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Early 2013 sounds quite promising for us. The first half of the year we expect the release of the new GF5 and G5 successor along a new kind of PEN made by Olympus and maybe a new OMD too. I am still not sure if the GX1 successor is coming In February or in late 2013. So before to get into the next rumor storm we may decide what MFT camera was the most exciting event release of the year 2012.

Take time to think and pick up the one camera that is the most important addition to the system.

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GH3 body only release delayed (because of high preorders).

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The GH3 body release in Asia has been postponed from December 13 to December 29 (Source: DC.watch).

As you know the body is already shipping in EU and USA, while kit versions have been shipped in Europe only.

GH3 store links and in Stock status check:
12-35mm GH3 kit: Wex UK, Wex DE, [shoplink 35309 ebay]Photoexpress UK[/shoplink], FotoHansKeuzekamp (NL),
14-140mm GH3 kit: Wex UK, Amazon UK, [shoplink 35310 ebay]Photoexpress UK[/shoplink], Wex DE, Amazon FR,
Body only: Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, Panasonic store, Samys, Henry, Vistek, Wex UK, FotoHansKeuzekamp (NL), Amazon FR, [shoplink 35311 ebay]Webdistirbution FR[/shoplink].

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New GH3 videos roundup…

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Ballade in Louvain-la-Neuve, with the GH3 from Nicolas Degrave on Vimeo.

First test video by Outbackphoto. 72mbps all-i. test shot with the Nokton 25mm on vimeo. Snow video are ideal to check the dynamic range (vimeo).

By the way, I am getting feed-backs from dealers saying the GH3 is a very highly requested camera. Particularly in Europe. Hpe the production delay in Japane will not delay the good sales start!

Check the GH3 availability by clicking those links: [shopcountry 33624] and on Slidoo.

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US deals roundup (Next small GF5 price drop)

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New Panasonic deals:
The GF5 with lens came back at Newegg (Click here). Now price is $339 only.
Yesterday we had those ncie Olympus PEN and OMD deal comeback And today we have some new great Panasonic deals too:
G5 with kit lens for $499 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
GH2 body for $499 at BHphoto (Click here).

E-M5 and PEN price drops:
-$50 on the body only at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto (Click on store names to open the page).
-$50 on the body with 14-42mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
-$100 on the body with 12-50mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
Same price drops on different auctions on eBay (to check here via Slidoo).

E-PL5 price drops:
-$100 on all kits at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.

E-PM2 price drops:
-$100 on all kits at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.

 

 

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(FT2) Olympus E-M5 firmware update to be released on Friday?

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The Gariz new Olympus cap (on [shoplink 35526 ebay]eBay[/shoplink] or via Slidoo).

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I got a short message from an anonymous sources saying “December 14th“. This should be the date Olympus may release the new [shoplink 29074]OMD E-M5[/shoplink] firmware update. May some other source can confirm this?
We have been told that the firmware should add several more options to the menu regarding EVF info and “one exciting feature that is sure to please users. ;)“. My guess as you know is that Olympus will add peaking mode. Let’s see if I am right!

Bye the way, the Gariz lens cap you see on top is availale on [shoplink 35526 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]. And so their different colored Italian leather case for the [shoplink 35527 ebay]E-M5 (Click here)[/shoplink]. Full overview on Slidoo.

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EUROPE E-M5 price drops:
E-M5 body for 877 at Amazon France and 12-50mm kit for 1.058 (Click here).

USA E-M5 price drops:
-$50 on the body only at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto (Click on store names to open the page).
-$50 on the body with 14-42mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
-$100 on the body with 12-50mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
Same price drops on different auctions on eBay (to check here via Slidoo).

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Rumors classification explained (FT= FourThirds):
FT1=1-20% chance the rumor is correct
FT2=21-40% chance the rumor is correct
FT3=41-60% chance the rumor is correct
FT4=61-80% chance the rumor is correct
FT5=81-99% chance the rumor is correct

 

 

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New SLR magic 35mm t/1.4 video sample.

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SLR Magic 35mm t1.4 – Test 1 from scumliner media on Vimeo.

And here is the next work done with the new SLR Magic 35mm T/1.4 lens. And you can read the short initial impression at www.scumliner.com.

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Current SLRmagic lenses for Micro Four Thirds:
SLR Magic 12-36×50 ED Straight Spotting Scope lens (w/ hand grip) is now available on [shoplink 26994 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
SLR magic 11mm f/1.4 lens you can preorder on [shoplink 22154 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
Toy Lens 26mm f/1.4 lens on [shoplink 18603 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
SLR Magic 35mm f/1.7 MC lens on [shoplink 14881 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
Noktor SLRmagic 50mm on [shoplink 25691 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]

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(UPDATED) LX7 for $299. GH2 for $499. G5 with lens for $499! Lightning deal on E-P3.

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New Panasonic deals:
Yesterday we had those ncie Olympus PEN and OMD deal comeback And today we have some new great Panasonic deals too:
LX7 for $299 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and Panasonic store (Click here).
G5 with kit lens for $499 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
GH2 body for $499 at BHphoto (Click here).

There is also a new Lightning deal on two E-P3 kits at Amazon (Click here). It starts at 12:36 PM PST. And the E-PL1 body is available for $139 at Cameta (Click here).

And as I told you before E-M5 price drops in US, Uk and France:
USA E-M5 price drops:
-$50 on the body only at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto (Click on store names to open the page).
-$50 on the body with 14-42mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
-$100 on the body with 12-50mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
Same price drops on different auctions on eBay (to check here via Slidoo).
EUROPE E-M5 price drops:
E-M5 Lightning deal at Amazon UK (Click here). You save 150 pounds!
E-M5 body for 877 at Amazon France and 12-50mm kit for 1.058 (Click here).


 

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