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“The Blessings of Nature in Sri Lanka” in 4K by Bence Máté with a LUMIX FZ300

Behind the scenes and shooting impressions by Bence Máté | LUMIX FZ300 (Youtube).
Panasonic dvx 200 review part 3: 4k, hd, frame rates and codecs (Newsshooter).
E-M10II test at Mobile01.
The Olympus Air A01 Smartphone Camera And A Cautionary Tale (Soundimagesplus).
12-40mm PRO lens is the most sold MFT lens in Japan (camera.itmedia.co.jp).
Shoe-Mount Flash Buying Guide: The Best Right Now (Adorama)

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Grey imported GH4 for $1,124 and demo GH4 for $1,179 at Samys.

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If you really need to save every single buck to buy the GH4 you have two “alternative” otpions:
1) The grey imported GH4 sells for a new low price of $1,124 on [shoplink 55553 ebay]eBay US (Click here)[/shoplink].
2) The demo GH4 sells for a new low price of $1,179 on [shoplink 55554 ebay]eBay Samys (Click here)[/shoplink].

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(FT3) Sigma could soon announce the new 24mm f/2.8 ART Micro Four Thirds lens.

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24mm f/2.8 ART Sigma
Image on top shows the current Sigma ART E-mount lens lineup.

Mirrorlessrumors.com got a hint form a source saying that Sigma will announce a new 24mm f/2.8 ART lens soon. The lens will be available for Micro Four Thrids and Sony E-mount. There is yet no info on price and size of the lens. Would be nice if it woudl be really compact!


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Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95 is now on preorder for $399!

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Zyoptics is now taking preorders on the new 25mm f/.09 Speedmaster Micro Four Thirds lens. The lens costs $399. Preorders should be available soon on [shoplink 55572 ebay]eBay too[/shoplink].

Official lens description:

Zhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) has unveiled the world’s lightest f/0.95 lens, Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. This new member in the Mitakon Speedmaster family is a ultra-fast prime lens which provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 50mm in the Micro Four Thirds system. A maximum aperture of f/0.95 makes it extremely convenient to shoot at a low light conditions without flash and . Most importnatly, this lens weigh merely 0.51 pounds and 2.5 inches long. The compact size and fast aperture make it an ideal companion of your camera for everyday shooting in a wide variety of conditions.

Despite the extreme light weight, the lens incorporates a 11 elements in 9 groups optical design, including 1pc of Extra-low disperson elements, 4 pcs of Extra-high Refractive Index elements and 2pcs of High Refractive index elements. This structure effectively controls the chromatic abberations and deliver excellent image sharpness even at f/0.95. The lens also features a 11 pieces of aperture blades to form a close-to-circle aperture for a creamy depth of field. Optimized lens coatings also help to suppress lens flare and ghosting.

Manual focus design and a click-less, silent aperture ring promote smooth handling and are especially well-suited to video applications. The lens is built in metallic enclosure with additional protective process and finest finishing, which gives extra durability and aesthetic.

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