Olympus released the AIR to the US market (preorders at Amazon, Adorama, GetOlympus, BHphoto). To see how it works watch the new video I posted above. There are also first hands-on reports:
Adorama writes: “For $499.99 (including standard kit lens) you can turn your smart phone into a full-functioning, feature-rich Micro Four Thirds interchangeable-lens camera. It’s a great option for travelers who want the flexibility and quality of a “real” camera but the convenience and sharing capabilities of a smart phone. For those who already own one or more Olympus or Panasonic MFT cameras, the Air gives you even more options with your current collection of lenses”
ThePhoBlographer writes: “Pretty much everything that you’d expect with an Olympus Micro Four Thirds camera is transferred to the phone when they let their powers combine.”
Imaging Resource writes: “The Olympus AIR is without question one of the most fun cameras I’ve used in years!”
The GH4 and YAGH combo got a $150 off and for the first time sells for under $2,000 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here). The GH4 alone sells for $1,250 at [shoplink 54411 ebay]ThePixelHub (Click here)[/shoplink].
As you know the GX8 will feature a new “Post Focus” tech which will be added via future firmware upgrade. Panasonic says that “By combining high-speed, high-precision DFD (Depth From Defocus) auto focus technology and the 4K Photo burst images in 4K resolution are shot at 30 fps while shifting the lens to set focus on approx. 501 areas (*TBC).“.
I wondered if that feature is really something useful or just a gimmick nobody will ever use. Diyphotography says the Post Focus feature is “impracticable” because:
1) It becomes impractical to use for much else besides still life or landscape photography. The types of photos where this technology could be really handy, such as child photography, action/sports, macro photography of insects, etc., all happen in fractions of seconds. Sure, you can still use the feature and settle for a change in perspective for each recorded point of focus, but why not just use AI Servo and shoot in burst mode? 2) If I’m shooting still life or landscape photography, I’ll just take my time to select the damn focus point I want the first time around. Besides, how many of us can hold a camera truly still for a 2-second exposure?
I guess we have to try this for real to see if it’s really something meaningful to use.
There is a new Stock of refurbished Olympus MFT stuff at [shoplink 22691 ebay]Olympusmarket Europe (Click here)[/shoplink]. For the first time the list includes the new [shoplink 54414 ebay]40-150mm PRO lens (Click here)[/shoplink] and the [shoplink 54522 ebay]EE-1 dotsight[/shoplink]. Here are the links to all MFT products:
Cameras: [shoplink 54559 ebay]Black E-PL6 with kit lens[/shoplink]
[shoplink 54553 ebay]Silver E-P5 body[/shoplink]
[shoplink 54552 ebay]Black E-P5 with kit lens[/shoplink]
[shoplink 54550 ebay]Black E-P5 with kit lens and viewfinder[/shoplink]
[shoplink 54510 ebay]Black E-PL5 with kit lens[/shoplink]
[shoplink 54519 ebay]Black E-PL6 with kit lens[/shoplink]
[shoplink 54520 ebay]Black E-P5 with kit lens[/shoplink]
[shoplink 54521 ebay]Silver E-P5 body[/shoplink]
[shoplink 54523 ebay]Black E-P5 with kit lens and viewfinder[/shoplink]
[shoplink 54426 ebay]White E-P5 with kit lens[/shoplink]
[shoplink 54525 ebay]Black E-PL5 with kit lens[/shoplink]
[shoplink 54415 ebay]Black E-PL5 with kit lens[/shoplink]
[shoplink 54426 ebay]Black E-PL6 with kit lens[/shoplink]
[shoplink 54429 ebay]Silver E-P5 body[/shoplink]
[shoplink 54430 ebay]Black E-PL5 with kit lens[/shoplink]
[shoplink 54434 ebay]Black E-P5 with kit lens and viewfinder[/shoplink]
[shoplink 54436 ebay]White E-P5 with kit lens[/shoplink]
[shoplink 54437 ebay]Black E-PL5 with kit lens[/shoplink]
[shoplink 54440 ebay]Black E-P5 body[/shoplink]
Rare FT lenses:
[shoplink 54441 ebay]90-250mm FT lens[/shoplink]
[shoplink 54442 ebay]35-100mm f/2.0 FT lens[/shoplink]
Tidbits:
TheCameraStoreTV this is the fastest autofocusing and highest image quality MFT camera yet.
