OM System Japan issued an apology regarding the short supply of PEN E-P7 and OM-D E-M10 Mark IV cameras:

Mirrorless single-lens camera “PEN E-P7” and “OM-D E-M10 Mark IV” Apology and notice regarding supply

Thank you for using OM Digital Solutions products. Orders for mirrorless single-lens cameras "PEN E-P7" and "OM-D E-M10 Mark IV" exceeded plans significantly. We have received your order and it will take some time for it to be delivered. We have already received your order. As for our customers, we will deliver the products in sequence as soon as they are ready. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to our customers, who are waiting for our products, and all other parties involved.

We will do our best to deliver the product as soon as possible, so we appreciate your understanding.

Products that require time to be delivered:

• Mirrorless single-lens camera “PEN E-P7 Body”
• Mirrorless single-lens camera "PEN E-P7 14-42mm EZ Lens Kit"
• Mirrorless single-lens camera “PEN E-P7 EZ Double Zoom Kit”
• Mirrorless single-lens camera "OM-D E-M10 Mark IV body"
• Mirrorless single-lens camera "OM-D E-M10 Mark IV EZ Double Zoom Kit"

The company names and product names listed in this notice are trademarks or registered trademarks of each company. (source OM System Japan).

Announced: Olympus E-P7 camera and M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8-25mm f/4 PRO lens 

Announced: Olympus E-M10 Mark IV camera and M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 IS lens

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As previously reported. Canon is pushing 3D and  XR (VR/AR/MR) imaging again and is planning to release a new APS-C camera compatible with VR lenses according to an article published recently by Newswitch.

Canon currently has the $2,000 RF 5.2mm f/2.8 L Dual Fisheye 3D VR full-frame lens (Adorama | Amazon | B&H):

Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8 L dual fisheye lens officially announced

Here is the recap of the article by digicame-info:

• Canon will expand the range of digital camera models that are compatible with the EOS VR SYSTEM. Previously, three models were compatible, but there are plans to also include cameras equipped with APS-C size sensors, which are smaller than full-frame sensors. The company aims to expand its user base by making low-priced cameras compatible with the system. Tsuyoshi Tokura, senior managing executive officer, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, ``We want to be able to offer multiple options.''
• A special lens is required to support this system. We plan to release a special lens that can be attached to cameras equipped with APS-C size sensors. Although the specific release date has not been disclosed, ``There is a possibility that it will be released in 2024'' (Senior Managing Executive Officer Togura).
• In addition to cameras, Canon is also focusing on the XR (general term for VR, augmented reality (AR), etc.) field. Senior Managing Executive Officer Tokura says, ``XR is the direction in which imaging will move,'' and the company plans to strengthen its research and development with an eye to the future.

Additional information on the Canon EOS VR System can be found here.

Previous Canon 3D and XR (VR/AR/MR) coverage:

Canon showed new 3D stereoscopic VR lenses and 360 camera concept at the 2024 CES show

Canon 360°/180°/VR concept camera displayed at Photopia Hamburg

Canon shows new 180° and 360° VR cameras

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Canon released its corporate strategy for 2024 - here are the four main targets for the next 2 years for the Imaging Group:

1. Establish Absolute Position in Mirrorless Camera Market
2. Expand Network Camera Business Through Group Collaboration
3. Strengthen Profit Structure by Improving Productivity
4. Expand Systems for 3D Imaging

Source: Canon

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The online consensus is that the majority of the new OM System OM-1 Mark II camera improvements could have been simply a firmware upgrade. Some reports even indicated that in fact, a planned firmware update was scratched in favor of releasing a new camera (you can sell a new camera for $2,399, but you cannot sell a firmware update):

Rumors: OM-1 firmware update version 2.0 deliberately shelved by OM System in favor of a new Mark II camera

After much scrutiny online, OM System announced yesterday that they will release a new firmware update for the OM-1 Mark I camera that will bring some of the autofocus improvements:

FUTURE FIRMWARE UPDATE PLAN FOR THE OM-1

21 February 2024 | Since the announcement of the OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II interchangeable lens camera on 30 January, there have been many requests regarding the possibility of a firmware update for the OM SYSTEM OM-1 (release March 2022). For this reason, we would like to inform you about our plan for a future firmware update for the OM-1:

Future firmware update plan for the OM-1

The following changes for the OM-1 are planned for autumn this year via a firmware update:

Autofocus: improvement of some AF functions, such as S-AF and C-AF in All-Target mode, to improve the capture of prime subjects.

Usability: Improved usability with the ability to use the trash/delete button as an option for menu access.

Please note the following points:

The update will not include new features introduced with the OM-1 Mark II, such as Live GND and AI Detection AF for people.

It will only offer some improvements in AF performance and therefore the new AF performance of the OM-1 will not be the same as the OM-1 Mark II.

We will continue to offer products and services that enrich your photography experience.

* Details are subject to change (OM System)

Another OM System announcement soon: new teaser on social media

OM System announces OM-1 Mark II camera and 9-18mm + 150-600mm lenses

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