Olympus teases with more P-1 information

by Thomas Ricker, posted Mar 6th 2007 at 2:30AM

With all the new love for Olympus' new E-510 and E-410 DSLRs, many of us were left wondering about the supposed successor to the E-1 professional model we peeped in prototype back in September. Well, in hopes of alleviating our angst, Olympus dropped a few hints and pictures of their new professional Four Thirds system coming "later this year." Expected to carry a P-1 moniker, the new shooter brings a rotating/flip-out screen, chunky grip, and lower height accompanied by four new lenses, three of which will feature the new ultra-high speed Supersonic Wave Drive focusing system. Unfortunately, we still don't have pricing or any real specifications to bring you. And with Olympus unable to even settle on a final product name, well, maybe we shouldn't get our hopes up for anything too soon.

[Via PhotographyBLOG]

Filed under: Digital Cameras

Tags: e-1, e1, olympus, p-1

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Volker @ Jun 6th 2007 8:47AM

A rotating flip-out screen on a DSLR? That would be awesome. I have always preferred my SLR-like Canon Powershot Pro1 over a DSLR because of the flip-out screen. I find it incredibly useful for unconventional shots.

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