New Olympus patent discloses on sensor polarizing filter tech.

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Egami spotted a new Olympus sensor patent. Under the classic RGB bayer sensor we have a second sensor capturing the info about the polarization of the light. This would allow you to get rid of the polarizing filter and as an ulterior benefit you would not have a light loss!

Of course as usual we don’t know if such a sensor will ever make it into a real mass production camera…

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a bit of everything…

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LUMIX DMC-GX8: Premium G Series camera for the enthusiast

G6 vs E-M5II (Soundimagesplus).
Goodbye D800, Hello GH4! (Photographylife).
7-14mm PRO lens test at Yodobashi.
Rollei 35 T, Minox 35 GT-E Y Olympus XA (DSLRmagazine).
Supermodels mit langen Beinen – und Stabkirche in HDR (PenAndTell).
Generating 3D-images in the 19th century (TheNakedCamera).
List of Refurbished Olympus cameras at [shoplink 22691 ebay]Olympusmarket Europe[/shoplink].

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Hoson announces the new MA-II Hand Grip for the E-M5II.

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The Taiwanese company Hoson launched their new [shoplink 54916 ebay]E-M5II Hand Grip you can buy on their eBay page (Click here)[/shoplink].

This is the official product description:

WHERE PERFORMANCE LOOKS COLLIDE

HOSON MA-II, a true evolution with improved ergonomic design, provides a better shooting experience with OMD E-M5 MARK II. No distinct edges, HOSON MA-II gives you a smooth feels when latch your fingers on for a sturdier shot. 66g Light weight, leather finish adds character to a classic but edgy style.

FEATURES:

  • Designed especially for use with the Olympus OMD E-M5 Mark II
  • Durable 7000 Series Aluminium Alloys (Aircraft Grade)
  • Light weight 66g which is only 38% weight of ECG-2 (172g)
  • Fast Battery Swap/Access Allowed
  • Leather wrapping
  • Tripod Attachable
  • Designed & Made in Taiwan

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Weight:  0.14 lbs/ 66g ±2g
  • Dimensions (W x H x D):  123 x 56 x 52mm
  • Color: Black/ Leather Wrapping

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Aluminium Alloys Grip Set x1
  • 1/4-inch Captive Screw x1

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The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 R Lens sells for $99 only at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and GetOlympus (Click here).
New Olympus AIR MFT camera is in Stock for the first time at Amazon US (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and on eBay in [shoplink 54844 ebay]White (Click here)[/shoplink] or [shoplink 54845 ebay]Black (Click here)[/shoplink].
The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 R Lens sells for $99 only at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and GetOlympus (Click here).
You save $500 if you buy the two 12mm and 25mm SLR magic MFT Cine lenses as a a bundle at Adorama (Click here).
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(FT5) There is an electronic shutter on the new E-M10II.

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A trusted source told me the new E-M10II will have only minor improvements over the current E-M10. One of the major new features is the addition of an electronic shutter mode.

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a bit of everything…

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The Olympus E-M5 II Titanium, 8MM Fisheye Pro and 10.5 f/0.95!

Panasonic Lumix G7 Digital Camera Review (Cameras.Reviewed).
First Look: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 + DMC-FZ300 (BHphoto).
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Andrea Felice:A short video shot in the beautiful scenario of the Elba Island, Tuscany, Italy. Shot in 4k (some in 96fps) on my GH4 + the great Lumix 20mm 1.7 (great combo for travel light). https://vimeo.com/133150409

Tyler B.: “I have been a reading your site for years. I didn’t think I would be going back to m43 for video but the new Olympus om-d e-m5 mark ii image stabilization is on a whole other level. I can run with it, hike with it, and bounce around on the back of a scooter at 50kph on mountain roads and still get pretty good results. I put together a short video from one my scooter camping trips at one of Taiwan’s premier jungle waterfalls. All shot handheld with the olympus om-d e-m5 mark ii and no post image stabilization. https://vimeo.com/133214072

Tom Cribbin:I made this 4k video with a Panasonic GH4 and some friends, I would it if you could share it smile emoticon https://youtu.be/85MqWcTALYQ

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Still hot: Olympus 40-150mm for $99!

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The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 R Lens sells for $99 only at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and GetOlympus (Click here).

More deals:
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The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 R Lens sells for $99 only at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and GetOlympus (Click here).
You save $500 if you buy the two 12mm and 25mm SLR magic MFT Cine lenses as a a bundle at Adorama (Click here).
Nokton 42,5mm f/0.95 with B&W filter for $800 at [shoplink 54755 ebay]CameraQuest eBay (Click here)[/shoplink] Nokton 25mm f/0.95 with B&W filter for $700 at [shoplink 54759 ebay]CameraQuest eBay (Click here)[/shoplink] Nokton 25mm f/0.95 (Clickless) with B&W filter for $700 at [shoplink 54758 ebay]CameraQuest eBay (Click here)[/shoplink] Nokton 25mm f/0.95 for $738 at [shoplink 54757 ebay]Popflash eBay (Click here)[/shoplink] Nokton 17,5mm f/0.95 for $788 at [shoplink 54760 ebay]Popflash eBay (Click here)[/shoplink] Save $500 if you buy the two 12mm and 25mm SLR magic MFT Cine lenses as a a bundle at Adorama (Click here).

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Panasonic will announce on September 1 when it will release the GH4 V-LOG update.

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Panasonic New Zealand

On September 1 Panasonic will officially disclose all details about the V-LOG firmware udpate for the GH4. We will finally know when it will be released and if it’s going to be for free or not.  Last week Panasonic New Zealand said the firmware woudd be available sometimes in October.

GH4 store links:
GH4 camera at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and Panasonic.
GH4 camera with interface unit at Adorama and BHphoto.
Interface unit only at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and Panasonic.

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