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Olympus Officially Unveils OM-D E-M5 Mark II Limited Edition and 2 New Lenses

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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Limited Edition

Olympus has announced the OM-D E-M5 Mark II Limited Edition with a titanium finish and is bundled with a matching leather shoulder strap and a serialized owner’s card, which also has its own dedicated leather case. The camera is otherwise technically the same camera has the original OM-D E-M5 Mark II, which features a 5-axis image stabilization system, built-in WiFi and a massive 40MP high-resolution shot mode. [Read more…]

Lowepro DroneGuard Kit Review

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Lowepro DroneGuard Kit

With the drone-splosion fully underway, we are starting to see some really great drones and some really great accessories. One of the accessory lines that has been sparse among mainstream companies has been carrying solutions for drones. There have been a few backpack and hard case solutions, but most have been very similar in design.

Enter Lowepro and its new DroneGuard Kit. [Read more…]

MIT Researchers Develop Way to Automatically Remove Reflections from Photos Taken Through Windows

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MIT Window Reflection Removal

If you’ve ever shot a scenic photo from an airplane window or a hotel room window, then you will appreciate this new digital imaging breakthrough. Researchers at MIT have developed a new algorithm that can automatically remove reflections from photos shot through windows.  [Read more…]

Photography Bay Giveaway: MindShift Gear rotation180° Panorama

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This week, Photography Bay has teamed with MindShift Gear to give away one of its excellent rotation180° Panorama camera backpacks. I have used many camera backpacks over the years; however, none are as versatile for outdoor adventures as the rotation180º Panorama. You can read my recent rotation180° Panorama review for more.

MindShift Gear rotation180 Panorama-2

To enter for a chance to win this MindShift Gear rotation180° Panorama camera bag, just use the Rafflecopter widget below. You can earn additional entries by following or engaging with Photography Bay and MindShift Gear on social media or by referring others to this giveaway. Due to the intricacies of international law regarding giveaways, this giveaway is open only to U.S. residents who are 18 years of age or older. [Read more…]

Fuji X-T1 Firmware Update v4.0 Delivers Advanced AF Performance and Other Improvements

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Fuji X-T1

Fujifilm has announced firmware update version 4.0 to the Fuji X-T1, which includes features an advanced autofocus system for shooting moving subjects with improved AF accuracy for still image and video capture.

Other additions include eye detection during AF, enhanced shutter speed dial operation, exposure compensation in manual mode and finer framing grid lines for enhanced visibility and image composition. [Read more…]

Canon’s New “Nifty Fifty” EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens Unveiled

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Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM

Canon has unveiled its new nifty fifty lens – the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens at the same $125 price point of the old nifty fifty.

With an EF lens mount, the new lens supports both full frame and APS-C format Canon DSLRs and EOS Cinema Cameras. The new STM focusing motor should provide faster AF for still images and will also support Movie Servo AF on more recent Canon DSLRs.

The lens construction features a metal lens mount and a larger focusing ring than its predecessor. Additionally, it has optimized lens coatings to suppress lens flare and ghosting. The new lens features a rounded 7-blade diaphragm and a 14-inch minimum focus distance. The front filter diameter is 49mm.

The new lens will be compatible with the Canon ES-68 lens hood.

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens is expected to ship May 21 for $125. Check it out here at B&H Photo.