Olympus Japan has announced the release date of the new Olympus E-5 digital single-lens reflex camera. The weather sealed 12-megapixel DSLR, which sports a large optical viewfinder, fully articulated LCD screen, in-body image stabilisation, dust reduction system, 5fps burst shooting and a video mode will go on sale on 29th October. The press release does not quote a price, but the product announcement made last month said the European price would be €1,699. Olympus also announced that the M.Zuiko 40-150mm lens - which is a Micro four Thirds lens and thus not compatible with the Olympus E-5 - will also be released on the same day.

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