this is what you call "innovation" :)

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0809/08092208olympus_micro_four_thirds.asp

http://a.img-dpreview.com/news/0809/Olympus/mft1-001.jpg

im drooling!!! im falling in love with this model... just think of the possibilities with this camera... pocketable and go anywhere... yay!

I am stunned!!! WOW!

Wohoo!!! Exciting (http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/07/olympus-e-p1-micro-four-thirds-shooter-leaked/)

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/06/olympus-e-p1-leak.jpg

Hmm... it's called the E-P1, and recently Oly's been coming out with ads commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Olympus Pen 35mm half-frame camera. I guess the "P" stands for Pen.

I want this so badly... will probably put off my getting an E-620 until this one comes out so I can decide between the two.

ang sarap baunin nito around. way more portable than a Lumix G1. the question is how much would it debut?

Rumors say around $999 with the 17mm 2.8 pancake lens. Price should go down once more become available.

That's not a bad price at all...

Any chance well see a nikon or canon equivalent of these mft format?!

Samsung is developing something a step further..a prismless APS-C format Hybrid system. (http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/digitalcameras/0,39001469,62051759,00.htm)

This is waaayyy exciting.

http://asia.cnet.com/cnet/i/r/2009/dc/44594535/sc001.jpg

I still find the Olympus design much much cuter though.:)

Gaaah! Here's the Oly E-P1!

http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/15/leaked-olympus-ep-1-micro-four-thirds-compact-has-us-hot-bother/

900 dollars????

I'll be waiting for a review of this cam before buying... now am thinking which one to buy... the E620 or E-P1... if the image quality is as good as the E620 I'll definitely buy the E-P1... :D

It's priced so well, results-wise, I don't think this'll differ too much from Oly's entry level cams, which is great.

The pancake lens is ridiculously affordable :D :D :D

A clear Xmas present now :D

http://news.cnet.com/2300-17938_105-10001042-1.html?s=0&o=10001042&tag=mncol;thum
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10265063-1.html

ang pogi ng old school look love the brushed aluminum finish. :p and $900 for the pancake which is not bad.

an LX3 with interchangeable lens... for 900, i think it'll come with a kit lens rather than a pancake lens.

my mind is about to blow now...

$799.99 (with 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 lens)
$899.99 (with 17mm f2.8 lens and optical viewfinder)

*drool* :D

makes me want to buy a 25mm pancake lens just to join the bandwagon :))

i won't mind the 14-42 for starters... oh my... isn't it just lovely? Leave it to Olympus to start things off.

hmmm... i think this is the answer to my old and aching back. :)

The Engadget Chinese got a Hands on!!! (http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/17/engadget-chinese-goes-hands-on-with-the-olympus-e-p1/)

http://www.blogcdn.com/chinese.engadget.com/media/2009/06/olympus_ep1_test_p1010070.jpg

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/06/olympus-e-p1-echinese-hands-1.jpg

Google Translated (http://translate.google.com/translate?prev=hp&hl=en&js=n&u=http://chinese.engadget.com/2009/06/17/olympus-e-p1-series-1/&sl=auto&tl=en&history_state0=)

http://www.blogcdn.com/chinese.engadget.com/media/2009/06/olympus_ep1_test_p1010044.jpg

http://www.blogcdn.com/chinese.engadget.com/media/2009/06/olympus_ep1_test_2_dsc_0088.jpg

http://www.blogcdn.com/chinese.engadget.com/media/2009/06/olympus_ep1_test_2_dsc_0125.jpg

Videos (http://translate.google.com/translate?prev=hp&hl=en&js=n&u=http://chinese.engadget.com/2009/06/17/olympus-e-p1-series-2/&sl=auto&tl=en&history_state0=)

This is a very pretty camera!

That's a SHALLOW mount... I wonder if the OM 55 1.2 will bump the sensor with its retractable rear element.

Hmmmm....Yeah..I think they pushed the thinness too far!hehehe

I wonder what other pancake prime they'll make... The 17 is great, but it'd be nice to have a 12mm and 50mm as well.

