You can now buy the new Røde VideoMicro II at Bhphoto.

CIPA released the new camera shipment data for October. As you can see 2022 seems to be an overall good year. Pity we don’t get a break down by manufacturers, would have loved to see how the MFT companies are performing.

OM System talks with Wildlife Photographer Andy Rouse

5 Reasons I LOVE Micro 4/3 Camera Systems

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
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The average unit price of interchangeable-lens digital cameras has tripled in the last 10 years (MirrorlessRumors).
The Ultimate Guide to Still Life Photography (42West).
12 Things Every Beginner Needs to Get Started in Photography (Explora).

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

CameraBeta published those two images and the following info about the new Yongnuo 12-35mm f/2.8-4 MFT autofocus lens:

Specs:

• 12-35mm F2.8-4
• for Micro Four Thirds
• 318g
• inner zoom
• inner focus
• Minimum focus distance 0.25m (previous information)
• 12-31mm has a minimum focusing distance of 13mm, 32-35mm has a minimum focusing distance of 50cm

CameraBeta had the opportunity to speak with YONGNUO’s R&D staff about this lens and they told:

• Designing a zoom lens is difficult.
• Zoom lens manufacturing requires stricter precision, and even the slightest deviation can lead to deterioration in image quality.
• Coating is also important as it also affects backlight resistance.
• The 12-31mm has a minimum focusing distance of 13mm, and the 32-35mm has a minimum focusing distance of 50cm.
• Correcting distortion was difficult, but it is corrected by the body.

via Asobinet