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Cameras, Virtual Reality 360

Portland MAX trains in VR 360

I picked up a Samsung Gear 360 (2016 model), which shoots 30 megapixel 360 still images and 4K video (3840 pixels wide) for US $109. Amazon has them really cheap right now – I assume Samsung is getting rid of the 2016 model as they introduced the 2017 version, also called Gear 360 (but a completely different camera with only 15 megapixel still capability, and a built-in, non user changeable battery).

If you want, you can buy the 2016 Gear 360 (the one I’m now using for this video clip) at Amazon here for just US $ 108.75!

 

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IMAX to show less movies in 3D

Reality is IMAX is not as popular as it once was either. They went from big screens to pseudo big screens squished into regular movie theaters – and then turned the volume up to +11. I have not watched an IMAX movie in an “IMAX theater” since The Hobbit came out – and the IMAX experience wasn’t much there, on one of the IMAX squished into a theater screens.

IMAX is now working on “IMAX VR” (which presumably includes 3D)

Source: IMAX to show less movies in 3D as it realises cinema-goers don’t want it | The Independent

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Cameras

Big discounts on #Olympus #Cameras and #Lenses

I have the original E-M10, and love it. This Mark II deal is tempting.

Cameras

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Camera Body $499 after $150 IR
Silver: http://adorama.evyy.net/c/77972/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/iomem10m2s.html
Black: http://adorama.evyy.net/c/77972/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/iomem10m2b.html

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Camera with 14-42mm II R Lens $549 after $150 IR
Black: http://adorama.evyy.net/c/77972/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/iomem10m3bk.html
Silver: http://adorama.evyy.net/c/77972/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/iomem10m3s.html

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body $899 after $200 IR
Black: http://adorama.evyy.net/c/77972/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/iomem5m2b.html
Silver: http://adorama.evyy.net/c/77972/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/iomem5m2s.html

Olympus Stylus Tough TG-Tracker Digital Camera $299 after $50 IR
Black: http://adorama.evyy.net/c/77972/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/iomtgtb.html
Green: http://adorama.evyy.net/c/77972/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/iomtgtg.html

Lenses below all have $100 Instant Rebates

Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 “R” Zoom Lens $99
Black: http://adorama.evyy.net/c/77972/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/iom40150rmb.html
Silver: http://adorama.evyy.net/c/77972/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/iom40150rms.html

Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f2.8 Macro Lens – Black $399
http://adorama.evyy.net/c/77972/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/iom6028.html

Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6 II Zoom Lens – Black $499
http://adorama.evyy.net/c/77972/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/iom141502mb.html

(I own the 9-18mm lens and it is a fantastic wide angle lens).

Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f4.0-5.6 Lens – Black $599
http://adorama.evyy.net/c/77972/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/iom918mb.html

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm F/2 Lens $699
Silver: http://adorama.evyy.net/c/77972/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/iom12m.html
Black: http://adorama.evyy.net/c/77972/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/iom12mb.html

Olympus M. Zuiko Digital 75mm f/1.8 Lens $799
Black: http://adorama.evyy.net/c/77972/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/iom7518mb.html
Silver: http://adorama.evyy.net/c/77972/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/iom7518m.html

Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro Zoom Lens – Black $899
http://adorama.evyy.net/c/77972/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/iom1240b.html

Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm f2.8 Pro Lens – Black $1,199
http://adorama.evyy.net/c/77972/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/iom714mb.html

Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 Pro Lens, Black $1,399
http://adorama.evyy.net/c/77972/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/iom4015028b.html

Olympus Travel Lens Kit M.Zuiko 14-150mm f4.5-6.6 II and M.Zuiko 17mm f1.8 black with Hoods and Cases $699
http://adorama.evyy.net/c/77972/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/iomtk.html

I own the 45mm f1.8 and this is perhaps one of my favorite lenses, super sharp and a nice bokeh.

Olympus Portrait Lens Kit – 45mm f1.8 Lens and ED 75mm f1.8 Lens with Hoods and Cases $899
http://adorama.evyy.net/c/77972/51926/1036?u=https://www.adorama.com/iompk.html