The Panasonic DMC-GX1 is on sale for $239.00 (body only) at B&H

Our new and improved Mu-43 App is now available for download. It's a great way to stay in touch with the forum from your iOS or Android mobile device.

App Store link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mu-43/id645894792?mt=8

Play Store link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...Lm11NDNjb20iXQ

Our new developer is actively improving the app, so new and better functionality will come in the form of updates over time.

Olympus E-P5 PEN Mirrorless Digital Camera Body (Black) - $999.99
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...s_digital.html

Olympus E-P5 PEN Mirrorless Digital Camera Body (Silver) - $999.99
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...s_digital.html

Olympus E-P5 PEN Mirrorless Digital Camera Body (White) - $999.99
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...s_digital.html

Olympus E-P5 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 17mm f/1.8 Lens and VF-4 Viewfinder (Black) - $1449.99
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...al_camera.html

Olympus E-P5 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 17mm f/1.8 Lens and VF-4 Viewfinder (Silver) - $1449.99
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...al_camera.html

Olympus 17mm f1.8 Lens – Black - $499.99
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...f1_8_lens.html

Olympus 45mm f1.8 Lens - Black - $399.99
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...f1_8_lens.html

Olympus 75mm f1.8 Lens - Black - $899.99
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Olympus also today announced black versions of their 17mm f/1.8, 45mm f/1.8, and 75mm f/1.8 lenses.







Thankfully, these black lenses have the same list price as their silver counterparts. Just don't expect to find a hood included .

As expected, Olympus today announced the new PEN E-P5.



Features:
• New design inspired by original PEN F
• 1/8000s Mechanical Shutter
• Precise Flash Sync with 1/320s and built-in flash
• 9fps Sequential Shooting
• 3-inch Articulated (Tilting) Display
• Touch Focus and Shutter Release
• Small Target AF
• 5 Axis Image Stabilization
• 16MP Live MOS
• TruePic VI Image Processor
• Built-in Wifi
• QR Code Connection
• Remote Shutter Release via Smartphone
• Remote Viewing and Touch AF via Smartphone
• GPS Capability
• 2 x 2 Dial Control with custom lever
• Focus Peaking
• Interval Shooting with Time Lapse Video
• Live Bulb with Histogram




Also announced today is a new Olympus VF-4 Viewfinder:

Features:
• 2.6 Million Pixel LCD Viewfinder
• 1.48X Viewfinder Magnification (compared to 1.15 for the VF-2)
• Eye-Sensor

A new line of camera bags from Think Tank Photo designed for mirrorless cameras. They have magnetic clasps instead of velcro which will be nice for keeping the noise down.



Mirrorless Movers

Of course I just bought a bag from them a few weeks ago.

Available for pre-order in black and silver.

Link: Sigma 60mm f/2.8 DN Lens for Micro Four Thirds Mount Cameras

Great to have a value priced, very compact medium telephoto prime in our system. Based on the other Sigma primes, I'm confident this will be an excellent performer.


[Thanks JLphoto]

Olympus is having a sale from now through May 11 on the following gear:

$50 off Olympus 17mm f/1.8, now $450: B&H | Amazon

$50 off Olympus 45mm f/1.8, now $350: B&H | Amazon

$50 off Olympus 40-150mm zoom, now $150: B&H | Amazon

$50 off Olympus 12-50mm zoom, now $450: B&H | Amazon

$100 off Olympus 12mm f/2 lens, now $700: B&H | Amazon

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An issue which was first identified and discussed in our forums back in November, many Olympus OM-D E-M5 cameras have developeed tiny cracks at the bottom bezel of the rear LCD.

Olympus has issued a service advisory related to this issue, and you can find the full details in the attached PDF file.

Here are the salient points:

• Olympus has determined that some E-M5 cameras have developed a small crack on the LCD monitor cover.
• The cause of the defect is inconsistent tightening of screws during the assembly process and inadequate strength of the monitor cover material.
• This defect does not affect the operation of the camera, or the dust-proof or splash-proof performance of the product, nor does the defect cause or increase the chances of causing any personal injury or property damage.
• The defect is of a purely aesthetic nature. However, early evaluation is recommended since very tiny cracks may develop into larger cracks of greater aesthetic significance.
• Affected Serial Number Range*: Black BEJ501001~BEJ504916; Silver BF3501001~BF3503164
• Beginning February 26, 2013 and ending February 25, 2014, free repair is being offered to customers in Europe and the United States as well as Japan.
• The repair includes the addition of a washer to more evenly distribute the pressure applied by the monitor cover screws.

*There are already reports of affected bodies outside of the range said to be affected.

A reader just sent me the image below, which looks like a (? Photoshop'd) gripless version of an image recently posted at 43 Rumors.




According to 43 Rumors, the E-P5 will be announced on May 9 and will use the OM-D E-M5 sensor in addition to offering improved image stabilization and autofocus speed when compared to the E-M5. Rumors further indicate that there will be kits available with the Olympu 17mm f/1.8 lens (as pictured) as well as the 14-42mm kit zoom.