Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Leica V-Lux
While releasing a barrage of truly high-end products at Photokina 2014, Leica continues its annoying custom of rebadging consumer- and prosumer-oriented cameras from Panasonic. The latest offense comes in the form of the new Leica V-Lux and D-Lux cameras, which are blatant rebadged versions of Panasonic’s Lumix FZ1000 and LX100 models, respectively. [Read more…]
Leica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.4 ASPH.
Along with several new cameras, Leica unleashed a bevy of new lenses at Photokina 2014. [Read more…]
Olympus has announced a silver version of its popular OM-D E-M1 flagship camera. The camera includes the latest firmware version 2.0; however, it is otherwise identical to the black version.
The silver OM-D E-M1 runs $1399, which is the same price as the black version; however, the black model is available with a $100 discount through September 20. The new silver OM-D E-M1 should be available later this month. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Olympus has issued a firmware update for the OM-D E-M1. Firmware version 2.0 provides the following improvements: [Read more…]
Along with the new entry-level Leica S-E, the new Leica S (Type 007) was announced at Photokina 2014 as the new top model in the Leica S-system. [Read more…]
The Leica S-E is a new medium format camera featuring a 30 x 45mm sensor at 37.5MP. It is the entry-level model for the Leica S medium format system. [Read more…]
Leica has taken the retro idea to the extreme in the new M Edition 60. The camera is the barebones of what is needed to shoot images with a digital camera. There will be no chimping on the Leica M Edition 60 because there is no LCD on which to preview images. [Read more…]
Sigma has revealed pricing for its 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports lens at $1999 and it’s now available for pre-order. The lens is presently available in Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Panasonic has announced a pair of new Micro Four Thirds lenses at Photokina 2014 – the 14mm f/2.5 II ASPH. and the 35-100mm f/4-5.6 ASPH. MEGA OIS. [Read more…]
The Panasonic Lumix GM5 is a new ultra-compact Micro Four Thirds camera. It features a 16MP Live MOS sensor, which also captures 1080p video at up to 60 fps. [Read more…]