You can now preorder the new Radiant Mega Sling on Kickstarter (Click here).

Reminder: Asuizo launched their new Card reader case on Kickstarter (Click here). It stores 4x SD cards, 12x Micro SD cards, 4x Nano SIM cards. It protects your data against dust and moisture and fall. This is how it works:

You can now buy the new Ulanzi F12 flash at Ulanzistore and at Amazon.

Features

• Take Your Portrait Shooting to Next Level:  Create your desired lighting effects both indoor and outdoor.
• Pocket Size: Weighing only 108g，this speedlite also offers a storage bag for easy transportation.
• Standard Hot Shoe Mount: Compatible with mainstream camera brands including: Sony，Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Olympus, etc.
• Reliable Exposure: High-speed flash to make your picture shine even in dim environment. This speedlite has a GN of 12, a High Speed Sync of 1/250s, and a CCT of 5600K. (*It is recommended to use this speedlite within 4m)
• Keep Every Moment Stunning: 1-7s recycling time makes continuous flash shooting possible. The lower the flash brightness, the less it takes to recycle back to full power.
• User-friendly Display: It comes with a display and multi-functional buttons for easy operation.
• Support Auto & Manual Modes: In Auto mode, the speedlite adjusts its output through a sensor itself; in Manual mode, you can adjust the dimming.
• Type-C Charging for Convenience: With a built-in 1200mAh battery, it also supports USB-C charging with a power bank. And it takes about 2.5h to be fully charged.
• Dry and Wet Separation, Organized Storage: Neat and organized small accessory storage, with thoughtful dry and wet separation.

Specifications

• Material: ABS
• GN: 12 (ISO 100 in meters)
• CCT: 5600K
• High Speed Sync (HSS): 1/250 s
• Recycle Time: 1-7 s
• Dimming: 1-100％
• Charging Port: Type-C
• Charging Time: about 2.5h
• Working Voltage: 3.7V
• Battery Capacity: 1200mAh
• Net Weight: 108g±5g
• Dimensions: 72*60*50mm±5mm

My Favorite SMALL Lenses for Micro Four Thirds

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
Amazing phot taken with G9 II and Leica 100-400 (PetaPixel).
Panasonic LUMIX G99D is a completed product/discontinued (Asobinet).
Gimbal Heads, and How to Choose One (Explora).
10 Content Trends to Expect in 2024—According to Creators (42West).

Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.
I kindly invite you all to follow me on Youtube, Instagram, Threads for more broader camera talk :)

Testing the Lumix G9II on the Most Hated Bird in the World

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
Field Guide to Photographing the Northern Lights By Matt Suess.
Protect Your Gear with Ruggard (Explora).
How to Optimize Your iPad for Photo Editing (42West).
G9II test at Kitamura.

Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.
I kindly invite you all to follow me on Youtube, Instagram, Threads for more broader camera talk :)

Kitamura interviewed OM Manager Mr. Motohashi. He said this:

• The first OM-1 did win over new customers
• The sensor and image processing engine installed in OM-1II are the same as OM-1. But we have made further internal tuning to further improve each performance.

Preorders:
OM-1II at Amazon US&CA&EU, BHphoto, Adorama, Om Digital,
FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK. OM Germany, OM UK, OM, Italy, OM France.
150-600mm at Amazon US&CA&EU, BHphoto, Adorama, Om Digital,
FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK. OM Germany, OM UK, OM, Italy, OM France.
9-18mm at Amazon US&CA&EU, BHphoto, Adorama, Om Digital,
FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK. OM Germany, OM UK, OM, Italy, OM France.

Mapcamera released the official sales date for the month of January:

Top 10 camera sales:

1. Sony α7C II body
2. Nikon Z 8
3. Canon EOS R6 Mark II Body
4. Fuji X-T5
5. Sony A9III
6. Nikon ZF
7. OM-1
8. Leica M11-P
9. Leica Q3
10. DJI Osmo 3

My take on that ranking:

• The “old” OM-1 was the seventh best selling camera. I am curious to see how the OM-1II will do once it’s shipping out
• I am surprised to see two expensive Leica camera inside the top 10
• Dji breaks into the top 10 and my guts tell em this si just the beginning for Dji…