Panasonic Announces Organizational and Personnel Changes

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Last week there was a lot of buzz because of the Nikkei article announcing “dismantling” of some Panasonic businesses. Panasonic replied by saying that this is just a restructuring program and that the camera division will continue to operate under the new umbrella division.

Today Panasonic issues an official statement with the details of the company restructuring program. You can read the full PDF here: news.panasonic.com/global/press/data/2017/03/en170331-10/en170331-10-1.pdf. Spoiler alert: it’s boring and contains no specific info about the camera business…which on the other hand is good news as it means everything will go on as usual.

Thanks EdinaMN!

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Newsshooter says the GH5’s Extra Tele Conversion function gives your lenses added reach with no quality loss!

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Newsshooter tested the GH5’s Extra Tele Conversion function. And they say it gives your lenses added reach with no quality loss:

The Extra Tele Conversion mode on the GH5 is very impressive and Panasonic have certainly given news, documentary and wildlife shooters a real reason to look very seriously at the camera. You could only dream of being able to shoot at these focal lengths on other camera systems at the GH5’s price point.

Her eis their test video:

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a bit of everything…

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GH5 RAW Processing Lightroom Tutorial

These were the most sold cameras during the month of February in Japan (MirrorlessRumors).
Olympus E-M1 — What’s New in Mk.II Compared to the original of 2013 (Wrotniak)
Improvisational Filmmaking with Vimeo Staff Pick Videographer Brandon Li (Explora).
FAQ: What is a Macro Lens? (Adorama Learning Center).
Pana-Leica 12-60mm 2.8-4 vs Oly 12-40mm (Mirrorlesscomparison)
Kernel Nikon to MFT adapter test at Photosku.
LX9 test at Mapcamera.

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

Aaron:I thought you and your readers might be interested in this film I shot for Historic England on the GH4 with a Sigma 18-35 (smart adaptor) and the SLR MAGIC 1×33 anamorphot. I: also used the Cinemorph bokeh adaptor on some of the gimbal / exterior shots to simulate an anamorphic look (where I couldn’t use the anamorphot).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuaevsAEtVg

 

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(FT5) Olympus will launch a new TG-5 with 4K

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Olympus will definitely launch a new TG-5 compact camera within the next few months. I have been told it has basically the same [shoplink 65308 ebay]TG-4 specs[/shoplink] but wih additional 4K video recording :)

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New ROBOT SKIN for the GH5 by LockCircle

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LockCircle just announced the new Robot Skin for the new Panasonic GH5:
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LockCircle approached the mirroless cameras cage design from the beginning when the concept was just  “wrapping around the camera”, with a lightweight mechanical cage with many threads to only add cinematic accessories.
The design and engineering of cages evolved quickly, thanks to LockCircle’s international user feedbacks analyzed across many cage/camera editions and different users needs, deeply inspiring the entire design process.
For the new Lumix GH5 the LockCircle design approach was totally new and the word “cage” didn’t fit the extensive research done around the new Lumix GH5!

LockCircle is proudly presenting the truly innovative Robot Skin for the Lumix GH5 following what is called “cinematic research science”!

The Lumix GH5 camera body shape was captured in different physical, ergonomic, kinetic and tactile directions to analize user feelings and effective cinematic accessories mounting.
LockCircle with the Robot Skin GH5 is introducing the revolutionary “meltdown concept” for straight functions access and total view of the camera dials when shooting.
The LockCircle’s R&D department, lead by Dante Cecchin, worked intensly to create the cinematic Robot Skin GH5 that’s a authentic milestone model, outside traditional boundaries commonly used in the industry.
The ultralightweight Robot Skin GH5 is a natural extension of the original camera shape, a real cinematic production innovation!
The orignal GH5 camera design details were formulated like a “conceptual palette” driving the genesis of the Robot Skin GH5 aeshtetics.

Available from the middle of May, manufactured only on request for serious Lumix GH5 aficionados.
– Asymmetrical classic LockCircle cage design concept.
– Right hand camera grabbing/control with original Lumix GH5 camera ergonomics.
– Innovative SFA Straight Function Action with DTV Dials Total View design concept.
– T-Wrap (total wrap) expansion module for right hand accessories/grip handles
– 90 (110 threads with T-Wrap)  1/4”-20, 3 (5 with T-Wrap)
– Top Grip handle and Boombooster compatible accessories.
– CNC machined from billet aircraft grade aluminum.
– Ultra-Lightweight and professional heavy-duty grade strength.
– High quality Swiss Anodizing with “professional grade” velvet surface finish.
– Custom genuine titanium grade 5 screws and knobs.
– MultiPort HDMI/USB/Audio port savers with connector locking.
– Meta-Block mount (adjustable) for Metabones monolithic mounting.
– IMS-Block for IMS – Mounts for the serious cinematographers needs.
– Several IMS Professional lens mounts available: PL-Mount, Panavision,
– Leica-R, Canon EF and Nikon with Positive-Lock.
– New MicroMega ultra compact modular expandable BasePlate.
– Focal Plain thread for AC measurement custom titanium hook.
– New hi-tech deep anodized colours: Blumix, Noir Black, Purple Rain.
– Designed by cinematographers and manufactured in Italy.
– Limited Edition, manufactured only on request for real GH5 aficionados.

for more informations:  info@lockcircle.com
www.lockcircle.com

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