Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Review : Gets 81% Overall Score and Silver Award

DPReview has published full in-depth review and test results for the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV. The medium format camera achieves an excellent 81% overall score and Silver Award from the experts at DPReview.

The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is the entry-level model in the company’s Micro Four Thirds cameras. It’s a step up from the beginner-focused E-PL series, offering more controls, better build quality and a broader feature set. It sports a 20MP Four Thirds sensor, in-body image stabilization, flip-down touchscreen with a simple interface and 4K video capture.

Below you can find the new Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV review with details. Best Micro Four Thirds Lenses for Olympus and Panasonic Cameras

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV body: $699 at B&H, Adorama, Amazon.  Continue reading “Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Review : Gets 81% Overall Score and Silver Award”

Two New Tilt-Shift Lenses with a High-Megapixel EOS R Camera Coming

Canon is rumored to announce two new tilt-shift lenses with auto-focus for the RF mount and a high resolution EOS R model in the next 1-2 years.

The two rumored autofocus tilt-shift lenses from Canon will be the and . These will be the first tilt-shift lenses with autofocus.

The exact announcement timeframe is still unknown. But these two new Canon autofocus tilt-shift lenses for RF mount will be announced in late 2021. More details after the break abut the High-Megapixel EOS R Camera!

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Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens Officially Announced

The new Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens is now officially announced.  Two new bundle options with the SL2 and SL2-S were also introduced. The US price of the lens is $2,795 and available for pre-order at B&H, Adorama.

The telephoto zoom lens consists of 19 elements in 15 groups, with three of the elements having aspherical surfaces. The focus group is made up of a single element and is driven by a quiet stepping motor

The body is weather-sealed and uses 82mm filters. Lighter than the older Leica Vario Elmarit SL 24-90mm ASPH, (856g / 1.9 lb compared to 1,140g / 2.5 lb), the new lens offers similar build-quality, and a high standard of construction.

Pre-order links:

Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens: $2,795 at B&H, Adorama.

Leica SL2 with 24-70mm f/2.8 Lens: $8,795 at B&H, Adorama.

Leica SL2-S with 24-70mm f/2.8 Lens: $7,195 at B&H, Adorama. Continue reading “Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens Officially Announced”

Canon EOS R5 with 85mm f/1.2L vs Hasselblad X1D II w/ 80mm f/1.9 Comparison

Sonder Creative compares the Canon EOS R5 with the RF 85mm f/1.2L lens to the Hasselblad X1D II with the XCD 80mm f/1.9. It seems that the full frame mirrorless EOS R5 outperforms the medium format Hasselblad X1D II.

It is interesting to see  the R5 full frame sensor paired with company’s best RF mount glass outperforms a medium format system. Check out the Canon EOS R5 with 85mm f/1.2L vs Hasselblad X1D II w/ 80mm f/1.9 Comparison video below. Continue reading “Canon EOS R5 with 85mm f/1.2L vs Hasselblad X1D II w/ 80mm f/1.9 Comparison”

The Canon EOS R3 sensor may not be produced by Canon

According to a recent interview with Canon executives, the upcoming Canon EOS R3 camera is apparently not the EOS R flagship. We already covered this information here. So we can easily predict that Canon is planning to release another Canon EOS R model as flagship which could be EOS R1.

Canon also confirmed that they will not share the RF mount with other manufacturers. In case you missed it, the EOS R3 will be the first Canon camera with a stacked backside-illuminated sensor. It is the first of its kind developed by Canon for consumers.

So if you wonder who makes the Canon EOS R3 sensor; from the interview we can say it is developed by Canon but not manufactured by Canon.

The Canon EOS R3 full-frame mirrorless camera is already listed at B&H Photo. This is the Canon’s answer to the Sony A1 and Nikon Z9 with the new EOS R3 full-frame mirrorless camera. Anyway below are some highlights from the interview (Translated by Google):

More Insights About Canon EOS R3 Features (45MP, Quad-Pixel AF)

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New Firmware Update V3 for Olympus OM-D E-M1X Coming Soon

New firmware update version 3.0 for Olympus OM-D E-M1X is expected to arrive soon. This will be a major upgrade as the Olympus E-M1X firmware version 3.0 is scheduled for June 2021.

On the other hand there are some talks about the successor to the E-M1X. Even it is too early to talk about but the possible E-M1X Mark II coming in the first months of 2022.

$1,000 off on Olympus OM-D E-M1X: $1,999 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

$100 off on Olympus E-M1 Mark III: $1,699 at Amazon, B&H

See also : Best Lenses for Olympus E-M1 Mark III and Best Memory Cards for Olympus E-M1 Mark III.

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Leica SL2-S Firmware Update Version 2.0 Released

Leica released a new firmware version 2.0 for Leica SL2-S mirrorless camera. The latest firmware for the Leica SL2-S provides the following new functions.

Designed for stills and video, Leica SL2-S features a new 24mp BSI CMOS sensor, and 4K CINE video recording.

Leica SL2-S: $4,895 at B&H, Adorama. Continue reading “Leica SL2-S Firmware Update Version 2.0 Released”

Announced : Venus Optics Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO APS-C lens for Mirrorless

Venus Optics announced the first lens of the f/0.95 Argus line. Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO is a magnificent f/0.95 Standard lens for APS-c mirrorless cameras.

The price of the Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO APS-C lens is $499 and available in Fuji X, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF mounts.

Shipping starts from Early May for Fuji X and Sony E mount. The Nikon Z and Canon RF will be shipped from Mid May. Venus Optics lenses are sold at Adorama and B&H.

Achieving the APO design, enjoy the clear images with well controlled chromatic aberration. The ultra-fast aperture lens with APO is perfect for low light photography, shallow depth of field portrait and narrative videography. It is blessed with crystal clear details, extraordinary sharpness and exquisite bokeh. Continue reading “Announced : Venus Optics Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO APS-C lens for Mirrorless”

Interview: EOS R3 Not Flagship, Sensor Developed By Canon

Here is an interesting interview covering the latest Canon EOS R3 camera. Russian site PhotoWebExpo interviewed Mr. Andrey Tishchenko, Canon Russia’ Head of Product and Consumer Expertise.

The interview underlines some points about Canon EOS R3 sensor and gives answers that it is not the flagship in the EOS R lineup.

So if you wonder who makes the Canon EOS R3 sensor; from the interview we can say it is developed by Canon. Here are some excerpts from the interview : Continue reading “Interview: EOS R3 Not Flagship, Sensor Developed By Canon”

Rumors : Sony A6700 Specs to Feature New 32Mp sensor, 4k60p

According to latest rumors, new High End APS-C E-mount mirrorless camera will be Sony A6700. It will be the direct successor to the Sony A6600 (Amazon, B&H, Adorama). The official announcement is scheduled by the end of May.

Sony A6700 specs shows us that it will be a new V-LOG focused camera like the Sony ZV-1. The successor of the A6600 will feature 32MP sensor, 4K@60p. It will be branded as a “Vlogger” camera. More details after the break! Continue reading “Rumors : Sony A6700 Specs to Feature New 32Mp sensor, 4k60p”