The big Japanese CP+ show has started. I added a couple of links where you can see some pictures from the various booths. And for the first time you can also see that LEGO MFT camera :)
Hands-on with new Panasonic lenses and ZS100 (Dpreview).
Panasonic booth pictures at DC.watch.
Sigma 30mm on the PEN by DSLRmagazine.
Olympus booth pictures at DC.watch.
Images tweeted by the FT Group.
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Dpreview posted their full [shoplink 58303 ebay]PEN-F[/shoplink] test and do write:
The PEN F takes the line a step forward: by further refining the design, both in terms of materials/construction and the addition of a built-in viewfinder. In short, the PEN F is a very capable camera jam-packed with features and tools to help shooters realize their vision. It offers impressive image quality, some of the best image stabilization available, acceptable video quality, direct controls and ample customization, all in one incredibly-handsome digital camera.
Of course if you care more about specs and abilities, and less about design, there are more technically capable cameras available for the money.
The camera earned the Silver Award with a 82% score.
Also Photographyblog posted their PEN-F reviews:
The new Olympus PEN-F is trying to appeal to your emotions as much as your wallet, and in our view it succeeds in making your heart rule your head. Olympus’ engineering team have obviously spent a lot of time and effort in getting the look, feel and usability of the PEN-F just right, creating a camera that’s both retro but also thoroughly modern, and in our view worthy of our highest accolade.
And ePhotozine writes:
The Olympus PEN-F is priced at a very similar level to other cameras from Olympus, including the weather-sealed E-M5 Mark II, and E-M1, which makes the PEN-F a more difficult choice, particularly if you use a tripod and different lenses. However, if you’re looking for a compact street camera, and are likely to use the more compact lenses with the camera, and love the idea of quick access to different shooting effects, then the PEN-F could be just the ticket. The additional resolution of the 20 megapixel sensor and rangefinder style with built in electronic viewfinder may also be appealing to those that don’t like the more traditional SLR-style of camera. Throw in the fact that you can shoot 50 megapixel images, and the Olympus PEN-F offers a unique shooting experience, which is difficult to match without spending significantly more money.
PEN-F preorders at [shopcountry 58303]
Today Olympus announced a new limited edition Brown E-M10II camera (on preorder here at BHphoto). They will only produce 3,500 of those and shipment will start on February 29.
Olympus Japan issued a statement to apologize for the PEN-F shipment delay. The reason for the delay is the higher than expected preorder request.
PEN-F preorders at [shopcountry 58303]
It was a good week for MFT camera owners. We got two new lenses:
Panasonic 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 at BHphoto (Click here) and at Adorama (Click here).
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 MFT at BHphoto (Click here) and at Adorama (Click here).
The question now is….
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Peorder:
12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 at BHphoto (Click here) and at Adorama (Click here).
Press release:
New LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. Lens
New Micro Four Thirds Versatile Standard Zoom Lens
Newark, NJ (February 24, 2016) – Panasonic is introducing a new zoom interchangeable lens, the LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. (35 mm camera equivalent: 24-120 mm) for the LUMIX G line of Micro Four Thirds System cameras. Featuring a splash/dust-proof design, the new lens offers a versatile 5x zoom range of 24-120mm (35mm camera equivalent) that covers a variety of daily shooting situations from dynamic landscapes to portraits.
For everyone interested in a modern alternative to bulky DSLR interchangeable lenses, Panasonic LUMIX Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds lenses deliver impressive, no-compromise optical performance. The durable, all-weather LUMIX 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 Lens features the highest standards of detail and sharpness. Built for travel and great photo and video capture, it comes complete with a splash and dustproof sealed body.** And with Dual I.S. (Image Stabilization) compatibility, you’ll shoot with unprecedented hand-held stability anywhere you go.
**When mounted on a compatible LUMIX G Mirrorless camera
Incorporating an inner focus drive system and a stepping motor, the new LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. is capable of smooth, silent operation to work with the camera’s high-speed, high-precision contrast AF system for both photo and video recording. It is also compatible with the sensor drive at max. 240 fps to take maximum advantage of cameras with high-speed AF. This stunning AF performance is able to record 4K video, where precise focusing is required.
Seven blades give the aperture a rounded shape that produces an attractively smooth effect in out-of-focus areas when shooting at larger aperture settings. A highly reliable metal mount assures durability for active use, and uses multi-coated lens elements that minimize ghosts and flare to further enhance its shooting performance.
It also features 0.54x (35mm camera equiv.) magnification capability for impressive macro close-up shots. Comprised of 11 elements in 9 groups, the lens system features three aspherical lenses and an ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lens which effectively suppresses spherical distortion or chromatic aberration to achieve stunning picture quality.
The LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. will be available in May at www.shop.panasonic.com and valued channel partners in metallic black for $499.99.
