Olympus confirms PEN E-P5

Olympus keeps sending messages about the future development. In an interview made by DigifotoPRO Toshiyuki Terada from Olympus confirmed that there will be an E-P3 successor. At that point I remind you that trusted sources that the E-P series as it was is will not continue. The new camera will be very different. Of course the first idea that will come into your mind is a PEN with integrated viewfinder. Taking inspiration from the past we can expect a sort of digital Olympus PEN EM. A camera like that would have to compete against the very good Fuji X-E1 and Sony NEX-6.

Hence, we can all wait for the PEN E-P5 !! I’m thinking they will skip the E-P4 as its considered unlucky in Japan.

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Vs Olympus PEN E-PL5

The Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 features the same 16 megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor as the Olympus OM-D E-M5, although the body lacks the EVF, weather sealing, and 5-axis image stabilisation, instead features just 2-axis sensor-shift based image stabilisation. Another big difference is the price, with the E-PL5 available for nearly half the price of the E-M5.

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Vs Olympus PEN E-PL5 – both cameras feature a tilting rear touch-screen, although the E-PL5 can be tilted to face forwards. A comparison of the specifications can be found at the end of the article.

Olympus suggest that the LS-100 audio recorder is an ideal companion for the Olympus OM-D E-M5 for high quality audio to go with video recorded on the E-M5, although it makes the camera look quite small in comparison.

Comparison Table

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When we gave the OM-D EM-5 our Gold Award we said it was arguably the most capable and likeable mirrorless camera we’d then seen, and there’s not been a real challenge for that crown (though the Fujifilm X-E1 might change that). Now, with the arrival of the fourth PEN Lite (the PL5) and the second PEN Mini (PM2), Olympus looks set to bring E-M5 image quality down to mass-market prices. And that’s a big step forward – if these offer the E-M5′s genuinely DSLR-standard image quality in a smaller, more compact-camera-like body.

Olympus PEN E-PL5 and E-PM2 common features

• 16MP Four Thirds sensor
• Touch-sensitive screen
• 460k dot 3″ LCD screen (16:9 aspect ratio)
• In-body image stabilization
• ISO 200-25,600
• TruePic VI processor
• Up to 8fps continuous shooting
• 11 Art Filters
• Revised in-camera Raw file processing with presets
• AP2 accessory port for accessories such as an electronic viewfinder
• Movie effects as seen on OM-D E-M5, plus Picture Style shift effect

As with the previous generation of PENs, both cameras are very similar, with the PEN Lite offering a flip-up screen, exposure mode dial and two more buttons on the back of the camera than the Mini. On top of this, the PL5 gains a removable front hand grip. The articulation of the rear screen has been improved, meaning it now flips all the way up for self-portraits or into a flat position for waist-level shooting, using its touch screen to focus or fire the shutter.

Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 key features

• Touch-screen flips up by 170 degrees, with reversed image for self-portraits
• Removable front grip (with other designs available)
• Drive mode dial

There have been additions to the PEN Mini too. Whereas the PM1 always felt it had one button too few for anything more than point-and-shoot use, the PM2 adds another two, one of which is a user-customizable function button. It also gains a fixed hand grip on the front of the camera and a touch sensitive screen.

Finer focus point option

Both camera still feature the 35 autofocus points seen on their predecessors but, as well as being able to over-ride these by pressing on the screen, it’s also possible to refine them down to finer points. Pressing the INFO button while you’re in AF point selection mode allows you to cycle between the camera’s different AF area sizes (all 35 points, a 9-point square, single point or single small point). This makes it easy to select where you wish to focus with great precision.

Lens IS priority

Another addition to both cameras, to help them work more happily with Panasonic’s range of stabilized lenses for the Micro Four Thirds system is new ‘Lens IS Priority’ option in the menus (which is set to ‘on’ by default). It means the cameras will make use of the lens’ stabilization system, rather than using their in-body systems when available.

