ( in 9 seq. shooting H)
* When using the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm EZ f3.5-6.3.
* With TOSHIBA SDHC UHS-I R95/W90 EXCERIA”
Self-timer Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)
Exposure bracketing ”2, 3 or 5 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable, 7 frames in 0.3/0.7EV steps selectable
*AE-BKT can be programmed to the Fn-button.”
ISO bracketing 3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable
White balance bracketing 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis.
Flash bracketing 3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV step selectable
Art Filter bracketing ”i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, Art Filters selectable
*AE-BKT can be programmed to the Fn-button.”
bracketing for HDR postprocess ”3 or 5 frames in 2.0/3.0EV steps selectable, 7 frames in 2.0EV steps selectable.
*This function does not execute HDR processing.
*HDR function can be programmed to the Fn-button.”
Art Filter
Mode (Variation / Effect) Pop Art (I, II / a.b.c.d.e.)
Soft Focus ( – / c.e.)
Pale & Light Color (I, II / a.b.c.d.)
Light Tone ( – / d.)
Grainy Film (I, II / b.c.d.f.g)
Pin Hole (I, II, III / d.)
Diorama ( – / d.)
Cross Process (I, II / b.c.d.)
Gentle Sepia ( – / a.b.c.d.)
Dramatic Tone (I / b.c.d.e) (II / b.c.d.e.f.g)
Key Line (I, II / a.b.c.d.e.)
WaterColor (I, II / a.c.d.)
Art Effect a. Soft Focus Effect
b. Pin-Hole Effect
c. White Edge Effect
d. Frame Effect
e. Star Light Effect
f. B&W Effect (Yellow, Orange, Red, Green)
g. Pict. Tone (Sepia, Blue, Purple, Green)
PHOTO STORY
Type (Frame effect / Aspect & Window Standard (Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ,Ⅳ / a,b,c,d,e / A,B,C,D )
Pattern) Fun Frame (Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ /-/-)
Frame Effect a. White Frame
b. White Frame & White Edge Effect
c. Black Frame
d. White Frame & Pin Hole Effect
Aspect &Window Pattern A. 4:3, 2 frames
B. 4:3, 3 frames
C. 1:1. 2 frames
D. 1:1, 3 frames
Movie Recording format MOV(MPEG-4AVC/H.264) , AVI(Motion JPEG)
Movie Mode [MOV]
“ Full HD: 1920(H)x1080(V), 30p(29.97fps)Recording
20Mbps(Fine) / 17Mbps(Normal) : Aspect 16:9″
“ HD: 1280(H)x720(V), 30p(29.97fps)Recording
13Mbps(Fine) / 10Mbps(Normal) : Aspect 16:9″
[AVI Motion JPEG]
HD: 1280(H)x720(V), 30fps * Aspect 16:9
SD: 640(H)x480(V), 30fps *, Aspect 4:3
*Excluding some Art Filters
Maximum Recording Time [MOV]
Full HD : Approx. 29min(Normal) / Approx. 22min(Fine)
HD : Approx. 29min(Normal) / Approx. 29min(Fine)
[AVI]
HD : Approx. 7min* / SD : Approx. 14min*
*Excluding some Art Filters
Movie Function ”Movie Effect : One-shot echo / Multi-echo / Art fade / Art Filter Movie, Aperture-prioritized Movie, Shutter Speed-Prioritized Movie, Manually Shot Movie
One-push Movie Digital Conveter ×4* Avairable on Movie effect mode
TimeLapse Movie Available (AVI Motion JPEG 1280×720 ,10fps)
Image Stabilization for Movie M-IS (Image sensor shift), Off
AE Lock Available
Exposure control (Movie) ”P: Program AE, A: Aperture priority AE, S: Shutter speed priority AE, M: Manual, Art Filter
* S mode and M mode : Shutter speed is limited in less than 1/30 sec.”
Compression ratio Motion-JPEG Format : 1/12(HD), 1/8(SD)
File size “MOV Format : Max 4GB
Motion-JPEG Format : Max 2GB”
Sound Recording format Wave Format (Stereo linear PCM/16-bit, Sampling frequency 48kHz)
Microphone/Speaker Stereo/Mono
Microphone function ”Wind Noise Reduction, Recording Volume
Audio dubbing possible for still pictures (up to 30 sec.)”
Maximum Recording Time ”Picture with Sound: 30sec.
