Newsshooter tested the GH5’s Extra Tele Conversion function. And they say it gives your lenses added reach with no quality loss:

The Extra Tele Conversion mode on the GH5 is very impressive and Panasonic have certainly given news, documentary and wildlife shooters a real reason to look very seriously at the camera. You could only dream of being able to shoot at these focal lengths on other camera systems at the GH5’s price point.

Her eis their test video:

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This is the first review of the first GH5 cage.

GH5 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Panasonic US. In EU at Amazon.de, Cyberport.de and ParkCamera.

CameraLabs posted the full Panasonic GH5 review:

Unsurprisingly it’s the movie modes which really impress with unlimited 4K video internally at 60p or in 10-bit at 30p (or both if you’re using an external recorder), and a wealth of features including vectorscope and waveform displays, anamorphic capture, programmable focus transitions, optional XLR inputs and very flat output (especially with the V Log L update), all making it one of the most portable and professional movie solutions for the money. The GH5 is a no-brainer for video pros but also becomes a highly compelling stills camera too – Highly Recommended.

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Kai tested the Yi M1 Micro Four Thirds camera. In his opinion the Hardware is not that bad but the software is really rubbish :(

The YI M1 can be bought at Amazon …if you don’t want to follow Kai’s advice :)

Olympus E-M1 Mark II and Nauticam NA-EM1 II
by Phil Rudin

The Olympus E-M1 Mark II has been selected as camera of the year for 2016 by a number well respected reviewing sites and magazines who put far more time into pixel peeping than I do. So up front I would just like to begin by saying that I think the E-M1 Mark II is the best Micro43 camera available and that anyone interested in underwater photography should take a close look at this camera and the excellent Nauticam NA-EM1II housing system.
The E-M1 Mark II completes the hugely successful Olympus OMD series and is a brilliant successor to the E-M1 platform released in 2013. The E-M1 Mark II is the “Pro” end of the OMD lineup and the new Olympus agship camera. It directly targets Pros and high end enthusiasts who don’t mind shelling out $1999.00 USD (now $1799.99 at Amazon USA and others) for a highly capable and very compact camera body.
The Mark II is a compelling choice for DSLR users considering a move to a mirrorless camera system and for Olympus users wishing to move up from the Olympus E-M5 and E-M10 series cameras.

DxOmark tested the Olympus 25mm f/1.2 PRO lens and the conclusion is:

At $1199, the Olympus 25mm f/1.2 is not cheap, but you get a lot of lens for your money, with weather-sealed barrel construction, advanced optical construction, and a super-wide f/1.2 maximum aperture. Its excellent light transmission ranks it as one of the highest-scoring MFT-mount lenses we’ve tested on the E-M1 II, only fractionally behind the Panasonic 25mm f/1.4. It achieves a slightly higher overall sharpness score compared to the Panasonic alternative, however, and significantly less geometric distortion, which could be important if you want straight lines not requiring correction in post-production. Performance at the maximum f/1.2 aperture is good, but closing down to f/2 notably improves center resolution and reduces vignetting. For peak performance, consider shooting at f/4 or f/5.6 on the Olympus 25mm f/1.2.

Olympus 25mm f/1.2 PRO lens at [shopcountry 64545].