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Rumours are circulating that a new generation of PEN cameras will be introduced at Photokina.

Exclusive Olympus has confirmed that it would not be possible to add extra art filters to its PEN series of cameras via a firmware upgrade, due to space issues.

A spokesperson for Olympus has indicated that the next camera the company releases will be in the PEN line-up, rather than an expansion of the new OM-D line.

Olympus has confirmed that it would consider launching a professional version of its recently announced OM-D E-M5, dependent on feedback about the current model.

Exclusive A spokesperson for Olympus has said that he believes the number of lenses available for its range of Micro Four Thirds cameras gives it the edge over competitors.

Early View Micro Four Thirds head to head

Olympus has announced that it is expecting to see a profit loss in its digital camera business for the financial year ending in March.

Exclusive Olympus has spoken out about the new Nikon 1 system, introduced last week as a rival to existing compact system cameras such as the PEN range of micro four thirds cameras.