Two new MFT lenses announced (Dpreview).
Panasonic Lumix GX8 Vs GX7 Vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II (ePhotozine).
Capture and re-focus to be added via future firmware update:
“Enabled by 4K video capture and Panasonic’s DFD (Depth From Defocus) technology, Post Focus will allow users to select a focus point for an image after capture. Unlike true light field capture, Post Focus works by shifting focus during a 30fps burst of 4K footage. In playback, the user can touch the LCD to ‘set focus’ on a particular point and the camera will extract a still image with the specified plane of focus. A firmware update will be available for the newly-minted Panasonic Lumix GX8 and Lumix FZ300 ‘and some other models’ in late 2015 to enable Post Focus, according to the manufacturer.”
Panasonic ‘Post Focus’ Technology (ePhotozine).
Panasonic GX8 Hands-On Field Test by TheCameraStoreTV (Youtube).
Panasonic GX8 Camera Review at WexUk (Youtube).
Park Cameras Quick Look: The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX8 (Youtube).
GX8 at Panasonic Japan (Youtube).
Panasonic Lumix GX8 4K sample footage (Youtube).
Panasonic LUMIX GX8 Shooting Impression by Daniel Berehulak (Youtube).
Panasonic DMC-GX8 & DMC-FZ330: First Look (Youtube).
Panasonic LUMIX GX8 “Rythm REVOLUTION” in 4K by Daniel Berehulak (Youtube).
Introducing Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX8 – A New Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera (Youtube).
Panasonic GX8 hands-on at Jessops (Youtube).
Panasonic Lumix GX8 Menus – Pause to View (Youtube).
Panasonic Lumix GX8 review -Touchscreen – Review By Richard (Youtube).
Panasonic Lumix GX8 Shutter Sound 8fps Continuous Shooting (Youtube).
Here is also a new Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Quick Overview from Nick Driftwood:
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One more thing:
Mark Baber and Jessops organized special Amabassador meetings in UK:
14 x UK Lumix G Ambassadors supporting each retail preview day including Casey Gutteridge, Jacob James, Steven Clarey, Nick Driftwood and small number of our UK Brand Development Team including Carol Hartfree, David McKowen & Martin Smith. 26 x Key UK retailers approached and supported with GX8 and Ambassador. Up to 3 retail shops visited every day from Friday 17th July. Key UK areas covered, London, Manchester, Liverpool, Cardiff. Jessops Photo Festival (2 weeks), London Camera Exchange, Park Cameras, Wilkinson Cameras & Pansonic Store highlighted. Ambassadors purpose of visit to preview GX8 and give the chance to the customer to pre-order. From Friday 17th
Then from Friday 31st July independent retailers will be visited.
Casey Gutteridge is at Cameraworld Nick Driftwood is at Panastore Southampton Martin Smith is at Camera Centre Dublin On Saturday 1st August Casey Gutteridge is at Park Cameras London Nick Driftwood is at Park Cameras Burgess Hill Steven Clarey is at Cambrian Photography On Sunday 2nd August Nick Driftwood is at Park Cameras Burgess Hill Ian Cook is at Wilkinson Cameras Preston On Friday 7th August Casey Gutteridge is at Jessops Oxford Street Amy Davies is at Castle Cameras Ian Cook is at LCE Cheltenham from 9-1, LCE Bath 2-4pm Steven Clarey is at Carmarthen Cameras On Saturday 8th Casey Gutteridge is back at Cameraworld London Ian Cook is at Wilkinson Liverpool Martin Smith is at Bermingham Cameras 9-12, Conns Cameras 1-4 Steven Clarey is at Clifton Cameras
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