This is Kevin Rabers take on the new Mirrorless War that is about to start with the new Nikon and Canon mirrorless system launch.

GH5 Autofocus 2nd Try Firmware v2.3 DFD 12-35mm Lens

Olympus 8mm Fisheye lens test at DC.watch.
Panasonic 12-60mm lens patent (PDF file)
10 Steps to Becoming a Full Time Photographer (First Man Photography).
Podcast: That Human Dance—Collaboration between Fashion Model and Photographer (John Harris on Explora).

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Plenty of news on the facebook E-M1II group and the GH5 group.

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 Pro product overview

Are DSLRs Justifiable in an Increasingly Mirrorless World? (Allan Weitz).
Photo Synthesis: Authoring Our Lives in the Age of Instagram (Lareviewofbooks).
Understanding Color Theory in Two Minutes (Colourchat).
Do It Yourself: Six At-Home Photo Printing Tips (Explora).

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Custom 3D printed grip for Panasonic GX80/85

Manfrotto Announces a New Travel-Centric Noreg Bag Line and New Additions to Their Commuter Manhattan Line (Explora).
Panasonic PIR and Thermopile Sensor Presentation (Image Sensor World).
Dutch review of the Panasonic GX9 at Pixelmania.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 Pro product overview (Dpreview).

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The new Commlite Canon to MFT booster with electronic contacts is now listed and in Stock at Amazon US, Amazon CA, Amazon DE, Amazon FR, Amazon UK, Amazon IT and Amazon ES.

Main Features:
– USB Firmware Upgrading;
– 0.71x Focal Reducer Booster;
– EXIF Info. Transmitting；
– Support Auto Focus Function;
– Electronic Aperture Control;
– Built-in IS Stabilization Function;
– Gold-plated Contact Pins for Great Conductivity;
– 1/4 Bottom Tripod Base Plate;
– CNC Processing with Aluminum Alloy Made;

Notice:
1.Increase the Aperture
Increasing one gear of aperture to blur the background and better highlight the theme. CM-AEF-MFT Booster with high-quality will be a good choose for shutterbug.
2.Reduce Focal Length
This adapter built-in with optical correction group, when using the adapter, the focus of the lens should be multiplied by 0.71, then multiplied by 1.5 (the focus multiplier), is the lens’ actually equivalent focus .
For example, the 50mm focal length is mounted on APS-C camera:
50mm (Original EF lens Focal Length) x0.71( EF-E Mount Adapter )x 1.5 (APC-C Conversion Rate )=53.25mm

CIPA just published their June shipment report. And yes, mirrorless shipments are still going well. Compared to June 2017 the number of mirrorless cameras raised by 20% and the overall value of these camera by 37%.

ON the downside DSLR sales decreased while compact sales plumbed further down to hell :)

Jurek (video on top): “This is one of three Greek vacation videos shot on the GH5 with the SLR Magic 1.33x Anamorphot 40 Compact. All handheld, captured in 4k, 10-bit 4:2:2 resolution. This is the same combination I used last year, but with firmware updates for the camera and the 25mm f1.7 taking lens, the image quality has definitely improved. https://vimeo.com/282244155”

I took this shot using a Lumix G7 + Sigma 18-35 + Viltrox Ef M2. If anyone is interested here is a Quick Tutorial on how I shot this (Reddit).
Panasonic patent for a Silicon carbide semiconductor device
Panasonic 25mm 1.7 vs 42.5mm 1.7 for B ROLL. Is the 42.5mm WORTH IT? (Kim Cruz).
Gitzo Revamps Boompole Lineup with Lighter and Stiffer Carbon Fiber (Explora).

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