Micro Four Thirds User Forum http://www.mu-43.com/ en Mon, 20 May 2013 19:20:51 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.mu-43.com/images/misc/rss.jpg Micro Four Thirds User Forum http://www.mu-43.com/ E-P5 at Adorama expected at end of May. http://www.mu-43.com/f66/e-p5-adorama-expected-end-may-46380/ Fri, 17 May 2013 19:48:00 GMT I was following up on my pre-order E-P5 bundle deal with Adorama Customer Service this afternoon. This bundle comes with the body, a black 17mm 1.8 and the VF-4 viewfinder for $1,449. They stated expected delivery to the store to be the last week of May! I have to admit, I'm excited :biggrin:

Looks like I will be selling off either my current silver 17mm w/ Silver Oly hood or part out the black one since I won't need both lol. Assuming the 17 1.8 goes for $450, it makes the E-P5 body at $720 considering the VF-4 goes for $280.:2thumbs: ]]> Member-Contributed News and Rumors rich9cinti http://www.mu-43.com/f66/e-p5-adorama-expected-end-may-46380/ Here we go again! New cam announcement July 26! http://www.mu-43.com/f66/here-we-go-again-new-cam-announcement-july-26-a-46372/ Fri, 17 May 2013 17:18:11 GMT Check it out:

No kidding…New camera teaser from Olympus! Announcement on July 26. | 43 Rumors

I think it's the new E-x cam... ]]> Member-Contributed News and Rumors MrKal_El http://www.mu-43.com/f66/here-we-go-again-new-cam-announcement-july-26-a-46372/ Olympus quits low end compact camera business.... http://www.mu-43.com/f66/olympus-quits-low-end-compact-camera-business-46370/ Fri, 17 May 2013 16:31:14 GMT ... to focus on mirrorless and high end compact. Olympus quits low end compact camera business. Focus on mirrorless and high end compact. | 43 Rumors (http://www.43rumors.com/olympus-quite-low-end-compactc-amera-business-focus-on-mirrorless-and-high-end-compact/) Woo hoo! :smile: ... to focus on mirrorless and high end compact.

Olympus quits low end compact camera business. Focus on mirrorless and high end compact. | 43 Rumors

Woo hoo! :smile: ]]> Member-Contributed News and Rumors twokatmew http://www.mu-43.com/f66/olympus-quits-low-end-compact-camera-business-46370/ New Mu-43 App Now in Apple App Store and Google Play Store http://www.mu-43.com/f92/new-mu-43-app-now-apple-app-store-google-play-store-46347/ Fri, 17 May 2013 02:48:04 GMT

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. ]]> Front Page News and Rumors Amin Sabet http://www.mu-43.com/f92/new-mu-43-app-now-apple-app-store-google-play-store-46347/ How would you spend free money? http://www.mu-43.com/f66/how-would-you-spend-free-money-46303/ Thu, 16 May 2013 14:56:09 GMT Well there is no such thing as free money.

But if a brand asks you to do something and they'll foot the bill, how would you spend it?

For Chase Jarvis, it is to photograph his dream.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=W2SLkuimgpU ]]> Member-Contributed News and Rumors dav1dz http://www.mu-43.com/f66/how-would-you-spend-free-money-46303/ Adobe confirms Lightroom standalone option for future http://www.mu-43.com/f66/adobe-confirms-lightroom-standalone-option-future-46288/ Thu, 16 May 2013 04:56:44 GMT From DPR, Lightroom's lead developer:

"Basically we have no plans to make Lightroom subscription-only at any point in the future. We have plans to make Lightroom available in its current form pretty much indefinitely."

