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New Olympus E-M1 for $999 in USA.

January 21, 2015
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The Olympus E-M1 sells for $999 only on top rated ebay seller [shoplink 50849 ebay]TheGamesArena (Click here)[/shoplink]. The Silver version sells for $20 more again at [shoplink 50848 ebay]TheGamesArena (Click here)[/shoplink].

The Olympus US up to $100 lens savings are back:
$100 off on the 12mm f/2.0 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$50 off on the 17mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$50 off on the 25mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, GetOlympus.
$50 off on the 45mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$100 off on the 75mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$80 off on the 40-150mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$100 off on the 12-40mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
$50 off on the 75-300mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.

Panasonic cameras:
Panasonic G6 for $519 with kit lens at Amazon US (Click here)
Panasonic GF6 with kit lens sells for $349 only at Amazon US (Click here).

Olympus cameras:
Silver E-M1 now sells for $1,049 on [shoplink 50562 ebay]eBay US (Click here)[/shoplink].
Black E-M1 for $1199 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and GetOlympus (Click here).
Silver E-M1 for $1199 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and GetOlympus (Click here).
Black E-M1 with two lenses and extras for $2149 at Amazon (Click here).
$200 off on the E-M5 sold at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and GetOlympus (Click here).
$100 off on the E-Pl7 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and GetOlympus (Click here).
$150 off on the E-PL5 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and GetOlympus (Click here).
$100 off on the Olympus SH-1 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and GetOlympus (Click here).

New Panasonic GF7 doesn’t sell in any meaningful quantity at Amazon US.

January 21, 2015
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Of course this has to be taken with a grain of salt. But usually newly announced cameras manage to get soemwhere within the most sold 100 mirrorless camera chart at Amazon (Click here). Well, the GF7 is the first new MFT camera that doesn’t make it into the top 100 the first day of the announcement.

New Panasonic GF7 doesn’t sell in any meaningful quantity at Amazon US. Well I guess Panasonic’s goal with the GF7 was to appeal the Asian market in first place. So that may not be a big problem for Panasonic. Let’s hope the GX8 will get more “attention” from all of us :)

Preorders:
Panasonic GF7 in Black at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
Panasonic GF7 in Pink at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).

(FT5) Real world images of the Olympus 14-150mm F4-5.6 II lens and ECG-2 grip.

January 21, 2015
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A source sent me those images showing for the first time the Olympus 14-150mm F4-5.6 II lens and ECG-2 grip in “real life” images. He writes:

I somehow managed to get my hands on the unreleased 14-150mm F4-5.6 II and a “ECG-2” grip.I’ve attached a picture of the new 14-150 lens beside my 45mm F1.8, for comparison. I did a quick measurement of the lens height and it seems to be the same 83mm height from front element to base (where the lens meets mount, not the absolute rear. So it probably has the same design as the original, only cosmetic changes.
I’ve also tried the ECG-2 grip on my E-M10 + 75-300mm. It works, for it’s not a perfect fit. The grip is larger than the body. Definitely looks like a new accessory for the E-M5 mark II.

The good news is that the new Olympus 14-150mm F4-5.6 II lens is splash proof as you see from the lens mark on the firts of the following images:

IMAG0029 — One more picture of the new lens on my gm5, side by side with e-m10 + 75-300 + egg-2 grip.

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Panasonic LX100 accessory and books roundup (new book guide, case and more).

January 21, 2015
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We have some new stuff you may find useful to buy if you own the Panasonic LX100:

Books:
New Photographerìs Guide to the LX100 at Amazon US (Click here).

Case:
Gariz LX100 case in [shoplink 50570 ebay]Black (Click here)[/shoplink], [shoplink 50571 ebay]Brown (Click here)[/shoplink] and [shoplink 50572 ebay]Camel (Click here)[/shoplink].
Full Leather case from Japan on [shoplink 50724 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
Cheaper half leather case from China on [shoplink 50726 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
Strangest case of all: Pink(!) case on [shoplink 50727 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].

Battery:
Patona batteries on [shoplink 50729 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
“Chinese” batteries on [shoplink 50730 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].

Other stuff:
Hard LCD screen protector on [shoplink 50731 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
R1a Powerful Camera Flash Light on [shoplink 50732 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].

Two first full Panasonic GF7 reviews!

January 20, 2015
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We already have two full reviews of the new GF7 announced today. Both reviewers draw a very positive conclusion:

Photographyblog writes:

So while the Panasonic Lumix GF7 mainly seems to be trying to attract the attention of the selfie crowd, its actually a feature-rich camera that takes excellent pictures and which can easily be stored in a coat pocket with the supplied 12-32mm kit lens fitted. If you need a flash or viewfinder, the Lumix GM5 is a better fit, but otherwise the new Panasonic Lumix GF7 is the best GF-series model yet, selfie or no selfie…

ePhotozine writes:

The most likely issues you may find with the GF7 are the lack of flash hot-shoe, and short battery life, making it less appealing to the more serious photographer. For the majority of people having a built in flash will be preferable, and the mode dial makes the camera easier to use for every level of photographer. Image quality is very good, with the camera delivering sharp detailed photos with good colour, and low levels of noise. The Wi-Fi implementation is very good, giving remote control and numerous shooting options straight from your smartphone or tablet. There are a few, very minor niggles, including short battery life, but we can very happily highly recommend the camera.

Preorders:
Panasonic GF7 in Black at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
Panasonic GF7 in Pink at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).

Panasonic GF7 gets officially announced!

January 20, 2015
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Preorders:
Panasonic GF7 in Black at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
Panasonic GF7 in Pink at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).

Press release:
ePhotozine, Techradar, Imaging Resource, Dpreview, Panasonic Japan, Amateur Photographer, Quesabesde, SystemKameraForum, Photoscala, LeMondeDeLaPhoto.

Previews and hands-on:
Full review at ePhotozine, Preview at Dpreview. Hands-on at Pocketlint. Hands-on at Imaging Resource. Hands-on photos at Photographyblog.

Image samples:
Photographyblog.

Videos:
Introducing Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF7 (Youtube), New Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF7 for hands-free selfies (Youtube), Gf7 video by ePhotozine (one and two),

Notes on the camera:
It uses the same GX7 sensor
The hump is for the built-in flash :)

Poll:
Read specs and reviews and then tell us…

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GF7 images:

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Reminder: Official Panasonic GF7 announcement between 5-7am London time.

January 20, 2015
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As usual Panasonic should announce the new Panasonic GF7 camera sometimes between 5-6-7 am London time. So stay tuned on 43rumors to get a full roundup of all first reviews, news and test about the new camera!

Specs reminder:

– 16MP Live MOS sensor
– Two-dimensional noise reduction, multi-process NR, detail reproduction filter
– Intelligent D-range control that extends the dynamic range than ever before
– 240fps Fast AF sensor drive and lens control
– -4EV Corresponding low light AF
– Significantly more compact compared with the GF6
– 180 degrees open tilting LCD
– “face shutter” and “friendly shutter”.
– Double shutter functions Fn1 / Wi-Fi button
– “beautiful skin mode”, “background blur”, “Slim mode”
– The Wi-Fi connection has become easier
– Shutter can be released via smartphone
– Body color Silver, Brown, Pink

See you soon!

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Image and Specs via Digicameinfo.

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