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

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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 judging committee said, “The super-telephoto lens equivalent to a 600mm f/4 lens on a 35mm format features a highly compact design and an image stabilizer with a maximum effect of 6 shutter speed steps to contribute to improve the mobility of a photographer. It also features a high resolving power due to the use of three Super ED lenses, the new nano technology coating Z Coating Nano and a heavy-duty capability of dust-proof, water-resistant and low temperature characteristics best for professional use. It has a closest focusing distance of 1.4 meters (maximum magnification of 0.48X on a 35mm format) for ease of operation and the lens structure and finish are also excellent.” Read More »

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

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 18, 2016

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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 Kickstarter Campaign Surges Past $650,000, 1000 Supporters 

Just 24 Hours Remain in Meyer-Optik Görlitz’s Historic Fundraiser

Atlanta, GA – With just 24 hours remaining in Meyer-Optik Görlitz’s historic Kickstarter to fund the Trioplan f2.9/50, the lens has surpassed more than 1000 backers and more than $650,000 pledged to the campaign. The numbers represent 13x Meyer-Optik’s original funding goal for the versatile soap bubble bokeh lens. Read More »

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Olympus rebates and savings for June, 2016

By Admin | Published: May 17, 2016

Here are the upcoming Olympus US rebates and savings for the month of June (for more information visit B&H or any other authorized US dealer):

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Olympus employee made $336K from selling promo camera equipment on eBay

By Admin | Published: May 17, 2016

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An Olympus employee made $336K from selling promo camera equipment on eBay. Here are the details from The Morning Call (news release by the Lehigh County district attorney’s office):

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Z-Cam C1 is the world’s smallest 4K capable MFT interchangeable lens action camera with RAW capabilities

By Admin | Published: May 12, 2016

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Z-Cam C1 is the world’s smallest 4K capable MFT interchangeable lens action camera with RAW capabilities – Newsshooter spotted the new model at the 2016 NAB show:

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