So in short, you won't have to subscribe to use Lightroom in the future. Good news for a lot of folks on this board, myself included. ]]> Member-Contributed News and Rumors dhazeghi http://www.mu-43.com/f66/adobe-confirms-lightroom-standalone-option-future-46288/ Olympus 2013 results http://www.mu-43.com/f66/olympus-2013-results-46245/ Wed, 15 May 2013 15:47:47 GMT They will be exiting the compact (low cost digital) camera market, consolidate production from 5 sites to 2. Focus resources on mirrorless models. New models to be released end of June to strengthen European sales. http://www.olympus-global.com/en/common/pdf/brief145PBe_5.pdf OLYMPUS | Investor Relations: Financial Results: Fiscal Year Ended Mar. 31, 2013 (http://www.olympus-global.com/en/ir/data/brief/2013/) They will be exiting the compact (low cost digital) camera market, consolidate production from 5 sites to 2. Focus resources on mirrorless models. New models to be released end of June to strengthen European sales.
http://www.olympus-global.com/en/com...ef145PBe_5.pdf
OLYMPUS | Investor Relations: Financial Results: Fiscal Year Ended Mar. 31, 2013 ]]> Member-Contributed News and Rumors slappy http://www.mu-43.com/f66/olympus-2013-results-46245/ Firmware update Panasonic 12-35 2.8 http://www.mu-43.com/f66/firmware-update-panasonic-12-35-2-8-a-46209/ Tue, 14 May 2013 23:21:17 GMT Thom Hogan reporting a firmware update for the Panasonic 12-35 f/2.8 lens: Panasonic 12-35mm Lens Update 1.2 | Sans Mirror — mirrorless, interchangeable lens cameras | Thom Hogan (http://www.sansmirror.com/newsviews/panasonic-12-35mm-lens.html) Regards, Jim Thom Hogan reporting a firmware update for the Panasonic 12-35 f/2.8 lens:

Panasonic 12-35mm Lens Update 1.2 | Sans Mirror — mirrorless, interchangeable lens cameras | Thom Hogan

Regards,

Jim ]]> Member-Contributed News and Rumors Fmrvette http://www.mu-43.com/f66/firmware-update-panasonic-12-35-2-8-a-46209/ GH3 wins 2013 TIPA Award http://www.mu-43.com/f66/gh3-wins-2013-tipa-award-46117/ Mon, 13 May 2013 15:42:55 GMT Panasonic's GH3 and FT5 Cameras and SDHC Memory Cards Awarded Prestigious Global Industry Accolades - MENAFN

LUMIX DMC-GH3

Panasonic's LUMIX DMC-GH3, the camera for the serious photographer looking to take their professional videography to the next level with a portable interchangeable lens camera, was named 'Best CSC Professional', following Panasonic's LUMIX DMC-GX1 winning the 'Best Advanced Compact System Camera' last year.

A TIPA jury spokesperson commented: "The 16MP Live MOS sensor in the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH3 boasts sensitivity up to ISO 12,800 with 1EV push capability. Sophisticated noise filtration and suppression and a newly designed low-pass filter provides further enhancement of low light shooting results.

Utilizing Contrast AF, the camera boasts improved AF performance along with faster start-up and shorter shutter time lag. The 100% coverage, 3-inch 16:9 Live View finder has a brilliant 1744k dot; there is also an articulated OLED rear view monitor (180 degrees to the side and 270-degrees up and down.) A magnesium alloy, full die cast frame and splash-proof/dustproof seals are among the other impressive specs. ]]> Member-Contributed News and Rumors Wasabi Bob http://www.mu-43.com/f66/gh3-wins-2013-tipa-award-46117/ Sigma 60mm Email http://www.mu-43.com/f66/sigma-60mm-email-46116/ Mon, 13 May 2013 15:41:07 GMT got this link in a sigma email

http://www.sigmaphoto.com/product/60...=monthly_email

looks like its $350..


edit*** sorry didnt see another thread regarding this.... how come the other link says $239.99. is it because this is an ART SERIES? ]]> Member-Contributed News and Rumors broncophil http://www.mu-43.com/f66/sigma-60mm-email-46116/ Olympus E-PL6 http://www.mu-43.com/f66/olympus-e-pl6-46002/ Sat, 11 May 2013 04:30:51 GMT Peta Pixel (http://petapixel.com/2013/05/10/olympus-unveils-the-e-pl6-a-cheaper-mft-camera-thats-strong-where-it-matters/) Image: http://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2013/05/epl6_1.jpg Peta Pixel

]]> Member-Contributed News and Rumors rusteel http://www.mu-43.com/f66/olympus-e-pl6-46002/ E-P5 etc. announced! http://www.mu-43.com/f66/e-p5-etc-announced-45943/ Fri, 10 May 2013 05:06:23 GMT E-P5, VF-4, and Black versions of the 45mm, 75mm, and 17mm f/1.8 lenses.[img][/img]

(43 Rumors)

Pre-orders at BH and Adorama!

