Ukkomies

Ok, problem solved : )
Thanks !

Hello, I´ve ordered one, but a question arised:
Where is the camera manufactured?
I have not seen any mention.
Maybe you checked, or somebody might have this at hand?

As the definitive criteria for ordering this camera would be the improved high sensitivity performance, would it be possible to provide a few comparable high-ISO studio captures with OM-1 and another camera, e.g. OMD 1 E-M1 iii side-by side? Without waiting for the final review? Please...

Ok. Yet, some agreement has been made so the the name can be used in this first OMDS model.
But I guess we do not know what the contract says about next models.
Your second point can give a hint.
Actually, I was looking at the branding aspect only form Olympus' view.
I think the Olympus name has value for its innovative historic background, and a good, well-earned reputation.
If that was not the case, a new brand name would be beneficial.

I would think it would be a thing for the manufacturer to keep the Olympus name on their cameras also in coming models.
Is there a reason why not?

In terms of IQ, It would be very much appreciated to see some low-light (high ISO) comparison with an earlier OM-D camera, and with some FF camera.
Would this be possible before the final review is published?

I do not know the reason, but the studio pics are so much softer, that they cannot represent the actual IQ of Mark II.
Maybe the lens was defective?
Anyway, something is clearly wrong. The pictures are misleading, and should not have been published as such. They should be replaced with new ones, taken with a different lens and maybe another sample of Mark II.

Hello, Pete,
The E-M5 actually has a setting for optimising at different focal lengths, but I don´t know how much that compensates.
Anyway, I agree with your assumption.
My first impressions have not changed.
The sharpness is really good, even at pixel-peeping level, at 400mm.
Much better than with my Oly 75-300 at 300 mm.
I have no experience with focus tracking.
I have read about focusing difficulties.
Some pictures have been slightly out of focus. By a tiny bit.
As with any of the the lenses I ever tried.
Like when taking several shots of the same bird at long distance, some may focus at the eye and some on the tail. No systematic back (or front) focusing.
Have you tried Googling "ephotozine Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4.0-6.3 ASPH Review" ?
That is the most informative review I found before buying the lens.
Is this lens worth the price? If you need the reach, definitely.
Hope this helps.
Seppo

I got mine yesterday, only a few shots now taken yet. Seems very nice. Sharp!
Only, the zoom ring is quite stiff right out of the box. Is getting better already.
One positive thing I had not even expected:
The stabilising system in the lens seems to work clearly more efficiently than the one in my Oly E-M5 (first version)
So the picture in the viewfinder is much more steady. So aiming at distant objects a lot easier, than with my m.Zuiko 75-300.
My first impression is very good.

Hi, I have a first generation OMD 5, which I like very much, so I read your comment with interest.
I guess you have shot with Hi-Res, when you get better pictures than with the Canon?