Opteka 12mm f/2.8 lens specs unveiled

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Opteka is teaisng the launch of five new MFT mount lenses. The image above shows the 12mm f/2.8 and it has those specs:

12 elements in 10 groups
9 aperture blades
3.9” (0.1m) minimum focus distance

Opteka currently sells some lenses for the FT and MFT system on Amazon US, Amazon DE and Amazon UK. But those lenses were originally designed for DSLR and later adapted.

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Olympus E-M10III officially announced!

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Olympus finally announced the new E-M10III. While the new PRO lenses will be announced in October. Here are all the news about the new camera:

Preorders:
Silver or Black E-M10III at GetOlympus, BHphoto, Adorama and Amazon. In Eu at WexUK and ParkUK.
E-M10III with kit lens at GetOlympus, BHphoto, Adorama and Amazon.
Special E-M10III superkit at Amazon and Adorama.
CS-51B Body Jacket for the E-M10III at BHphoto.

Previews and hands-on:
Field Test by Allan Weitz. Field test at Imaging Resource. Shooting experience at Dpreview. Review by Ming Thein. Hands-on by WexUK. Hands-on review at Photographyblog. First impressions at ThePhoBlographer. E-M10II vs E-M10III at ParkCameras. First impressions at Cinema5D. Review by CameraJabber. Plenty of test videos by Russian Kroupski. E-M10 II vs E-M10 III (Mirrorlesscomparison). Hands-on pics by Dpreview.

Specs at a glance:

Press text:
German at Systemkamerforum. French at LeMondeDeLaPhoto. Spanish at Photolari.

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Panasonic announces GH5 2.0 firmware will be released by end September. And first test report by Jacob James.

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GH5 ([shopcountry 68000]) with Really Right Stuff plate (BHphoto)

Panasonic announced that it will release the new 2.0 firmware update by end of September. We have first 2.0 tests at from  Jacob James, Dpreview and Damien Demolder.

Jacob James summed up what’s new:

This is what’s new:

  • Crop Marks for 1:1, 16:9, 2.35:1 and 2.39:1
  • DISP button lock
  • 6K/4K 4:3 Anamorphic
  • Anamorphic Desqueeze
  • Anamorphic I.S for 1.3/2x
  • 400mbps All-I 4K/UHD and 200mbps All-I FHD
  • 72mbps LongGOP 10bit 4:2:0 HEVC
  • HLG HDR + HLG View Assist
  • HLG in 50/60p 10bit 4:2:2 over HDMI
  • Improved AF
  • Bluetooth Remote through app
  • LUMIX Tether software for photo + video
  • IBIS Lock mode for video

Bug fixes:

  • IBIS Video Lock Mode – Improved IS performance when the viewing angle is fixed
  • Bug fix where 2-axis WB compensation would reset when kelvin level was changed
  • Timelapse mode now shows time to finish when shooting
  • Fn button can now be used for rating in playback mode
  • Constant preview, 4K/6K bulk save, Min shutter speed for ISO, RAW processing, REC/Playback switch, destination card slot and mic level adjust can now be assigned to FN. The mic level adjust will be very useful!
  • Image quality improvement in Extended ISO, i.Dynamic and Highlight/Shadow settings.

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Official Press text via Panasonic:

1. Compatibility with “LUMIX Tether” PC software
This new firmware enables GH5 tethered shooting via USB, using “LUMIX Tether” PC software. Users can control the camera by connecting it to a PC via USB. It lets you view the image on a large PC screen while shooting, which is helpful in commercial photoshoots of portraits, products and so on, where continuous confirmation is required. You can use [6K PHOTO] [4K PHOTO] and start and stop video recording with the tethered shooting. It is also possible to choose the folder to save the image files in the PC.

2.Improved auto focus performance
-Auto focus performance for subjects with low contrast in photo shooting is improved.
-Tracking auto focus performance in video recording is improved.
-The customized AF area can be continuously displayed in [Multi AF] and [Custom Multi AF] during live-view.
-The AF area in [Multi AF] can be moved to the other edge (side, top or bottom) when it reaches one edge.
-The start point of AF lock can be set on the live view screen in advance in [AF Tracking].
-The AF area can be moved while the shutter button is half-pressed or while recording in [Burst Mode], [6K PHOTO] and [4K PHOTO].

