OM-1 Version 1.7 has been released (download here). Those are the benefits:

• Enhanced All-Target Mode Autofocus: Improvement in AF performance with All-Target Mode in S-AF and C-AF. Optimized tuning of the focus position when the AF area is set to all targets.
• Improved Menu Operation: The erase/trash button can now be used as a menu access shortcut, allowing for easier operation with the right hand.
• Enhanced Handheld High-Res Shot: Improved composition algorithm for handheld high-res shot.
• Operational Stability: Improved stability of some functions.

We got two new major deal actions:

• Back to school deals at Amazon US
• Labor Sale deals at BHphoto and Adorama

Snappines writes:

Went down a rabbit hole and came back up with a cool micro four thirds camera and a whole list of other lesser known cameras! I thought it would be fun to explore this open system and look at which other camera brands have joined m43 since it’s conception. I’m betting you don’t know about them all! Am I missing any?

He made a list of cameras most of you forgot existed like the:

• Kodak S-1
• Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
• JVC camcorder
• Z-cam
• Nac camera
• Mevo Core
• Yongnuo
• Alice Camera
• Switchlens
• I’m back Film
• Leica Digilux 3

Crazy how many different manufacturers made MFT mount cameras!

DClife spotted a weird Panasonic patent. It describes a sort of selfie camera you can use on a stick…seems like a sort of DJI Osmo 3 competitor:

Maybe Panasonic will release new kind of camera products that are different than our classic Lumix models?

There is a new major update for Topaz Photo AI (Click here). This release of Photo AI includes:

• Three new Sharpen models: Lens Blur v2, Natural, and Refocus
• Personalized model and strength settings
• Presets in suggestions
• Auto-selection added to the controls tab
• Improved color accuracy for Canon RAW files
• Performance improvements for preview behavior
• Allow the Capture One plugin to save a DNG

Want to dig in deeper? Here’s a full breakdown of what to look for in this latest release:

Does a 10+ year old lens find NEW LIFE on LUMIX GH7?

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
My First Impressions!!! – Super Solid & GREAT Looks! (Grant Robert).
The Best Gear and Accessories for Film School: 7 Must-Haves (42West).
Zoom’s New H1 XLR Portable Recorder Sheds the Mic (Explora).
Watch this video to learn about the stylishly designed OLYMPUS PEN E-P7 (MapCamera).

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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