Sir David, In a way I can feel your excited for this product.. I cant wait for your first set of photos once you finally get your hands in one of these.:)

I showed the picture of this to my friend and told him how cute I find this camera. He said it sucked! It looks bad because it looks like a digicam. He said one of the reasons why he wants to buy a dslr is because its big and black..that size and color makes anyone holding it in front of their faces look cool.hehehe Making dslrs look like p&s takes off that main distinguishing factor of them..kind of makes sense huh. I gues that reflex mirror is on the brink of extinction...lets enjoy how heavy and attention grabbing our current dslrs are..if this EP-1 design becomes a big hit, they might not exist anymore 3 years from now.:(:(:(

Hehe, big and black.... that's how he likes it? (sorry, couldn't help it...)

The mirror won't disappear anytime soon hehe... Unless human hands start to shrink, I don't think the SLR body design will change much.

Hehe, big and black.... that's how he likes it? (sorry, couldn't help it...)



Wahehehe!

I do have a question about the black color though? What's up with that? Does it have some light scattering effect or something if we give out dslrs a different color? Like the white pentax k2000?

Simple, reduce possibility of glare/reflection especially during film days... not to mention it just is a practical color to use... unless you buy cameras to suit your clothing.

Ahh..so there's is a technical reason for that. I really find the white dslr cool..Im actually thingking of getting one of those skins that you can personalize the design of and have it cover your gadget (cells,cameras,ipods..etc). But Im concerned about this color issue.:)

Seems like the E-P1 is made up of plastic with a thin metal/aluminum cover. Pretty disappointing for its price point but I still like it though. :)

http://photorumors.com/2009/06/17/the-guts-of-the-m43-olympus-e-p1/

Read the f'in manual ahead of time :D

http://www.imaginginsider.com/?p=97094

David <-- Once you go black (and big), you don't go back :)

Me, the DSLR look is getting old. A lot of people has that now (whether wannabee or serious hobbyist). Film is the cool thing now including lomo (overrated or not) and small cameras that have that range finder look is definitely kewl :D

I still lug my Fujica with me often, too bad I don't have a WA prime right now hehe. Metal rocks :P

David, Although you do agree that film is in. I am drooling over a minty Mamiya 645 hahahaha so OLY should be able to sell a lot of these based on the retro looks alone :D

A guy from our phoro club just bought this and here are his sample shots

http://howardsheard.smugmug.com/gallery/8682799_dLYZf#P-1-20






:)

ARGHHHH.... hehe

I've already read the manual twice hehe... Glad it's a lot better written than the E500/E510 hehe.

Check out how tight it is inside..

http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/img/dcw/docs/294/286/29.jpg

Sample EP-1 Photos

http://www.photographyblog.com/articles/olympus_e-p1_photos/

Relative Size

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l52/microcosmic/events/004.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l52/microcosmic/events/014.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l52/microcosmic/events/012.jpg



Available this week here in SG according to an Oly rep.

Check out the various mount adapters there are!

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l52/microcosmic/Products/E-P1/a001.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l52/microcosmic/Products/E-P1/a002.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l52/microcosmic/Products/E-P1/a003.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l52/microcosmic/Products/E-P1/a004.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l52/microcosmic/Products/E-P1/a005.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l52/microcosmic/Products/E-P1/a006.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l52/microcosmic/Products/E-P1/a007.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l52/microcosmic/Products/E-P1/a008.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l52/microcosmic/Products/E-P1/a009.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l52/microcosmic/Products/E-P1/a010.jpg

If they let 3rd parties reverse engineer Canon and Nikon AF lenses, then this'll be the new M42 universal mount camera hehe.