3. Improved performance in [6K PHOTO] and [4K PHOTO]
-The waiting time to start the next burst shooting sequence after [6K Burst] and [4K Burst] is shortened to less than half the time.
-[Loop Rec] is available in [6K PHOTO] •Use of Panasonic SD Memory Card with Video Speed Class 90 is recommended for [Loop Rec] of [6K PHOTO].

4. An additional ALL-Intra Video Recording mode
-4:2:2,10-bit ALL-Intra video recording mode is added to 4K/FHD video recording.
•Use of SD Memory Card with Video Speed Class 60 or higher is recommended for 4K ALL-Intra video recording. Operation is confirmed with Panasonic SD Memory Card with Video Speed Class 90.

New 4:2:2,10-bit ALL-Intra Recording Mode

 

5. 4K HDR video recording
-[HLG] (Hybrid Log Gamma) is added to [Photo Style]. HDR (High Dynamic Range) is a mode to reproduce both bright part and dark part in an image, making it look just as human eyes see. The camera records video with a designated gamma curve compatible with ITU-R BT.2100, and you can now choose Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) in [Photo Style].
-A low-bit-rate recording mode 4K HEVC for HLG was added. This enables playback on AV equipment compatible with the HEVC compression format, such as Panasonic 4K HDR TVs.

6. Enhancement of the Anamorphic video recording mode
-High-Resolution Anamorphic mode, which enables video recording in 18-mega effective pixels, is added. *Recorded in HEVC

-[Anamorphic Desqueeze Display] was added, which lets you view an enlarged image in Cinescope size while recording with 2.0x and 1.33x Anamorphic lens.
-[Video Guide Line] is added to display the image in a variety of aspects, such as Cinescope, 16:9 and 1:1 while recording video. This can be used not only in Anamorphic mode but also in other video recording mode.

7. Enhancement of Body I.S. (Image Stabilizer)
-[I.S. Lock(video)] is added. This powerfully compensates for handshake when the viewing angle is fixed.
-A new handshake correction mode is added, which provides optimum correction when using 2.0x and 1.33x Anamorphic lens.

8. Correction of white balance setting
-When the K (Kelvin) value was changed after adjusting the color temperature with 2-axis white balance compensation, the setting was reset. This bug has been fixed.

9. Improved usability of Time Lapse Shot
-The time to finish shooting and the number of recordable pictures are displayed on the stand-by screen.

10. Improved usability of Power Save LVF
-Power Save LVF can now be used during all stand-by display options.

11. Wireless functions
-The Bluetooth Remote Control function can be used with Image App, which will also be updated at the same timing with the GH5 firmware release.
-If the camera has not completed image transmission when it is turned off, it restarts transmission when it is turned on with the [Auto Transfer] function.

12. Other improvements
-A rating function using an Fn button is available in Playback Zoom and Multi Playback.
-The following functions can be assigned to Fn buttons – [Constant Preview] [6K/4K PHOTO Bulk Saving] [Min. Shtr Speed] [RAW Processing] [Rec/Playback Switch] [Destination Slot] and [Mic Level Adj.].
-The DISP.Button can be locked.
-In Relay Rec, there were cases where the video file number was not able to be reset. This bug has been fixed.
-In Relay Rec, there were cases where the video file number was reset after formatting the SD Memory Card. This bug has been fixed.
-In Backup Rec, there were cases where the file number was not reset even after applying resetting. This bug has been fixed.
-The image quality when applying the following settings is improved: Extended low ISO, [i.Dynamic] (Intelligent D-range Control) and Highlight Shadow.

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(FT5) Fulll German E-M10III Press text leaked. Body price is 649€.

