3 M.ZUKO Lens Firmware Updates

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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO

  • Stability of lens aperture when shooting videos has been improved.
  • Enhanced stability of sequential shooting when using the E-M1 Mark II.

M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ

  • Stability of lens aperture when shooting videos has been improved

M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ

  • Stability of lens aperture when shooting videos has been improved.
  • MF shooting operations have been improved.

Via Olympus

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Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan Discounted

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Today only prepaid Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan cards are discounted 26% on Amazon. The downloadable version is also currently 25% off with no expiration listed on Amazon.

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The First Olympus Pen F Price Drop is Here

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You can save $250 already on an Olympus PEN-F. Not a bad discount considering the OM-D isn’t close to available yet. I hope other retailers follow suite soon.

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World’s First Weatherproof Macro Flash: The New Olympus® STF-8 Macro Flash

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The Olympus STF-8 Macro Flash features a dustproof, splashproof and freezeproof design for use in all types of shooting environments

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., November 2, 2016 — Olympus announces the STF-8 Macro Flash, the world’s first1 macro twin flash with weatherproof construction. This compact and lightweight flash is dustproof, splashproof and freezeproof down to 14°F (-10°C) so that photographers may take advantage of every photo opportunity without worrying about their gear.

Twin flashes tend to be large, heavy, and lack dustproof and splashproof capabilities, making them virtually impossible to use in many outdoor environments. The compact STF-8 combines with the weatherproof performance of the OM-D® E-M1 Mark II camera and M.ZUIKO® lenses to capture properly illuminated macro shots wherever your photography takes you, even outdoors in the rain.

The STF-8 offers unparalleled flexibility and is compatible with the M.ZUIKO Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro, M.ZUIKO Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro and M.ZUIKO Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO lenses. The STF-8 boasts a guide number of 8.5 when firing both heads and 6 when firing one head to deliver ideal flash output for macro shooting. In addition to full TTL auto sync, users can manually control the output from full power down to 1/128. The ratio between the left and right heads is fully adjustable, allowing for superior versatility to fine tune lighting for limitless creative possibilities. The heads are also removable; users may position one to light their subject and the other to light the background, or utilize any positioning combination to match the shooting scenario.

Designed to support various shooting techniques, the STF-8 is compatible with Focus Bracketing and Focus Stacking modes on select OM-D models, including the OM-D E-M1 Mark II, to further expand photographers’ creative expression.

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Imaging Resource Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

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Imaging-Resource published an extensive ISO comparison that includes the Nikon D500, Fujifilm X-T2, and more against the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. Surprisingly, the camera does very well, except in the reds. You can see the comparison here. They also posted their M.Zuiko ED 25 f/1.2 Pro review here.

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Pre-order Amazon/B&H Photo/Adorama
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm f/1.2 PRO Amazon/B&H Photo/Adorama

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