Panasonic patented the design of new travel zoom MFT lens. It’s a 12-100mm f/4.0-5.8 MFT. There is also a slightly bigger version 12-115mm f/4.0-5.8. Panasonic writes about the lens:
“The present disclosure provides a compact and lightweight zoom lens system having a short overall length of lens system as well as excellent optical performance.”
Full details about the lens can be read at Freepatentsonline.
Olympus PEN-F Product Overview
A day with a Panasonic LUMIX -GX85 (LumixLounge).
Panasonic TZ100 video test by (Soundimagesplus).
Panasonic GX8 User Fred Gunnerson Discusses the Advantages of the Panasonic GX85 (GX80 GX7 II) by Art Of The Image.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Menu (Steve R).
Alex Reveals his DREAM UPGRADES for the Panasonic GH5
Vadim: “https://vimeo.com/161960160. LUMIX GH4 and native lenses on Beholder MS1 gimbal“
Most worldwide stores don’t have the new Olympus 300mm PRO lens in Stock. And if you were wondering when the lens will actually be available again well…there is a big letdown. BHphoto reports the lens will ship again from May 31 or later.
Check the lens availability at [shopcountry 59347].
As you know Sony had to stop their sensor production in Kumamoto due the damages caused by the April earthquake. The good news is that Sony officialy released a press text in which they say they will resume full operations on May 21.
The Kumamoto facility produces most of the digital camera sensors. That’s why olympus had to delay the E-Pl8 camera launch as this camera uses Sony sensors made in Kumamoto.
DIY filter holder for Olympus 7-14mm f/2.8
Mirrorless Telephoto Comparison Leica, Fuji, Nikon, Olympus (Naturalexposures).
The OLYMPUS PEN F Experience By Thomas Ludwig.
Olympus Stylus TG-860 Product Overview (Dpreview).
Gonzalo: “Last April I had the chance to attend a Buddhist Monk Ordination in Eastern Thailand, and during the 2 days that the ceremony lasted I tried to capture all the different stages of the ritual to portray it in a comprehensive way. All the images were taken with the GH3 and the Nocticron without any ND filter, which made it difficult to use the lens wide open under such sunny tropical skies. You can see (and read) the full story here:
http://gonzalobroto.blogspot.com/2016/04/making-merit-monks-ordination-in.html”
Chris: “Hey everyone check out my new photo/video web series, ‘Let’s Talk’ – ep1 – The Panasonic GH5
https://t.co/RXwFOKfQ53
https://t.co/RMykW3vJTL
Let me know your thoughts! Come join the conversation on Youtube or leave a comment below!“
You get a free gift card and SD card with the GH4 sold by Adorama (Click here).
The GM1 got a big closeout savings:
Blue GM1 with kit lens for $399 at Amazon and Adorama.
Orange GM1 with kit lens for $399 at Amazon and Adorama.
Quickndone posted these two new deals: [shoplink 59816 ebay]Silver GX8 fo4 $799[/shoplink] and [shoplink 59817 ebay]GH4 for $1049[/shoplink].
Taiwanese company STC is working with Olympus Taiwan to design a screw-in filter holder for Olympus 7-14mm f2.8 PRO. The holder takes an 105mm filter. Currently their CPL shows slight vignetting, but the newly designed ND filter could possibly avoid that. They’re still not sure if they should make an ND4, ND8, ND16…maybe your readers can help advise on this ;) They also say it’s possible (and easier) to make one for Pana 7-14mm. Based on the comments, this will be available at the end of next month at least in Taiwan and Hong Kong. Not sure if it will be available elsewhere, though. See here:
https://www.facebook.com/STCsense/posts/1004034246360892
Thanks B.!
