Panasonic 8K camera with 33MP stills(!) is the future.

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Image courtesy: ePhotozine.

Quesabesde and ePhotozine got info from Panasonic about their 8K plans. ePhotozine writes:

“Panasonic announced plans for future 4K and 8K video and photo features, including 4K at 60fps and 120fps, as well as the ability to take 33 megapixel still images from 8K video footage. They say they are planning to have this technology ready for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games. No further information was given at the time.“

It’s very likely the GH5 will not be that first 8K camera. More like the GH6 or another High End model coming between 2017 and 2020. The GH5 is set to be released in 2016 already!

Panasonic Preorders:
Black G7 with 14-42mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and Panasonic. In EU at Jessops, WexUK.
Silver G7 with 14-42mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and Panasonic. In EU at Jessops, WexUK.
Black G7 with 14-140mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and Panasonic. In EU at Jessops, WexUK.
Black G7 with 14-140mm and 14mm lens kit at BHphoto.
Black G7 with 14-42mm and 45-150mm lens kit at BHphoto.
Silver G7 with 14-42mm and 45-150mm lens kit at BHphoto.

Olympus Preorders:
7-14mm f/2.8 PRO lens: Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, GetOlympus, WexUK, AmazonUK, AmazonDE,
8mm f/1.8 PRO lens: Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, GetOlympus, WexUK, AmazonUK, AmazonDE,
Titanium E-M5II: Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, GetOlympus, WexUK.
Accessories:
7-14mm Olympus LC-79 Lens Cap at BHphoto.
Olympus PPO-EP02 Dome Port for 8mm at BHphoto.
Olympus PPZR-EP05 Focus Gear for 8mm at BHphoto.
Olympus POSR-EP10 UW Anti-Reflecting Ring for 8mm at BHphoto.

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Good news folks! Nokton 10.5mm finally shipping on June 30! First preorder on eBay.

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That took quite a long time but at last the new 10,5mm f/0.95 Nokton lens will ship from June 30! The world’s first preorder option is now up on [shoplink 53570 ebay]eBay Japan (Click here to read full details)[/shoplink]. They say the lens will ship on June 30!

P.S.: Image samples at DSLRmagazine and a pricing info for UK (£999). The lens is listed as “Coming soon” at BHphoto (Click here)….since 8 months exactly :)

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Olympus funny giant arm parody to promote Mirrorless versus DSLR.

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Olympus created that new commercial to promote Mirrorless cameras. Two more videos and a funny “prescription” for DSLR owners can be seen/read at GetOlympus/dslarm (Click here).

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For our German readers:  Amazon.de Gold Box deal at 9:00 on the G5 kit (Click here), at 12:00 on the 7.5mm lens (Click here) and at 18:00 the E-P5 kit (Click here). Price displays only at the exact hour towards!

 

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New G7 hands-on pictures. BHphoto launches a special G7 bundle savings page.

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There is a special G7 lens bundle savings page created at BHphoto (Click here). You save extra $100 on the second lens you choose.

More G7 news:
Hands-on video and images by Adorama. Hands-on pics at ePhotozine. Hands-on Photos at Photographyblog. Japanese announcement at DC.watch. Low res samples fotos at Panasonic.net.

Preorders:
Black G7 with 14-42mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and Panasonic. In EU at Jessops, WexUK.
Silver G7 with 14-42mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and Panasonic. In EU at Jessops, WexUK.
Black G7 with 14-140mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and Panasonic. In EU at Jessops, WexUK.
Black G7 with 14-140mm and 14mm lens kit at BHphoto.
Black G7 with 14-42mm and 45-150mm lens kit at BHphoto.
Silver G7 with 14-42mm and 45-150mm lens kit at BHphoto.

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The new Olympus 7-14mm PRO lens got reviewed by Robin Wong!

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Robin Wong (Click here) tested the new 7-14mm PRO lens:

For Micro Four Third shooters, rejoice, the ultra wide angle Olympus M.Zuiko 7-14mm F2.8 PRO lens is indeed a stellar performer. The lens delivers sharp images, with plenty of detail resolving power. All technical flaws you can think of about a wide angle lens are well controlled and suppressed. There really is nothing much to not like about this lens. If you need a high performing ultra wide angle lens, there is currently no better option than this M.Zuiko 7-14mm F2.8 PRO lens.

