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Olympus Pen E-P5 hands-on preview
The successor to Olympus Pen E-P3 is the new E-P5 and it's not just a new Pen, it's arguably the new Olympus Micro Four Thirds flagship, combining more gorgeous retro styling blended with cutting-edge features like wifi connectivity and a fastest in class shutter.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 hands-on preview plus image samples
Panasonic has announced the DMC-G6. It doesn't replace the G5 just yet but does include some welcome goodies over its slightly older sibling like a new OLED electronic viewfinder, a better looking design, improved video options, better low light AF performance and the benefit of wifi and NFC. We've used a pre-production example and this article reports on what we found, along with lots of pictures and some image samples too.
Additional Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 downloadable sample images
Earlier today we posted some initial Panasonic DMC-GF6 night time low light sample images. Today we have been using the GF6 touring around central Vienna and we have 38 more sample images for you to evaluate.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 hands-on preview plus initial downloadable image samples
We present our hands-on first impressions of the new Panasonic G Micro baby, the DMC-GF6, complete with wifi, NFC, a new capacitive touch tilting screen, 16MP sensor and more, including a product photo gallery and initial low light image samples to download!
Initial Panasonic DMVC-GH3 image samples
We have been to London Zoo on a rather cold, damp and cloudy day to try out a pre-production Panasonic DMCV-GH3, along with the new X-series 35-100mm f/2.8. We have a gallery of 31 sample images for you to evaluate.
Superiority of Olympus OM-D E-M5 sensor confirmed at DxOMark
DxOMark has rated the Sony imaging sensor in the new Olympus OM-D E-M5 and it's a spectacular improvement in previous sensors used by Olympus in E-System DSLRs and Micro Four Thirds Pens.
Hands-on preview of the Panasonic Lumix DMVC-GH3
Panasonic has unveiled the their GH3 flagship at last - it's a much more professional system camera than its predecessor, and sports a battery grip, magnesium alloy body, and much more. We've had a brief play with an early example.
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Firmware update for Panasonic Lumix 12-35mm f/2.8 Power OIS lens
Panasonic announces the new firmware update program for the interchangeable lens LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm / F2.8 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. (H-HS12035)
Think Tank Photo bags go mirrorless
Camera bag specialists, Think Tank Photo, have produced a new range of bags aimed at users of smaller mirrorless or compact system cameras, called the Mirrorless Mover Collection.
Olympus announces the new Pen E-P5
Olympus' PEN F homage is an instant collector's item
Olympus Europe Photography Playground launched in Berlin
Olympus Europe is launching a huge public initiative to promote the OM-D E-M5 in Berlin, Germany, making 150 cameras available to members of the public at a purpose built facility in central Berlin where they can use the cameras in a dozen unique art installations.
Panasonic announces the LUMIX G VARIO 14-140mm
Panasonic has launched the LUMIX G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S lens, an interchangeable lens suitable for shooting everything from vast, open landscapes to action packed sports photos.
Panasonic Announce the LUMIX DMC-G6
The LUMIX DMC-G6, offering a 16.05M Live MOS Sensor, the advanced process noise reduction systems and a 'Low Light AF' function enabling serious photographers to take the quality of their pictures even further regardless of low-light situations.
Up to £150 trade-in for Panasonic Lumix G5 buyers in the UK
In a move away from cashback promotions, Panasonic UK is offering a £50 trade-in for purchasers of the Lumix DMC-G5 or £150 for purchasers of a DMC-G5 twin lens kit.
Panasonic GH3 evening at Park Cameras, Thursday 25th April
Panasonic GH3 evening at Park Cameras. Meet the Panasonic Lumix team including technical experts to answer any of your product questions along with professional photographer Ian Berry from photo agency Magnum Photos.
Four Thirds User Knowledge Base Wiki passes 200 pages
Our relaunched project to build a unique repository if knowledge concerning Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds cameras, lenses and accessories, and how to use them, has today moved past 200 content pages. The aim is to make the FTU Knowledge Base Wiki the number one resource on the Internet for Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds knowledge. And we need more helpers!
Specialist Micro Four Thirds Super 16 video camera from Blackmagic
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera is a 1080HD video camera designed natively to take Micro Four Thirds lenses and includes full electronic control of lenses.
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Olympus E-P3 image samples to download
Hands-on preview of the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Clarification of AA battery use with E-3 HLD-4 grip
Comparing the Digital Zuiko 50-200 old and new
