Panasonic 200mm lens test by Imaging Resource: “Superb Image Quality”

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Imaging Resource tested the new Leica 200mm lens:

“The image quality thus far from this lens has proven superb, as have the images with the 560mm eq. 1.4x teleconverter engaged, and I look forward to seeing our forthcoming lab results. This lens represents mobility combined with versatility, and I personally find that combination tempting indeed. To be sure, this is a nice lens and a versatile package given the included 1.4x teleconverter.”

Panasonic Preorder links:
Panasonic G9 at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. FocusCamera. Wex UK.
Leica 200mm lens at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. FocusCamera. Amazon DE. Amazon UK. Amazon IT.

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Special deal for 43rumors readers: Photographer’s projects Collection

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This special Photographer’s projects Collection contains the most popular products of the FRANZIS projects software series: sharpening, denoising, HDR and retouching – now only available for selected newsletter subscriber 43rumors readers, limited to 300 download packages. Get this $276 value package for $29.00 only if you preorder through this link (Click here). Full info about the single packages can be read here: projects-software.com/photographers-projects-collection-43-rumors

What’s included:

Package contains:
SHARPEN projects photographer $ 69.00
DENOISE projects 2 $ 69.00
HDR projects 5 $ 69.00
NEAT projects $ 69.00
Total prices (RRP) $ 276.00

Total saving $ 247.00

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a bit of everything…

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The Journey From Panasonic’s G1 to G80 Micro four Thirds Camera

OLYMPUS TOUGH TG-Tracker – Underwater Adventures in Egypt (Olympus UK).
PhotoPlus 2017 – Panasonic Lumix GH5 Firmware Update (Youtube).
Autonomy of (digital) cameras have never been so good! (Daniel M).
iOS Apps Can Secretly Shoot Photos if Given Camera Permissions (PetaPixel).
Plenty of news on the facebook E-M1II group and the GH5 group.

Capion: “Sharing with you our Phase 2 demo featuring the Panasonic GH5 / GH4 and Atomos Shogun Flame. These cameras truly pack a punch!
https://vimeo.com/238012677“

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Olympus Q2 financial report: Strong OMD sales help to achieve growth

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Olympus posted the Q2 financial report. Both the company as a whole and the Imaging Division did better than expected. This is what Olympus had to say about the camera business:

Strong sales growth of 19% centered on OMD series in mirrorless camera field, contributing to overall higher revenue in Imaging Business despite substantial decrease in compact camera sales.
Operating profit: Substantial increase in profitability achieved through larger ratio of sales from high margin, high-end mirrorless cameras and effective management of iexpenses
Operating profit of ¥1.6 billion posted in comparison to operating loss of ¥1.4 billion in previously equivalent period, making for operating profit margin of 5.3%

Good to know they are finally back making profit on their business. But they need to keep releasing new high-end model in 2018 too. It really sounds like this is the only way to keep profitability.

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Panasonic GH5 firmware 2.0 is finally here!! – in 4k

which are the best lenses for portrait photography? (Olympus Image Space).
Making the Most of Mirrorless Cameras: An Introduction (ThePhoBlographer).
Detailed NAB NY coverage by Personal View.
Plenty of news on the facebook E-M1II group and the GH5 group.

Greg: “In September I had the opportunity to interview the U.S Navy Blue Angels. A Camera was a M4/3 Panasonic and the B Camera was a Nikon Mirror less camera.
https://youtu.be/vJaX1E7fGMc”

 

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