A short story about the famous Sharp 8K MFT camera that never came to the market :(

$6000 vs. $1500 Camera: The Results Will Shock You.

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
Olympus Cameras – Dark Images, Movie Mode Zoom, & Live View (Rob Trek).
Swedish: OM SYSTEM + Friends, Community Thursday
DJI Announces Single Transmitter Version of DJI Mic (Explora).
Best Product Announcements at CES 2023 (42West).

Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.

LUMIX 12-32mm – KIT LENS POWER!

Sigma patented two new Micro Four Thirds lens designs. But it’s unclear yet if Sigma will really launch those new 40mm f/1.4 and 35mm f/1.4 primes. Or maybe they will OEM the design to Panasonic or OM Digital.

via Asobinet

Panasonic Japan published the CP+ presentation page:

The theme of the CP+2023 LUMIX booth is “NEXT PHASE WITH LUMIX“.

Whether professional or amateur, LUMIX will continue to evolve in order to contribute to all creators who want to challenge new expressions and fields.
Focusing on the Micro Four Thirds single-lens camera GH6, which enables a new time expression of 4K120p, and the full-size single-lens camera S5II, which supports even more aggressive shooting with on-image plane phase detection AF and powerful image stabilization. In addition to touch & try unique to the venue and a photo walk where you can experience the actual machine, we have theme-based seminars by up-and-coming creators and equipment-based seminars that delve into the appeal of products. We will continue to develop content that will be useful and hints for creative activities.
From those who want to open up new ways of expression to those who are having trouble choosing a camera, please visit the LUMIX booth!

There is yet no hint about possible new camera/lens announcements…

Red35:

It is Lens OSCAR time, to reflect and rate all the M43 lenses that I reviewed in 2022 and name the BEST for my first ever RED35 Lens Award 2023. I nominated five from many many that I tested and each of the nomination is great for any M43 photographer and videographer. Watch and find out which one came out on top and beat the others and claims the BEST LENS 2023 award.

Emilie Talpin’s Bird Photography Gear

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
Panasonic Lumix FZ80/82 Loose Dioptre Adjustment Dial Repair (Graham N).
Off-Camera Flash Portraits Made Easy (Explora).
How to Use Natural Light in Photography (42West).
Venice Photo Walk with 7Artisans 35mm f1.2 on GH6 | lens first impression (Aiur Media).

Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.

DC.watch posted some test shots with the Kowa lenses on the OM-1. Here are the three lenses they used:

PROMINAR 8.5mm F2.8

PROMINAR 12mm F1.8

ROMINAR 25mm F1.8