Category Archives: Press releases

Panasonic issued an apology for the delay of camera shipments due to the Kumamoto earthquake

By Admin | Published: June 10, 2016

Update: Olympus issued a similar statement. Similar to other Japanese companies, Panasonic Japan also issued an apology for the potential delay of camera equipment shipments due to the Kumamoto earthquake. Here is the translated text:

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Olympus OM-D EM-10 Mark II is Bloomberg’s Pick for Scenic Touring

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 28, 2016

Bloomberg has selected the Olympus OM-D EM-10 Mark II for its top travel camera list, as the camera best suited for scenic touring. These little awards and top picks might not seem important to many photographers, but m43 cameras can use the exposure. m43 should excel at travel related awards like these where weight and over all system […]

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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm f4.0 IS PRO Receives Lens of the Year Award From Camera Grand Prix Japan 2016

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 22, 2016

Olympus Corporation (President: Hiroyuki Sasa) is pleased to announce that the M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f4.0 IS PRO (35mm equivalent focal length: 600mm), compact, lightweight, high-performance, super-telephoto professional lens has received the Camera Grand Prix Japan 2016 Lens of the Year award by the Camera Journal Press Club (C.J.P.C. / Japan). Reasons for selection The […]

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Meyer-Optik Görlitz’s Final 50mm Trioplan Push Has Begun

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 18, 2016

Earlier this month we were given the opportunity to interview Dr. Prenzel from Meyer-Optik Görlitz on Fuji Addict. They are about to entering the final 24hrs of their kickstarter campaign for the Trioplan f2.9/50 with over $650,000 raised. If you’re interested in getting an early discounted lens package now is the time to add your support. Press Release: Trioplan f2.9/50 […]

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