Alessandro Carpentiero (Click here) had the chance to test both new PRO lenses. About the 7-14mm lens he writes:

  • Incredible build quality
  • The lens is very linear with a basically absent distortion: lines are very straight, making it THE lens for architectures, interiors, ecc. It does tend to stretch a bit the edges, but that’s part of the game.
  • Razor sharp: seriously. I dare you to find a 14mm 2.8 lens with these edges.
  • Chromatic phenomenon: Chromatic aberration is very well controlled thanks to 3 Super ED lenses, 1 ED lens and 2 EDA lenses, while  the ZERO (Zuiko Extra-Low Reflective Optical), while Coating aids in minimizing ghosting.
  • Interesting bokeh: I know, wide-angle lenses are not famous (nor bought) for their bokeh, but I believe this can be an “extra bonus” for this lens. The minimum focusing distance is just 7.5cm (you really gotta be careful not to touch the subject with the lens aspherical lens) and you can have very interesting results.

And about the 8mm he writes:

  • Incredible build quality. Yes, Olympus is doing a really great job with its PRO lenses. The building quality is wonderful for all of them.
  • The lens distortion is very much present but well, it’s the main feature of this lens.
  • It looks sharp also at f/1.8.
  • Chromatic aberration was a little visible at f/1.8, but easily fixable with one click in Camera Raw.
  • Bokeh: the minimum working distance is just 2.5cm (really really close). This makes it interesting for creative uses.

Plenty of image samples can be seen on Alessandro Carpentiero website.

New Olympus stuff preorder links:
7-14mm f/2.8 PRO lens: Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, GetOlympus, WexUK, AmazonUK, AmazonDE,
8mm f/1.8 PRO lens: Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, GetOlympus, WexUK, AmazonUK, AmazonDE,
Titanium E-M5II: Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, GetOlympus, WexUK.
Accessories:
7-14mm Olympus LC-79 Lens Cap at BHphoto.
Olympus PPO-EP02 Dome Port for 8mm at BHphoto.
Olympus PPZR-EP05 Focus Gear for 8mm at BHphoto.
Olympus POSR-EP10 UW Anti-Reflecting Ring for 8mm at BHphoto.

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Olympus PRO lenses now on preorder in Germany and UK too.

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The new Olympus PRO lenses are now listed at AmazonDE and AmazonUK too. Here is the full preorder list:

New Olympus stuff preorder links:
7-14mm f/2.8 PRO lens: Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, GetOlympus, WexUK, AmazonUK, AmazonDE,
8mm f/1.8 PRO lens: Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, GetOlympus, WexUK, AmazonUK, AmazonDE,
Titanium E-M5II: Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, GetOlympus, WexUK.
Accessories:
7-14mm Olympus LC-79 Lens Cap at BHphoto.
Olympus PPO-EP02 Dome Port for 8mm at BHphoto.
Olympus PPZR-EP05 Focus Gear for 8mm at BHphoto.
Olympus POSR-EP10 UW Anti-Reflecting Ring for 8mm at BHphoto.

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Panasonic G7 will ship on June 15 already according to Amazon US. 14-140mm lens has cosmetic changes.

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Two additional info on the new G7:
1) The Panasonic G7 will ship on June 15 already according to Amazon US (Click here).
2) There is a G7 bundle savings offer at BHphoto (Click here).
3) The 14-140mm lens has two purely cosmetic changes. HD mark is gone (doesn’t look good on a 4K camera) and the name writing is in white (and no more yellow like before).

Preorders:
Black G7 with 14-42mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and Panasonic. In EU at Jessops, WexUK.
Silver G7 with 14-42mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and Panasonic. In EU at Jessops, WexUK.
Black G7 with 14-140mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and Panasonic. In EU at Jessops, WexUK.
Black G7 with 14-140mm and 14mm lens kit at BHphoto.
Black G7 with 14-42mm and 45-150mm lens kit at BHphoto.
Silver G7 with 14-42mm and 45-150mm lens kit at BHphoto.

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