Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25X IS PRO Lens Announced, Priced $7,499.95

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25X IS PRO Lens officially announced.   It is a super-telephoto zoom lens characterized by its expansive range, built-in teleconverter, and relatively sleek design for handheld use, offering a 300-800mm equivalent focal length range, which can be extended even further using the integrated 1.25x teleconverter for 1000mm equivalent focal length.

The Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400mm F4 TC1.25x IS Pro is available for pre-order and will be released in late January 2021 for $7500 at Adorama and B&HPhoto. See Best Micro Four Thirds Lenses Continue reading “Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25X IS PRO Lens Announced, Priced $7,499.95”

World’s Fastest Photographic Lens Announced : NOKTON 29mm f/0.8 for Micro Four Thirds

Cosina Japan officially announced the Super Nokton 29mm f/0,8 MFT lens which is claimed to be the world’s fastest photographic lens. The US price to be around $2,099. Voigtlander NOKTON 29mm f/0.8 Aspherical lens will be released on December 10, 2020. Voigtlander currently produces a range of lenses for Micro Four Thirds users. See Voigtlander lenses for Micro Four Thirds.

The Nokton 29mm F0.8 is a standard lens designed exclusively for Micro Four Thirds. Achieves the brightest F0.8 * as an interchangeable lens for photography currently on the market. Check out the details Continue reading “World’s Fastest Photographic Lens Announced : NOKTON 29mm f/0.8 for Micro Four Thirds”

Nikon D6 Firmware Update Version 1.11 Released

Nikon released a new firmware update version 1.11 for Nikon D6 full frame DSLR camera.

Nikon D6 Firmware Update Version 1.11 is now available for download.  In addition, the Nikon D6 DSLR camera is now shipping in the US: $6,496.95 at  (Amazon | Adorama | B&HPhoto).

You can follow the links below to download the firmware update: Continue reading “Nikon D6 Firmware Update Version 1.11 Released”

Olympus ED 150-400mm f/4.5 Pro Lens Price to be Around $7.499,99

According to recent reports the upcoming Olympus ED 150-400mm f/4.5 Pro lens will be priced at around $7.499,99.

Designed for Micro Four Thirds system cameras the lens will provide a standard focal range of 300-800mm equiv. and with a built-in 1.25X teleconverter it becomes 375-1000mm equiv., at the cost of 2/3-stop of light. The lens will also be compatible with Olympus’ new MC-20 2X teleconverter.

Already in development, the new super telephoto zoom lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC 1.25x IS PRO will be released on January 2021.

The new Olympus 150-400mm PRO lens is now listed at B&HPhoto. See Best Micro Four Thirds Lenses

From  B&HPhoto : Continue reading “Olympus ED 150-400mm f/4.5 Pro Lens Price to be Around $7.499,99”

Voigtlander NOKTON 29mm f/0.8 Aspherical lens for Micro Four Thirds Coming Soon

Nokishita reports that Voigtlander-Cosina will soon announce the new SUPER NOKTON 29ｍｍ f/0.8 Aspherical lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras.

Voigtlander‘s Nokton 29mm f/0.8 Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras will be a breathtaking wide-angle lens that combines an extraordinary maximum aperture of f/0.8 with a superb magnificent low-light/shallow depth-of-field images–photographs or video.

Voigtlander already has several lenses for Micro Four Thirds. Continue reading “Voigtlander NOKTON 29mm f/0.8 Aspherical lens for Micro Four Thirds Coming Soon”

More Details About Sony A7 IV Specs

Here are more details about the Sony A7 IV specs list. The highly-anticipated Sony a7 IV is said to arrive in Q2 of 2021 and expected to feature 30MP sensor and 4K video recording upto 60frames per second.

So Sony will drop the 24MP sensor and upgrade to 30MP with mproved EVF.  The price of the Sony A7 IV is rumored to be at around 2499$.

For more Sony A7 IV Camera Rumors, let’s take a look at the major specifications .

Here are the latest Sony A7 IV specs : Continue reading “More Details About Sony A7 IV Specs”

Leica Q2 Monochrom 47MP Full-Frame Camera

Leica has announced the new Q2 Monochrom, a full-frame compact camera with a dedicated black and white sensor. Monochrome version of the 47.3mp Leica Q2 features a newly developed full-frame 47.3 megapixel monochrome sensor, 4K video mode, fast 28mm F1.7 Summilux prime lens, precise autofocus and 3.68mp OLED viewfinder technology.

The camera has one-button cropping to 35, 50 and 75mm, with a drop in resolution with as you go. For those who want the unique look of black and white video, the Q2 Monochrom can capture both DCI and UHD 4K at up to 30p. The Q2 Monochrom is available now for $5995 at Adorama | B&H.

Key Features

  • New 47.3 MP full-frame monochrome CMOS sensor
  • No color array or low pass filter
  • Maestro II image processor
  • ISO range of 100-100,000
  • Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH lens
  • 4K video
  • Monochromatic engravings & matte black paint finish
  • Mid-grain leatherette (as featured on the M10 Monochrom)
  • Weather sealing
  • 3.68 megapixel OLED EVF
  • Download: brochure | sample photos

Continue reading “Leica Q2 Monochrom 47MP Full-Frame Camera”

Nikon Digitutor : New Nikon Z7 II and Z6 II Videos

Nikon Digitutor published several new Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II  videos.

The price of the Nikon Z6 II body is $1,999, in stock and shipping at Amazon | B&H | Adorama. Nikon Z7 II body is $2,999, check pre-order options at Amazon | B&H | Adorama. Release date of both cameras is scheduled for December.

See additional coverage of the new Nikon Z7 II and Nikon Z6 II. Continue reading “Nikon Digitutor : New Nikon Z7 II and Z6 II Videos”

Updated Canon RF Lens Roadmap for 2021

Along with the newly announced Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens and Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens, the company is in the works for some more RF-mount lenses.

More information have been leaked about the upcoming RF lenses that will be announced in 2021. Check it out ! Continue reading “Updated Canon RF Lens Roadmap for 2021”

Sony Alpha a7C is the Best Selling in the second half of October (CAPA)

Sony Alpha a7C is the Best Selling in the second half of October.

CAPA CAMERA WEB posted the best selling products of Yodobashi Camera’s interchangeable lens digital camera in the second half of October 2020.

The Sony a7C with 28-60mm lens kit wins the NO. 1 best selling camera while the Sony a7C body gets the 2nd position.

Top 10 brand new digital camera sales ranking from October 16th to October 31st, 2020: Continue reading “Sony Alpha a7C is the Best Selling in the second half of October (CAPA)”