More info here: silkypix.isl.co.jp/en/

On Charger…to charge them all! You can preorder it on Kickstarter (Click here)

Yongnuo has showcased their new MFT camera YN455 in Shanghai. It runs Android 10 and comes in two kit versions – 25mm 1.7 and 42.5mm 1.7. Here are the specs:

New MFT sensor, 20 million pixels
Snapdragon SoC
, CPU 8 cores 2.2GHz
, 6GB RAM
, 64GB storage
, up to 256GB memory card compatible (Micro SD)
, 2/3 / 4G network compatible (Nano-SIM)
, 8 million pixel front camera
5.0-inch tilt touch monitor
4K 30p
3.5mm headphone jack
3.5mm microphone jack
Dual USB-C port
(maximum 1080p output on the side, OTG compatible on the bottom)
2.4 / 5GHz Wi-Fi compatible
Bluetooth 5.0 compatible
GPS installed
Equipped with LED light
Size: 162 x 85 x 56 mm
Weight: 670g
4400mAh battery
, 18W PD / QC3 fast charging compatible
, removable
Operating temperature: 0 ~ 55 ℃
Price
・ Body: 3888 yuan (about 66,000 yen in Japanese yen)
・ 25mm F1.7 kit: 4487 yuan
・ 42.5mm F1.7 kit: 4686 yuan

Note that the camera also comes with a fixed 8Mp front camera, so that the camera can be used without any lens attached as well.

It supports 4G nano sim card for connectivity and live streaming in 4K. Android editing apps are supported directly on camera.

via Dpreview via Asobinet

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THE LOOK of early portrait lenses (Ted Forbes).
Everything You Need to Know about SD Cards (Explora).
Gh5II test at Xitek.
TFP Photography | 8 Tips for Maximizing Free Shoots (42West).

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

Preorders:
25-50mm at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon

The new firmware fixes the following problem:

There were cases that distorted images are taken depending on the timing of recording after updating to firmware Ver.2.0. This phenomenon has been solved.

Donwload here: av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/

This is a project I can vouch for as I personally know the person behind Cosyspeed for years now. And he just launched his new Hiking Backpack for Photographers on Kickstarter (Click here).

What’s special on this bag is that this isn’t a photographer bag suited for hiking. But this is a professional Vaude hiking back modified by Cosyspeed to perfectly work for photographers too. Which means it’s REALLY comfortable to wear for long time. Watch the video to learn more about it:

Check all detailed specs of the new Hiking Backpack for Photographers on Kickstarter (Click here).