This is the new Drone Four Thirds Logo

Today the Four Thirds group launched the new “Drone Four Thirds” Logo.

But today….all news will be a bit….foolish ;)

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Olympus OM-F: un boîtier moyen format révolutionnaire ! (Lepidi).

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Greg:I’m a long time lurker on the M43rumors page and I wanted to share my April fools video with you. I shot it on the GH4, I shoot all my ASUS videos on the GH4, and I think it will be something camera lovers will enjoy. Feel free to share it if you like, or if you have any feedback let me know. https://youtu.be/4dHoZlDnAgs

a bit of everything…


GH5 Unboxing, Demonstration, and General Discussion

Why It’s Still Worth Owning a Digital Camera (Time).
Google launches new encoder that reduces JPEG file size by 35% (MirrorlessRumors).
A Photographer’s Guide to Destination Weddings (Explora).
Best Cameras for Teenagers (Adorama Learning Center).
Gh5 test at Mapcamera.

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

Anonymous:Not a rumor but I think I haven’t seen this totally awesome and somewhat analytical GH5 production vid on here yet.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RacTSKuNuo
Not my video, just something I found on youtube that shows that amongst all the controversy you can make great stuff with the GH5

Panasonic Announces Organizational and Personnel Changes

Last week there was a lot of buzz because of the Nikkei article announcing “dismantling” of some Panasonic businesses. Panasonic replied by saying that this is just a restructuring program and that the camera division will continue to operate under the new umbrella division.

Today Panasonic issues an official statement with the details of the company restructuring program. You can read the full PDF here: news.panasonic.com/global/press/data/2017/03/en170331-10/en170331-10-1.pdf. Spoiler alert: it’s boring and contains no specific info about the camera business…which on the other hand is good news as it means everything will go on as usual.

Thanks EdinaMN!

a bit of everything…


GH5 RAW Processing Lightroom Tutorial

These were the most sold cameras during the month of February in Japan (MirrorlessRumors).
Olympus E-M1 — What’s New in Mk.II Compared to the original of 2013 (Wrotniak)
Improvisational Filmmaking with Vimeo Staff Pick Videographer Brandon Li (Explora).
FAQ: What is a Macro Lens? (Adorama Learning Center).
Pana-Leica 12-60mm 2.8-4 vs Oly 12-40mm (Mirrorlesscomparison)
Kernel Nikon to MFT adapter test at Photosku.
LX9 test at Mapcamera.

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

Aaron:I thought you and your readers might be interested in this film I shot for Historic England on the GH4 with a Sigma 18-35 (smart adaptor) and the SLR MAGIC 1×33 anamorphot. I: also used the Cinemorph bokeh adaptor on some of the gimbal / exterior shots to simulate an anamorphic look (where I couldn’t use the anamorphot).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuaevsAEtVg

 

New ROBOT SKIN for the GH5 by LockCircle

LockCircle just announced the new Robot Skin for the new Panasonic GH5:
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LockCircle approached the mirroless cameras cage design from the beginning when the concept was just  “wrapping around the camera”, with a lightweight mechanical cage with many threads to only add cinematic accessories.
The design and engineering of cages evolved quickly, thanks to LockCircle’s international user feedbacks analyzed across many cage/camera editions and different users needs, deeply inspiring the entire design process.
For the new Lumix GH5 the LockCircle design approach was totally new and the word “cage” didn’t fit the extensive research done around the new Lumix GH5!

LockCircle is proudly presenting the truly innovative Robot Skin for the Lumix GH5 following what is called “cinematic research science”!

The Lumix GH5 camera body shape was captured in different physical, ergonomic, kinetic and tactile directions to analize user feelings and effective cinematic accessories mounting.
LockCircle with the Robot Skin GH5 is introducing the revolutionary “meltdown concept” for straight functions access and total view of the camera dials when shooting.
The LockCircle’s R&D department, lead by Dante Cecchin, worked intensly to create the cinematic Robot Skin GH5 that’s a authentic milestone model, outside traditional boundaries commonly used in the industry.
The ultralightweight Robot Skin GH5 is a natural extension of the original camera shape, a real cinematic production innovation!
The orignal GH5 camera design details were formulated like a “conceptual palette” driving the genesis of the Robot Skin GH5 aeshtetics.

Available from the middle of May, manufactured only on request for serious Lumix GH5 aficionados.
– Asymmetrical classic LockCircle cage design concept.
– Right hand camera grabbing/control with original Lumix GH5 camera ergonomics.
– Innovative SFA Straight Function Action with DTV Dials Total View design concept.
– T-Wrap (total wrap) expansion module for right hand accessories/grip handles
– 90 (110 threads with T-Wrap)  1/4”-20, 3 (5 with T-Wrap)
– Top Grip handle and Boombooster compatible accessories.
– CNC machined from billet aircraft grade aluminum.
– Ultra-Lightweight and professional heavy-duty grade strength.
– High quality Swiss Anodizing with “professional grade” velvet surface finish.
– Custom genuine titanium grade 5 screws and knobs.
– MultiPort HDMI/USB/Audio port savers with connector locking.
– Meta-Block mount (adjustable) for Metabones monolithic mounting.
– IMS-Block for IMS – Mounts for the serious cinematographers needs.
– Several IMS Professional lens mounts available: PL-Mount, Panavision,
– Leica-R, Canon EF and Nikon with Positive-Lock.
– New MicroMega ultra compact modular expandable BasePlate.
– Focal Plain thread for AC measurement custom titanium hook.
– New hi-tech deep anodized colours: Blumix, Noir Black, Purple Rain.
– Designed by cinematographers and manufactured in Italy.
– Limited Edition, manufactured only on request for real GH5 aficionados.

for more informations:  info@lockcircle.com
www.lockcircle.com