The Micro Four Thirds lens standard has birthed some decent mini-DSLR-style cameras, but its true, unfulfilled potential lies with compact, Rangefinder-esque hardware. The E-P1, Olympus’s modern take on its classic Pen SLR, is exactly what we had in mind.
https://gizmodo.com/olympus-please-turn-the-vintage-pen-f-into-the-micro-f-5196926
All we’ve really got here are a few leaked photos—no specs, no price, no possible date of delivery—but what we can see, we really like. There’s no front photo yet, but all signs point to a modern reimagining of the Pen F, which we outright demanded get the Micro Four Thirds treatment a few months ago. It’s outfitted with a 17mm f2.8 prime lens, and looks to be about the size of a mid-to-large-sized point-and-shoot. Oh, and remember Olympus’s expected June 15th announcement of a retro Micro Four Thirds camera, due for release in July? I’ve got a little tiny hunch that this might have something to do with it.
https://gizmodo.com/retro-olympus-micro-four-thirds-camera-landing-in-early-5255583
Photography blogs are buzzing with speculation about all facets of this (presumably) upcoming camera, but it’s the concept, not the specific execution, that’s exciting: we know Micro Four Thirds sensors can nearly match their APS-C counterparts in quality, and the the ever-expanding catalog of compatible glass ensures DSLR-like versatility for the emerging standard. Now, the format may well be getting its first body that people might actually want to buy. [1001NoisyCameras, 43Rumors via PocketLint]