In-camera Raw processing

Olympus was one of the first manufacturers to provide the option to re-process a Raw file, if you decided you wanted to apply different processing parameters or if you needed a JPEG of a Raw shot you’d just taken. This feature gave the ability to adjust the noise reduction, fine-tune the white balance or change the gradation settings to optimize your image using the rather good Olympus JPEG engine, without having to boot up your computer. It extended to providing the chance to apply different art filters, after you’d taken the shot or apply a different one if you didn’t like the one you first chose.

The E-PL5 and E-PM2 become the first Olympus models to allow you to create and edit two presets, making it faster to make quick JPEG copies of your images. Now, when you hit ‘OK’ to confirm that you want to process the selected Raw file, you are presented with a dialogue that gives you the choice of applying the current settings, Custom 1, Custom 2 or to not bother. The two custom options can be edited just before you apply them, by pressing right on the four-way controller. This gives a range of options including the new options to push or pull exposure and boost or suppress the highlights or shadows. It’s pretty powerful stuff for a camera at this (or any) level.

(by DPpreview.com)

Се должи на извор од nPhoto, претстојните Lumix GF5 ќе биде во црно и бело. Очила беа, исто така, се наведува дека бучавата претставата е на исто ниво со 7г, колку страшни е дека?! Како што можете да видите, стисокот беше ревидиран и многу подобро отколку GF3. Ние се уште се чека на потврден датумот на објавувањето на овој Вешта камера. За повеќе информации, кликнете подолу:

PTool v3.64d released

http://www.gh1-hack.info/wiki/PToolSoftware

A new hack (PTool v3.64d) додава идентични GH2 карактеристики на GF2 (освен 24p). Посебна благодарност до Vitaliy_Kiselev кои дојдоа со алатката и сега тој работи на GF3 hack. Значи тука се чекори за да се пробие твојот GF2 ако го имате:

1. You’ll need to download firmware from http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/fts/index2.html
2. StreamParser by Chris Brandin as help tool to analyse AVCHD streams - http://www.gh1-hack.info/StreamParser.zip

   Other good idea is also use trial version of Elecard StremEye - http://www.elecard.com/en/download/products.html

3. Remember that Testers section patches are for testers. Use simple bitrate patches.
4. How can I make encoder hold better in low detailed scenes? Use Auto Quantizer patches.
5. How to update firmware:
   • Load your camera firmware, see 1. how to get it.
   • Check all necessary patches, Version increment must be always checked.
   • Save firmware. Just change last digit to any number you want.
   • Copy firmware to root of SD card. Fully charge you battery. Do not even attempt to use AC coupler!
   • Power off your camera if it was on.
   • Power on camera. After this press (not hold) green play button.
   • You’ll see hourglass and prompt to update.
   • Press down arrow and after this Menu/set.
   • Wait until upgrade will be completed.
6. How to provide reports in this topic?
   • Post here only problems and questions about new patches. For all else we have special topics.
   • Use systematic approach (one-two changes at a time with careful thinking).
   • Shift-Click on round button in PTool to save your particular settings.
   • Attach here settings with detailed observation + MediaInfo screenshot + StreamParser screenshot iHTTPse of troubles.
7. Read FAQs at http://www.personal-view.com/faqs

    

    

Одлична вест, тука имаме работа! Олимп објави дека новиот Olympus E-M5 светот испорака ќе започне на 31 март. Како и обично азиски земји треба да добијат првиот акции прво со Амазон Јапонија велејќи дека камерата ќе брод во ист ден. But unlike Panasonic Olympus does a pretty good job with worldwide shipments and we should expect the E-M5 to be available in USA stores around mid April. BHphoto says they will have it on April the 10th. In Europe Amazon UK says that the camera will arrive on April the 1st.

More information from the official website. Click here.

Ова може да биде шпекулира спецификации за претстојните GH3:

Сензор: 15.5 мега-пиксели сензор

ISO: ИСО 160-12800, extends to 80-51200

Забрза: 6.7 FPS

Тело: Куќиште од магнезиумска легура, времето запечатени, потенки и полесни од GH2

LCD: 3.2"IPS со 1050k-точки, екран на допир . LCD екран со завртување можност!

EVF: Чисто нови EVF со 2.06 мега-точки