UPDATE:
There is also a Limited-Edition E-M5 bundle with the 17mm f/1.8 + accessories

Quote:
From BHphoto description: The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mirrorless Digital Camera and M.ZUIKO 17mm f/1.8 Lens Limited Edition Bundle contains the E-M5 mirrorless Micro Four Thirds digital camera and the fast M.ZUIKO 17mm f/1.8 lens as well as a metal lens hood and metal lens cap, all packaged together in an elegant limited edition wooden box.

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]]> Member-Contributed News and Rumors JLphoto http://www.mu-43.com/f66/e-p5-etc-announced-45943/ Pricing and Pre-Order Links for All the New Olympus Gear http://www.mu-43.com/f92/pricing-pre-order-links-all-new-olympus-gear-45929/ Thu, 09 May 2013 22:26:05 GMT 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
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...f1_8_lens.html

Olympus VF-4 Electronic Viewfinder (Black) - $279.99
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...inder_for.html ]]> Front Page News and Rumors Amin Sabet http://www.mu-43.com/f92/pricing-pre-order-links-all-new-olympus-gear-45929/ Olympus Announces New Black Versions of 17mm f/1.8, 45mm f/1.8, and 75mm f/1.8 Lenses http://www.mu-43.com/f92/olympus-announces-new-black-versions-17mm-f-1-8-45mm-f-1-8-75mm-f-1-8-lenses-45928/ Thu, 09 May 2013 22:18:58 GMT 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 :biggrin:. ]]> Front Page News and Rumors Amin Sabet http://www.mu-43.com/f92/olympus-announces-new-black-versions-17mm-f-1-8-45mm-f-1-8-75mm-f-1-8-lenses-45928/ Olympus Announces New PEN E-P5 and VF-4 Viewfinder http://www.mu-43.com/f92/olympus-announces-new-pen-e-p5-vf-4-viewfinder-45927/ Thu, 09 May 2013 22:12:25 GMT 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 ]]> Front Page News and Rumors Amin Sabet http://www.mu-43.com/f92/olympus-announces-new-pen-e-p5-vf-4-viewfinder-45927/ <![CDATA[TOP: The World's Great Lens Makers]]> http://www.mu-43.com/f66/top-world-s-great-lens-makers-45920/ Thu, 09 May 2013 20:34:52 GMT From Mike Johnston of The Online Photographer: The Online Photographer: The World's Great Lens Makers

Quote:
These are the world's top camera lens makers, albeit in the opinion of only one aficionado: moi. I'm going to make a guess—a wild leap of a guess—and predict that probably not everybody in every forum everywhere will agree with me 100%.
  1. Zeiss
  2. Olympus
  3. Leica
  4. Pentax
  5. Rodenstock
  6. all the rest
]]> Member-Contributed News and Rumors dav1dz http://www.mu-43.com/f66/top-world-s-great-lens-makers-45920/ Adobe bringing Lightroom-style editing to iPad http://www.mu-43.com/f66/adobe-bringing-lightroom-style-editing-ipad-45900/ Thu, 09 May 2013 15:45:07 GMT FYI Adobe Shows Off Lightroom-Style Photo Editing for iPad - MacRumors Forums (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1577791) FYI
Adobe Shows Off Lightroom-Style Photo Editing for iPad - MacRumors Forums ]]> Member-Contributed News and Rumors dornblaser http://www.mu-43.com/f66/adobe-bringing-lightroom-style-editing-ipad-45900/ Full vf4 Specs http://www.mu-43.com/f66/full-vf4-specs-45813/ Tue, 07 May 2013 23:04:39 GMT (FT5) Full VF-4 specs. | 43 Rumors (http://www.43rumors.com/ft5-full-vf-4-specs/) Just saw this.. thought i would share...:thumbup: (FT5) Full VF-4 specs. | 43 Rumors

