(FT5) First images of the new Olympus E-M5 and 14-150mm F4-5.6II lens!

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Those are the very first images of the soon to be announced new Olympus E-M5II! Specs:

Same E-M5 16MP sensor
Update processor (improves slightly the IQ)
No PDAF
New sensor shift shooting that allows to combine 8 pictures in one to create a 40 Megapixel image
Improved 5 axis stabilization
It does have clean hdmi-out
all common frame rates and video optimized af-algorithm.
50Mb/s all 1080p (no 4K recording)

Reminder: The new Olympus camera coming during the first week of February will be called Olympus E-M5II (or E-M5 Mark II). And the big new feature of the camera is “sensor shift” shooting. The camera has a 16 Megapixel sensor that can shoot up to 40 Megapixel by shifting the sensor (in up to 8 frames of single shots).

The sources didn’t explain me in very detail how it works but my guess is that it works in a similar way of the Hasselblad H5D-200c. Hasselblad (Pdf file here) describes the tech in that way:

High precision piezo-electrical actuators control movements of the sensor in ½ and in one pixel increments. By combining six shots, offset by a combination of both ½ pixel increments and one pixel increments, the colors, Red, Green and Blue of each point are obtained with a double resolution in both the X and Y directions. The result is an astonishing 200Mpixel full color image with no artifacts, such as moiré.
The Bayer Mosaic filter pattern covers the pixels of the sensor. Moving the sensor in one pixel increments between shots, allows for the exact R, G, B values to be captured in every pixel. The multiple captures are then assembled to deliver the correct colors and ultimate definition of detail. Adding captures, each offset by a ½ pixel sensor movement, creates space for extending the sensor resolution from 50Mpix to 200Mpix. The outstanding definition of color and detail is maintained

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And here is the image of the new 14-150mm F4-5.6II lens:

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There is a good chance Olympus will also announce the pricing of the new Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO Lens (here at BHphoto).

Image courtesy via Digicameinfo. Specs by 43rumors.


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Samyang launches new special box case for their lenses.

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A couple of days ago Samayang announced their new 135mm f/2.0 lens which also comes with native MFT mount. And if you are a big fan and owner of Samyang Cine lenses you may be interested in that new Samyang product too:

[shoplink 50653 ebay]Samyang VDSLR Hard Lens Case for three lenses (Click here)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 50654 ebay]Samyang VDSLR Hard Lens Case for six lenses (Click here)[/shoplink].

May be useful if you own many Samyang lenses!

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Up to 60% off on Sandisk cards and new E-PL5 deal at Amazon.

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For limited time you get up to 60% off on Sandisk SD cards at Amazon US (Click here). And the same store gives you a 16GB Sandisk card for free along the E-Pl5 kit (Click here).

The Olympus US up to $100 lens savings are back:
$100 off on the 12mm f/2.0 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$50 off on the 17mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$50 off on the 25mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, GetOlympus.
$50 off on the 45mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$100 off on the 75mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$80 off on the 40-150mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$100 off on the 12-40mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$50 off on the 75-300mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.

Panasonic cameras:
Panasonic GF6 with kit lens sells for $349 only at Amazon US (Click here).

Olympus cameras:
Silver E-M1 now sells for $1,049 on [shoplink 50562 ebay]eBay US (Click here)[/shoplink].
Black E-M1 for $1199 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and GetOlympus (Click here).
Silver E-M1 for $1199 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and GetOlympus (Click here).
Black E-M1 with two lenses and extras for $2149 at Amazon (Click here).
$200 off on the E-M5 sold at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and GetOlympus (Click here).
$100 off on the E-Pl7 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and GetOlympus (Click here).
$150 off on the E-PL5 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and GetOlympus (Click here).
$100 off on the Olympus SH-1 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and GetOlympus (Click here).

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(FT5) What’s coming in 2-3 weeks: E-M5II, GF7 for sure and 7-14mm, 8mm fisheye likely.

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Olympus recently registered the name of two compact fixed lens cameras and the new E-M5II.

The CP+ show will start in February 12 and we have a pretty clear idea about what’s coming from Panasonic and Olympus. Here is the list of cameras and lenses and please tell us what you will consider to buy:

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Possible surprises: I still have no clear info on new Panasonic MFT lenses. And Olympus may show first mockups of the super fast prime lenses like the patented 12mm f/1.0!


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A bit of everything…

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Urban Up-Cycle from Ryan Mancuso on Vimeo.

The LX100 on Madeira, Part One by Jonas Linngard.
MFT Adapted Canon FL 55mm f/1.2 (Betterfamilyphotos).
Panasonic Lumix GM5: análisis (Quesabesde).
Panasonic GM5 ISO test at Focus Numerique.
A masterclass in light-painting with Andrew Whyte (Phhoto).
Joshua Resnick legal defense fund (Gofundme).

Damian:Some time ago you promoted in 43rumors my website. I’d like to get a sample of my latest project: “Close and Personal. Tell him / her with a photo ” . http://adft.es/intimoypersonal

 

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Back in Stock: Refurbished E-M1 for $1,039.

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You save $360 on those refurbished E-m1 cameras sold directly by Olympus US (Click here) and Olympus Canada (Click here).

 

The Olympus US up to $100 lens savings are back:
$100 off on the 12mm f/2.0 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$50 off on the 17mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$50 off on the 25mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, GetOlympus.
$50 off on the 45mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$100 off on the 75mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$80 off on the 40-150mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$100 off on the 12-40mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$50 off on the 75-300mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.

Panasonic cameras:
Panasonic GF6 with kit lens sells for $349 only at Amazon US (Click here).

Olympus cameras:
Silver E-M1 now sells for $1,049 on [shoplink 50562 ebay]eBay US (Click here)[/shoplink].
Black E-M1 for $1199 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and GetOlympus (Click here).
Silver E-M1 for $1199 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and GetOlympus (Click here).
Black E-M1 with two lenses and extras for $2149 at Amazon (Click here).
$200 off on the E-M5 sold at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and GetOlympus (Click here).
$100 off on the E-Pl7 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and GetOlympus (Click here).
$150 off on the E-PL5 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and GetOlympus (Click here).
$100 off on the Olympus SH-1 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and GetOlympus (Click here).

 

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