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This is the Fulll German E-M10III Press text. The important new info is that the price for the body is 649€ and for the kit 799€:

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III: der ideale Reisebegleiter

Olympus präsentiert das neueste Modell der preisgekrönten OM-D Serie: die E-M10 Mark lll mit einem konsequent überarbeiteten Bedienkonzept. Die neue OM-D lässt sich so leicht wie ein Smartphone bedienen: Einfach den gewünschten Modus auswählen, über die Short-Cut-Taste die Menüsymbole einblenden und über das Touchdisplay aktivieren. Das gilt nicht nur für Schnappschüsse, sondern auch für Funktionen wie Langzeitbelichtungen, Focus Bracketing oder Mehrfachbelichtungen. Sogar die Live-Composite- und Live-Bulb-Funktion lassen sich so anwenden – ganz ohne Vorkenntnisse. Der angesagte Retro-Look und die Ausstattung mit den bewährten OM-D Technologien machen die E-M10 Mark III schon jetzt zu einem modernen Klassiker. Sie ist ein einfach zu handhabendes Leichtgewicht. Intuitiv zu bedienende Steuerelemente ermöglichen ab dem ersten Moment fantastische Bilder und beeindruckende Videos in Systemkameraqualität.

Neues Bedienkonzept
Die E-M10 Mark III ist die Kamera, mit der sich die Welt neu entdecken lässt. Denn die OM-D verfügt über eine Ausstattung, die es erlaubt, Kreativität spontan zu entfalten und fotografische Fähigkeiten zu entwickeln, je länger man mit der Kamera unterwegs ist. Auch diejenigen, die wenig Vorkenntnisse haben, können dank der vier neuen Kameramodi mühelos professionell anmutende Aufnahmen machen. Auf diese kann über das verbesserte, intuitiv zu benutzende Wahlrad zugegriffen werden. Sie ermöglichen über die Short-Cut-Taste (gleich neben dem On-Off-Schalter) und das Touchdisplay eine Menüführung ähnlich dem Smartphone, für eine sehr schnelle Auswahl und Realisierung gewünschter Effekte und Kameraeinstellungen:

Der AUTO-Modus (ehemals iAUTO) wurde grundlegend überarbeitet. Er erkennt Unschärfen durch Kameraverwacklungen jetzt sogar im Dunkeln.

Der Scene (SCN)-Modus wurde erweitert und ermöglicht durch die Auswahl von sechs Themen mit vordefinierten Einstellungen, Einfluss auf die gewünschten Ergebnisse zu nehmen.

Der Advanced Photo (AP)-Modus wurde hinzugefügt, damit Funktionen wie Live Composite, Live Time, Mehrfachbelichtung, HDR, Panorama, Keystone-Korrektur, Belichtungsreihen oder Focus Bracketing eingesetzt werden können, ohne dafür das Menü aufrufen zu müssen. Außerdem kann die Kamera hier lautlos geschaltet werden, damit sich niemand während der Aufnahmen gestört fühlt.

Im (ART)-Modus gibt es einen neuen Art Filter: Bleach Bypass, Typ I gibt Metalloberflächen einen glänzenden Effekt, wohingegen Typ II eine besondere Farbdarstellung und den nostalgischen Effekt einiger bekannter Kinofilme nachahmt.

Perfekt für unterwegs
Der aktuellste TruePic Vlll Bildprozessor aus dem Flaggschiff OM-D E-M1 Mark II und die einzigartige 5-Achsen-Bildstabilisation (IS) von Olympus ermöglichen in nahezu jeder Aufnahmesituation tolle Ergebnisse. Gestochen scharf und nicht verwackelt, sogar bei wenig Licht und ohne Stativ*. Die neue E-M10 Mark III verfügt außerdem über 121 Kontrast-AF-Messfelder, die fast die gesamte Bildfläche abdecken. Dadurch lässt sich überall auf dem Screen fokussieren. Der kontinuierliche AF kann die Bewegung eines Motivs verfolgen. Besonders nützlich für Porträtaufnahmen sind Face Priority AF und Eye Detection AF, die automatisch für scharfe und korrekt belichtete Gesichter sorgen.

In Zeiten, die man mit Familie und Freunden verbringt, ist immer etwas los. Aber oft sind die Ergebnisse schneller Schnappschüsse enttäuschend – das Geschehen ist unscharf und der Moment verpasst! Wer mit der E-M10 Mark III fotografiert, wird erstaunt sein, welche Ergebnisse sich mit dem Hochgeschwindigkeits-Autofokussystem (AF) von Olympus erzielen lassen.