Just saw this.. thought i would share...:thumbup: ]]> Member-Contributed News and Rumors edwardconde http://www.mu-43.com/f66/full-vf4-specs-45813/ Many Adobe Products to Become Subscription Only http://www.mu-43.com/f66/many-adobe-products-become-subscription-only-45740/ Mon, 06 May 2013 18:48:35 GMT Per The Verge and several other outlets:
Quote:
Adobe is making a major move into the cloud. The company has just announced the next version of its flagship digital editing tools, Creative Suite, and for the first time the new products will only be available through the company's online subscription service. Adobe previously offered standalone editions of each product, which users could choose to keep or upgrade as new editions were released, but now the only way to receive major feature updates to the product series will be to remain subscribed to the $49.99 per month service.
So that's an interesting and rather bold move to make. In short, there will be no more releases of Creative Suite; CS6 is it. Instead you must sign up for the monthly subscription service.

I (and the rest of my office) currently subscribe to Adobe Creative Cloud. It is an excellent service that gives me a wide range of tools for a trivial amount of money (as a professional). But subscriptions aren't for everyone, and I can imagine this will annoy a lot of people. The subscription price is similar to buying every version of CS when it is released. But who actually does that? Most people I know spring for a copy of CS once and use it for many years.

Definitely a mixed bag. If you're not in the camp who wants to spend $600/year on Photoshop/Premiere/etc, now might be a good time to pick up a copy of CS6. ]]> Member-Contributed News and Rumors Promit http://www.mu-43.com/f66/many-adobe-products-become-subscription-only-45740/ Full E-P5 Specs! http://www.mu-43.com/f66/full-e-p5-specs-45735/ Mon, 06 May 2013 17:42:28 GMT

(FT5) The full E-P5 specs! | 43 Rumors

These features jump out at me:

Uses BLN-1 battery
IS in Live View
4th IS mode: SIS Auto
1/8000sec max shutter speed
Compatible with VF-2, 3 & 4
AE bracketing can be assigned to Fn button
HDR mode can be assigned to Fn button
... ]]> Member-Contributed News and Rumors twokatmew http://www.mu-43.com/f66/full-e-p5-specs-45735/ <![CDATA[New Thinktank Bags - "Mirrorless Movers"]]> http://www.mu-43.com/f92/new-thinktank-bags-mirrorless-movers-45585/ Fri, 03 May 2013 13:47:52 GMT 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. Image: http://www.thinktankphoto.com/product-images/xlarge/Mirrorless-Mover-20-5.jpg Mirrorless Movers (http://www.thinktankphoto.com/categories/shoulder-camera-bags/mirrorless-mover.aspx?code=AP-536) Of course I just bought a bag from them a few weeks ago. 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. ]]> Front Page News and Rumors Narnian http://www.mu-43.com/f92/new-thinktank-bags-mirrorless-movers-45585/ <![CDATA[Sigma 60mm Now Available for Pre-Order for $239 at B&H]]> http://www.mu-43.com/f92/sigma-60mm-now-available-pre-order-239-b-h-45576/ Fri, 03 May 2013 00:54:25 GMT 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] ]]> Front Page News and Rumors Amin Sabet http://www.mu-43.com/f92/sigma-60mm-now-available-pre-order-239-b-h-45576/ 12mm f/2.0 $699 @ Amazon http://www.mu-43.com/f66/12mm-f-2-0-699-amazon-45573/ Thu, 02 May 2013 22:52:12 GMT true story, linky linky....
12mm f2.0 @ Amazon

special..:drinks: ]]> Member-Contributed News and Rumors F/Stop http://www.mu-43.com/f66/12mm-f-2-0-699-amazon-45573/ Poll: Will you buy the EP5 http://www.mu-43.com/f66/poll-will-you-buy-ep5-45520/ Wed, 01 May 2013 17:42:41 GMT You had to know it was coming :)

Now that the EP5 rumors are out (edited -- thanks Duke), will you be buying it?