Sample Videos (http://www.ukphotosafari.org/e-p1-team-review/2009/6/29/focus-speed-and-video-sound-demos.html)

Leica's joining the fun...
http://43rumors.com/ft-4-leica-to-join-the-microfourthirds-world-with-his-lenses/

EP-1 Hands-on
http://blog.duncandavidson.com/2009/06/quick-olympus-e-p1-hands-on.html


Let’s cut to the chase. Would recommend the E-P1 as a general purpose all-around enthusiast camera based on what I experienced today? The answer is a totally unqualified yes, especially if you’re looking for something smaller than an SLR. Put it this way, cameras like the Canon G10 are no longer of interest at all to me at all. Do I want to replace my Nikon D700 bodies with the E-P1 for my professional work? Ha! No way. Do I want a Digital PEN for all those times where the bulk or noise of my Nikon or Canon gear is too much? Oh yes. Yes indeed.

Excuse the drool marks, but the black and silver unit is simply awesome. How much is it there with the 17mm pancake lens David?

wow! yummy!

Hehe, big and black.... that's how he likes it? (sorry, couldn't help it...)

The mirror won't disappear anytime soon hehe... Unless human hands start to shrink, I don't think the SLR body design will change much.

Olympus marketed a model with a fixed mirror decades ago. Do you remember the model?

Noel: Exactly the model this EP-1 is commemorating, the Olympus Pen F.

Daniel:
SGD1600 with twin lens kit and optical viewfinder, 8GB and extra batt included.
SGD1400 with 17mm and accessories
SGD1250 with the 14-24 and accessories
SGD250 for the flash

All prices include 7% Tax

Quite tempting... If I could sell my useless Xacti and my extra unopened printer hmm... hehe

Wah.. the amazing E-P1.... hope its ok to post here considering im not an oly digital.. But i shoot pen though.

Check out how tight it is inside..

http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/img/dcw/docs/294/286/29.jpg

Sample EP-1 Photos

http://www.photographyblog.com/articles/olympus_e-p1_photos/

Relative Size

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l52/microcosmic/events/004.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l52/microcosmic/events/014.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l52/microcosmic/events/012.jpg



Available this week here in SG according to an Oly rep.



This is very tempting.... Old school easy to carry lens. Hope my old pen lenses will fit to the EP-1.

The adaptor is AF... Nice flash.. My only comment is they don't have a pure black E-P1.

so when is this baby coming out here in the phils?
i want one!!!

David, Buy one na and make a review already :) Twin Lens? What lenses are included?

Manny and I are waiting hahahahaha

Daniel: I never buy first generation stuff, however, first gen = beta testers when it comes to electronics hehehehe.

Twin lens, the 14-24 and the 17mm pancake.

David, hahahahahaha Let's wait for Ken Tamayo to buy one and test :)

I want one :) It can be carried around in any trip with no hassles or worries of breaking your back! Besides... sometimes if you carry a big DSLR, it calls to much attention.

so when is this baby coming out here in the phils?
i want one!!!

Once the demo units arrive, Axis Global (Olympus Phils.) in cooperation with Olympus Club of the Philippines will be having a soft launch/sneak peak of the EP-1. Hopefully by our next Monthly meeting (July 15). We will invite guests for them to have a hands on experience of the EP-1.

Let's just hope that those demo units arrive soon, Grey units may be well on their way to Philippine shores as i speak.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/ep1users/

Once the demo units arrive, Axis Global (Olympus Phils.) in cooperation with Olympus Club of the Philippines will be having a soft launch/sneak peak of the EP-1. Hopefully by our next Monthly meeting (July 15). We will invite guests for them to have a hands on experience of the EP-1.

Let's just hope that those demo units arrive soon, Grey units may be well on their way to Philippine shores as i speak.

Hi Francis, I'm interested to come in and experience the E-P1 for myself, though, admittedly, I'm already committed to buying one, only that I haven't seen it for sale yet in our country. Where can I get more information regarding your monthly meeting? Thanks!

