Aliexpress now listed the new Viltrox electronic adapter and the new Viltrox focal length reducer. Both are now priced at around $220.

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Thanks Andrea!

Z Cam S1 Pro 360 camera, Cine Gear 2017

Color matching the GH5 and Canon C300 MKI: can it be done? (Newsshooter).
Which picture profile should you use? Panasonic GH5, Sony a7s (Biscuitsalive).
major GH5 FLAW is giving us and Batman the jitters – mft jitter issue with a fix (CRFTSHO).
Top Tips for Shooting in Extreme Conditions (Explora).
Portrait Photography and Children (Adorama Learning Center).

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

David: “On April 30th you included an announcement for FlashQ’s Q20 electronic flash with wireless trigger. I have had the shirt-pocket sized Q-20 for almost 3 weeks, testing it with both the EM-1 Mk I & Mk II bodies.  I  think your readers will find my comprehensive review to be most interesting:  http://www.furnfeather.ca/Reviews/Q-20_Review.html
My other Olympus reviews can be found here: http://www.furnfeather.ca/Reviews.html“

Really Right Stuff is taking preorders on their new Plate for the GH5.

Another Olympus review from camerahoarders, 12-40mm lensa

Commentary: Lenses, GH5 HSS Flash Trigger, GH5 Teleconverter, and More! (PhotoJoseph).
what are the best lenses for music photography? (Olympus Image Sapce)
How to make money with photography (Nicholas Goodden)
Exploring the World of Infrared Flash Photography (Explora).
Interview with Gordon Laing at Fotovideo.hu
Best Action Cameras for Every Budget (Adorama Learning Center).

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

Kurt Knock Photography‎: “A short video I shot recently with the EM1 markII, hand held so it shows the capabilities of the camera’s stabilization.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbTOyjgITJI“

Metz offers new Firmware Updates for flash units and supports macOS as of now:

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Zirndorf: As of now, there are new firmware-updates available for the flash units mecablitz M400, 52 AF-1 digital and 26 AF-2. Moreover, the device firmware of me- cablitz M400 and mecablitz 64 AF-1 digital can now also be updated via Apple computer system (macOS).

Mecablitz M400 Olympus/Panasonic (here on Amazon)
With version 1.2, the firmware was also extended for the mecablitz M400 Olym- pus/Panasonic. In doing so, the remote function with Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and the exposure control at swivelled reflector were improved.

Mecablitz 52 AF-1 digital Olympus/Panasonic (here on Amazon)
With the new firmware of these flash units, several improvements concerning re- mote flash mode and exposure control have been implemented.
The new Metz firmware versions can be downloaded as of now free of charge at the Metz mecatech website. The firmware can be transferred by the operator itself to the appropriate flash unit via an integrated USB interface.

Mecablitz Firmware-Update with macOS
With an update program for macOs, the firmware updates of the mecablitz M400 and the mecablitz 64 AF-1 digital are now also possible with the Apple computer system. Via the download area of the Metz mecatech website, this update program (mecablitz.dmg: Link) can be downloaded.

GH5 in Real World AF, High ISO Test (kind of)

Ten great Olympus Pen Lenses including example photos (Bangonstyleblog).
Movcam cage for Panasonic Lumix GH5 at NAB 2017 (Photogearnews).
Asian women get their closeup in new push for Japanese cameras (Asian Review).
FAQ: How To Clean Camera Lenses (ALC).
Firmware update on many Panasonic Varicam (Panasonic).
New G-Technology G-DRIVE Thunderbolt™ 3 External Hard Drives (Explora).

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

6 Camera Hacks (2017)

Maintaining a legacy or building for mirrorless, who benefits? (Dpreview).
Customizing the Olympus E-M1 Mk.II (Wrotniak).
Laowa 7.5mm F2.0 lens test (MyOlympus).
Panasonic Leica 8-18mm f/2.8-4 vs Lumix 7-14mm f/4 – The complete comparison.
5 Photos You Haven’t Taken…Yet (ALC).
3 Quick Tips for Shooting Close-ups with Extreme Wide-Angle Lenses (Explora).

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