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

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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

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

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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

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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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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 camera expected to start shipping on May 20th

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The new Panasonic GX85 camera is expected to start shipping on May 20th according to the product listing on Amazon:

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GX85 main features:

  • New 5-axis in-body sensor stabilizer works with LUMIX 2-axis optically stabilized lenses in video and still capture modes using class-leading Dual Image Stabilization.
  • Eliminates the need for low-pass sensor filters while boosting fine detail resolving power by nearly 10% over existing 16-Megapixel MFT sensors.
  • Shoot lighter and faster with the modern hybrid photography performance of a Mirrorless camera and nearly half the bulk of most DSLRs.
  • Thumbwheel controls, integrated viewfinder and touch control enabled tilting LCD maximize control of the photographic experience.
  • Capture spontaneous moments with 4K imaging performance in both 4K video and exclusive 4K PHOTO and Post Focus.
  • Expand creative possibilities with 27 (and growing) interchangeable lens options.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 camera related videos:

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