Good news for the Micro Four Thirds sensor just keeps on coming. First Olympus and Panasonic, now Venus Optics announces some amazing new lenses for the sensor format. Only a few weeks ago we talked about the announcement of the OM System Olympus OM-1. It was a statement made to reinvigorate a brand that had just changed hands. Then, only days later, the long-awaited Panasonic LUMIX GH6 was announced. Both cameras touted a Micro Four Thirds sensor with super high frame rates, high-resolution images, and RAW output. Venus Optics, seemingly not wanting to be left out of the fun, has announced four new cinema lenses in its Laowa line, joining the already released 7.5mm T2.1 MFT Cine lens. The Four Horsemen Okay, maybe the heading is a tad bit dramatic, but these new Laowa lenses offer some robust features for filmmakers. Read More...
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Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 2 March, 2022
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- Omar Gonzalez: I hold a Micro Four Thirds camera for the first time.
43Rumors (Today) - Omar, usually a full-frame and medium format shooter, tries Micro Four Thirds (OM-3) for the first time. He’s impressed by the small size, retro design, and lens compactness. Build feels good but lacks front grip. He appreciates the OM-3’s travel-friendly setup, though it’s not ideal for one-handed use. He’s intrigued... - 2 days
- Custom Optics with a Social Mission – Peppe Badalamenti’s LVX Cinema Lenses | CineD Focus Check Podcast ep89
CineD (Yesterday) - In this episode, Johnnie talks with filmmaker and lens creator Peppe Badalamenti, joining from Guatemala. Pepe has built something very personal: a small lens brand – LVX Cinema Lenses – shaped by his own journey, his heritage, and his love for cinema. What makes his work special isn’t just the... - 4 days
- Camera Intelligence Launches Caira, the World’s First AI-Native Mirrorless Camera with Onboard Generative AI, on Kickstarter 43Rumors (3 days ago) - The first native Ai camera with Micro Four Thirds mount has been launched on Kickstarter (Click here) Press text: Camera Intelligence, the AI camera startup building an intelligent camera system for creators, today announced its AI-native interchangeable lens Micro Four Thirds camera, Caira, on Kickstarter. The 26-day pre-order campaign, which...
