It is time to take a break and to make a summary.
What we know for certain is that Olympus will take a press conference on February 2nd. That’s a fact. We also know that they will announce new compact cameras (probably a Tough camera, a Megazoom camera, the camera shown on the teaser and maybe something else). Do not expect a new FourThirds camera announcement. We have been told that there will be a second press conference quickly after the February 2 announcement (probably before the PMA) where Olympus will announce the E-3 successor.
We havn’t been able to get 100% reliable information. It seems that Olympus kept the new camera secret to everyone 🙂
We can only speculate this time!
To date the camera seems to be a Low-End MicroFourThirds model with interchangeable lens-mount (not fixed lens). It has a plastique body, probably a built-in flash, same E-P1 sensor, Art Filters, it cost something around $500-$550. And obviousely it is smaller than the E-P1/GF1.
But that’s just my speculation.
As soon as we receive 99% reliable “rumors” we will post it on 43rumors! Keep following us!
Cheers
Ale
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Obviously… the cryptic email rumor that your received, “don’t be distracted by the 2nd. Keep your eye on the prize.” was left by an Olympus insider recommending that we don’t be fooled by whatever is announced on Feb. 2nd… there will be a “better” m4/3 or E3 successor announced later…
So anything pointing towards a 620 replacement?
now we’re talkin’. a price I can get into.
Read and understand immediately. Then want to see.
Thank you.
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