Dazu kommt der superschnelle Touch-AF: Einfach das Display leicht berühren und das Motiv ist mit perfekter Schärfe eingefroren.
Videos halten Erinnerungen lebendig. Mit der E-M10 Mark III gelingen sie in bester 4K-Qualität, und weil das IS-System in die Kamera integriert wurde, sogar mit jedem angeschlossenen Objektiv!

Praktisch immer auf Reisen
Die elegante OM-D E-M10 Mark lll ist so kompakt und leicht, dass man sie auf jede Reise mitnehmen kann – und sie eigentlich immer dabei haben will. Eingebauter Sucher, Blitz und WLAN – alles in einem kompakten und robusten Body, der angenehm in der Hand liegt und dank des vergrößerten Handgriffs perfekt zu halten ist. Die Kamera verfügt über ein neigbares Display mit Touchsteuerung ähnlich einem Smartphone. Leicht zu bedienende Einstellräder und Tasten aus Metall sowie gut sichtbare Icons, ideal, um unterwegs ohne großen Aufwand kreativ zu sein. Besonders stylish wird die E-M10 Mark lll durch ihr eigenes Echtleder Body Jacket*43r* in schwarz oder braun und den praktischen automatischen Objektivdeckel LC-37C.

Leichtes Teilen über WLAN
Mit der in die E-M10 Mark III integrierten WLAN-Funktion bleiben Anwender immer verbunden. Die Olympus Image Share (OI.Share) App macht es ganz einfach, schöne Fotos und Videos ohne Computer mit Freunden zu teilen. Einmal mit der App verbunden, können Smartphone oder Tablet sogar genutzt werden, um die Kamera auszulösen oder den Fotos GPS-Daten hinzuzufügen.

Die E-M10 Mark lll ist ab Mitte September 2017 in Silber oder Schwarz für 649 € bzw. 799 CHF erhältlich.
Die Variante mit dem Pancake-Objektiv M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42 mm 1:3.5-5.6 EZ gibt es für 799 € bzw. 999 CHF.

OM-D E-M10 Mark lll Hauptmerkmale (Extrakt):
> Das weltweit leistungsstärkste in die Kamera integrierte 5-Achsen-Bildstabilisierungssystem für verwacklungsfreie Video- und Fotoaufnahmen aus der Hand. Kompensation um 4 Blendenstufen.*
> Neues Bedienkonzept über Moduswahlrad und Short-Cut-Taste – so einfach wie ein Smartphone
> TruePic VIII Bildprozessor
> 16-MP-Live-MOS-Sensor
> High-Speed-AF mit 121 Kontrast-AF-Messfeldern
> 4K-Video mit Bildraten von 30p, 25p, 24p / IPB (circa 102 Mbps Kompression).
> Serienbildaufnahmen mit ca. 8,7 Bildern/Sek. S-AF ***
> Hochgeschwindigkeits- OLED-EVF mit 2,36 M Pixlen
> Kompatibel mit über 40 Micro Four Thirds Objektiven und umfangreichem Zubehör

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Google english translation of this:

Olympus OM-E E-M10 Mark III: the ideal travel companion

Olympus presents the latest model of the award-winning OM-D series: the E-M10 Mark III with a consistently revised operating concept. The new OM-D is as easy to use as a smartphone: simply select the desired mode, use the shortcut button to show the menu icons and activate it via the touch screen. This applies not only to snapshots, but also to functions such as long-term exposure, focus bracketing or multiple exposures. Even the Live Composite and Live Bulb function can be applied without any previous knowledge. The trendy retro look and the equipment with the proven OM-D technologies make the E-M10 Mark III already a modern classic. It is an easy-to-handle lightweight. Intuitive control elements allow you to take fantastic pictures and impressive videos in system camera quality from the very first moment.

New operating concept
The E-M10 Mark III is the camera with which the world can be rediscovered. Because the OM-D has an equipment that allows you to develop creativity spontaneously and to develop photographic abilities as long as you are with the camera. Even those with little previous knowledge can easily make professional recordings thanks to the four new camera modes. This can be accessed via the improved, intuitive dial wheel. With the short-cut button (right next to the on-off switch) and the touch screen, you can make menu navigation similar to the smartphone, for a very fast selection and realization of desired effects and camera settings:

AUTO mode (formerly iAUTO) has been fundamentally revised. He now recognizes blurs caused by camera shake even in the dark.

