Monthly Archives: March 2017

SLR Magic 8mm F4 Review

The SLR Magic 8mm f/4 is an exciting lens for m43 that is optimal around f5.6-8. The above review is primarily video, but gives a good idea of the lenses distortion characteristics. For some reason there is some wobble in the video when he holds the Panasonic G85 above his head. SLR Magic 8mm f/4: B&H […]

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VideoDSLR’s Panasonic GH5 Analysis

VideoDSLR created a comprehensive set of Panasonic GH5 test videos that are worth checking out if you are a hardcore videographer. None of them have audio or dialog, but they give the best look yet at what the Panasonic GH5 can product. It’s pretty incredible how well the GH5 holds up against the Sony a6300, but […]

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Cameralabs Panasonic GH5 Review

Cameralabs released their lengthy video review and Gordon Laing is very impressed. The Panasonic GH5 is an incredible value as a Sony FS5/7 competitor and the only down side is that it’s not built to be shot comfortably like a cinema camera. Panasonic GH5 B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Olympus Discontinues Four Thirds, But Not m43

I have followed 4/3 since it was announced as the first “designed for digital” system. I liked much of what Olympus and Panasonic preached in the early days about faster sensor read out speed, better battery life, lower prices, smaller cameras, small high quality fast lens, and more. This all lives on in m43, which should […]

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LUMIX G LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH. Firmware Update

LUMIX G LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH. Firmware 1.2 Issues Addressed:Improved the performance of O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer). Release Date:3-8-2017 Operating Systems:windows/mac Install Instructions here Download here LUMIX G LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR 100-400mm B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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