@vince, i will post details here if the demo units will come in on schedule, and the activity that Axis global is planning is finalized. I was advised by Axis global of the plan to have a soft launch, but no concrete details yet. Thanks Vince... (future olyclub member ah)

Once the demo units arrive, Axis Global (Olympus Phils.) in cooperation with Olympus Club of the Philippines will be having a soft launch/sneak peak of the EP-1. Hopefully by our next Monthly meeting (July 15). We will invite guests for them to have a hands on experience of the EP-1.

Let's just hope that those demo units arrive soon, Grey units may be well on their way to Philippine shores as i speak.

count me in on the launch francis! drop me an email @ illana_me@yahoo.com.ph on the sked.
i'm seriously considering getting one

Damn this guy!!!!

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=538464

David, MAN!! Makes me wanna be a guinea pig..... send one over now please!!!! :D

woah! now that's one fine little beast!
*seriously considering one!

now, this thing makes me think twice.. thrice... to get , instead of the Lumix LX3.. hmmm
2x the price, but hell yeah... night shoot handhelds... just amazing.

Daniel: Stocks are gone already, I called several shops this AM hehe.

I wonder if this camera is weather proof as well? (water/shock/temp)

Kinda doubt it as it wasn't mentioned at all in the user's manual.

@vince, i will post details here if the demo units will come in on schedule, and the activity that Axis global is planning is finalized. I was advised by Axis global of the plan to have a soft launch, but no concrete details yet. Thanks Vince... (future olyclub member ah)

Nice one! I hope it arrives for the meeting =) But on second thought... Im scared I just might like it a bit to much and pull the trigger :Grin: Go Oly!

Daniel: Stocks are gone already, I called several shops this AM hehe.


As in no stock already? :(

well, the larger stores... im sure SLS or some other stores may have a unit or two, but i don't like shopping around for stores hehe.

Hahaha man, I have to restrain myself! I want one even though it's a 1st gen product :D

Hehe, I can restrain myself quite easily, nothing in my wallet that hints that I can afford a new camera now haha.

*posting Xacti for sale*
*posting Epson for sale*

LOL

David, I know but when there is a will there is a way :)

when you find a way, there's a wife to stop you haha.

David, this time I think I have a glimmer of hope as I already have part of the funding needed ( approved by the wife pa!). But I have to choose wisely how I will use that money and how to come up the lacking part pa hahahaha

Here's my compilation

http://reviews.davidleetong.com/?p=1165


















(don't get your hopes up, I don't have one yet hehe).

David, you are evil hahahahaha

Hehe, more http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5236641

David Tong is pure EBEEEL!!!! hahahahaha

You know you're getting one, why delay the inevitable, Dan? :D

im planning to get the Pen also.

Don't plan... go get :D :D heheheh.

Don't plan... go get :D :D heheheh.

David, you first hahahaha. I am torn between this or saving my money for a dslr :D or better yet saving for a couple of years for a Leica hahahahaha ( dream on!!! )

Daniel: Gotta sell my P&S and Xacti first... hehehe.

aargghhhh David... you're bbbaaaaddddd!!!! hehehe....
and someone posted in the other forum that he has stock! aaaaaarrggghhhhhh!!!!!!

You know what's annoying, I just found out tonight (yes, night) that there's an ongoing photo contest here sponsored by Olympus and the government and the top prize is an EP-1!!!!

Have to scour my HDD for suitable entries because LAST DAY OF SUBMISSION IS TOMORROW ARGHH hehehee...

Manny, Charlie of DWZ said he only has one unit coming in for the week. It's a white unit and is P46K for the kit ( with kit lens ) :)

Wow, that's 200SGD more than it costs here.

David, That's why you should buy and send it here for profit hahaha

ahem ahem http://www.pinoyphotography.org/forum/index.php?topic=52051.0

ahem ahem http://www.pinoyphotography.org/forum/index.php?topic=52051.0


David, I've decided to wait for the following 2 things to happen before I will rethink whether I'll be getting this or not. 1st, I need to read more reviews hahahaha 2nd I'll wait till better and faster lenses for it comes out muna :D

but if given a chance to get this at a price I can live it. Then ( evil laugh) It will be mine:D