Free Brunch if you buy the E-PL8

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In USA if you buy the E-PL8 you get a free brunch for two. Full info at GetOlympus.

Rokinon MFT deals:
For the next two days you save $$$ on these Rokinon lenses:
$30 off on the Black 12mm f/2.0 MFT lens at Adorama.
$30 off on the Silver 12mm f/2.0 MFT lens at Adorama.
$150 off on the 50mm T/1.5 MFT Cine lens at Adorama.

All Panasonic deals:
$500 off on the GH4 at Adorama, BHphoto and Amazon.
$300 off on the G7 at Adorama, BHphoto and Amazon.
$200 off on the GX8 at Adorama, BHphoto and Amazon.
New superdeal: GX85 with two MFT lenses and a free $100 gift card for $697 at BHphoto (Click here).
$150 off on the 30-100mm lens at Adorama, BHphoto and Amazon.

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(FT5) New E-M1II, E-M5II and 300mm firmwares will be released on Monday (read the improvements list)

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The German Forum oly-forum.com spilled out the details about a new E-M1II, E-M5II and 300mm PRO firmware that will be available on Monday:

E-M1II Version: 1.2
Verbesserte Farbwiedergabe des Elektronischen Suchers.
Das Problem, dass Blitzgeräte anderer Anbieter bei hochaufgelösten Aufnahmen/Fokus-Belichtungsreihe/Focus Stacking keinen Blitz emittieren, wurde behoben.
Das Problem, dass der rückseitige Monitor die Aufnahmeansicht nicht anzeigt, wenn der elektronische Sucher zum Aufnehmen von Fotos verwendet wird, wurde behoben.
Das Problem, dass die voreingestellte Position des AF-Ziels bei Ausschalten des Geräts nicht beibehalten wird, wurde behoben.
Verbesserte (Stabilität der) Kapazitätsanzeige des Batteriestatus.
Verbesserte Rauschminderung von Serienaufnahmen bei eingeschalteter Bildstabilisation des Objektivs.
Von Profoto hergestellte Blitzsteuergeräte werden unterstützt.

300mm PRO Version: 1.2
Verbesserte Rauschminderung von Serienaufnahmen bei eingeschaltetem Bildstabilisator des Objektivs und Verwendung einer E-M1 Mark II.”

EM5II Version: 2.4
Von Profoto hergestellte Blitzsteuergeräte werden unterstützt.
Die Sicherung der Kameraeinstellungen ist möglich.
Kompensation für mittlere Gradation bei Verwendung der Gradationskurven-Korrektur ist möglich.

Die Position des AF-Ziels und der Bereich der Spotmessung können verknüpft werden.

The Google translated text is:

E-M1II Version: 1.2
Improved color reproduction of the electronic viewfinder.
The problem that flash devices from other vendors emit no flash during high-resolution exposures / focus stacking / focus stacking has been fixed.
The problem that the back monitor does not display the shooting view when the electronic viewfinder is used to take photos has been fixed.
The problem that the preset position of the AF target is not retained when the unit is turned off has been fixed.
Improved (stability of) capacity indicator of the battery status.
Improved noise reduction of serial shots when the lens is stabilized.
Profoto-manufactured flash controllers are supported.

300mm PRO version: 1.2
Improved noise reduction of serial shots with the image stabilizer on and the use of an E-M1 Mark II.

EM5II Version: 2.4
Profoto-manufactured flash controllers are supported.
The camera settings can be saved.
Compensation for medium gradation when using gradation curve correction is possible.
The position of the AF target and the range of spot measurement can be linked.

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Nauticam announces the new GH5 housing

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Nauticam just announced their new Gh5 housing. Images can be found on that Dropbbox link. And this is the press text:

The NA-GH5 Housing

An exceptional hybrid housing to complement an exceptional hybrid camera, NA-GH5 is designed from the ground up with both video and still photo shooters in mind. Incredible engineering, enabling fingertip control access, has made Nauticam famous.

The housing is small, but not at the expense of functionality or ergonomics. Integrated handles provide a sturdy and comfortable base to operate the system from. An ergonomic shutter release lever, thumb lever for AE-L / AF-L, and well placed control dials provide the same operational feel as any Nauticam DSLR housing.

Control buttons are placed within easy reach of the handles, with sufficient spacing to allow easy operation, even by feel. One example of this is a combo lever, accessing both White Balance and ISO, placed directly under the right grip. The ergonomic experience of this system is clearly influenced by Nauticam DSLR systems, with class leading control access and feel.
More than just good looking, this is a rugged housing, ready to tackle thousands of hours of underwater abuse. Crafted from solid aircraft aluminum, the housing can reach depths of 100m with ease. Camera access and lens changes couldn’t be easier, and secure locking latches inspire confidence.

