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XEEN 20mm T1.9 at BVE Expo 2017

10 New Year’s Resolutions for Pro Photographers (Adorama Learning Center)
Interview with the Olympus Visionary Diego Garín (OlympusPassion).
SLR Magic 8mm F4 + DJI Inspire 1 w/ Zenmuse X5 (Vimeo).
DFD (Depth from Defocus) on GH5 Explained (Joseph Linaschke).
‘Popular Photography’ magazine and PopPhoto.com to close after nearly 80 years (Dpreview).

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

Joe: “A collection of my 20 favorites from 2016, shot with the Olympus OM-D EM5 and E-M5 Mark II, and a variety of m43 lenses.
http://www.lessgearmorephotos.com/20-favorite-photos-2016/“

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(UPDATED) GH5 autofocus controversy: PhotoJoseph vs Max Yuryev

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This weeks GH5 autofocus test from Max Yuryev created a huge controversy on the web when he claimed the GH5 autofocus sucks. UPDATE: Max and Joseph had a joint conversation with some very interesting insights about how the GH5 works. I embedded the video on top of this post and I want to quickly thank both for the very constructive way they sorted out this!

The most interesting info for me comes at the end of the video. it seems like that when the Panasonic Gh5 shoots at 4K internally the autofocus is no more working at it’s best. And Max guess is that the processing power isn’t simply enough. But maybe that’s something Panasonic can improve with future firmware updates…

 

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Six new SLRmagic 8mm MFT lens tests…

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I got many mails from 43ruumors readers who tested the new SLR Magic 8mm f/4.0 MFT lens (here at BHphoto):

Jan: “I just wanted to let you know, that I published a review of the new SLR Magic 8mm F4. As far as I know it is the first review of this lens:
http://www.janundseinekamera.de/slr-magic-8mm-f4-review/”

Michael: “Hi admin, not a rumour but a link to some sample images and impressions of the SLR Magic 8mm f/4 fir your next “bit of everything” post! Cheers! https://vimeo.com/210273446”

Tom: “I put together a review on SLR Magic’s new 8mm lens:
https://tomsphotoworld.wordpress.com/2017/03/27/slr-magic-8mm-f4-for-m43-solid-capable-quirky-and-really-fun/
It is a very fun lens, and the image quality is quite sufficient, especially considering the price. I think it is a very compelling option for people looking at an ultrawide lens for m43. ”

Avril: “I was part of the program to test that lens. Here is the link, if you want to share it. https://vimeo.com/210899264“

Emeric: “I’ve realised this review of the SLR Magic 8mm f/4: https://youtu.be/Z1uZnckyzyU It’s a real-life test, with beautiful footages. Shot on Inspire 2, GX80 and GH4.”

Matt: “I have produced a new review on the SLR Magic 8mm f4 wide angle MFT lens.  For your interested readers here is the link: http://alpineworks.smugmug.com/SLR-Magic-8mm-f4-Lens-Review/“

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Longing – Anamorphic Scenes from Jurek Ugarow on Vimeo.

Jurek (video on top): “Initially I wasn’t going to send you the link to this footage, as it started out simply as a test for finding a taking lens for use with the SLR Magic 2x Anamorphot. But in light of the recent GH5 spat and the constant harping on about pixels and features, bit-rates and bit depth, I realized as I filmed more footage, that in the end it’s about image quality and the ability to convey emotions. I was reminded again how blessed we are with the current state of audio and video technology, with tools that cover every possible budget and skill level. I know the GH5 will be a stellar camera for my purposes (and I hope to get one at release), but the venerable GH4 still has life left in it.
Filmed using a clean version of another venerable classic, the Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 lens. The SLR Magic Variable ND filter was also used outside.”

The Most Ultimate Mirror Lens Shootout …. in the World (Jim Chung).
Dutch 12-10mm PRO lens review at Pixelmania.nl
Panasonic 14-42 PZ compact zoom lens, the perfect all-rounder (Mgpx).
Buying Guide: Gear for All Your New Year’s Resolutions (Adorama Learning Center)

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

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Olympus E-M10 with kit lens for $299 only at Amazon US

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Roberts is selling some Olympus gear for a very low price on Amazon:
Olympus E-M10 with 14-42mm lens for $299.
Olympus E-PL7 with 14-42mm lens for $249.
Olympus E-M10 body only for $279.
Olympus SH-1 for $199.

Those are the new Panasonic and Olympus deals:
$50 off on Olympus lenses at BHphoto and GetOlympus.
Up to $150 off on Panasonic lenses at BHphoto and Adorama.
$150 off on Panasonic LX100 at BHphoto, Adorama and Amazon.
$200 off on the Panasonic G7 at Adorama , BHphoto and Amazon.

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