The new OM System OM-5 camera to be announced in late October and not in September due the chip shortage. The new release date is late October and the shipments expected to start in November. The simple reason for this is the ongoing worldwide chip shortage. Meaning that the OM Digital needs a bit more time to produce enough OM-5 bodies.
According to latest Olympus rumors here are the OM System OM-5 specifications leaked so far;
- 20MP (same OM-1 sensor)
- 15fps
- Single card slot
- 3.6mp EVF
- Same OM-1 BLX-1 battery
- Announcement late October
- Shipment start in November
- Also a new lens will be announced