Olympus US launched a new reward program. The full details can be read at GetOlympus (Click here).

Iridient Developer now added full RAW support for the E-M5Ii High Resolution mode:

• Now supports the full 64 megapixel output for high resolution mode ORF images from the Olympus E-M5 Mark II. Previously high resolution mode RAW images were automatically downsized images to match the 40 megapixel output used by the camera for its JPEG conversions.

You can download the software here: iridientdigital.com/products/iridientdeveloper_download.html

found via Diglloyd.

Reminder: First E-M5II leather case on eBay in [shoplink 52300 ebay]Full Black (Click here)[/shoplink] or in [shoplink 52301 ebay]Full Brown (Click here)[/shoplink].

E-M5II store links:
E-M5II in Black at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
E-M5II in Silver at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
E-M5II In Europe at AmazonUK, Jessops, WexUK, Namencolor.

After many leaks we finally know when the new Adobe Lightroom 6 will be released. According to a leak on Fujirumors it will ship on April 21 for 129 Euro.

A7s vs GH4 Shootout w/ 4K Atomos Shogun

One Year Shooting the Panasonic Lumix GH4 Review (Daniel Cox).
42.5mm and 30mm Panasonic lens preview at Mirrorlessons.
Pana-Leica 15mm f/1.7 versus the Lumix 14mm/2.5 and 20mm/1.7 pancakes (Tyson Robichaud).
DxO Optics Pro 10 support for the OM-D E-M5 Mark II is scheduled for May 15th
A Guide to Using Sliders with the Panasonic GH4 (Suggestionofmotion).
Recent thoughts on using the Olympus E-1 (Thephotographersblock).

Frederik: “Here is a test which shows the E-M5 II video stabilization capabilities using a long lens (120mm equivalent). The video shows that this is way superior to the GH4 with Lumix X 35-100mm f/2.8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_USkqE4_RI”

Ben: “Thought you’d be interested in this project as it was shot over about a 3 year period on the GH2, GH3, and GH4. http://www.yonderbluefilms.com/blog/2015/3/25/an-homage-to-panasonics-lumix-cameras”

Samyang launched the new 100mm macro lens in two versions. You can read all about them here:
100mm f/2.8 macro at Syopt.com. Preorder now at Amazon (Click here) and at BHphoto (Click here).
100mm T/3.1 macro Cine version at Syopt.com. Preorder now at Amazon (Click here) and at BHphoto (Click here).

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You can now share your photos at the Four Thirds Day page at four-thirds.org/en/special/fourthirdsday.html:

To commemorate Four Thirds’ Day (April 3), we will be hosting an online photo exhibition in showcasing the photos you take on Four Thirds Day.
Just take pictures using your Four Thirds lens or Micro Four Thirds lens on April 3, 2015, and share them with everyone
around the world. All photos posted will later be exhibited on the Four Thirds website. Take pictures of whatever you want –
stunning landscapes, your favorite places or things, or things that happen to you during the day.
Be part of a worldwide celebration of photography and share your joy of photography with people around the world
through your photos.

Right on April 1 (what a day to announce a new product) Rokinon released a new 100mm f/2.8 macro Micro Four Thirds lens. You can already preorder it at BHphoto (Click here).

Here comes the full official presentation text:

Home in on close-up subjects with the Micro Four Thirds mount 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens from Rokinon, which affords life-size 1:1 magnification along with a minimum focusing distance of 1′. This manual focus portrait-length lens also incorporates one high refractive index element and one extra-low dispersion element into its design to reduce chromatic aberrations and distortions throughout the focusing range. An Ultra Multi-Coating has also been applied to minimize flare and ghosting for increase contrast and color neutrality. A long focal length lens with close focusing abilities and a high magnification ratio, this macro lens is ideal for making close-up, detailed images of nearby subjects.

This 100mm f/2.8 lens features a Micro Four Thirds mount, and is compatible with Micro Four Thirds sensors where it will provide a 200mm equivalent focal length.

A bright f/2.8 maximum aperture is useful for working in a variety of lighting conditions and the minimum f/32 aperture helps to attain a long depth of field when working with close-up subjects.

One high refractive index element and one extra-low dispersion element help to control chromatic aberrations and minimize distortions throughout the focusing and aperture ranges.

An Ultra Multi-Coating has been applied to lens elements to reduce lens flare and ghosting for increased clarity, contrast, and color fidelity.

Featuring a macro design, this lens affords a 1:1 maximum magnification ratio along with a minimum focusing distance of 1′.

Benefitting working with especially close subjects, this manual focus lens features an internal focus design to maintain the overall lens length during use. Additionally, the front filter mount does not rotate when focusing to better enable the use of polarizers, graduated ND, and other filter types that require precise positioning.

A rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out-of-focus quality when using selective focus or shallow depth of field techniques.

More info and preorders at BHphoto (Click here).