Laowa 7.5mm f/2 Micro Four Thirds Wide Angle Lens – Long Term Review

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DPReview TV: One simple fix to improve video autofocus
90mm macro lens test at French Phototrend.
Professional Creative Photography: Your Guide to the World of Lensbaby (Explora).
A Guide to Using Vanishing Point in Photography (42West).

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

Lumix G1 Shoot, can a 15 year old digital camera be any good?

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Instant Infinity with the OM1 (TheNarrowBand).
Gearing up for Fashion Photography (Explora).
Tips for Editing Micro Four Thirds RAW Pictures in Lightroom Classic (Gary W)
What is a Gobo in Lighting? (42West).

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

Peter interpreted the Sigma’s CEO wording in a way that it sounds less dramatic than I intended it when I first read the interview on Phototrend.

First we have to consider that this text was written by a journalist (that may have reported or not reported 100% accurately). Moreover there is the problem of the Google translation that may have mixed things a bit.

But even if the statements were accurate it’s not 100% clear how Sigma meant it. Fact is that Sigma is no more developing MFT lenses, and it might has to do with the higher margins they have on Full Frame lenses and not with inherent problems within the MFT system. Let’s hope Peter is correct in his analysis!

Olympus OM-1 Review in 2023: An AMAZING Machine

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Wildlife Photography with the Panasonic S5? / Comparison with the OM-1 (Robert May).
Extreme Lowlight 4k video test: GH6 vs S1R (Aiur Media).
A Guide to Car Photography (42West).
Gearing up for Fashion Photography (Explora).

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

Google translated text from DC.watch:

OM Digital Solutions Co., Ltd. announced on February 16 that it held an opening ceremony on February 1 prior to the full-scale operation of the “OM Digital Solutions Production Technology Center.”

A facility that offers one-stop verification of processes from the planning and development stages of optical lenses to polishing, molding, coating, joining, and exterior painting of lenses with a high degree of difficulty assuming mass production. It is located in Hachioji, Tokyo, near the company’s research and development base.

By utilizing this production technology center, the company aims to “promote innovation in optical lenses more quickly, and quickly provide customers with cameras and interchangeable lenses that capture the best moments in various scenes. We will strive to realize a richer life for people and further improve our corporate value.”

Might be a good sign showing their commitment!

DC.watch shared some images from their CP+ booths. OM Digital:

Panasonic:

The obvious focus at Panasonic was on the new autofocus of the S5II. And they promoted mainly two cameras: S5II and GH6. While OM Digital highlighted the new 90mm macro lens.