Kenneth Barker
Warm Murano rain
Venice.
Olympus E-M5MarkII
Samyang 12mm f2.0

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The E-M1 firmware was pulled because of a technical issue. But Olympus now fixed the problem and you can download it again: olympus-europa.com/site/en/c/cameras_support/downloads/e_m1_download.html

One more news: Capture One 12.0.2 has been released.

The photography community is TOXIC

Olympus E-M1X Hands-on Part II (Imaging Resource).
Labo – Olympus E-M1X et 50 Mpx à main levée (LesNumeriques).
Presentazione E-M1X (micro43italia).
Panasonic S1R systeemcamera met Real View Finder (Letsgodigital Netherland).

Mike: “Been a while since I’ve shared anything, but excited to share this trailer and news. I and my colleagues produced the upcoming “Beers of Joy” feature documentary, set for release on March 1st, 2019. I think your readers, and frankly Panasonic, Olympus, and SLR Magic want to know is that we shot the entire film on the Gh5 and Gh5s, with the exception of our aerial shots (Mavic Pro, Mavic Pro 2, and Inspire 1 Raw). The film was captured using the anamorphic modes of those cameras and primarily used the Anamorphot 2x Prime Lens set from SLR Magic (35mm, 50mm, 70mm). We supplemented that with the Anamorphot 1.33 compact adapter paired with Olympus 14-42 M43 zoom, and a few shots of the Anamorphot 2x adapter paired with the Panasonic lenses.
I believe this may be the first feature-length, widely released documentary (worldwide via Gravitas Ventures) shot with this camera and lens combination.

I’m a faithfully loyal M43 user, but honestly I very much look forward to applying this approach to capturing cinema in future projects and can’t wait for the world to enjoy this film and the look we created with the M43 standard.
Here is the link to the trailer: https://vimeo.com/250872961
The film enjoys its wide release on March 1st, 2019.”

Share your best pictures on our new Instagram MicroFourThirdsGallery.

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

Download it here: learnandsupport.getolympus.com/support/em1x#section-download-manual

E-M1X Preorders:
Olympus E-M1X in USA at Amazon, GetOlympus, Adorama and BHphoto.
Olympus E-M1X in Europe at Calumet Germany, ParkCameras, Jessops, WexUK.

This is the updated Olympus MFT lens roadmap which now includes the new 12-200mm lens.

Preorder: 12-200mm lens at GetOlympus and Bhphoto.

Olympus OM-D E-M1X: Fernando Marmolejo

Olympus OMD E-M1x Announcement – My Thoughts (Michael The Maven).
Panasonic S1R – looking at the specs. and samples + Some thoughts on the Olympus E-M1X (Soundimagesplus).
Camvate Cage Setup with the Panasonic G85 – Camvate Universal Cage Setup Tour (Nolan Gunn).
Amulet, “1 TB” added to external SSD for BMPCC 4 K (DC.watch).

Share your best pictures on our new Instagram MicroFourThirdsGallery.

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

Preorders:
12-200mm lens at GetOlympus and Bhphoto.

Previews:
Image samples at Dpreview. Press text at Explora.

Press text:

OLYMPUS ANNOUNCES M.ZUIKO® DIGITAL ED 12-200mm (35mm EQUIVALENT 24-400mm) F3.5-6.3 LENS

Powerful 16.6x Zoom is the Highest Magnification Available on an Interchangeable Lens for Mirrorless Systems

CENTER VALLEY, PA., February 13, 2019 – Olympus is pleased to announce the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 (35mm equivalent 24-400mm) super telephoto zoom lens. Conforming to the Micro Four Thirds® System Standard, this lens features the highest magnification zoom available on an interchangeable lens for mirrorless systems at 16.6x . Users will experience excellent depictive performance across the entire focal length from wide-angle to telephoto, making it the perfect travel companion, packing high-speed and high-precision autofocus into an amazingly compact, lightweight form. The M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 lens features a dustproof and splashproof construction, making this lens durable enough to withstand the toughest shooting conditions, especially when paired with a weathersealed Olympus OM-D® camera body.

When shooting wide, the closest focusing distance is approximately 22 cm (approximately 10 cm from the end of the lens) from the main subject for capturing the subject along with an expansive background. When shooting telephoto, the maximum magnification of 0.46x (35mm equivalent) for close-up photography and for significant background defocusing. This do-it-all lens is perfect for close-ups of children’s expressions, indoor and outdoor situations and a variety of other subjects.

The M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 lens features the same reliable dustproof and splashproof performance as the M.Zuiko PRO lens series. When combined with a dustproof and splashproof camera , it can function in the most punishing of environments.

This lens is equipped with the MSC (Movie and Still Compatible) mechanism, an advanced inner focusing mechanism providing fast, smooth, quiet and accurate auto-focusing, ideal for video shooters. Users will enjoy a short shooting time lag, so split-second photo opportunities are not missed. Amazingly high-speed, precise autofocus performance on this high-magnification zoom lens will provide comfortable, fun shooting.

ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) coating, Olympus’ cutting-edge thin-coating technology, cultivated from multilayer film disposition technology used in microscopes, has been applied to the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 lens to drastically reduce ghosts and flares, contributing to a clear, high-contrast image.

Separately Available Accessories

LC-72C Lens Cap: Equipped with a 72mm filter diameter that can be attached and removed without the need to remove the lens hood.

LH-76B Lens Hood: Protects the lens and reduces unnecessary light entering the lens when shooting in backlit conditions.

LSC-0914 Lens Case: A pouch-style lens case that protects lenses with three-layer construction. Lenses can be stored with the lens cap, protection filter and lens hoot (stored) attached.

ZUIKO PRF-ZD72 PRO Protection Filter: A lens filter equipped with ZERO coating and blackened glass edges, used to suppress flares and ghosting caused by reflections. The frame consists of a satin finish black aluminum. This filter is also compatible with other lenses of a 72mm filter diameter.

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Company names and product names contained in this release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

U.S. Pricing and Availability
The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 lens has an expected availability of late March 2019 with suggested retail pricing of $899.99 (USD) and $1,149.99 (CAD). The LC-72C Lens Cap will retail for $14.99 (USD & CAD). The LH-76B Lens Hood will retail for $49.99 (USD) and $64.99 (CAD). The LSC-0914 Lens Case will retail for $31.99 (USD & CAD). The ZUIKO PRF-ZD72 PRO Protection Filter will retail for $79.99 (USD & CAD).

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