This is the new updated Olympus MFT Lens roadmap
This is the updated Olympus MFT lens roadmap which now includes the new 12-200mm lens.
Preorder: 12-200mm lens at GetOlympus and Bhphoto.
(FT5) Leaked specs of the new Panasonic FZ1000 II and TZ95
Panasonic will soon announce two new compact cameras and here are the specs:
LUMIX FZ1000 II
1.0 inch 20.1 million pixel sensor
16 × optical zoom with conversion of 25-400 mm
4K30p video
4K Photo Focus Select · Focus Synthesis
Continuous shooting performance of about 12 frames per second
0.39 type 2.36 million dots 0.74 times organic EL LVF
3.0 type 1.25 million dots touch panel free angle liquid crystal
Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed
13 function buttons
L. Monochrome D
Size: 136.8 x 98.5 x 130.7 mm
Weight: 831 g
LUMIX TZ 95
20.3 million pixels
30 times optical zoom
4K video · 4K photo
Tilt liquid crystal
New high resolution LVF
Color: Black / Silver
via Nokishita
Valentine’s Day Deal: Luminar + Aurora HDR Bundle at a discount (US$119 instead of US$168)
Til February 18 you get Luminar 3 for US$49 instead of US$69, and Luminar 3 + Aurora HDR Bundle for US$119 instead of US$168. Another good chance to grab a Lightroom and Photoshop alternative :)
The Olympus PEN-F has been marked as “discontinued” at Mapcamera and Yodobashi
The Japanese store Mapcamera and Yodobashi marked the PEN-F as discontinued. Other Japanese sources confirmed that Olympus informed them that the PEN-F is now out of production. From our sources we know that a new PEN-F II will not be announced soon. It will take some time until a new version will be on market.
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Reminder: Don’t trust the other “rumor sites” saying a new Olympus PEN-F camera has been registered. Explanation WHY there is no new PEN-F camera registration:
1) You don’t trust us? Look at 100% reliable Nokishita that did not report this registration because there is NO NEW PEN-F registration!
2) The current PEN-F registration would have expired in January that’s why they made a new registration (with new PLG ID number) to extend it.
3) Olympus registers NEW cameras with “IMxxx” code as usual!
a bit of everything…
Olympus OM-D E-M1X: Fernando Marmolejo
Olympus OMD E-M1x Announcement – My Thoughts (Michael The Maven).
Panasonic S1R – looking at the specs. and samples + Some thoughts on the Olympus E-M1X (Soundimagesplus).
Camvate Cage Setup with the Panasonic G85 – Camvate Universal Cage Setup Tour (Nolan Gunn).
Amulet, “1 TB” added to external SSD for BMPCC 4 K (DC.watch).
Share your best pictures on our new Instagram MicroFourThirdsGallery.
Plenty of news on the facebook E-M1II group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.
Olympus 12-200mm MFT lens officially announced
Preorders:
12-200mm lens at GetOlympus and Bhphoto.
Previews:
Image samples at Dpreview. Press text at Explora.
Press text:
OLYMPUS ANNOUNCES M.ZUIKO® DIGITAL ED 12-200mm (35mm EQUIVALENT 24-400mm) F3.5-6.3 LENS
Powerful 16.6x Zoom is the Highest Magnification Available on an Interchangeable Lens for Mirrorless Systems
CENTER VALLEY, PA., February 13, 2019 – Olympus is pleased to announce the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 (35mm equivalent 24-400mm) super telephoto zoom lens. Conforming to the Micro Four Thirds® System Standard, this lens features the highest magnification zoom available on an interchangeable lens for mirrorless systems at 16.6x . Users will experience excellent depictive performance across the entire focal length from wide-angle to telephoto, making it the perfect travel companion, packing high-speed and high-precision autofocus into an amazingly compact, lightweight form. The M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 lens features a dustproof and splashproof construction, making this lens durable enough to withstand the toughest shooting conditions, especially when paired with a weathersealed Olympus OM-D® camera body.
When shooting wide, the closest focusing distance is approximately 22 cm (approximately 10 cm from the end of the lens) from the main subject for capturing the subject along with an expansive background. When shooting telephoto, the maximum magnification of 0.46x (35mm equivalent) for close-up photography and for significant background defocusing. This do-it-all lens is perfect for close-ups of children’s expressions, indoor and outdoor situations and a variety of other subjects.
The M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 lens features the same reliable dustproof and splashproof performance as the M.Zuiko PRO lens series. When combined with a dustproof and splashproof camera , it can function in the most punishing of environments.
This lens is equipped with the MSC (Movie and Still Compatible) mechanism, an advanced inner focusing mechanism providing fast, smooth, quiet and accurate auto-focusing, ideal for video shooters. Users will enjoy a short shooting time lag, so split-second photo opportunities are not missed. Amazingly high-speed, precise autofocus performance on this high-magnification zoom lens will provide comfortable, fun shooting.
ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) coating, Olympus’ cutting-edge thin-coating technology, cultivated from multilayer film disposition technology used in microscopes, has been applied to the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 lens to drastically reduce ghosts and flares, contributing to a clear, high-contrast image.
Separately Available Accessories
LC-72C Lens Cap: Equipped with a 72mm filter diameter that can be attached and removed without the need to remove the lens hood.
LH-76B Lens Hood: Protects the lens and reduces unnecessary light entering the lens when shooting in backlit conditions.
LSC-0914 Lens Case: A pouch-style lens case that protects lenses with three-layer construction. Lenses can be stored with the lens cap, protection filter and lens hoot (stored) attached.
ZUIKO PRF-ZD72 PRO Protection Filter: A lens filter equipped with ZERO coating and blackened glass edges, used to suppress flares and ghosting caused by reflections. The frame consists of a satin finish black aluminum. This filter is also compatible with other lenses of a 72mm filter diameter.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Company names and product names contained in this release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
U.S. Pricing and Availability
The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 lens has an expected availability of late March 2019 with suggested retail pricing of $899.99 (USD) and $1,149.99 (CAD). The LC-72C Lens Cap will retail for $14.99 (USD & CAD). The LH-76B Lens Hood will retail for $49.99 (USD) and $64.99 (CAD). The LSC-0914 Lens Case will retail for $31.99 (USD & CAD). The ZUIKO PRF-ZD72 PRO Protection Filter will retail for $79.99 (USD & CAD).
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