Panasonic GH5 Tech Demo Videos

Panasonic released an interesting series of demo videos showing off the Panasonic GH5. The first (above) shows how DFD can predict the direction and distance of the train in motion. The second (below) shows how well Panasonic’s new 5 axis dual IS system works.

The final video discusses how the Panasonic GH5 has improved heat dissipation.

Panasonic GH5: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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New Manual Focus Meike 85mm f/2.8 Macro Lens


Meike announced the new 85mm f/2.8 macro manual focus lens for 43 cameras. It might be a little on the large size though since it was originally designed for a full frame sensor. Meike products are sold on Amazon

Specs:

Product modelMK-85-F2.8
Lens typeMedium telephoto lens for portrait and macro photography
Lens structure8 groups and 11 Elements
Aperture rangeF2.8-22
Maximum Magnification Ratio1:1.5
Lens diameter64mm
Filter size55mm
Length91.5mm(Canon) 90mm(Nikon) 117mm(Sony)
Weight500g
Coatingnano-technology multi-layer coating
View angle28.2° ~ 18.9°
Minimum focus distance0.25m

via Photorumors

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Olympus E-M10 Mark III Announced


The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III was announced today and there are quite a few early reviews out there already.

Previews/Hands-on/Reviews
B&H Photo – Field Test: Olympus OM-D E-M10 MK III

Cinema5D – Olympus E-M10 III – Sample Footage and Exclusive First Impressions

Imaging Resource – Olympus E-M10 III announced, tested: The entry-level OM-D camera gets 4K video and a friendlier interface

Dpreview – Olympus OM-D E-M10 III Shooting Experience

Dpreview – Hands-on with the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III

ThePhoBlographer – First Impressions: Olympus OMD E-M10 Mk III

Ming Thein – Premiere and review: The 2017 Olympus E-M10 Mark III

Wex – Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Hands-On First Look

Photographyblog – Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Hands-on Review

ParkCameras – Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Hands-on Review

CameraJabber – OLYMPUS OM-D E-M10 MARK III REVIEW

Kroupski – E-M10 Videos

Ordering Options
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Mirrorless Body – Black
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Mirrorless Body – Silver
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Mirrorless Camera w/14-42 – Black
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Mirrorless Camera w/14-42 – Silver
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

 

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Panasonic GH5 Firmware 2.0 Announcement


Panasonic Press Release
DC-GH5 Firmware Update Service Ver.2.0 for Exceptional Enhancement of Performance and Functions

  • Panasonic responds to user demands in firmware update
  • Enhanced functionalities for professional users
  • Exceptional camera upgrades to improve imagery

Berlin, Germany (30th August 2017) – Panasonic is announcing the new firmware update program Ver.2.0 for DC-GH5 to further enhance its performance. After speaking with prominent photographers and cinematographers worldwide who have used the GH5, Panasonic examined which functions were in-demand by users and therefore what was required from the update. This has led to the enhancement not just being a firmware update, but an exceptional upgrade of camera performance to satisfy professional GH5 users. Read More »

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Black Olympus E-M10 Mark III


Nokishita released some Black photos of the Olympus E-M10 Mark III. You can find the full specs for the E-M10 Mark III here.

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