Tag: Micro Four Thirds

Panasonic GH6 Camera Rumored to Feature 8K video

We have some fresh speculation that the Panasonic GH6 camera will likely be capable of shooting 8K video. Sony’s new Micro Four Thirds sensor with 8K video is rumored to be in development and expected to become available in 2021.

The 34MP and 47MP are perfect sensor resolutions for 8K video recordings. We see 8k resolution usually as 7680×4320 in 16:9 aspect ratio. This makes the sensor to be around 33.18MP to offer these values. According to latest reports the upcoming Panasonic GH6 camera may use the Sony Sensor [IMX594CQR].

Panasonic is rumored to announce the Lumix GH6 Micro Four Thirds camera sometime in 2021. Earlier Panasonic rumors claims that there will be three models GH6V, GH6 and GH6X. Continue reading “Panasonic GH6 Camera Rumored to Feature 8K video”

Yongnuo 25mm f/1.7 STM ASHP Lens Announced for Micro Four Thirds

Yongnuo announced a new 25mm f/1.7 STM ASHP lens for Micro Four Thirds camera system. The price of the lens will be aproximately $100. Yongnuo lenses are sold at Adorama, B&H, and Amazon.

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Olympus 150-400mm f/4.5 PRO Lens Delayed Again

Welcome to Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25X IS PRO Lens delayed because of high demand post. The super telephoto zoom lens is delayed again. This is the second delay because of a large number of customers who ordered the lens.

Designed for Micro Four Thirds system cameras the lens announced with a very expensive price tag as $7500 at Adorama and B&HPhoto.

According to Olympus this lens has greatly exceeded expectations and received so many pre-orders. Here is the press release translated by machine: Continue reading “Olympus 150-400mm f/4.5 PRO Lens Delayed Again”

Video Review : BEST Olympus cameras ever made

Yes, this is a relative and variable question for everyone. Which are the best Olympus cameras ever made? Peter Forsgård published a video review and made a list of the best Olympus cameras ever made.

By the way BCN+R has published sales numbers of interchangeable lens mirrorless cameras sold in Japan in 2020. OIympus E-M10 Mark III beat out the rivals and win the no #1 of mirrorless cameras.

See also : Best Lenses for Olympus E-M1 Mark III and Best Memory Cards for Olympus E-M1 Mark III.

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OIympus E-M10 Mark III is Japan’s No #1 Mirrorless Camera of 2020

BCN+R has published sales numbers of interchangeable lens mirrorless cameras sold in Japan in 2020. OIympus E-M10 Mark III beat out the rivals and win the no #1 of mirrorless cameras.

BCN+R is a major national consumer electronics retailer that has been collecting and aggregating daily point-of-sale data for years. The organization published its top ten list of sales for interchangeable lens mirrorless cameras in 2020 and Olympus wins the top spot. See the full ranking: Continue reading “OIympus E-M10 Mark III is Japan’s No #1 Mirrorless Camera of 2020”

New Samyang 14mm T3.1 MK2 VDSLR Cine Lens

Samyang announces the addition of a wide 14mm focal length to its recently introduced VDSLR MK2 cine-lens series. Launched in August 2020, this new series is a compact and versatile cine lens range, enhanced with new features. The MK2 line-up now comprises 5 of the most-used focal lengths: 14mm (T3.1), 24mm (T1.5), 35mm (T1.5), 50mm (T1.5) and 85mm (T1.5). Fast T-stop values, renowned image quality and enhanced user-friendly features are available in 7 different camera mounts, with full-frame coverage.

Designed for videographers. The lens covers the full-frame, and is available in a number of lens mounts including Canon EF, EF-M, RF, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds, Fujifilm X-Mount, and Nikon F. Continue reading “New Samyang 14mm T3.1 MK2 VDSLR Cine Lens”

Venus Optics Announced New f/0,95 Argus Lenses for Sony E, Fuji X and MFT

Venus Optics announced new “Argus” lenses with f/0,95 aperture. New f/0,95 Argus lenses are available in Sony E, Fuji X and MFT mounts. The names of these lenses are 25mm f/0,95 for MFT, 33mm f/0,95 for Fuji X, 35mm and 45mm f/0,95 for Sony E.

The lenses will be available in Q2-Q3 and preorders should open soon. Venus Optics lenses are sold at Adorama and B&H.

Olympus Announced the Completion of the transfer to Japan Industrial Partners (JIP)

Olympus has completed the camera division transfer to Japan Industrial Partners (JIP). The new website will be located at om-digitalsolutions.com and will be live on January 5th.

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Here is the Google translated text from the original Japanese PDF press release: Continue reading “Olympus Announced the Completion of the transfer to Japan Industrial Partners (JIP)”

Video About Olympus Firmware Updates: Bird Tracking and ProRes Raw

As you know a new firmware update adds bird detection autofocus to the E-M1X. So Does bird detect AF make the Olympus E-M1X a crazy bird finding machine? DPReview TV published a video review to find an answer to this question.

Olympus released a new firmware update. Version 3.4 for the OM-D E-M1 Mark II, Version 2.0 for the OM-D E-M1X and Version 1.2 for OM-D E-M1 Mark III now available for download. Continue reading “Video About Olympus Firmware Updates: Bird Tracking and ProRes Raw”

Venus Optics Unveils Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT Lens

Venus Optics launches Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT lens for Micro Four Thirds.

Offering a 96° Angle of view and equipped with 46mm filter threads, no matter using for landscape, astrophotography or architecture photography, the lens is always able to produce impressive results without any extra burden.

The lens also equipped with a CPU chip and motor. You can now control the aperture in-camera and record all the metadata in the EXIF. It will be also perfect for vlogging, drones and other lightweight videography setups.

Designed for the MTF system, Laowa 10mm f/2 Zero-D MFT Lens costs $399. Venus Optics lenses are sold atAdorama and B&H. Sample photos can be found here.
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