The NA-GH5 is a professional grade underwater housing, built with cutting edge manufacturing technology, supporting the pro-level GH5 camera body to its full potential.

Magnifying Optical Viewfinders

The GH5 has a fantastic electronic viewfinder, and the renowned Nauticam 180º Enhanced Viewfinder or the excellent 45º Enhanced Viewfinder are available to enlarge this optic even further. The EVF is a great work around for the excellent closeup vision normally required to monitor a live view screen.

No tools are required to install or switch between finders in the field!

Rapid Fire Manual and TTL Flash Triggering via Fiber Optic Cables

Add the optional Panasonic DMW-FL70 Flash inside the housing for reliable, accurate triggering of optical TTL compatible strobes. Rapid fire manual triggering is also available with the Nauticam Mini Flash Trigger

Integrated Vacuum Check and Leak Detection System

The Nauticam vacuum check and leak detection system is available with NA-GH5 as standard equipment. Combined with an optional vacuum valve (PN 25624), this monitoring system provides constant updates on the water tight and safe-to-dive status of the housing. A simple coded LED lighting system lets the user know that the vacuum is solid, or that the housing is losing vacuum. Leak detection is built into the same circuit, so if there is water intrusion, an audible and visual indication will occur.

Full Size HDMI Out

The GH5 camera features a full size “Type A” HDMI Connector on the camera body, providing a reliable user friendly connection for external monitors. A new Nauticam Internal HDMI Cable (25073) supports this format!

Details and Specifications

Depth Rating: 100m
Weight: 2.36 kg
Dimensions: 331mm x 184mm x 110mm W x H x D (w/ handles and mounting balls)

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a bit of everything…

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Panasonic GH5 – How to open 10 bit 422 video file

Best settings for shooting wildlife with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 II (CameraJabber)
Panasonic adds 2K RAW Output Up to 240fps To VariCam LT 4K Cinema Camcorder (Panasonic)
Panasonic Lumix TZ90 / ZS70 preview (CameraLabs).
E-M1II wildlife test at DC.watch.
Panasonic GH5 Hands-on Review vs GH4 in 4k with sample footage (Photorec).

Plenty of news on the facebook E-M1II group and the GH5 group.

Clive:This isn’t a rumour, it’s just to advise you that the UK TV program, “The Gadget Show” just ran a back-to-back comparison between the OM-D EM-1 and the new Canon EOS-5D MkIV. Although the Canon did score more highly in a couple of aspects [I think colour reproduction and sharpness], overall both testers [John and Otis] agreed that the EM-1 was the better camera.
Chief reason seemed to be that the Canon didn’t offer a sufficient improvement in quality or features over the Olympus, despite being massively more expensive and considerably bigger.
https://www.my5.tv/the-gadget-show/season-25/episode-6

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Weekend blowout Sale on Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 and 50mm T/1.5 MFT lenses at Adorama

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For the next two days you save $$$ on these Rokinon lenses:
$30 off on the Black 12mm f/2.0 MFT lens at Adorama.
$30 off on the Silver 12mm f/2.0 MFT lens at Adorama.
$150 off on the 50mm T/1.5 MFT Cine lens at Adorama.

All Panasonic deals:
$500 off on the GH4 at Adorama, BHphoto and Amazon.
$300 off on the G7 at Adorama, BHphoto and Amazon.
$200 off on the GX8 at Adorama, BHphoto and Amazon.
New superdeal: GX85 with two MFT lenses and a free $100 gift card for $697 at BHphoto (Click here).
$150 off on the 30-100mm lens at Adorama, BHphoto and Amazon.

After nearly one month the Panasonic GH5 is back in Stock at Amazon US (Click here).

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(FT3) Are those the new Panasonic camcorder specs?

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I have yet no info from trusted sources about the new Panasonic Cine Camcorder. All we know from this “tweaked” image is that it seems to have EF mount.
But today an anonymous source sent me these full specs. But keep in mind that these are not from a known trusted source and I cannot guarantee you those are correct. But for sure these specs seem to be “reasonable”:

S35 sensor (from the Varicam LT)
EF-mount
14+ stops of DR
4k/1080p 10-bit 4:2:2 recording
Possible Prores recording
Two XLR inputs
SDI/HDMI output
Dual SDXC slots
Detachable sidegrip and top handle
Price: $6500

Pity to see it doesn’t have MFT mount.

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