Movie: depend on Movie Recording Time”
White balance mode Auto WB, 7 Preset WBs, 2 Capture WBs, Custom WB(Kelvin setting)
White balance compensation ±7 steps in each A-B/G-M axis * Except for Custom WB
Preset white balance ”7 preset WBs (3000K – 7500K)
– Sunny(5300K), Shadow(7500K), Cloudy(6000K), Incandescent(3000K), Fluorescent(4000K), Underwater, WB Flash(5500K)”
Colour matrix sRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture Mode i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, Art Filters
Gradation Auto, Normal, High Key, Low Key [except Art Filters]
Intereval Mode Interval Time 1sec. – 24 Hours, Max 99 frames. Available on making Time-lapse movie automatically
Multi Exposure Number of picture / Function 2 frames / Auto gain, Exposing on Recorded picture(RAW)
Multi Aspect Ratio 4:3(Default) / 3:2 / 16:9 / 1:1 / 3:4
Level Gauge
Detection 2-axis
One push Tele-converter
Magnification x2
Wi-Fi Function
GPS info. Function Available (by using Smartphone GPS data)
Wireless Shooting ”Live View, Rec view, Wireless touch AF shutter*, Power off
*Self-Timer setting.
*Camera function is fixed on i-Auto. ”
Image Share ”File Type: JPEG, MOV Connect to up to 4 devices simultaneously. Marking function for image share. ”
Easy Connection QR code setting
Playback mode ”Single-frame, Information display, Index display (4/9/25/100 frames), Calendar, Enlargement (2x – 14x), Movie (with sound, FF/REW/Pause), Picture rotation (auto), Slideshow (with sound including BGM, 2 selectable slide show effects, replaceable BGM), Light Box display
”
Information display Histogram (independent luminance / RGB available), Highlight/Shadow point warning, AF frame, Photographic information, OFF
Menu Languages ”34 languages selectable :
– English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croat, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Slovakian, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Rumanian, Indonesian, Malay, Thai”
Reset & custom setting: My set 4 settings recordable / Available to set to mode dial.
Editing function RAW development, Gradation auto, Monochrome, Sepia, Red-eye fix, Saturation, Resize (1280×960, 640×480, 320×240), Trimming, Aspect, e-Portrait, Image Overlay, Postrecording
RAW picture editing ”RAW development based on settings of the camera (including Art Filter, ART-BKT).
2 programmable settings, preview capability.”
Print function Print reservation (DPOF), Direct print (PictBridge compatible)
Input/Output USB/AV/Remote controller connector Dedicated multi-connector [USB: USB2.0 Hi-Speed, Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 compatible.]
HDMI connector Micro HDMI (Type-D)
Flash attachment Hot shoe
Accessory Port 2 Dedicated multi-connector [for VF-2/VF-3/VF-4, SEMA-1, MAL-1 and PP-1.]
Wireless LAN Built-in (IEEE 802.11b/g/n)
PC interface USB2.0 Hi-Speed
TV interface HDMI (HD/Stereo Sound), conventional video-out (SD/Mono Sound)
Battery BLN-1 Li-ion battery (included)
Sleep mode Available (1/3/5 min. off)
Number of recordable pictures ”Approx. 400 shots [IS ON, CIPA test standard] (with BLN-1 and TOSHIBA super high-speed Class 6 SDHC 4GB card)”
Dimensions ”122.3mm(W)×68.9mm(H)×37.2mm(D) [CIPA guideline compliant, excluding protrusions]”
Weight ”Approx. 420g [CIPA guideline compliant, with BLN-1 battery and Memory card] Approx. 366g [body only] ”
Temperature 0 ~ +40℃ (operation) / -20 ~ +60℃ (storage)
Humidity 30 – 90% (operation) / 10 – 90% (storage)
Box contents Body, Li-ion battery BLN-1, Li-ion battery charger BCN-1, USB cable, Shoulder strap, OLYMPUS Viewer 3 (CD-ROM), Instruction manual, Warranty card
source – 43rumors
By admin, on May 6th, 2013
 Canon 70D Photoshopped Image
Canon 70D
Earlier we have posted that Canon 70D may arrive at June 2013 (see here), But according few emails we received last week Canon 70D is expected to be announced on Aug/Sep 2013, the 70D will feature newly developed 18mp Sensor (Same as SL1), DIGIC 6 image processor, 6.5fps continuous shooting speed, in-built WiFi and GPS.
Canon 7D Mark II
No 7D Mark II coming in 2013, Canon 7D Mark II is rumored to be announced on Q1 of 2014. With Newly developed 24 Mp Sensor and advance core specification.
Canon 5D Mark IV
It’s too early to talk about next 5D, but according to latest rumors we are getting, next 5D will not push megapixels, but will in fact push image quality, noise reduction and better Video mode. Schedule to arrive on September 2015.
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