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Digital Camera World
Digital Camera World
Hillary K. Grigonis

OM System’s upcoming compact retro mirrorless couldn’t come at a better time as Micro Four Thirds camera-maker sales dip

Olympus PEN E-P7.

The secret is out: in an abnormally revealing teaser, OM System has revealed that a new compact, retro mirrorless camera is coming on September 09. But while the teaser has longtime fans hoping for a revival of the beloved PEN F series, the upcoming launch comes at a time when reports suggest the company’s mirrorless sales have dropped.

In a teaser revealed earlier this week, OM System shared a glimpse of the back and top sections of what looks like a retro, compact mirrorless camera. The first teaser revealed far more than most, without using the usual tactic to cast the camera in shadow. The rangefinder-style viewfinder had many fans hoping the camera is a refresh of the long-requested PEN series.

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