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Olympus E-PL5, E-PM2 and New Lens Pricing Confirmed

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Olympus E-PL5

Olympus E-PL5

Samy’s Camera has product pages and pre-orders listed for the Olympus E-PL5 and E-PM2, as well as new lenses with US pricing info confirmed.

The Olympus E-PM2 with 14-42mm kit lens is priced at $599 (link).  The E-PL5 with 14-42mm kit lens is priced at $699 (link).  As previously reported, both new cameras will sport a 16.05MP Live MOS sensor (apparently the same one used in the OM-D EM-5).

A pair of new lenses, the 60mm f/2.8 Macro (link) and the 12mm f/2 Limited Edition (link) are priced at $499 and $1099, respectively.

Expect official announcements on these products to hit tomorrow.

 

Lighting for Digital Photography by Syl Arena Due Next Month

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Lighting for Digtal Photography

Lighting for Digital Photography is Syl Arena’s next book, which is due out at the end of October.  Syl wrote the excellent Speedliter’s Handbook on Canon Speedlites last year and I expect him to nail this one as well.  (You can read my review of Speedliter’s Handbook here.)

Lighting for Digital Photography will go beyond just the Canon Speedlite system and also dig into lighting with Nikon speedlights, bigger strobes and continuous lights.  Additionally, the book will cover use of light modifiers such as umbrellas, softboxes, flags and gels.

Syl is a great teacher and Speedliter’s Handbook proved he knows how to teach in written words in addition to the workshops he’s known for.

Lighting for Digital Photography is currently available to pre-order for $14 on Amazon.com.  This book would make a great stocking stuffer this holiday season for the photographer in your life.

Canon Launches 5 New Large Format Printers

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Canon imagePROGRAF iPF9400

Canon announced 5 new large format imagePROGRAF printers this week – the iPF9400, iPF9400S, iPF8400, iPF6450 and iPF6400.

Complete details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Olympus XZ-2 Compact Camera Leaks Out

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Olympus XZ-2

The Olympus XZ-2 compact camera is expected to be announced on Monday ahead of Photokina 2012.

It’s predecessor, the Olympus XZ-1 was one of the best little compact cameras available this past year, and the XZ-2 seems to be a rather incremental upgrade.  The key features of which include a 12MP backside illuminate sensor and a bright 28-112mm f/1.8-2.5 lens.

Check out the rest of the specs below. [Read more…]

Canon PowerShot G15 Coming Next Week?

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Canon PowerShot G15

It looks like Canon may be announcing a true successor to the PowerShot G12 next week prior to Photokina 2012.  Recall that the Canon G1 X was announced earlier this year at CES 2012, causing speculation that the G-series may move to a larger sensor format.

The above leaked image appears to confirm, however, that the more compact-oriented camera line will continue with a PowerShot G15. [Read more…]

iPhone 5 Camera and Imaging Improvements

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iPhone 5 Camera and Imaging Improvements

The unveiling of the iPhone 5 this week was one of the biggest (if not the biggest) consumer electronic events of the year.

The things Apple has done with the iPhone series in recent years are nothing short of amazing.  The iPhone has singlehandedly annihilated the consumer compact camera market.  And, the iPhone 5 steps up the game even further. [Read more…]