Big Olympus/Panasonic firmware updates released!

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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…. ;)

First evidence Sony will announce a fast f/2.8 24-70mm FE zoom

After many rumors it seems like we got a first evidence about a new and first f/2.8 FE zoom from Sony. SAR reports the 24-70mm f/2.8 FE G lens got registered at Sony Assist system. Not sure though if it means the lens will be announced before the end of the year. And it’s quite strange to see that Sony’s G lens will be faster (and better?) then the 24-70mm Zeiss version.

Full Frame? Nope! Fuji will go straight for an interchangeable lens Medium Format camera system!

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Image on top shows the Fuji GW690III medium format film camera.

In many occasions Fuji stated they do not plan to go Full Frame any time soon. And it seems like they really meant it seriously. But there is one major surprise to report today: Fujirumors.com said Fuji is developing an interchangeable Medium Format system! There is yet no info about possible launch date and specs. But it’s a very intriguing move from Fuji!

If the rumor turns out to be true that Fuji will place themselves a step above the Sony FE and other future Full Frame mirrorless systems from Canon and Nikon. They will therefore play in an own league with virtually zero competition. The real question is if the system will not be too expensive to generate noticeable sales and revenue. So please dear Fuji, make it “affordable” ok?

New patent: 25-125mm f/2.8 lens for Canon’S EOS Cinema line

CanonWatch spotted a new patent for the Canon EOS Cinema camera line. It’s an imrpessive 25-125mm f/2.8 lens. Full specs here:

  • Patent Publication No. 2015-176118
    • Published 2015.10.5
    • Filing date 2014.3.18
  • Example 1
    • Zoom ratio 5.00
    • Focal length 25.00 125.00
    • F-number 2.90
    • Half angle (in degrees) 29.42 6.44
    • Image height 14.10
    • Overall length of the lens 446.92
    • BF 50.00

New Black Friday deals on Panasonic and Sony lenses!

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Today we got new Black Friday deals on Panasonic and Sony lenses:

Panasonic MFT lenses:
$200 off on the Nocticron 42,5mm f/1.2 OIS Lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and Panasonic Store.
$200 off on the 12-35mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto
$200 off on the 7-14mm f/4.0 Lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto
$150 off on the 25mm f/1.7 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and Panasonic Store.
$1o0 off on the Panasonic 14-140mm Lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$70 off on the Leica 15mm f/1.7 Lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto
 $50 off on the Panasonic 100-300mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$50 off on the Panasonic 45-150mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$50 off on the Panasonic 42,5mm f/1.7 lens at Amazon, BHphoto and Adorama.
$50 off on the Panasonic 30mm macro lens at Amazon, BHphoto and Adorama.
$30 off on the Panasonic 20mm II pancake at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$30 off on the Panasonic 14mm pancake Amazon, Adorama and Bhphoto.

Sony E-mount lenses:
$100 off on the 24-240mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$50 off on the 50mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$50 off on the 35mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the 10-18mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$25 off on the lens 30mm macro at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$150 off on the 18-200mm PZ lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the 18-200mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$50 off on the 16-50mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$200 off on the Zeiss 24mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.

First Black Friday deals on Sony, Samsung and Panasonic stuff!

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Panasonic GX8:
The GX8 got a $200 off at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and Panasonic.

Panasonic G7:
The G7 got a $200 off  at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and Panasonic.

Panasonic GM5:
Body for $499 only at Adorama.

Sony A6000:
Body only for $398 at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
Camera and kit lens for $548 at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
The A6000 two lens kit with Sony bag sells now for $699 only at BestBuy.

Sony A7:
Getting a Full Frame camera was never so cheap: The Sony A7 now sell for $999 only at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto. And BH also gives you a 4% reward and free stuff for $248 value. The camera plus lens sells for $1,298 again at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.

E-mount lenses:
$100 off on the FE 24-240mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$100 off on the Zeiss 24mm f/1.8 at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.

Samsung NX1:
$600 off on the NX1 with kit lens at Amazon. $400 off on the sole body at Amazon.