Dangnabit! Can I edit the poll? I meant to put in "I'm going to buy a cheap OMD once the EP3 drives the price down" :(

***Use #4 for "I'm going to get a cheap-o OMD"***

and I hope you realize the last option is for humor... ]]> Member-Contributed News and Rumors WT21 http://www.mu-43.com/f66/poll-will-you-buy-ep5-45520/ Sigma 60mm f2.8 Pricing Announced... http://www.mu-43.com/f66/sigma-60mm-f2-8-pricing-announced-45512/ Wed, 01 May 2013 15:42:12 GMT Sigma 60mm f/2.8 DN Lens for Micro Four Thirds Mount 350963 B&H

Looks like $239.99 is the magic price....

What do you think? ]]> Member-Contributed News and Rumors edwardconde http://www.mu-43.com/f66/sigma-60mm-f2-8-pricing-announced-45512/ (FT5) New E-P5 pictures (via Mobile01). http://www.mu-43.com/f66/ft5-new-e-p5-pictures-via-mobile01-45499/ Wed, 01 May 2013 10:39:27 GMT (FT5) New E-P5 pictures (via Mobile01). (http://www.43rumors.com/ft5-new-e-p5-pictures-via-mobile01/) Image: http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj524/picrumors/BM92Hil_zpsdec01371.jpg Image: http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj524/picrumors/LlOfdvJ_zps890e1b64.jpg New images on 43rumors. Looks pretty good in all colors. (FT5) New E-P5 pictures (via Mobile01).





New images on 43rumors. Looks pretty good in all colors. ]]> Member-Contributed News and Rumors Thinh Ly http://www.mu-43.com/f66/ft5-new-e-p5-pictures-via-mobile01-45499/ Quarterly mirrorless sales http://www.mu-43.com/f66/quarterly-mirrorless-sales-45486/ Wed, 01 May 2013 01:51:06 GMT Thom Hogan posted a chart of mirrorless (and DSLR) sales from the past 5 quarters. We don't have the breakdown for m4/3 compared to the other systems, but overall it looks like mirrorless is dropping as a proportion of the market. Not what I would have expected. ]]> Member-Contributed News and Rumors dhazeghi http://www.mu-43.com/f66/quarterly-mirrorless-sales-45486/ Why is Zeiss snuffing m43? http://www.mu-43.com/f66/why-zeiss-snuffing-m43-45484/ Wed, 01 May 2013 01:30:43 GMT Saw this Zeiss Explains the Naming Convention Behind Their New Mirrorless Camera Lenses (http://www.thephoblographer.com/2013/04/30/zeiss-explains-the-naming-convention-behind-their-new-mirrorless-camera-lenses/) with a link to this article. Zeiss Cozies Up to Sony NEX and Fujifilm X Series; Micro Four Thirds Not So Much (http://www.thephoblographer.com/2012/09/18/zeiss-cozies-up-to-sony-nex-and-fujifilm-x-series-micro-four-thirds-not-so-much/) Saw this Zeiss Explains the Naming Convention Behind Their New Mirrorless Camera Lenses with a link to this article.
Zeiss Cozies Up to Sony NEX and Fujifilm X Series; Micro Four Thirds Not So Much ]]> Member-Contributed News and Rumors woody112704 http://www.mu-43.com/f66/why-zeiss-snuffing-m43-45484/ OM D E M5 http://www.mu-43.com/f66/om-d-e-m5-45450/ Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:33:01 GMT One of the fastest AF in mirrorless world? One of the fastest AF in mirrorless world? ]]> Member-Contributed News and Rumors flipknows http://www.mu-43.com/f66/om-d-e-m5-45450/ OM D E M5 http://www.mu-43.com/f66/om-d-e-m5-45448/ Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:09:24 GMT i love my OM D E M5! the dslr killer! i love my OM D E M5! the dslr killer! ]]> Member-Contributed News and Rumors flipknows http://www.mu-43.com/f66/om-d-e-m5-45448/ New pic -- back of EP5 http://www.mu-43.com/f66/new-pic-back-ep5-45438/ Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:21:41 GMT On 43rumors. See it there, discuss it here, lol

