All three new Kowa MFT lenses tested at Mapcamera.

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All three new Kowa MFT lenses got tested at Mapcamera. The review is written in Japanese but there are really a lot of great image samples to give you an idea of how good (or bad) those lenses are:
Kowa Prominar 8.5mm F2.8 at Mapcamera (google translation here).
Kowa Prominar 12mm F1.8 at Mapcamera (google translation here).
Kowa Prominar 25mm F1.8 at Mapcamera (google translation here).

The new Kowa Micro Four Thirds lenses are already available on eBay:
12mm f/1.8 in [shoplink 50867 ebay]Black (Click here)[/shoplink], [shoplink 50868 ebay]Green (Click here)[/shoplink] and [shoplink 50869 ebay]Silver (Click here)[/shoplink].
25mm f/1.8 in [shoplink 50870 ebay]Black (Click here)[/shoplink], [shoplink 50871 ebay]Green (Click here)[/shoplink] and [shoplink 50872 ebay]Silver (Click here)[/shoplink].

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A bit of everything…

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Tips when using the SLR Magic Anamorphot Adapter from Noktor on Vimeo.

Oly MC14 1.4x Teleconverter review by Tyson Robichaud.
Shooting action with the E-M1 and Firmware 3.0 (Pattayadays).
Fhugen Honu Cage for the Panasonic GH4 (Suggestionofmotion).
Olympus AIR test at ITmedia.
E-M5II und C-AF: Handball in der Halle (Pen And Tell).
Recensione: Olympus OM-D E-M5 II, vicina alla perfezione (Saggiamente).

Karsten: “We produced the following trailer with the new setup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybH0ehdIoBE
It´s a fantastic way of working! I waited nearly two years for the AG-AF100 successor, but now I doubt if I will get any advantages by using the rumored newcomer. By the way, here are the settings of the cam while shooting the trailer: 4K, 24p, Cinema D, Luminance 0-255, Black Level 0. Lenses: Nokton 17.5 f0.95, Nokton 25 f0.95, Rokkor 58 f1.2 with Speedbooster, all at a time combined with Heliopan Vario-ND. Sound: Beachtek Preamp, on board recording, Micro Sennheiser MKE 600. Grading with FilmConvert”

Joe: “Here’s a collection of winter shots taken with the Olympus OM-D E-M5 from February and the stories behind them – http://www.lessgearmorephotos.com/favorite-photos-february-2015/”

Heather: “I have a couple of new posts to share with you:
The first is a guest post written by Dallas Dahms. He organises African safaris and uses the E-M1 for all his work. http://www.mirrorlessons.com/2015/03/02/perfectly-mirrorless-african-safari-guest-post-dallas-dahms/
The second I can’t remember if I already sent it to you or not. It is a comparison between the LX100 and X100T. http://www.mirrorlessons.com/2015/02/20/panasonic-lx100-vs-fujifilm-x100t-compact-stylish-great-performance-ask/“

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Rare findings: Native Micro Four Thirds mount Rayxar 42mm f/0.75 lens.

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One of our reader found that Rayxar 42mm f/0.75 lens that has been modified to have a native Micro Four Thirds mount. It’s for sale on [shoplink 52097 ebay]eBay Germany (Click here)[/shoplink]. The picture on top shows it adapter on a Sony NEX camera via E-mount to MFT-mount adapter.

The German text says:
Vom Fachmann wurde in einem One-Off-Auftrag passgenau ein Micro Four Thirds-Bajonett angesetzt. Damit ist das Objektiv direkt an jeder MFT-Kamera einsetzbar (shortly translated: An expert person modified the mount to make it native MFT).

This is now officially the fastest native Micro Four Thirds mount lens you can buy!

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New E-M5II reviews at ePhotozine, Engadget and ThePhoBlographer.

