Here are the winners of the Tipa Awards 2024. Kind of easy for the G9II to win the prize in the MFT camera segment :)

Camera Awards

Best Professional M43 Camera: Panasonic G9 II
Best APS-C Entry Camera: Canon EOS R100
Best APS-C Professional Camera: Sony A6700
Best Full-Frame Professional Camera: Nikon Z f
Best Full-Frame High-End Professional Camera: Nikon Z8
Best Full-Frame Photo/Video Professional Camera: Sony A9 III
Best High-End Camera: Leica M11-P
Best Compact Camera: Fujifilm X100VI
Best Professional Video Camera: RED V-RAPTOR 8K VV
Best Polaroid Camera: Polaroid I-2
Best Medium Format Camera: Fujifilm GFX100 II
Best Camera Phone: Xiaomi 14 Ultra

Lens Awards:

Best APS-C Wide-Angle Zoom Lens: Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary
Best APS-C Standard Lens: Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro
Best Ultra-Wide Fixed Lens: Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF
Best Standard Fixed Lens: Voigtländer NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical
Best Telephoto Fixed Lens: Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Best Super Telephoto Fixed Lens: Sigma 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS | Sports
Best Professional Portrait Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
Best Wide-Angle Zoom Lens: Tamron 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD
Best Macro Zoom Lens: Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
Best Telephoto Zoom Lens: Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Best Super Telephoto Zoom Lens: Nikon S NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Best Dual Purpose Zoom Lens: Canon RF24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z

The E-M1X is now only available as used item at BHphoto and Amazon. Have not heard about any possible successor yet :(

Back in October the cameras was first marked as discontinued in Japanese stores:

The Lifestyle Camera System!!!

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
DON’T Go With Primes!!! (Grant Robert).
POV Photography Vlog with Leica M8 and Lumix GX850 (Gary W).
Travel Tripod Reinvented: The Peak Design Travel Tripod (Explora).
How to Choose the Best Shutter Speed (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 :)

You can now preorder them on Indiegogo (Click here).

Sirui Optical officially announced that the new Nightcrawler 16mm T1.2 and 75mm T1.2 lenses will be released on May 7, with Canon R/Sony E/Fuji X/M43 and L mounts, and are available in black and gun gray colors. , 67mm filter interface, stepless aperture, each weighing about 500g, and has previously launched 24mm/35mm/55mm focal lengths. Sirui Optics may launch 16mm/75mm sniper series autofocus lens versions in the future.

Macro photography with the OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
Lumix 100-300mm m43rds Killer Lens!! (Peter Gregg).
Choosing the Best Mobile Printer (Explora).
How to Choose the Best Shutter Speed (42West).
OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II AF Review Live-action Edition (Asobinet)

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 :)

Preorders for the new 7Artisans 50mm f/1.4 APS-C Tilt Shift Lens:

Amazon US (10% OFF with code “101EATIJ“. Amazon CA (10% OFF with code “RTQV7UHQ“. Amazon DE. Amazon UK. Amazon FR. Amazon IT. Amazon ES. And on Pergear store (10% OFF with ” 7AR50MMF1.4TILT“)

Features:

•  7 elements in 6 groups, Only 364g, Metal material, De-clicked Aperture ring, 46°Angle of view.
• Special Tilt-Shift lens compatible with mirrorless cameras, allowing you to create charming Liliputian visuals that resemble miniatures.
• Wide F1.4 aperture and shift axis is unparalleled, allowing you to explore new dimensions in photography.

Olympus Japan just issued a statement announcing the order stop for the E-P7 and E-M10IV.

Google translated text:

Thank you for using OM Digital Solutions products.

As announced on March 15, 2024, we have received orders for mirrorless single-lens cameras “PEN E-P7” and “OM-D E-M10Mark IV” that are significantly higher than planned. The situation continues to take time for delivery.

As it is expected that we will not be able to sufficiently supply products to our customers, we will temporarily suspend accepting orders from domestic retailers and our online store from April 17, 2024. For customers who have already placed their orders, we will deliver them to you as soon as they are ready.

We will consider the timing of product delivery and when we will resume accepting orders based on the future situation, and will notify you once it has been decided. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience caused to our customers and everyone involved.

We will continue to work hard to deliver the product as soon as possible, so we appreciate your understanding.

▪Products that require time to be delivered
Mirrorless single-lens camera “PEN E-P7 Body”
Mirrorless single-lens camera “PEN E-P7 14-42mm EZ Lens Kit”
Mirrorless single-lens camera “PEN E-P7 EZ Double Zoom Kit ”
Mirrorless single-lens camera “OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Body”
Mirrorless single-lens camera “OM-D E-M10 Mark IV EZ Double Zoom Kit”

Like I told you recently PEN cameras are in high demand in Asia because they get hyped on social networks!

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via Asobinet