Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G Lens Coming on March 22nd, 2022

First image of the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G lens have been leaked online. With code name SELP1635G this lens is scheduled to be officially announced on March 22, 2022.

The wide-angle zoom lens has the letters “PZ” in the model name and has a zoom lever on the lens barrel. So we can say it is a power zoom lens. Also, according to the image, this new ultra-wide-angle zoom seems to be a G lens and replace the current T * FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS.

Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens will cost £1299 is about 203,000 yen, but if this is the price including 20% VAT, it may be a little cheaper in Japan.

According to the latest Sony rumors, a solid Japanese source spotted the code for the new Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II lens ! As you know Sony has registered a new Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Lens with overseas certification body.

via Digicameinfo

New Firmware Ver.1.1 for Panasonic GH6 Released

Panasonic released the new firmware Ver.1.1 for the newly released Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 (Amazon, B&H, Adorama).  This new camera is now in stock and shipping in most US stores.

Panasonic GH6 Firmware Version 1.1

  1. When a RAW image shot in High Resolution mode was developed using RAW development software, there were cases where false color occurred in the developed image. This issue has been resolved.

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Canon Firmware Update Ver. 1.5.2 For EOS R5 & EOS R6 adds Autofocus Improvements

Canon firmware updates for both the EOS R5 and the EOS R6 have been released. The firmware update 1.5.2 enhances the  stability of Eye Detection and the most important is adds improvements to AutoFocus tracking when shooting moving subjects.

You find all the details and download links of this minor Canon firmware update below : Continue reading “Canon Firmware Update Ver. 1.5.2 For EOS R5 & EOS R6 adds Autofocus Improvements”

New Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 MFT APO Lens

Venus Optics announced the Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 MFT APO Lens. The price of the lens is $399. Venus Optics lenses are sold at Adorama and B&HPhoto. 

Anhui China, 16 March, 2022 –Anhui China, Mar 16 , 2021 – Venus Optics, the manufacturer that specialized in making unique camera lenses, is presenting a new Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 MFT APO after the previous success in their Argus series. This new lens is designed for the Micro Four Thirds system and offers an ultra-fast f/0.95 aperture. The remarkable shallow depth of field creates a dreamy rendering that easily separates your subject from the background. An APO design minimized the chromatic aberration. Both photographers and videographers can benefit from the flexibility for shooting in low light situations.

Key Features of Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 MFT APO: Continue reading “New Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 MFT APO Lens”

Voigtländer Nokton 23mm f/1.2 X Officially Announced

Cosina announces Voigtländer Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Lens for Fujifilm X-mount cameras. The US price of the lens is $780 and will start shipping in April. Check availability at BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama

The NOKTON 23mm F1.2 Aspherical X mount is a large-diameter quasi-wide-angle lens designed exclusively for the Fujifilm X mount, and has an angle of view equivalent to 35mm in full-frame equivalent. The lens configuration uses the latest optical system that uses one double-sided aspherical lens and two anomalous partially dispersed glasses out of 10 elements in 6 groups. Despite its compact size, it has excellent descriptive power with excellent resolution even when the aperture is wide open, and a large blur can be obtained due to the large aperture of F1.2.

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Nikon D780 Firmware Update Version 1.03 Released

Nikon released a new firmware version 1.03 for Nikon D780 ($2,296.95 – at B&H Photo Video/Adorama/Amazon) full frame DSLR camera.

Check out the Nikon D780 Firmware Update Version 1.03 details and download link.

Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.02 to 1.03

  • • Fixed an issue that resulted in live view being over- or under-exposed when the exposure was in fact correctly adjusted; this would occur during live view when a non-CPU lenses was mounted on the camera with:
    • – On selected for Custom Setting d9 (Exposure preview (LV)),
    • – the mode dial rotated to M (manual), and
    • – aperture adjusted so that the exposure indicator showed optimal exposure at values other than f/5.6.

Nikon D780 Firmware Update Version 1.03 can be downloaded here.

Nikon D780 with 24-120mm Lens: $2,796.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Read more: Best Lenses for Nikon D780 | Best Memory Cards for Nikon D780

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New OM System OM-1 Reviews and Dynamic Range Test Score

Here are the latest OM System OM-1 Reviews. You can also find dynamic range of the camera tested by Photons to Photos. The OM System OM-1 is a new flagship Micro Four Thirds camera that can shoot 20 megapixel images at 50fps and record 4K/60p movies.

The OM System OM-1 offers two UHS-II SD card slots and is IP53 Rated, making it dust-, splash- and freeze-proof down to -10ºC (14ºF).

The US price of the OM System OM-1 camera is $2,199.99 USD check availability at B&HPhoto and Adorama. Here are the New OM System OM-1 Reviews and Dynamic Range Test Score : Continue reading “New OM System OM-1 Reviews and Dynamic Range Test Score”

Sony a1 vs Nikon Z9 vs Canon EOS R3: Which Camera Should You Buy?

Here is a comparison between the Sony a1 vs Nikon Z9 vs Canon EOS R3 flagship mirrorless cameras. Which one to choose between Canon EOS R3 vs Nikon Z9 vs Sony a1 and why? The mirrorless flagship comparison comes from Jared Polin.

In the video below he gives you the pros and cons of each camera (Sony a1, Nikon Z9, Canon R3) and help you decide which one might be the right one for you. Everything is based on the Real World Usage of each of these cameras. Check it out! Continue reading “Sony a1 vs Nikon Z9 vs Canon EOS R3: Which Camera Should You Buy?”

Micro Four Thirds Q&A : OM SYSTEM OM-1 vs Panasonic GH6

Here is a quick comparison for the new OM SYSTEM OM-1 vs Panasonic GH6 cameras. If you wonder about the differences of these two new flagship Micro Four Thirds cameras this post is for you.

Chris and Jordan at DPReview TV take a few minutes to answer some of them in front of a fireplace, including video autofocus, image quality, live ND, Shutter shock, ISO, Recording limits, 6K Photo mode and more.

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New Firmware Update Version 1.31 for Nikon D500

Nikon has released a new firmware update version 1.20 for Nikon D500 DSLR camera.

Firmware update version 1.31 for Nikon D500 fixes several issues More details can be found below. You can download this firmware update here.

Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.30 to 1.31

  •  Fixed an issue that would, when pictures were taken with a flash unit attached, sometimes result in the flash not performing in accordance with the value selected for ISO sensitivity settings > Maximum sensitivity with  after either of the following operations:
    • – Loading settings with Save/load settings > Load settings
    • – Switching photo shooting menu banks using Photo shooting menu bank
  • Note
  • Performing a firmware update while the camera is affected by this issue will not in itself correct the problem. After performing the update, you will need to either:
    • • reset all setting using Reset all settings > Reset, or
    • • load previously-saved settings (if available) from the memory card using Save/load settings > Load settings.

Nikon D500 DSLR camera is currently selling for $1,596.95.