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New GH6/GH5II firmware update adds DJI Lidar support

Today Panaosnic issued a new firmware update for both cameras: av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index.html. These are the improvements:

Expanded compatibility with DJI Gimbal
– Now supports “DJI LiDAR AF” in the combination of DJI gimbal “DJI RS 3Pro” and “DJI LiDAR Range Finder (RS)”.

* All functions may not be available depending on the situation.
For details, please check the Panasonic product page and DJI’s official page.
· Panasonic product page
· DJI’s official page
Others
– There were cases where the camera froze when shooting in Apple ProRes recording modes depending on the settings. This phenomenon has been fixed.

– Improved operational stability.

With $997 it’s now the lowest price ever at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon.

More deals:

Software:
Topaz officially launched the new Video AI 4.0 (Click here to preorder with a $50 discount and see samples of all new features).
On October 28 Luminar will launch the new NEO software with built-in Generative AI tools.

Kickstarter:
The new bag developed by Nomatic and Peter McKinnon is now available on Kickstarter (Click here).
Aurora launched the Gnu 5-in-1 modular tripod on Kickstarter (Click here).

Accessories:
Samsung announced a new 4TB T9 external SSD disk you can buy at BHphoto and Amazon.

Preorders: G9II at BHphoto, Amazon US&EU, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.

Panasonic Lumix GX85: My Favorite Micro Four Thirds Camera in 2023?

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
All My Cameras And My Favorite Camera (Matti Sulanto).
Olympus 45mm f1.8 revisited. Still Worth it in 2023 or 2024 or even 2025 (MFTguy)
SIGMA Nomenclature: What to Know About SIGMA’s Lenses, Acronyms, and More (42West).
Choosing a Camera for Wildlife Photography (Explora).

Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.

The new bag developed by Nomatic and Peter McKinnon is now available on Kickstarter (Click here). this is how it works:

There is a nice collection of Olympus 3D camera models you can buy to 3D print. Check this out: cgtrader.com/3d-models?keywords=Olympus

OM SYSTEM TG-7 – My First Impression

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
OM System Introduces New Tough TG-7, 12MP Super Rugged Digital Camera (42West).
Dragonflies and damselflies in flight with the Amazing OM-1 and 150-400mm lens (Mike Lane).
Now It’s Personal!!! – Prepare With Me!!! (Grant Robert).
Choosing a Lens for Wildlife Photography (Explora).

Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.