(FT5) Another picture of the upcoming new E-P5 (shows the back). | 43 Rumors

image link embed:


Love the look of the back. I think I want the built in EVF, though, so I'm not sure I'll go for this, unless the new EVF is compact and lockable, but then I still would like flash head + EVF at the same time. ]]> Member-Contributed News and Rumors WT21 http://www.mu-43.com/f66/new-pic-back-ep5-45438/ <![CDATA[Olympus Mother's Day Deals - Good Through May 11, 2013]]> http://www.mu-43.com/f92/olympus-mother-s-day-deals-good-through-may-11-2013-a-45371/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:10:45 GMT 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

$50-100 off Olympus OM-D E-M5 kits: B&H | Amazon

$75 off Olympus E-PM2 kits, now $424: B&H | Amazon ]]> Front Page News and Rumors Amin Sabet http://www.mu-43.com/f92/olympus-mother-s-day-deals-good-through-may-11-2013-a-45371/ Olympus Issues Service Advisory Regarding OM-D E-M5 Screen Bezel Cracks http://www.mu-43.com/f92/olympus-issues-service-advisory-regarding-om-d-e-m5-screen-bezel-cracks-45365/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:02:32 GMT An issue which was first identified and discussed in our forums (http://www.mu-43.com/f42/omd-em5-crack-bottom-bezel-screen-normal-36685/) 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. 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.
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]]> Front Page News and Rumors Amin Sabet http://www.mu-43.com/f92/olympus-issues-service-advisory-regarding-om-d-e-m5-screen-bezel-cracks-45365/ <![CDATA["Sagging Momentum of Micro Four Thirds (m4/3)"]]> http://www.mu-43.com/f66/sagging-momentum-micro-four-thirds-m4-3-a-45247/ Sat, 27 Apr 2013 03:20:27 GMT Not known for his reticence... :) An upper-end Steve Huff? diglloyd - Blog (http://diglloyd.com) Not known for his reticence... :) An upper-end Steve Huff?

diglloyd - Blog ]]> Member-Contributed News and Rumors Ranger Rick http://www.mu-43.com/f66/sagging-momentum-micro-four-thirds-m4-3-a-45247/ Is This the Olympus Pen E-P5? http://www.mu-43.com/f92/olympus-pen-e-p5-45213/ Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:34:18 GMT 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. ]]> Front Page News and Rumors Amin Sabet http://www.mu-43.com/f92/olympus-pen-e-p5-45213/ Olympus EP5 pics FT5 on ft rumors and kodak s1 http://www.mu-43.com/f66/olympus-ep5-pics-ft5-ft-rumors-kodak-s1-45152/ Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:36:27 GMT new pics of olympus ep5

(FT5) First image of the new Olympus E-P5! | 43 Rumors

according to link, new EVF will be available as well.

New pictures of the Kodak S1 MFT camera… | 43 Rumors

some more pics of the kodak s1 with m43 mount. (if you care) ]]> Member-Contributed News and Rumors KS11 http://www.mu-43.com/f66/olympus-ep5-pics-ft5-ft-rumors-kodak-s1-45152/ New Panasonic LF1 - Shape of Things to Come? http://www.mu-43.com/f92/new-panasonic-lf1-shape-things-come-45083/ Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:05:38 GMT Ever since the DMC-G1 and GF1, Panasonic's first two Micro 4/3 cameras, many people have been asking for a "rangefinder-styled" Micro 4/3 camera with an integrated viewfinder. Despite the fact that Sony and Fuji have both brought out interchangeable lens camera that meet those criteria, neither Olympus nor Panasonic have seen fit to introduce such a camera. Integrated viewfinder means "SLR hump" in the Micro 4/3 world.

Perhaps that is about to change. Today Panasonic introduced the LF1, a small sensor (1/1.7") compact fixed-lens camera with an integrated viewfinder:







Granted, it's a very small, low-resolution (200k dot) EVF, but it's low profile and should be more than adequate for eye level composition if not quite good enough for reliable manual focus. Importantly, it doesn't take up a lot of real estate, meaning that there is still room for a large rear LCD.