The Scene (SCN) mode has been extended and allows you to influence the desired results by selecting six themes with predefined settings.

Advanced Photo (AP) mode has been added to allow you to use functions such as Live Composite, Live Time, Multiple Exposure, HDR, Panorama, Keystone Correction, Exposure Bracketing, or Focus Bracketing without having to access the menu. In addition, the camera can be silenced so that no one feels disturbed during the recording.

In the (ART) mode there is a new type filter: Bleach Bypass, Type I gives metal surfaces a shiny effect, while Type II imitates a special color scheme and the nostalgic effect of some known cinema films.

Perfect for the road
The latest TruePic Vlll image processor from the flagship OM-D E-M1 Mark II and the unique 5-axis image stabilization (IS) from Olympus allow great results in almost any shooting situation. Sharp and not blurred, even with low light and no tripod *. The new E-M10 Mark III also features 121 contrast AF-meters that cover almost the entire image area. This allows you to focus anywhere on the screen. The continuous AF can track the movement of a subject. Face Priority AF and Eye Detection AF are particularly useful for portrait shooting, which automatically provide sharp and correctly exposed faces.

There is always something going on at times when you spend time with family and friends. But often the results of quick snapshots are disappointing – the happenings are out of focus and missed the moment! Anyone photographing with the E-M10 Mark III will be amazed at the results obtained with the Olympus high-speed autofocus system (AF).

In addition, the super-fast touch AF: Simply touch the display lightly and the subject is frozen with perfect sharpness.
Videos keep memories alive. With the E-M10 Mark III they succeed in the best 4K quality, and because the IS system has been integrated into the camera, even with every connected lens!

Practically always traveling
The elegant OM-D E-M10 Mark III is so compact and lightweight that you can take it with you on every trip – and it always wants to have it with you. Built-in viewfinder, flash and WLAN – all in a compact and robust body that is comfortable to hold and can be held perfectly thanks to the enlarged handle. The camera has a tiltable display with touch control similar to a smartphone. Easy-to-use dial wheels and metal buttons, as well as easily visible icons, ideal to be creative on the go with little effort. The E-M10 Mark III is particularly stylish with its own genuine leather body jacket * 43r * in black or brown and the practical automatic lens cover LC-37C.

Easy sharing via WLAN
With the WLAN function integrated into the E-M10 Mark III, users are always connected. The Olympus Image Share (OI.Share) app makes it easy to share beautiful photos and videos without having a computer with friends. 

The E-M10 Mark III will be available from mid-September 2017 in silver or black for € 649 and CHF 799 respectively.
The variant with the Pancake lens M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42 mm 1: 3.5-5.6 EZ is available for 799 € and 999 CHF respectively.

OM-E E-M10 Mark lll Key features (extract):
> The world’s most powerful camera-integrated 5-axis image stabilization system for hand-free video and photo shots. Compensation by 4 f-stops. *
> New operating concept via mode dial and short-cut button – as simple as a smartphone
> TruePic VIII image processor
> 16-MP live MOS sensor
> High-speed AF with 121 contrast AF meters
> 4K video with image rates of 30p, 25p, 24p / ipb (about 102 Mbps compression).
> Continuous shooting with approx. 8,7 pictures / sec. S-AF ***
> High-speed OLED EVF with 2.36 M pixels
> Compatible with over 40 Micro Four Thirds lenses and extensive accessories

Thansk Matthias for this!

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GH5 firmware 2.0 to be announced at 4pm Berlin time (download by end of September)

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I got an anonymous message saying that Panasonic will officially announce the new GH5 firmware update today at 4pm Berlin time. I have been told Panasonic already displayed some banner about that at the IFA in Berlin. The bad news is that the firmware download will be available by late September only. UPDATE: A Spanish site confirmed firmware 2.0 is coming and later removed the news.

And as pointed out by Almuhannad on our GH5 facebook group…Winter is coming :)

 

 

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