The Kickstarter founded Z Camera E1 Micro Four Thirds camera can be preorderd now at BHphoto (Click here). It will ship mid December.

This is the camera presentation at Kickstarter:

We are creating a camera that will deliver amazing quality without having to spend thousands of dollars. E1 from Z is the smallest 4K ultra-high definition camera with an interchangeable lens system. The E1 is Wi-Fi 802.11N, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), and Ambarella A9 image processor equipped. ?Easily capture cinema-quality 4K 4096×2160 video at 24 frames per second or ultra-high definition video 3840×2160 at 30 frames per second with H.264 compression. Advanced 3D noise filters using motion compensated temporal filtering (MCTF ) technology reduces noise and jitter. This allows for incredible low-light performance with the camera’s ability to shoot at up to 102,400 ISO while maintaining high image quality, up to 6400 ISO.  ?

A Samsung UK spokesman told Amateur Photographer that:

“Media reports that Nikon is allegedly buying our NX technology are not true“.

Let’s see what will happen the next few months…

Dear Holga fans…I have a bad news for you. Freestylephoto just reported this:

Freestyle Photographic announced today that the factory that produces Holga Cameras has ceased operations and will no longer be producing these Cameras and accessories.  

The origins of Holga began in China in 1981. At the time, photography was skyrocketing in popularity and the 120 film format was most pervasive. Holga was introduced to the Chinese public as an inexpensive medium format camera. Unfortunately for Holga, no one could have predicted the enormous impact 35mm film would have on the Chinese market. In only a few short years, Holga was overrun by its smaller format competitors. Word of an all-plastic camera spread west and its popularity grew. Tens of thousands of cameras were sold in twenty different countries with almost no change in the original design. Holga Cameras have been a part of our photographic heritage for over 33 years and have been instrumental in not only teaching photography, but also in being able to express film creativity in the digital age. “It is with a sad heart that we say goodbye to a camera that has been so popular with so many.  A Holga Camera really is about creativity and unpredictability and a refreshing medium in today’s digital age.” states Gerald H. Karmele, President and Chief Operating Officer of Freestyle.  “Holga outlived many other cameras but, as like we have seen throughout the years, is yet another casualty of the digital age”  

According the factory spokesperson in China, “…all Holga tooling has already been thrown away and there is nothing available for sale.”  Inventory is still available throughout the United States and around the world, but as units sell out, they will be no longer available.  

Established in 1946, Freestyle Photographic Supplies is a leading international retail, mail order and internet provider of photographic cameras, equipment and supplies nationwide, as well as the exclusive United States distributor of Arista photographic films and papers, Cachet archival storage boxes, Foma black and white photographic papers and films, Fotospeed specialty chemicals, Holga cameras and accessories, ADOX  films and papers, Silvergrain chemistry, LegacyPro films, chemicals and accessories, Tetenal chemicals and Rollei black and white films.

Korean reader Chiek shared his MOD sinar P2 project. Chiek writes on LL:

a7 series mountable Sinar camera. It can fit Canon EF lens mount (AF usable, especially a7R2 to Faster AF) and copal shutter mounts. using sinar standard, It has very precision and perfect technical cam. I’m now searching most valuable lens in All focal length.

That “Universal” mirrorless modular camera is just an idea for now. And probably will always remain an idea :)

Photographyblog got an official info from Samsung UK:

“We quickly adapt to market needs and demands. In the UK, we have seen a gradual and sustained decline in demand for standalone digital cameras and camcorders and related accessories. For this reason, we have taken the decision to phase out the sales and marketing of these products. This is a local decision, based on local market conditions.”

Now a spoiler alert. I am working on an exclusive Samsung rumor. Stay tuned. As there is a huge surprise.

MFT folks can enjoy the fact that Olympus and Panasonic both embraced the Fuji “kaizen” philosophy. This means the companies keep improving existent camera rather than focusing on replacing them with new models (read Sony).

The E-M1 and E-M5II got a huge list of new features. Check out at GetOlympus (Click here to read all details).
the GX8 and G7 got the Post Focus feature (av.jpn.support.panasonic).

Well done! Now Sony let’s see if you will learn from it…. ;)

In time we got plenty of autofocus adapter for Canon lenses but none so far for Nikon F lens owners. At least until today! For the first time you can buy a Nikon G to E-mount autofocus adapter on eBay and on Taobao. Can’t wait to see a real review of this one!