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Image courtesy: ePhotozine.

ePhotozine (Click here) writes:

The O-MD E-M5 Mark II is, without doubt, a worthy successor to the E-M5, and surpasses all of my expectations, providing excellent image quality in a well-built and stylish compact system camera. All that’s left is for me is to pull my bank card out of my wallet so I can buy it, once I’ve decided whether to go for the black or the silver version! Something that hasn’t happened since the original E-M5, some three years ago…

Engadget (Click here) writes:

Olympus has made it clear that the E-M5 Mark II isn’t meant to replace its flagship E-M1 camera, but rather act as an entryway to its Micro Four Thirds platform. With that reasoning in mind, I have no doubt the E-M5 Mark II is worth buying; I’m just not sure why anyone wouldn’t spend the extra $300 for the even better overall package that is the E-M1.

ThePhoBlographer (Click here) writes:

The Olympus OMD EM5 Mk II is a wonderful camera. It deserves all the praises and wonderful awards that you can possibly give it. Wifi, great image quality, a high resolution image mode to add to the future proofing, crazy fast AF, great lenses, a nice feel, weather sealing, focus peaking that works well, what more could a photographer seriously ask for?

There is also a Full interview with Olympus Product Manager Richard Pelkowski here:

E-M5II store links:
E-M5II in Black at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
E-M5II in Silver at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and GetOlympus.
E-M5II In Europe at AmazonUK, Jessops, WexUK, Namencolor.

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Updated list of refurbished OMD for sale at Olympus Europe.

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For the first time [shoplink 22691 ebay]Olympusmarket[/shoplink] is also selling OMD cameras with the buy it now option (no auction). And there are really many for them in Store. Here they are:

[shoplink 51786 ebay]Silver E-M10 body[/shoplink] [shoplink 51788 ebay]Silver E-M5 with 12-50mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 51789 ebay]Silver E-M15 body[/shoplink] [shoplink 51791 ebay]Black E-M10 with 12-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 51792 ebay]Silver E-M10 body[/shoplink] [shoplink 51793 ebay]Black E-M1 body[/shoplink] [shoplink 51794 ebay]Black E-M10 with 12-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 51795 ebay]Silver E-M10 with 12-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 51797 ebay]Black E-M10 double lens kit[/shoplink] [shoplink 51798 ebay]Silver E-M10 with 12-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 51642 ebay]E-M1 with 12-40mm lens for 1799 Euro (three in Stock)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 51641 ebay]E-M1 with 12-50mm lens for 1349 Euro (eight in Stock)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 51647 ebay]Black E-M5 body for 719 Euro (two in Stock)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 51639 ebay]Black E-M5 with 12-50mm lens for 899 Euro (seven in Stock)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 51640 ebay]Silver E-M5 with 12-50mm lens for 899 Euro (seven in Stock)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 51643 ebay]Black E-M10 with external flash for 539 Euro (more than ten)[/shoplink].

 

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Full Panasonic US Store makeover!

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The official Panasonic US store (Click here) got a complete overhaul. Check it out!

Current deals:
There is a $200 discount on the new E-M5II with 12-40mm PRO lens kit sold at Amazon US (Click here).
E-Pl5 with kit lens for $399 only via Amazon US (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
Black 25mm prime lens for $310 at [shoplink 51951 ebay]Prodigital on eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 52022 ebay]$160 off on the GM1 kit (Click here)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 52019 ebay]$100 off on the GX7 kit (Click here)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 52020 ebay]$75 off on the Open Box LX100 kit (Click here)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 52021 ebay]$70 off on the Opn Box FZ1000 kit (Click here)[/shoplink].
GH4 for $1,219 on [shoplink 51985 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 52023 ebay]$50 off on the E-M10 kit (Click here)[/shoplink].
Olympus E-M1 sells for $999 in [shoplink 51866 ebay]Black (Click here)[/shoplink] or [shoplink 51867 ebay]Silver (Click here)[/shoplink].

Olympus E-M5II in Stock:
Silver at Amazon, GetOlympus and BHphoto.
Black at Amazon, GetOlympus and BHphoto.

Panasonic GF7 in Stock and G6 deal:
Silver at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
Pink at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.

New Panasonic lens preorders:
Panasonic 42.5mm f/1.7 POWER O.I.S. Lens at Amazon, BHphoto and Adorama.
Panasonic MACRO 30mm f/2.8 MEGA O.I.S. Lens at Amazon, BHphoto and Adorama.

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