Press text: Xacti, nac Image Technology, Meitu, Autel, and 3db Hardware Technology join the MFT Group

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Olympus Japan issued the following press text. We got five new MFT group members:

We are pleased to announce that three more companies have recently declared their support for the standard and will be introducing products compliant with the Micro Four Thirds System standard.

The Xacti Corporation, which has been the world’s leading OEM manufacturer of digital cameras over 20 years, nac Image Technology Inc., a total supplier of professional imaging systems equipment, Meitu (Xiamen Meitu Mobile Technology Co., Ltd.), a mobile internet company in China, Autel (Autel Robotics Co., Ltd.), a developer, manufacturer, and provider of UAV aerial photography products, and 3db Hardware Technology, a provider of digital cameras and imaging engines, join the Micro Four Thirds System standard group.

Xacti Corporation:

A Japanese company being world’s leading ODM/OEM with advanced capabilities of developing various cutting-edge digital devices in the era of IoT. Aiming to realize their corporate mission “Innovate the way people live” by expanding human’s five senses through digital technologies.

Xacti’s Website
http://www.xacti-co.com/en/

nac Image Technology, Inc. :

nac Image Technology was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo.
Its core business is the development, manufacturing and sales of imaging and measurement equipment for research and development in industry, academia and government, as well as the sales and rental of video production equipment for the motion picture, CM production and television industries.

nac Image Technology’s Website
https://www.nacinc.jp/

Autel Robotics Co., Ltd. :

Autel Robotics was established in 2014 as a subsidiary of Autel Corporation to develop, manufacture, and provide aerial photography and industrial UAV products.

Autel Robotics’ Website
http://www.autelrobotics.com

Meitu(Xiamen Meitu Mobile Technology Co., Ltd.) :

Meitu Company was established in 2008 and it is a mobile internet company in China, creating MeituPic, BeautyCam, Meipai, MakeupPlus, SelfieCity and other Apps, as well as Meitu Smartphone, Meitu Smart Camera and other hardware products, based on the art of “beauty”.

Meitu’ Website
http://www.meitu.com/bf1

3db Hardware Technology Inc. :

3db was established in 2014 based in Shenzhen, China. 3db camera, powered by SuperSense engine, could provide users with very easy-to-use and easy-to-share photography experiences. 3db also provides imaging engine modules for drone makers, AR/VR device makers, etc.

3db Hardware Technology’ Website
http://www.3dbhardware.com/

PEN-F is shipping at BH

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The PEN-F preorders are shipping out at BHphoto. Thanks Matt and all other readers who shared that info!

PEN-F Preorder links:
Silver PEN-F in USA/Canada at Bhphoto, Amazon, Adorama, GetOlympus, GetOlympus Canada.
Black PEN-F in USA/Canada at Bhphoto, Amazon, Adorama, GetOlympus, GetOlympus Canada.
Silver PEN-F in EU at Amazon Deutschland, FotoMundus, AmazonUK, WexUk, ParkCameras.
Black PEN-F in EU at Amazon Deutschland, FotoMundus, AmazonUK, WexUK, ParkCameras.

Black PEN-F (Click here) in Stock at FocusCamera!

a bit of everything…


Zeiss Otus 55mm f1.4: Part 2 a 4K video sample with the GH4

Olympus PEN-F: Erster Eindruck der Kamera im Retro-Style (Photoscala).
PEN-F hands-on and presnetation in Japan (DC.watch).

‎Die krakeelenden Waldesel: “Live music video done with a Olympus EM5 Mark2: Perfect cam for filming a concert. https://vimeo.com/151159183”

David Denicolò: “Olympus E-M5 mk2 test video image stabilizer @210mm youtu.be/yfRFSRXYf9s”

Plochmann: “I bought a used Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera. After a few weeks of use, I wanted to share with people what it’s like to use the camera and whether or not it is still worth purchasing in the end. http://www.production1studio.com/2016/02/07/black-magic-pocket-camera-tests/”

Odur: “https://vimeo.com/154171666. I’d like to share this video about my experience in San Francisco and Las Vegas. I shot this with a GH4 during December.”

Would you buy a m43 camera with Black and White sensor?

One way to get larger pixels, the maximum possible sharpness and resolution is…to get rid of colors! Leica did it with the M Monochrome camera ($7950!). I was wondering if you think a Black And White Micro Four Thirds camera would be a nice addition to the system:

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My personal note: I would buy it if there would be a considerable gain in dynamic range.

Market analysis by Futuresource: 8 times more photographers in 10 years.

The mirrorless market is not growing as expected and DSLR sales are declining since years now. But nevertheless thanks to the smartphone boom the worldwide population of photographers has grown by a factor of 8 over the last 10 years! That is what Futursource reports. And they also add that this doesn’t mean the system camera market is going to disappear:

While smartphones represent the primary camera device for a growing share of consumers, the opportunity for users to ‘step up’ to digital cameras grows with every new photographer.
“It is clear that digital cameras maintain key technical advantages over multifunctional camera-devices, in terms of bigger and superior sensors and optics, and manual control, commented Arun Gill, Market Analyst at Futuresource Consulting. However, smartphones are setting the bar in terms of smart UI’s, connectivity and mobile apps, which represents a growing usability delta between smartphones and digital cameras.”

via Mirrorlessrumors.

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