Asobinet reports about a hands-on testing of the new DJI LiDar system when combined with the S1H:

• Combination of LUMIX S1H and LiDAR
• No need for calibration, can be used directly
• The RS Pro3 and LiDAR aren’t cheap, but this whole package, the S1H, is very cheap and the overall image quality is a very good result.
• Not a bad shooting solution
• I don’t think you need a stabilizer
• For now, only RS3 Pro supports LiDAR
  → other support can be expected with updates
• LiDAR to gimbal, gimbal to camera connection
• 1: LiDAR captures the subject
  2: Camera focuses on the subject
• Not only follow focus
• Focus performance can be improved no matter how dark it is
• Compatible with LUMIX S5II
• Currently not compatible with Micro Four Thirds
• LUMIX S5 is not currently supported

OM System 7-14mm f2.8 Review For Astrophotography

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Gear Talk Is OVERRATED, Let’s Shoot MORE PICTURES (Gary V)
Is IBIS the Ultimate Solution for photography & filmmaking? (Red35)
What Photo Accessory Can You Not Live Without? (Explora).
Best UV Protection Lens Filters in 2023 (42West).

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

The new OM 90mm macro lens won the EISA Award. This is the second prize won by this lens after the Japanese Grand Prix Award.

90mm at BHphoto, Amazon US&EU, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, WexUK.

Lumix LX100II full review with photo and video

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The company that owns OM digital (JIP) just bought Toshiba (TheStack).
Halfway through 2023, how’s the camera market doing? (Dpreview).
Choosing Your First Studio Strobe (Explora).
Best Cameras for YouTube in 2023 (42West).

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

Here are the full specs of the lens that will be announced soon by Venus Optics:

LAOWA FFII 15mm F5.0 Cookie

• Format: full size
• Mount: M/E/RF/Z/L
• Focal length: 15mm
• Aperture value: F5-F22
• Aperture blades: pcs
• Lens configuration: 2 aspherical lenses, 4 ED lenses, 3 high refractive index lenses
• Shortest shooting distance: 0.12m
• Maximum magnification: 0.2x
• Filter diameter: 39mm
• Size: φ67.1×42mm
• Weight: 160g
• Dust and splash proof: Unknown
• AF: MF
• Anti-shake:-
• Other functions:
  ・Electronic contact

via Asobinet

I Said YES!!! – Preparing For A Micro Four Thirds Wedding!!!

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5 ways you’re using AI and may not know it (Dpreview).
OM System OM-1 vs OM-5 and E-M1 Mark I 1/8th Shutter Speed Limit (Rob Trek).
12 Things Every Beginner Needs to Get Started in Photograph (Explora).
AI in Photography: How Photographers Can Use Artificial Intelligence (42West).

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