New photoresist technology for organic semiconductors enabling submicron patterns

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As you know Fuji and Panasonic are working together on a new generation of organic sensors. Fujifilm just issued a press release to say that they developed a new photoresist technology for organic semiconductors enabling submicron patterns. Image sensor world writes that “Generally, patterning of organic semiconductor materials degrades the property of converting light into electricity, but the OPD developed in this case were patterned without degradation”

I don’t expect organic sensors to be used on production cameras before 2015.

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New E-M1 reviews and tests!

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Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro Lens Review by Blunty

Full E-M1 review at Digitalcamerareview (Click here). They like the camera a lot but there is also an open question:

“The camera has all the making of a semi-professional or professional camera. The addition of Olympus professional grade lenses makes the E-M1 a strong contender for professional. But will professionals be ready to take the plunge into a mirrorless system instead of holding strong with their DSLR systems? Sadly, I’m not quite sure we are. I think the E-M1 has some pretty spectacular features that most professional cameras don’t offer like an in-camera image stabilization system, weather proofing and tilting LCD screen. But, the overwhelming majority of DSLR users still have no idea what mirrorless can offer and changing camera systems is a scary notion to most. With a price point that is surpassing the Nikon D7100, Olympus is going to struggle with securing new buyers.”

CamerLabs RAW test: “under the hood, the Panasonic Lumix GX7, Olympus OMD EM5 and EM1 all share pretty much the same degree of real-life detail and noise levels.”

More E-M1 tests:
E-M1 images of Buchangrant.
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Studio Sample Photos (Photographyreview).
Test at Itmedia (Japanese).
Full size RAW by Steve Huff.
test au château at Lepidi.

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 to announce a mini-OMD alike compact camera (with small sensor)

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The [shoplink 42073 ebay]mini OMD keychain[/shoplink]…not the real OMD mini :)

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Two trusted sources confirmed that Olympus will announce a new High End compact camera in October. It will look like the an OMD (has integrated EVF) but feature a much smaller sensor. The smaller sensor will allow the camera to have a compact 28-300mm zoom. Basically it’s a sort of mini portable OMD…just a bit bigger than the [shoplink 42073 ebay]OMD keychain you can find on eBay[/shoplink] :)

I also got some info about a second high-end compact with FT sensor. But that camera could be announced a couple of months later…

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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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a little bit of everything…

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EOSHD Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera Test – Part 1 – Low Light from Andrew Reid on Vimeo.

MFT Flash manufacturer petition at Lightingrumours.
Panasonic DMC-LF1 camera review: An amazing pocket multi-tool (Theinspiredeye).
Here’s a nice article of the use of the GH3 with a Tascam DR-60 for live interview work, this was done by Philip Jhonston.

Why I used the Lumix GH3 for IBC


Nokton 42,5mm review by Pekka Potka.
SLR Magic 35mm T/1.4 Cine Mark II Lens Review (ePhotozine).
SLR Magic 12mm T/1.6 Hyperprime Cine Lens Review (ePhotozine).
SLR Magic 50mm f/0.95 Hyperprime Lens Review (ePhotozine).
20mm/F1.7 II ASPH test at Itmedia.
LF1 test at DC.watch.
Blackmagic Pocket camera first impression review by EosHD.

 

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Deal reminder: $100 off on the GX7 (and on the E-m5). New GX7 video tutorials.

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Panasonic Lumix GX7 Tutorials – Mirrorless Technology and Silent Shooting

Panasonic UK posted ten GX7 video tutorials. You can find them all on youtube (Click here). Reminder: The Panasonic GX7 body is now priced at $899 and the kit at $999. These are some direct links to the new GX7:

At Amazon US (Click here), Adorama (Click here), Samys (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here). And if you waant the E-M5…that camera along the PEN’s got an up to $100 discount too at Amazon (Click here).

Something else: I really never thought that one day you could get a Full Frame camera (new!) for $1499. This is the price for the [shoplink 42062 ebay]Canon 6D right now on eBay[/shoplink].

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(FT4) Panasonic announcement on October 10!

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an imaginary ultra-compact Panasonic camera. Not a real product! :)

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According to one trusted source Panasonic will announce the new ultra compact camera next week on Thursday (October 10). The source didn’t share any details on the camera and new lenses yet. But we know from other sources that we can expect the following new stuff:

1) A new Panasonic GM1 very thin and small camera. Close to the Sony RX100MII in terms of size. No mechanical shutter at all. Body is made of magnesium with a leather finnish. It comes in total black, silver/black, silver/brown.
2) A new Panasonic 12-32mm compact zoom (non PZ). Even smaller than the current Panasonic X Vario PZ 14-42mm.
3) The new Nocticron 42,5mm f/1.2 lens will be in Store in December. I guess the price and final specs will be announced on October 10 too.
I can also confirm that there will be an Olympus announcement in October. More about that soon…

Stay tuned on 43rumors!
Ale.

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Great picture collection from Magnum photographer Moises Saman. And guess what camera he uses for his work :)

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Wired.com (Click here) posted a large set of wonderful pictures from Magnum photographer Moises Saman. Moises is one of the leading conflict photographers of our time and recently shot stories in Afghanistan, Egypt, Iraq, Libya and Syria.

If you scroll down there is an Interview with the photographer. Obviously the most interesting part is when he tells about his work on field and the effects of that work on the people around him. That said it’s nice to see once again that REAL photographer don’t care about Full Frame vs MFT sensor size discussions, pixel peeping, high ISO noise characteristics and whatsoever. What matters is if the camera fulfills your very personal need. If it makes it easier for you to create a story that you want to tell. When asked about Color vs B/W photography he answers:

“Some specific stories I see in black and white. It can depend my mood, or the mood of the work. There’s no formula. I mostly work with an [shoplink 29074]Olympus OM-D E-M5[/shoplink] camera and almost always with just one 35mm F/2 lens (Editor’s note: I guess he means the [shoplink 34914]17mm f/1.8[/shoplink]). Technically speaking, I find black and white easier — you have more freedom. The picture doesn’t need to be perfect. With color, if the colors themselves are not strong then the image does not work. Black and white, on the other hand, gives you more leverage; you have more space to focus on the content, instead of composition or lighting.”

Nice to hear a Magnum photographer using the E-M5 (P.S.: Also the GX7 is now being used by M.Photogrpahers). The E-M5 definitely has a successful history which I do hope will continue with the E-M1 and the future E-M7 (E-M5 successor).

E-M5 store links: [shopcountry 29074].

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