New Version of GMonitor for Android

A new version of GMonitor for Android is available in Playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.minaxsoft.gmonitor&hl=de
Now supporting Android 6.0.1 and higher, including new version 8. A much improved connection sequence will find the camera in a more reliable and faster way. The app now support a LUT if filming in VLog for better display experience. A special peaking mode guide in finding the best focus and can be further supported by the built-in peaking of the camera. False Color display performance was enhanced. Recording can now be started via the app. It is also possible to change the color profile. Rework of the UX and tons of bugs were fixed, too.
The update is free for all existing customers.

Still no Olympus E-PL9 listed in the USA

While the E-PL9 are regularly available in Asia and Europe the camera has still not been listed on the GetOlympus site in the USA. Nor is a preorder option available at BHphoto. This is the first time in many years I see this. Strange…

Reminder:
$300 off on the E-M1II and additional up to $500 discount on lens bundles at GetOlympus, Bhphoto (click “build bundle”), Adorama (click “Create bundle…”) and Amazon (click “get a discount…”).
For the very first time there is a price drop on the 25mm f/1.2 PRO lens. You save a nice $200 at Bhphoto, Adorama and Amazon.
10% discount on Capture One 11 (Click here) when using the coupon code “AMB43R“.
Current Olympus deals list at GetOlympus.
$300 off and $300 gift card for free with the Panasonic 12-60mm MFT lens sold by Adorama (Click here).
The Olympus FL-900R flash got a $100 discount at BHphoto, Adorama and Amazon.
The Flashpoint R2 Pro 2.4GHz Transmitter for Panasonic & Olympus is available for preorder at Adorama.More info at Godox Website . Thanks Kevin!

Olympus financial report shows imaging business increased both revenue and profit

Today Olympus released the full financial reports (see them here). The company as a whole and the imaging business sector reported both increase in revenue and profit for the last 9 months:

Sales growth of 7% for mirrorless cameras centered on OM-D series introduced in the 2H of last fiscal year contributed to overall higher revenue in the Imaging Business.

The only bad note is that in Q3 Olympus had to report this:

Overall Imaging Business revenue down in third-quarter due to lower sales of mirrorless cameras

But that’s understandable as the majority of camera revenues were generated by the E-m1II during the first half of the year. Still Olympus had to revise the forecast for 2018:

Any thoughts on this?

Three new Meike MFT lenses: 50mm f/1.7, 25mm f/2.0 and a new 25mm t/2.2 lens


image on the page on Meike

The chinese company Meike released three new MFT lenses:

50mm f/1.7
25mm f/2.0
25mm t/2.2 CINE

We have yet not full specs about them. Only ePhotozine has some bits if info on the 50mm f/.17 lens:

The lens is comprised of 12 diaphragm blades and has a 0.11x magnification ratio.  The lens is set to be available in mid-March. 

Meike lenses are usually sold via Amazon US, Amazon UK, Amazon DE.

Thanks Mistral!

a bit of everything…


GH5s vs GH5 comparison preview

3 Big Tips for Stunning Wedding and Portrait Photography — from Bambi Cantrell
Pour les nostalgiques de l’ère des télémètres couplés, l’Olympus PEN-F (DanielPhotoM).
Leica 100-400mm review at Furnfeather.ca
Announcement: Peak Design Updates its Camera Straps and Clips (Explora).

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

Moritz: “I have made a short first Impression Video Review for the Lumix G9 and started a free masterclass Video tutorial course for this nice camera (so far 3 chapters online):
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeUXOImtHJCp0pk82Zju-5iUomvKGmsry”

Adam: “Hi, I’ve had a few of my youtube review videos featured on your website and thought your readers might enjoy my latest one.
It’s a review of the SLR Magic 10mm t2.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLxjIFgF3Fw&t“

 

a bit of everything…


ALEXA vs Varicam LT vs GH4 vs A7s – with William Wages

How to Copyright Your Photography and Make Money on Copyright Infringements (Fstoppers).
Apps for Photographers (photorec).
16 Recommended Stylish Cameras (Explora).
G9 test at DC.watch.

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

Marc: “Here’s a new video I’m sure your audience will enjoy: in just over 3 mins Bob Holmes covers his big tips for how he gets his fantastic photos and why he has received “Travel Photographer of the Year Award” and he is the only photographer to be given the award 5 times, most recently for 2017.
Even if they’ve seen Bob before this video will give them easy access to his top tips— they can play it on their phones when out on a shoot for inspiration!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIewbbkKuUc”

Irfan: “here is a new short movie called “The Waves of the Sea” with new Panasonic Lumix G9. Hope you like it :)
Link: https://youtu.be/ZhCUTOiPADM“

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