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Autofocus System for Fast Moving Subjects

Leica Summicron + Lumix GH4 : a video sample (Annie Barton).
Essential olympus camera accessories (Olympus-imagespace).
Not joking: Pokemon Go could revive the 3D camera market! (Mirrorlessrumors).
A Guide to Printing Photographs (Explora).
European Olympus ref. items list at [shoplink 22691 ebay]Olympusmarket[/shoplink].

John: “I just did a little short film with the EM5 MARK II, using the new FLAT profile and an external Blackmagic ProRes recorder. https://vimeo.com/178135545
I’m about to write a blog post on the details, but it was a three day shoot, no crew other than an assistant and the two cast and no tripod !

Dustin:I’m always on your site to keep up to date with our m43 gear. I’d love to share a video shot on the GH4, we solely shoot with that camera since it’s release. I’m sure I’ll learn of the GH5 right here in the next few months!https://vimeo.com/177937482
https://vimeo.com/177132659

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Gold Box on the Olympus FT to MFT autofocus adapter at Amazon

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There is an Amazon Gold Box deal on the Movo Olympus FT to MFT autofocus adapter (Click here). And be sure to check out all deals ongoing at BHphoto (very long list to scroll).

More deals or in Stock info:
US and Canadian readers can save $130 on the Panasonic-Leica Summilux sold by Quickndone (Click here).
Check out all new lens and camera deals listed at GetOlympus (Click here).
You get the E-M10 with kit lens for $399 only at Amazon US (Click here). This is the record low price for the kit. That’s why it’s now leading the mirrorless camera sales ranking at Amazon.
$220 off on the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 35-100mm f/2.8 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens.
You can preorder the Cactus V6II at BHphoto (Click here).
You get $700 value of free extras with the Panasonic GX8 sold by FocusCamera (Click here).

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This is Fzeros new 25mm f/0.95 Cine lens

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Fzeros (website here) released a new 25mm f/0.95 Micro Four Thirds lens. This is a Cine lens that costs $899 at Amazon US (Click here).

Fzeros 0.95 Bokeh Dream Lens from FZeros on Vimeo.

It has a super precise focus control:

The super-precise focus control makes it all-the-more handy and instantaneous for travel, fashion and cine photographers, to steer control of time and motion, caging it all with eleven aperture blades and geared-driven focus and zoom that extends to a range beyond 17cm (0.59 ft), bringing the most distant objects within your photographic reach and fitting them well within your defined gridlines.

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The specs are:

Model: FZeros 25mm T0.95 Master Prime
Mount: M 4/3
Focal Length: 25mm
Maximum Aperture: T / 0.95
Minimum Aperture: T / 16
Lens Construction: 9 Groups 11 Elements
Angel of View: 47.3°
Aperture Blades: 11
Minimum Focus: 0.59ft / 0.17m
Macro Ratio: 1 : 3.9
Filter Size: 46mm
Maximum Diameter: 120mm
Hood FH-M77A Provided
Weight: 640g

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You can even engrave a message on the lens. Check out the video:

FZeros Laser Engraving from FZeros on Vimeo.

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Tony Northrup says MFT weakest point is the phase detection autofocus system

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Tony Northrup went through all weakest points from the current camera manufacturers. Watch from minute 11.40 towards to hear him talking about Olympus and Panasonic. In his opinion both companies didn’t do enough to implement phase detection autotofocus system on their cameras. Even the best Olympus camera doesn’t do as good as entry-level DSLR when it comes to continuous autofocus tracking.

This is exactly one of the improvments the new E-M1II shoudl bring. Let’s just hope our rumors about that are correct ;)

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Aqua Sulis – Anamorphic Sketch from Jurek Ugarow on Vimeo.

Jurek (video above):Just completed a 12 day trip that took me through Iceland and onto England for a wedding. Purchased a GX85 just before I left to use as a B cam to my GH4, and for use where stabilization was essential. The camera performed amazingly well, even with its stock 12-32mm zoom. While I was in England, I had a few free hours to film in a part of the country I use to live during the 70’s. I was particularly interested in how the camera might shoot anamorphic footage on a very light and portable tripod. Here is the result, using equipment that fits easily into a small backpack.
Panasonic GX85
Panasonic Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2
SLR Magic 1.33x anamorphic adapter (3-screw version)
SLR Magic variable ND filter

Olympus 300mm f/4 Pro extended gallery: Taking a closer look at this popular lens, plus 1.4x TC images (Imaging Resource).
100-400mm test by Cyleow.
Recommended Cameras for Newborn and Baby Photography (Explora).
European Olympus ref. items list at [shoplink 22691 ebay]Olympusmarket[/shoplink].

Pier:My last film about the Palais-Royal in the heart of Paris > https://vimeo.com/177381858

 

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Now in Stock: Olympus 75mm and 45mm f/1.8 portrait kit (Save $150 and get a free bag)

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The new Olympus Portrait Kit is in Stock at BHphoto (Click here). You save $150 on the bundle and get two bags for free!

More deals or in Stock info:
US and Canadian readers can save $130 on the Panasonic-Leica Summilux sold by Quickndone (Click here).
Check out all new lens and camera deals listed at GetOlympus (Click here).
You get the E-M10 with kit lens for $399 only at Amazon US (Click here). This is the record low price for the kit. That’s why it’s now leading the mirrorless camera sales ranking at Amazon.
$220 off on the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 35-100mm f/2.8 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens.
You can preorder the Cactus V6II at BHphoto (Click here).
You get $700 value of free extras with the Panasonic GX8 sold by FocusCamera (Click here).

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(FT3) New Olympus E-M1II sensor is twice as fast as the PEN-F sensor!

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I hope the surprising rumor I received recently is true. It says the new Olympus E-M1II that is expected to be announced on September 19 could have a new Olympus designed and Sony produced sensor!

One source added the following info:

“The sensor is trimmed for maximal AF speed and very fast parallel signal output reading. The sensor reading is twice as fast than ont he current [shoplink 59394 ebay]Olympus PEN-F[/shoplink].”

This would be a hell of a news! Finally a real new(!) MFT sensor!

All other current confirmed E-M1II specs:

4K video (first Olympus camera with 4K)
Dual SD card slot
Handheld High Resolution mode
Much improved autofocus performance
new high-resolution EVF
Announcement at Photokina in September
It has no global shutter. But Olympus worked hard to reduce rolling shutter to a negligible level


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