Kai test the GX7 and likes it a lot!

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Kai from Digitalrev tested the GX7 and he quite likes the camera. That said the video is a bit…let’s says….unexciting. Kai are you a bit tired lately? Feel free to come and visit me for a snow vacation in the Alps :)

GX7 store links:
Silver GX7 body at Amazon US, BHphoto, Adorama, Samys, Wex Deutschland, Wex UK , Amazon JP.
Silver GX7 with 14-42mm lens at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Samys, Henrys, Wex Deutschland, WexUK, Amazon UK.
Black GX7 body at Henrys, Wex Deutschland, Wex UK, Amazon UK, Amazon Japan.
Black GX7 with 14-42mm lens at Henrys, Wex Deutschland, Wex UK, Amazon UK.
Black GX7 with 20mm lens at Henrys, Wex UK, Amazon UK, Amazon Japan.
Silver GX7 with 20mm lens at Henrys, Wex UK, Amazon UK, Amazon Japan.

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EU deals: New refurbished Olympus camera acutions (with E-P5 for the first time).

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There is a bunch of new refurbished Olympus camera auctions at [shoplink 22691 ebay]Olympusmarket[/shoplink]. For the first time we also have the brand new E-P5. Here is the list with the newest auctions on top (Click on the name to open the page):

[shoplink 42252 ebay]Black E-P5 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 42253 ebay]Black E-PL3 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 42254 ebay]Four Thirds 12-60mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 42255 ebay]Black XZ-2[/shoplink] [shoplink 42256 ebay]MMF-2 adapter[/shoplink] [shoplink 42257 ebay]Silver E-PM2 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 42258 ebay]Silver 75mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 42259 ebay]Black E-M5 with 12-50mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 42260 ebay]60mm macro[/shoplink] [shoplink 42261 ebay]E-450 body[/shoplink] [shoplink 42262 ebay]Violet E-PM1 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 42263 ebay]VF-4 viewfinder[/shoplink] [shoplink 42264 ebay]White E-P3 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 42265 ebay]Silver E-PL5 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 42266 ebay]Black E-PL3 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 42267 ebay]Black XZ-2[/shoplink] [shoplink 42268 ebay]Black E-P3 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 42269 ebay]Brown E-PM1 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 42270 ebay]White E-PL3 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 42271 ebay]Black XZ-2[/shoplink] [shoplink 42272 ebay]Black E-M5 body[/shoplink] [shoplink 42273 ebay]White E-PL3 with 14-42mm lens[/shoplink] [shoplink 42274 ebay]Black XZ-2[/shoplink] [shoplink 42275 ebay]Black E-M5 body[/shoplink]
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OMD vs A7 design (not really close).

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There were rumor saying that Sony would launch a FF NEX (named A7 and A7r) with a sort of OMD design. The sketch on top is supposed to be 100% accurate of the camera that will be announced by Sony next week. If you compare the images you will see that there are quite many differences. Overall the OMD design looks more “harmonic” while the Sony looks like a sort of Lego assembled camera.

A couple of things to know about the Olympus-Sony OMD vs A7:
1) The Sony camera doesn’t come with the 5axis Olympus IBIS (this one is supposed to come with the next A-mount cameras)
2) The OMD (E-M1) and the A7/A7r share exactly the same Epson EVF.
3) OMD and A7/A7r do have about the same body size

And the A7 costs twice as much as the OMD.

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RAW coming soon on Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras.

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John Brawley just shared that image of a Pocket Cinema Camera with a RAW mark on it. He writes that it’s coming soon…

UPDATE: First iamge samples can be seen here: https://www.copy.com/s/s36D39T6q7oa/Pocket%20DNG

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P.S.: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema (pre)orders in USA at Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and in Germany at Technikdirekt, in France at pbs-video. In Sweden at macoteket, scandinavianphoto, protel.jetshop, webhallen.

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E-M1 Amazon arrival info. And camera video quality may be improved via firmware update.

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EM1 lens comparison made by our reader Ziv (Thanks!).

 I got these two news via 43rumors mail:

Anonymous: “I had a talk with Olympus representative at XXXXX today where they were showcasing the em1. I asked about video framerate issue. He said that they are working on it and if possible, other framerates are being made available via firmware update. If not possible, it will be handled by introducing a new product version. I dont know if that means em6 or em1 mark II or what.”
Let’s hope it’s…possible!

Anonymous_2:  I just received an email (from Amazon) with my expected delivery dates:
“Olympus OM-D E-M1 Compact System Camera with 16MP and 3-Inch LCD – Body Only”
Estimated arrival date: October 18, 2013 – October 22, 2013
“Olympus HLD-7 Camera Grip for Olympus E-M1 Compact System Cameras”
Estimated arrival date: November 21, 2013 – November 25, 2013
“Olympus M Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro Interchangeable Lens”
Estimated arrival date: December 12, 2013 – December 16, 2013

Preorder Links:
Olympus E-M1 body at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto, Amazon DE (via DL), Amazon UK (via DL), Amazon ES (via DL), WexUK, Topshot FI, CameraWorldUK.
Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO Lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, AmazonDE (viaDL), Amazon ES (via DL).
Olympus E-M1 with 12-40mm Lens kit at Amazon DE (via DL), WexUK and CameraWorldUK, Amazon UK (via DL), Amazon ES (via DL).
Olympus E-M1 with 12-50mm Lens kit at Amazon DE (via DL), WexUK, CameraWorldUK, Amazon UK (via DL), Amazon ES (via DL).
Olympus EP-13 Eyecup for E-M1 at Adorama and BHphoto.
Olympus HLD-7 Battery Grip for E-M1 at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
Olympus LC-62D Metal Front Lens Cap for 12-40mm at Adorama and BHphoto.
Olympus LH-66 Lens Hood for 12-40mm at Adorama and BHphoto.

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(FT5) Olympus mini OMD coming on October 29!

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The mini OMD looking fixed zoom lens camera will be announced on October 29. I am yet not 100% sure about the sensor size but it should be 1/1.7 inch like the one used by the current Olympus XZ series. I call it mini OMD because it will look like a small OMD (and yes it has a built-in EVF in the middle). Reminder: The Panasonic Gm1 and 12-32mm announcement will happen next week on October 17 at 5-6am London time.

message to sources: The last two weeks I got many rumors about the next MFT lenses, fixed lens large sensor camera and Panasonic cameras in 2014. Thanks you all for the messages. Only want to ask you to be patient. I am trying to triple check the info I get to avoid to post false or partially incorrect rumors. Just to say that I got your rumors :)

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Some of the glorious High End fixed Lens filmcameras from Olympus:
Olympus Trip 35 ([shoplink 35471 ebay]here on eBay[/shoplink] and article on 43rumors)
Olympus 35 SP ([shoplink 36258 ebay]here on eBay[/shoplink] and article on 43rumors)
Olympus XA ([shoplink 37225 ebay]here on eBay[/shoplink] and article on 43rumors)
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