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

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 28, 2016

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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 size become a factor. It’s generally far easier to travel with a mirrorless system and a set of high quality lenses than it is a big bulky DSLR, where you will run into weight/space limitations. 

 

Via Bloomberg

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Olympus Portrait and Travel Lens Kits for Micro Four Thirds Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 24, 2016

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If you are looking to expand your Micro Four Thirds lens portfolio, Olympus has just put together two kits that can help you out: a Travel Kit, with 14-150mm f/4-5.6 and 17mm f/1.8 lenses and a Portrait Kit, with 45mm f/1.8 and 75mm f/1.8 lenses. These kits offer a pair of lenses well suited to their names, along with the appropriate lens hoods and soft cases. Read More »

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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

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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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