Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Alongside the new OM-D E-M1, Olympus has released the new ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO lens in Micro Four Thirds mount. Thanks to the 2x crop factor of Micro Four Thirds sensors, the lens offers a 24-80mm equivalent field of view.
Like the Olympus E-M1, the 12-40mm f/2.8 lens offers weather-sealing for durability in the elements. It features a 7-blade circular aperture for pleasant bokeh. The Olympus ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO lens retails for $999. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 is finally official. The new flagship Micro Four Thirds camera from Olympus features a 16.3MP sensor, along with a fast dual phase-detect and contrast-detection AF system.
The OM-D E-M1 features built-in image stabilization, a 3-inch tilting LCD and a frame rate of 10fps. The E-M1 also features a rugged magnesium alloy body with weather-proofing for protection from the elements. [Read more…]
With so many Mac users in the photography field, it makes sense for a camera bag company to accommodate that subset of customers. Think Tank Photo’s new My Second Brain and PowerHouse product lines are tailored to specific MacBook, iPad and iPhone models. In each of the models, Mac users have easy locations to store power adapters and other accessories. [Read more…]
The Leica C is a new 12.1MP compact camera based on the Panasonic Lumix LF1. As such, it features the same 7.1x zoom Leica DC Vario-Summicron f/2-5.9 lens (28-200mm equivalent), along with WiFi and NFC connectivity. [Read more…]
Canon has added a pair of new large format printers to its line – the new imagePROGRAF 44-inch iPF8400S and 24-inch iPF6400S printers. The new color management capabilities of these models are designed to help ensure output is consistent and accurate across multiple locations and environments.
The new imagePROGRAF iPF8400S and iPF6400S printers should be available later this month for $4,995 and $2,995, respectively.
More details in the complete press release below. [Read more…]
Canon has issued firmware updates for its C100, C300 and C500 cinema cameras that expand the sensitivity range to ISO 80,000, along with several other feature additions and enhancements.
The EOS C100 and C300 firmware updates will be available from Canon in November 2013, while the C500 firmware update will be available in December 2013.
Check out the feature excerpts for each of the cameras below. [Read more…]
onOne Software recently unveiled Perfect Photo Suite 8, which is now available for pre-order but will be released on November 26, 2013. [Read more…]
Sony has unveiled it’s new HDR-MV1 Music Video Recorder, which captures 1080/30p HD video and features a 120° X-Y stereo mic for high quality audio capture. [Read more…]
It’s time for our weekly break from the gear for a few minutes so we can enjoy another round of reader photos from the Photography Bay Flickr Group.
Check out the rest of the photos below. [Read more…]
Sony has updated its S-Series of XQD cards and introduces a new N-Series of XQD cards in response to the latest 4K camcorders introduced this week.
The Sony XQD card S-Series was previously spec’d at a max 168MB/s read/write speed. The updated S-Series now features a max transfer speed of 180MB/s, which will support stable workflows with XAVC 4K Intra 4:2:2 at 4096 x 2160/60p 600Mbps. Specifically, these new S-Series cards will accommodate the new Sony PXW-Z100 XDCAM camcorder. [Read more…]