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Don’t Underestimate This Kit Lens – So Versatile & Sharp!

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
Micro Four Thirds Underrated Superzoom Lens 14-140mm (Gary W).
Top 5 Camera Tips for Podcasting (Explora).
The camera that fits you (Olympus Passion).
How is Interactive Photography Changing the Industry? (42West).

Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.
I kindly invite you all to follow me on Youtube, Instagram, Threads for more broader camera talk.

The end of an epic lens: Panasonic LUMIX G 20mm/F1.7 II ASPH. Discontinued

In Japan the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 II lens has been marked as discontinued (Source Asobinet). This is one of the most important lenses in the MFT history. The first generation lens was announced back in 2009 and proved to be a hot seller. Now with Panasonic stopping the production you should think about getting it before it runs out of Stock at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Clifton.

I don’t think Panasonic will release a new version, and this is a sad news :(

 

Chinese company Sonida (maker of Songdian cameras) officially joined the MFT system!

Sonida, the maker of the Songdian branded camera has officially joined the MFT system. Let’s ee what product they will display at the CP+ show…hopefulyl an exciting new MFT camera!

Press text:

We are pleased to announce today that Shenzhen Sonida Digital Technology Co., Ltd. has declared its support for the Micro Four Thirds System standard and will be introducing compliant products to the market.
The Micro Four Thirds System is currently supported by 63 companies, including companies focusing on B2B operations. With the participation of Sonida, new products are expected to be added to the Micro Four Thirds lineup in the future. The possibilities unique to an open standard will further expand the enjoyment of imaging and video creation.

As the companies responsible for initiating both the Four Thirds System and the Micro Four Thirds System standards, OM Digital Solutions and Panasonic will continue to develop and enhance the product line-up to meet the diverse needs of our customers.

a bit of everything…


Our Marketing Lead answers your Customer Questions!

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
TTArtisan 25mm f/2 Review for Micro Four Thirds (Gary W).
Interview with Tino Soriano: A life of storytelling (Olympus Passion).
Beginner’s Guide to Portrait Composition (Explora).
What I Would Do Differently If I Were to Start Over with Macro Photography (42West)

Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.
I kindly invite you all to follow me on Youtube, Instagram, Threads for more broader camera talk.

 

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OM System OM-1 MKII Weather Sealing Tested in a Code Red Blizzard

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
Returning to Where My First Long Exposure Photo Was Taken (Chris Baitson).
A photographer’s journey through Pakistan with the Olympus E-1 and E-3 (Olympus Passion).
Portable Storage Shopping Guide (Explora).
How to Make Your YouTube Videos More Cinematic (42West)

Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.
I kindly invite you all to follow me on Youtube, Instagram, Threads for more broader camera talk.

Just announced: new OM-3 Astro camera!

You can now preorder the new OM-3 Astro at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Clifton.

The new Astro variant has an infrared cut filter in front of the filter enabling 100% transmission of Hα wavelengths. This is perfect to capture nebulae emitting Hα light. The camera also has two new color profiles:

  • COLOR1 optimized for red nebulae
  • COLOR2 optimized for starry landscape photography

The camera also has a new Starry Sky AF and a Night vision mode. It also has C1 is set for stacking for astrophotography, C2 is for stacking a starry landscape, and C3 is for handheld shooting of a starry landscape.

OM also released two new special filters for astrophotographers.