Panasonic officially released the new G9II firmware update:

1. Compatibility with LUMIX smartphone app “LUMIX Lab”
   – “LUMIX Lab” now compatible with this model.
2. Support for the Panasonic XLR microphone adaptor DMW-XLR2
   – DMW-XLR2 has now been supported.

   * 32-bit float audio recording is not available with this model.
3. 5GHz option added to [Wi-Fi Frequency Bands]
   – [5GHz] option added to [Wi-Fi Frequency Bands] and can be chosen between [2.4GHz].

   * Depending on the region, local regulations, etc. may prohibit you from using the 5GHz frequency band outdoors. If this is the case, when outdoors, connect to the smartphone using [2.4GHz] for the Wi-Fi connection.
4. Other improvements
   – [REAL TIME LUT] function can be assigned to Fn button.
   – Improved operational stability.

Today Panasonic will announce some new L-mount gear- I don’t expect anything Micro Four Thirds related but as usual….I hope to be wrong!

OM Japan officially announced that it is again taking order on the E-M10IV:

Resumption of Orders for the OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Mirrorless SLR Camera

Thank you for your continued support of OM Digital Solutions products.
We would like to inform you that orders for the “OM-D E-M10 Mark IV” mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera, which have been temporarily suspended, will be resumed on October 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. and thereafter,
We will resume accepting orders for the OM-D E-M10 Mark IV at retailers and our online store after 10:00 a.m. on October 7, 2024.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to our customers who have been waiting for a long time and to everyone concerned.
We will continue to strive to improve our services even further.
We will continue to strive for further improvement of our services and ask for your continued patronage.
Thank you for your continued patronage.

The Amazon prime deals are now live on those pages at Amazon USA&CA. Nearly similar deals are up and running at BHphoto too!

In Europe: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Amazon FR, Amazon ES, Amazon NL and Amazon PL/BE/SE/UAE&More
Rest of the world: Amazon Australia, Amazon UAE/SP&More