GetOlympus (Click here to read all details) just confirmed the huge OMD firmware update for the E-M1 and E-M5II will be released on November 26!
Olympus Firmware Update: OM-D E-M1 Version 4
Olympus Firmware Update: OM-D E-M5 Mark II Feature Upgrade
Voigtlander APO Lanthar: a video sample in 4K
10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Olympus at KLPF 2015 (Robin Wong).
Testbericht: Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30 mm 2.8 Asph OIS (DigitalKamera).
Sony RX10 vs. Panasonic FZ1000- Powerhouse All Rounders at Bargain Prices (Photographic Central).
Eric: “This isn’t a rumor, really it’s news. Anyway, anybody running a Mac that’s updated to the latest OS X (El Capitan) won’t be able to install the upcoming E-M1 or E-M5II firmware at the end of November — it turns out that the Olympus installer needs a big upgrade first: https://www.mu-43.com/threads/80651/”
Håkan: “E-M1 for 749 € for one more day at Rajala Camera Finland: http://www.rajalacamera.fi/olympus-om-d-e-m1-mikrojarjestelmakamera-musta-hld-7-akkukahva.html“
Germany:
List of todays Gold Box deal at Amazon.de (full page here).
Bis zu 150 EUR Sofortrabatt auf Olympus Objektive at Amazon.de.
100 EUR Amazon Aktionsgutschein beim Kauf einer Kamera E-M5II/E-M1 at Amazon.de.
50 EUR Amazon Aktionsgutschein beim Kauf einer E-M10/E-M10II Kamera at Amazon.de.
UK:
Up to £150 Cashback with Selected Panasonic Cameras and Camcorders at Amazon.co.uk.
Claim up to £100 Cashback when Purchasing a Selected Olympus Lens or Camera at Amazon.co.uk.
France:
Offre de remboursement OLYMPUS – Jusqu’à 150€ remboursés sur une sélection de produits at Amazon France.
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There are still a few left in Stock: E-P5 with 17mm f/1.7 lens and VF-4 EVF with a huge $550 discount at [shoplink 56566 ebay]RobertsCamera eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]. On other US stores like BHphoto you have to pay $1,249 for the same kit.
More deals:
[shoplink 56557 ebay]$520 off on the brand new Panasonic 35-100mm X lens (Click here)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 56558 ebay]$350 off on the brand new Panasonic 12-35 X lens (Click here)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 56561 ebay]Silver E-M5II for $749 (Click here)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 56560 ebay]Black E-M5II for $749 (Click here)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 56562 ebay]GH4 for $1,069 (Click here)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 56596 ebay]LX100 for $589 (Click here)[/shoplink].
Panasonic US launched a new rebate on the GH4. You get it now for $1,297 at Amazon and Bhphoto. And the latter also gives you an extra $50 gift card and other free extras.
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Image on top shows the [shoplink 56524 ebay]OM 50mm f/1.2 lens (here on eBay)[/shoplink]
I am now 100% sure Olympus will launch a new f/1.2 prime lens line at the CP+ show in late February! I have no info yet when those lenses will actually ship in stores but trusted sources said Olympus will disclose a clear roadmap at CP+.
I am working to get the details and specs of those lenses. Exciting!
Bit of history: Olympus OM system had two f/1.2 lenses: The [shoplink 56524 ebay]50mm f/1.2 (here on eBay)[/shoplink] and the [shoplink 56525 ebay]55mm f/1.2 (here on eBay)[/shoplink].
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Gary (video on top): “I thought that you’d love to see this video I recently made in Fiji with the GH4 along with the DJI Inspire 1 flying camera. It’s a tremendously heart-filled piece featuring the Setareki family singing and working in their patch of farm in the jungle.”
HardwareZone has a hands-on street shooting experience with the Panasonic GX8 in the streets of Cambodia.
Panasonic 1,7/25mm review at German DigitalKamera.
Taka: “I wanted to share/showcase a video I took a few month ago on the super moon. https://vimeo.com/137730007”
Andres: “Shot a video showing off 4K on the LX100. It’s a year old camera, but you can score one for ~$600 in a few places, and the video quality startled me. (It’s really good.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kQnT0CO1NA”
Germany:
List of todays Gold Box deal at Amazon.de (full page here).
Bis zu 150 EUR Sofortrabatt auf Olympus Objektive at Amazon.de.
100 EUR Amazon Aktionsgutschein beim Kauf einer Kamera E-M5II/E-M1 at Amazon.de.
50 EUR Amazon Aktionsgutschein beim Kauf einer E-M10/E-M10II Kamera at Amazon.de.
UK:
Up to £150 Cashback with Selected Panasonic Cameras and Camcorders at Amazon.co.uk.
Claim up to £100 Cashback when Purchasing a Selected Olympus Lens or Camera at Amazon.co.uk.
France:
Offre de remboursement OLYMPUS – Jusqu’à 150€ remboursés sur une sélection de produits at Amazon France.
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You save $150 compared to the best US stores prices if you buy the E-M5II at Quickndone. You get it for $749 in [shoplink 56561 ebay]Silver (Click here)[/shoplink] or [shoplink 56560 ebay]Black (Click here)[/shoplink].
More deals:
[shoplink 56557 ebay]$520 off on the brand new Panasonic 35-100mm X lens (Click here)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 56558 ebay]$350 off on the brand new Panasonic 12-35 X lens (Click here)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 56562 ebay]GH4 for $1,069 (Click here)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 56596 ebay]LX100 for $589 (Click here)[/shoplink].
Panasonic US launched a new rebate on the GH4. You get it now for $1,297 at Amazon and Bhphoto. And the latter also gives you an extra $50 gift card and other free extras.
Everyone can join the new Olympus Global Photo contest (Click here). The grand prize is the “Latest Olympus PEN Camera”. And we now know this will be the new PEN with integrated viewfinder ;)
One more thing: Read the Photo Tips by Peter Baumgarten on GetOlympus (Click here).
