a bit of everything…


Macro and More with OM System Ambassador David Hamilton

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
I photograph three wader species. Did I break the law? (Mike Lane).
Godox iT30 Pro for OM System/Olympus Cameras (Rob Trek).
Our Favorite Storage Drives (Explora).
How to Manage the Ton of Tech in Your Dorm Room (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.

LUMIX Flow 1.3.0 will be released on October 20

Panasonic is teasing the launch of a new Lumix Flow update on October 20. Here is what’s coming:

LUMIX Flow 1.3.0(iOS/iPadOS/Android)

・Supports DC-S5M2,DC-S5M2X,andDC-GH7.
・Added UI display optimized for vertical shooting.
・Improved mirroring monitor functionality.
・Enhanced operational stability.

The following features are available only for DC-S5M2,DC-S5M2X, and DC-GH7:
*They will be compatible with DC-S1M2, DC-S1M2ES and DC-S1RM2 in the near future.
・LUTs can be applied to the live view.
・Supports multiple frame markerdisplay.
・Added AF recognition frame display.

a bit of everything…


This Olympus Flexible Macro Arm Light Is Genius, But…

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
Photographing MotoGP on the OM-1: Pro Performance and Packable Prowess (PetaPixel)
Exploring the world through the lens: A conversation with Sonia Holst (Olympus Passion).
Black-and-White Film Roundup (Explora).
How to Prepare for an International Trip as a Creator (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.

a bit of everything…


Macro Photography Tips | Mushrooms, Insects & Dragonflies with the OM-1 Mark II + 90mm

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
I Bought a Used LEGENDARY Micro Four Thirds Camera in 2025! (Waterfall Joe).
Less gear, more photos, more keepers (Olympus Passion)
7 Best Tripods in 2025 for Stable and Sharp Images (42West).
Apple’s Awe Dropping Event (Explora).

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.

Camera Intelligence Unveils Caira – The World’s First Interchangeable Lens Mirrorless MFT Camera with Google’s “Nano Banana” Onboard

I know this is the future, I don’t know if this camera will be a success…but I am definitely happy it comes with MFT mount and we can bring some true innovation in the MFT world!

Camera Intelligence Unveils Caira – The World’s First Interchangeable Lens
Mirrorless Camera with Google’s “Nano Banana” Onboard

London and New York – October 6th, 2025 – Camera Intelligence today announced Caira, a new AI-native Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera that attaches to iPhones via a MagSafe connector. Caira is the world’s first interchangeable lens mirrorless camera to feature Google’s next-generation generative AI model, ‘Nano Banana’, integrated directly into its product. This powerful fusion of professional optics and advanced on-camera intelligence empowers creators to do advanced image editing in real-time, drastically streamlining content creation workflows.

With the integration of Google’s ‘Nana Banana’ model, Caira ushers in a new era of on-camera “generative editing,” moving beyond simple capture to offer in-the-moment creation and editing, for spectacular real-time adjustments that were previously only possible through complex post-production software and workflows on laptops.

Using simple natural language prompts users can instantly change the style or colour grade of a scene, transform a bright daytime scene into a dramatic nightscape, or even make hyper-specific additions, like changing the colour of a subject’s clothing or hair, or placing jewelry on a person’s body, all directly within the Caira app after the photo has been taken.

With Caira, we are not just launching a new camera; we are introducing a new, intelligent creative partner,” said Vishal Kumar, CEO of Camera Intelligence. “Creators need more than just great image quality – they need speed, flexibility, and tools that match the pace of their imagination. By integrating Nano Banana directly into Caira, we are collapsing traditional content creation workflows; we aim to fundamentally shift how creators capture, edit, and share our world.”

Understanding the profound implications of this technology, Camera Intelligence is developing Caira with an ethics-first approach. The company is actively collaborating with a diverse group of professional photographers to establish responsible use cases. Furthermore, Camera Intelligence is designing ethical system prompts and safeguards within the AI model to prevent misuse. The technology will always adhere to Google’s Generative AI Prohibited Use Policy, and it will not permit alterations to a person’s skin tone, ethnicity, or core facial features, ensuring the tool is used to augment creative expression, not to unethically manipulate personal identity.

“We’ve put a lot of thought into this technology before offering it to our customers. Despite the skepticism surrounding generative AI, we believe photographers shouldn’t fear it. Thoughtful integration of this has the potential to be truly helpful. We chose Google’s Nano Banana because it’s the best model we’ve seen for maintaining consistent character details and seamlessly blending new edits whilst preserving the original image’s optical quality. Its one-shot editing capability is also exceptional, frequently delivering perfect results in a single attempt without unwanted hallucinations. It truly feels like magic.”

Caira is designed for creators and businesses who demand both cutting-edge quality and unparalleled creative freedom. By leveraging on-camera AI, Caira eliminates the need for laptop-based post-processing for many creative tasks, offering a seamless ‘shoot-and-share’ workflow for high-quality content creation.

Availability
Caira Camera will launch for pre-order exclusively on Kickstarter, with the campaign scheduled to go live on October 30th, 2025. Interested customers can sign up for launch notifications on the company’s website – www.cameraintelligence.com.

About Camera Intelligence:
Camera Intelligence is a pioneering company building an AI-powered camera platform that simplifies professional content creation. By integrating advanced AI directly into a mirrorless camera system that connects to smartphones, Camera Intelligence empowers creators and e-commerce businesses to produce high-quality content with ease.

Contact:

Vishal Kumar, CEO & co-Founder
team@cameraintelligence.com
www.cameraintelligence.com
http://www.cameraintelligence.com

 

European Amazon Prime Deals are now live: Save big on MFT mount gear, storage and accessories!

The European Amazon Prime deals are now live at Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, Amazon ES, Amazon NL, Amazon SWE, Amazon PL. In Asia/Oceania at Amazon Australia. In America at Amazon US and Amazon Canada.

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