CameraLabs tests the FZ1000 and says it’s the “classiest bridge camera to date”.

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In US it’s still hard to get the FZ1000 but some of them are now in Stock at [shoplink 48012 ebay]Samys eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]. And the reason why it’s hard to get is because it’s a damn good camera! CameraLabs (Click here) just posted their FZ1000 review and do write:

Just to recap on some of the other great features the FZ1000 has to offer – 12fps continuous shooting, 1/4 speed 1080p video recording, built-in timelapse and stop motion shooting, 7-frame auto bracketing, fast DFD-assisted 49-area AF, and excellent wifi features. The only things it’s really missing for me are a touch-screen and a built-in ND filter, but there’s still loads of controls and of course the opportunity to mount an ND filter on the barrel if necessary; plus with an electronic shutter option at up to 1/16000, you’ll easily be able to deploy large apertures outdoors for stills.
Sony may have enjoyed a temporary lead in the premium superzoom / bridge market, but with the FZ1000, Panasonic has grabbed it back. The FZ1000 is one of the most exciting cameras of 2014 and arguably the classiest bridge camera to date which naturally qualifies it for a Cameralabs Highly Recommended award.

FZ-1000 preorders at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here). In Europe at WexUK (Click here). In Asia at Digitalrev (Click here).

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Possible issue on the E-M1 and E-M5 with the new Metabones Canon EF adapter.

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Our reader Brian sent us this mail to warn about a possible issue with the new Metabones Canon EF adapter:

FedEx delivered today the Metabones Canon EF to Micro Four Thirds Speed Booster, P/N MB_SPEF-m43-BM1, that I had ordered after reading your posting as to its availability.  I have test fit the adapter to all MFT cameras I own, and I wanted to alert you to the fact that it DOES NOT FIT the Olympus OM-D E-M1 camera.  It’s not even close.  The adapter interferes with the forward projecting EVF hood on the E-M1. The adapter also does not fit the Olympus E-M5, although the interference is not as severe.  The adapter will fit the Olympus E-M10, although the adapter remains in contact with the EVF hood.  I don’t know yet if this tension prevents the lens flange from seating flat. If so, this could cause lens decentering.
The adapter does fit fine on Olympus PEN Mini E-PM2, and Panasonic Lumix models G5, G6, GX1, & GF5.  I mounted a Canon EF-S compatible Tamron SP AF17-50mm f/2.8 XR LD Asperical (IF) zoom lens on the adapter, and made some test shots with the E-PM2 camera. Result is a 12-35mm f/2.0 zoom lens. Sweet!  This Tamron version lacks IS, but that isn’t a problem on Olympus bodies.
I am a bit surprised that Metabones did not engineer the adapter to fit more camera models, especially the popular E-M5 and E-M1.

Hope Metabones will release a statement about this soon!

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(FT5) Now 100% sure new E-M1 firmware is coming in two weeks from now.

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Just a short note to keep E-M1 owners happy. I now am 100% certain Olympus will release a great E-M1 firmware update in two weeks from now. It will be announced along the Silver E-M1 and new PRO zooms. Will let you know as soon as I get the very long list of improvements.

P.S.: There is definitely no 4K video recording coming.

For European readers: Olmypus now gives a free HLD-7 battery grip with the [shoplink 48005 ebay]E-M1 body (Click here)[/shoplink] or [shoplink 48004 ebay]E-M1 with 12-40mm lens kit (Click here)[/shoplink].


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a little bit of everything…

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Behind-The-Scenes: From the Trenches of The Writing’s On the Wall (Shot on the GH4 / found via EosHD).

E-M1 review at Photobyrichard.
The Olympus Selfie Cam Isn’t a Toy (Digitalcamerareview).
Hands-on with the Olympus PEN E-PL7 (Dphotographer).
Japanese Nocticron 42,5mm test at DC.watch.
DMC-SZ8 Firmware update service and DMC-LZ40 Firmware update service
Weird patent showing a smaller image circle lens for MFT (Egami).

Gen:Two clips from our vimeo channel for a travel website we made. One with a hacked GH2 with the standard 14-140mm. Edited in Premiere, classic color correction with a final Lumetri Effect: https://vimeo.com/96129225
The other one filmed with a GH3 and the same lens. Again Premiere, classic CC and Lumetri: https://vimeo.com/102109268

 

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Deal fo the day: Refurbished Black E-Pm1 kit for $199.

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A limited quantity of refurbished Black E-Pm1 cameras with kit lens are for sale for $199 only on [shoplink 47995 ebay]eBay US (Click here)[/shoplink]. That’s pretty low price!

First Kodak S-1 MFT cameras:
[shoplink 47982 ebay]White S-1 Camera with 12-45mm f/3.5-5.6 AF Lens (Click here)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 47983 ebay]White S-1 Camera with 12-45mm f/3.5-5.6 and 42.5-160mm f/3.9-5.9 AF Lens (Click here)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 47984 ebay]Black S-1 Camera with 12-45mm f/3.5-5.6 AF Lens (Click here)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 47985 ebay]Black S-1 Camera with 12-45mm f/3.5-5.6 AF Lens (Click here)[/shoplink].

Panasonic camera rebates:
$300 off on the Panasonic GH3 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here)and BHphoto (with 4% reward).
$300 off on the Panasonic GX7 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
$100 off on the Panasonic G6 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (with free SanDisk 32GB).
Receive a free Panasonic LUMIX G Vario 45-150mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH Lens with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 14-42mm lens bundle in Black (Click here) or Silver (Click here).

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Olympus kills grey market by dropping the worldwide warranty!

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With a plain simple press text Olympus officially announced the termination of the global warranty program. This is going to affect all buyers that will buy Olympus stuff from abroad. This is likely going to affect seriously the large grey market. This is the official press text:

“Olympus Imaging Corporation has been providing Worldwide warranty for digital cameras and accessories since April 1, 2004, except for some countries and regions.
However, the time has come to stop providing Worldwide warranty because of regulation by laws and differences in the infrastructure of the repair facilities in individual countries.
Please kindly be informed that Worldwide warranty will not be provided with most of our Micro Four Thirds System and compact digital camera products shipped after September of 2014.

The Worldwide warranty card you have, is currently still valid as long as it meets the conditions required for warranty repair. Also, the Worldwide warranty card enclosed with the new products which you purchase from now, is also valid. Local warranty card is valid only in the country where you purchase the product and all repairs undertaken in other countries will be a chargeable service.

For any questions please refer to the “Olympus Authorized Distributor List” and contact our Service Station or Distributor for assistance.”

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