The Properties of Camera Lenses

Keeping the spirit of film alive in the Olympus Pen-F (Techradar).
TZ100 real-world sample gallery (Dpreview).
Red VS GH4: How to make the GH4 look like the RED Epic (Lixi Studios).
4k technologies from lumix – a quick overview (Lumix Lounge).
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 micro 4/3 lens hands-on video (Newsshooter).

Siim Jänes‎: “Some of snowy scenes from Estonia. GH4@Lumix14-140 http://vimeo.com/156556178“

Imaging Resource posted their Olympus Q&A. And those are some new info we got:

1) “we in the imaging division have to show a profit. So [for that reason] we focus more on our OM-D category, not on the digital compact cameras. So we are now investing less and fewer resources on compact cameras, and more focusing on the OM-D, the interchangeable-lens mirrorless cameras.”
2) In difficult times the top management where considering the reasons why they should keep the imaging business. But now “the company is much more behind the imaging business.”
3) While the system camera sales in 2015 dropped 5% (according to CIPA) Olympus managed to increase their sales by 5%.
4) PEN-F target users are enthusiasts and male.
5) Last consumer PEN was the E-Pl7 (launched 18 months ago). Olympus confirms there will be new entry-level models: “Yes, of course. Sure. As I said, the PEN line is important for us from the target user point of view.”
6) The future lens development focus is on PRO primes.

The interview contains a lot of info so be sure to take time to read it all!

You can download the free February issue of Olympus Magazine at en.olympusmag.co.uk/february2016

Thomas asked me to post this as he needs some feedback from 43rumors readers:

I‘m Thomas from COSYSPEED and have a maybe interesting idea. We are developing a CAMSLINGER bag for outdoor active photographers, like climbers, hikers or bikers. The CAMSLINGERs are especially designed for mirrorless cameras. The first step of a „CAMSLINGER Outdoor“ prototype is currently under a field test by Swiss photographer and climber Stephan Wiesner. It would be really cool, if your readers could support us with their comments, ideas and suggestions. So we could develop the next step of prototypes using your readers comments and share the results. It would be  great if you could share the video Stephan Wiesner made during a mountain tour in the Alps.
Link EN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjW4W6pTHUc
Link DE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp9hgozlG0U

Miguel Ortiz‎
Carla.
https://flic.kr/p/EdHNpW

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3) The most liked pictures and some pics selected by myself will be posted weekly on 43rumors

This is the weekly selection:

If you want to learn more about Olympus news products check out the full manual here:
PEN-F: olympus.co.jp/en/support/imsg/digicamera/download/manual/pen/man_penf_en.pdf
300mm PRO: support.olympus.co.jp/jp/support/dlc/archive/man_mzd300f4ispro.pdf

PEN-F store links: [shopcountry 58303] 300mm store links: [shopcountry 58374]

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For German readers: PEN-F in Stock at Ringfoto.

Focusing on Depth of Field and Lens Equivalents

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ100 Review (Photographyblog).
Prominar lens pics at CP+ (DC.watch).
Capturing indoor sports with a fixed lens camera..? The Panasonic LX100 is a very good place to start (Imaging Resource).
Close-Up with a Tilt Lens: Lensbaby Edge 50 Mini Review (Photofocus).
Olympus Japan announced new E-M10II kits.

Christian: “I d like to ask you, if you might want to share my latest video, shot on m43 gear, using a panasonic GH4 and Voigtländer and FD glass entirely in 4K. https://vimeo.com/154290368“