Given that the GF and GX Panasonic cameras have shared many design elements with their LX advanced small sensor compact line to date, it's very possible that the LF1 is a sign of things to come. Seems more likely than ever that the GX2 could feature a small, integrated EVF. No doubt a lot of folks would be pleased to see that, especially if Panasonic sees fit to include the GH3 sensor in that camera. ]]> Front Page News and Rumors Amin Sabet http://www.mu-43.com/f92/new-panasonic-lf1-shape-things-come-45083/ Panasonic Announces DMC-G6 and New 14-140mm lens http://www.mu-43.com/f92/panasonic-announces-dmc-g6-new-14-140mm-lens-45082/ Wed, 24 Apr 2013 02:47:36 GMT Image: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8383/8677276282_04253f32de.jpg Panasonic has announced the G6, a camera which improves on the G5 in several areas: * New design with improved ergonomics * More external controls * New OLED viewfinder * Higher resolution LCD * Capacitive, multitouch controls * New image processor * Faster startup, burst mode * Improved low light autofocus and metering * Wired remote and external microphone connectivity * Full PASM control for video * 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi * Near Field Communications (NFC) connectivity * Focus peaking functionality Overall, the G6 seems like a solid upgrade with many refinements over the G5. Some have expressed disappointment over the fact that it shares the same 16MP sensor as the G5 and GH2. Size is marginally greater and weight slightly lower than the G5. No word on pricing or availability as of yet. Image: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8537/8677276274_05d8880a00.jpg Image: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8541/8677276266_17bf583bc4.jpg Panasonic today also announced a new, lighter and more compact 14-140mm lens, the Lumix G 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power O.I.S. lens. Image: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8380/8676183813_175b3fe355.jpg

Panasonic has announced the G6, a camera which improves on the G5 in several areas:
  • New design with improved ergonomics
  • More external controls
  • New OLED viewfinder
  • Higher resolution LCD
  • Capacitive, multitouch controls
  • New image processor
  • Faster startup, burst mode
  • Improved low light autofocus and metering
  • Wired remote and external microphone connectivity
  • Full PASM control for video
  • 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
  • Near Field Communications (NFC) connectivity
  • Focus peaking functionality

Overall, the G6 seems like a solid upgrade with many refinements over the G5. Some have expressed disappointment over the fact that it shares the same 16MP sensor as the G5 and GH2. Size is marginally greater and weight slightly lower than the G5. No word on pricing or availability as of yet.




Panasonic today also announced a new, lighter and more compact 14-140mm lens, the Lumix G 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power O.I.S. lens.

]]> Front Page News and Rumors Amin Sabet http://www.mu-43.com/f92/panasonic-announces-dmc-g6-new-14-140mm-lens-45082/ New E-P5 and E-PL6 info http://www.mu-43.com/f66/new-e-p5-e-pl6-info-45069/ Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:37:45 GMT Some info about the new bodies: http://www.43rumors.com/ft4-new-e-p5-and-e-pl6-info/ Some info about the new bodies:

http://www.43rumors.com/ft4-new-e-p5-and-e-pl6-info/ ]]> Member-Contributed News and Rumors sabesh http://www.mu-43.com/f66/new-e-p5-e-pl6-info-45069/ Panasonic GH3 v. Olympus OMD-EM5 http://www.mu-43.com/f66/panasonic-gh3-v-olympus-omd-em5-44967/ Sun, 21 Apr 2013 17:58:44 GMT Photo Focus (http://photofocus.com/2013/04/21/panasonic-gh3-v-olympus-omd-em5-quick-take/) If you are a regular reader here at Photofocus you know I have switched to micro four thirds as my primary camera format. At the top end of MFT you will find Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3and the Olympus OM-D E-M5. Photo Focus

If you are a regular reader here at Photofocus you know I have switched to micro four thirds as my primary camera format. At the top end of MFT you will find Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3and the Olympus OM-D E-M5. ]]> Member-Contributed News and Rumors rusteel http://www.mu-43.com/f66/panasonic-gh3-v-olympus-omd-em5-44967/