We’ve known these cameras were coming since Photokina (September 2018) but this is the first sight we have of the full specs for the new cameras. Panasonic showed off pre-production versions of its new models at a global press event in Barcelona on January 31 2019, together with the three new lenses which are going... Continue Reading →
Leica’s new Limited Edition… this time it’s an olive green M10-P Safari
We suspect Leica owners fall into three groups; those who appreciate fine engineering, photographic heritage and the unique handling experience of the Leica M rangefinder camera, those looking for a bit of a statement of status or an expensive bit of male adornment, and collectors trying to gather together every edition of every Leica ever... Continue Reading →
Olympus OM-D E-M1X takes on the pro camera market
Olympus has launched a new flagship wildlife, documentary and sports camera using much of the tech in the existing OM-D E-M1 II but in a bigger, tougher body with some significant enhancements. The OM-D E-M1X uses a 20.4-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor, so it’s a bold move for Olympus to pitch it up against pro... Continue Reading →
Olympus launches pro-spec FL-700WR flash alongside E-M1X
Olympus’s new flash setup consists of the FL-700WR flash and a wireless transmitters and receivers. The FL-700WR flash follows the pattern of other high-end dedicated flash systems from other camera brands. It comes with 180-degree swivel and 90-degree bounce capability, and guide number of up to 42m at ISO 100 and the ability to be... Continue Reading →
The M.Zuiko Digital ED 150- 400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO super telephoto zoom lens is on its way
At the same time as announcing its new flagship OM-D E-M1X camera, Olympus teased a new supertelephoto zoom due to arrive in 2020. Olympus is aiming the E-M1X at pro sports, wildlife and documentary photographers, so this powerful addition to its pro lens range will be an important selling point for the new camera. The... Continue Reading →
DxOMark Image Labs scientifically tests selfies
Come on, we all know that smartphone users spend as much time photographing themselves as the world around them, so camera-testing company DxOMark has now started testing the front-facing cameras on smartphones, not just the regular rear cameras. DxOMark Image Labs is the lab-testing spin-off of DxO, the company behind DxO PhotoLab and the new... Continue Reading →
New Kenko TELEPLUS HD Pro teleconverters
These replace Kenko’s previous TELEPLUS Pro300 teleconverters and come with redesigned optics and multi-layer coatings to bring them up to date with the latest high-resolution DSLRs and lenses. Teleconverters fit between the lens and the camera body and magnify the image to produce a stronger telephoto effect. They come in different strengths, typically 1.4x and... Continue Reading →
Nikon brings out new A1000 and B600 superzoom compact cameras
The A1000 is the smaller of the two, with a slim body ideal for carrying in a pocket and perfect for casual travel photography. The B600 is larger and shaped more like a mini-DSLR and would fit in a small bag. Cameras like these use small sensors to make the small body and long zoom... Continue Reading →
Fujifilm releases GF 100-200mmm telephoto zoom for its medium format cameras
Fujifilm has added a 100-200mm telephoto zoom to its GF lens range for its medium format GFX 50S and 50R cameras. The FUJINON GF100-200mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR is the second GF zoom alongside the GF32-64mm F4 R LM WR standard zoom and takes the total number of GF lenses up to eight. It’s effectively... Continue Reading →
Sony announces new A6400 APS-C mirrorless camera
The A6400 revives Sony’s APS-C camera range, bringing powerful video tools and upgraded image processing to tempt both stills photographers and videographers with a camera that looks perfect for independent content creators.