Soon Olympus will announce the PEN version of the E-M10 :) This means same E-M10 sensor, same autofocus, same ISO range, same screen and so on. What we still don’t know is the price but it will be certainly lower than the current E-M10 kit price ($799). This is also likely the only PEN we will get this year. So the question now is:
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ePhotozine reviewed the new II version of the popular Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f/0.95 lens. And there seems to be a small surprise as there is a small Image Quality improvement too:
This sample also appears to offer improvements in sharpness and contrast over the copy of the first version we tested some time ago. Whether this is down to natural variation between lens samples, or improvements to the optical construction is difficult to say at this point, without having a few of each lens version to test and compare.
The lens is in Stock at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
Not only did Panasonic US discount the cameras today but there is also an extra $100 gift card offered on the GX7/GH3/GM1 cameras at Adorama (Click here). At the end you pay $899 for the GH3, $599 for the GM1 kit and $847 for the GX7 kit!
Check the list at Adorama (Click here).
Panasonic US lowered the price of two of their MFT cameras:
The Panasonic GX7 with kit lens now sells for $899 only at Amazon US (Click here).
The Panasonic GF6 with kit lens now sells for extremely lo $347 at Amazon US (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
P.S.: And again plenty of Olympus US deals at GetOlympus (Click here to see the very long list).
As you know the new generation E-PM and E-PL camera were usually always announced together (September 17, 2012 and June 30, 2011). But according to one anonymous source this isn’t going to happen this year. He only heard about the new E-PL camera and it’s going to replace both the [shoplink 33622]E-PL5[/shoplink] and [shoplink 33620]E-Pm2[/shoplink].
If that’s true than not only Panasonic (no G and no GF) but also Olympus is finally streamlining their PEN range. It makes much more sense to keep the E-PL as low-budget PEN and the E-P as high-end PEN series. But while I am sure about the Panasonic not updating the G and GF series in 2014 I still have no 100% sure confirmation from trusted sources about the E-Pm series being dropped. So this is just a pure unconfirmed rumor for now.
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Blunty posted his full GH4 review and he quite loves the camera! he also shared a 4K video on Youtube. And finally the GH4 is also shipping in Europe. A first batch of GH4 cameras arrived in Europe too and is in Stock for example via [shoplink 46107 ebay]eBay[/shoplink] and in a small German Store (via DL). Readers told me that also in Holland the GH4 is shipping.
North American preorders, shipping date and price:
GH4 camera at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, Ritz Camera and Panasonic. Price: $1,698. In Canada at Vistek.
GH4 camera with interface unit at Adorama and BHphoto. Price: $3,298
Interface unit only at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and Panasonic. Price: $1,998
Europen preorders, shipping date and price:
Germany: Wexcameras, Marcotec-shop.de.
UK at Wexphotographic, CameraWorld, UKdigital, CVP, TipTop.
Holland at Fotohanskeuzekamp.
Belgium at Fotokonijnenberg.
Norway at Fotovideo.
Sweden at Cyberphoto, Skandinavianphoto.
Finland at Telefoto, Topshot, Verkkoauppa.
France at Photocineshop.
Spain: Fotoboom.
Asian preorders, shipping date and price:
Digitalrev
Nauticam (Click here) announced the new underwater housing for the E-m10. These are the key features:
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Signature Nauticam Port Locking System: The iconic red locking lever is right at home on the NA-EM10, making lens/port changes quick, easy and secure. |
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Vacuum System: The integrated vacuum check and leak detection system adds extra assurance of watertight integrity. Use it without an optional vacuum valve and it serves as a audible/visual water ingress detector. Add the vacuum valve, and get watertight integrity indication via a color-coded LED light. |
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Locking Rotary Latch: Locking rotary latches are easy to use and secure. |
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Fingertip Control: Fingertip control for all key shooting controls, including shutter release, focus lock, both command dials, and video start/stop. All of the controls are easy to operate, even with gloves on. |
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LCD or EVF – Your Choice: The switch means either the LCD or EVF can be used and the shooter can instantly switch between them – underwater! |
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EVF Viewfinder Options: For shooters wanting to take the ultimate advantage of the exceptional EVF in the E-M10, the renowned 180º Enhanced Viewfinder or the excellent 45º Enhanced Viewfinder are available. It is easy to change these viewfinders and no tools are required. |
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M16 Accessory Bulkhead: For Vacuum Valve or an Electrical Bulkhead (or both using the offset vacuum valve). |
Full specs and rpess release at nauticamusa.com/news/2014/5/6/housing-for-olympus-om-d-e-m10
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