Olympus 150-400mm f/4.5 PRO Lens Delayed Again

Welcome to Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25X IS PRO Lens delayed because of high demand post. The super telephoto zoom lens is delayed again. This is the second delay because of a large number of customers who ordered the lens.

Designed for Micro Four Thirds system cameras the lens announced with a very expensive price tag as $7500 at Adorama and B&HPhoto.

According to Olympus this lens has greatly exceeded expectations and received so many pre-orders. Here is the press release translated by machine: Continue reading “Olympus 150-400mm f/4.5 PRO Lens Delayed Again”

Leica M10-R, M10-P & M10 Monochrom Firmware Updates Released (Add Perspective Control)

Leica has released the new firmware updates for Leica M10-R, M10-P and M10 Monochrom cameras. This new firmware update introduces an exciting feature: the Leica Perspective Control function, abbreviated as LPC. Having installed the update, owners of the above-listed cameras are able to activate the Perspective Control function.

The technical details and the handling of the Leica M10 Monochrom are identical to those of the Leica M10-P. Check Adorama | B&H.

Download links:

Leica M10-R Firmware Version 20.20.47.37

Leica M10-P Firmware Version 3.21.3.50

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Fujifilm X-E4 Pre-order, Availability & in Stock Tracker

Welcome to BCN’s free Fujifilm X-E4 pre-order, availability and in stock tracker.

The Fujifilm X-E4 ($849 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama) is a rangefinder-style mirrorless camera that was officially announced on January 27th, 2021. Featuring the same 26.1MP X-Trans CMOS 4 APS-C sensor and X-Processor 4 from the X-T4, the Fujifilm X-E4 offers rich color rendering, wide dynamic range, and an impressive sensitivity range for working in difficult lighting conditionsm. The camera is capable of 8 fps continuous shooting with the mechanical shutter, 20 fps rate with an electronic shutter, or a 30 fps rate with an electronic shutter and a 1.25x crop, and it supports DCI/UHD 4K video recording at up to 30 fps and Full HD recording up to 240 fps for ultra slow-motion playback.

The Fujifilm X-E4 is scheduled to start shipping on March 11, 2021, and it is expected to be one of the hot selling mirrorless cameras in 2021. So, if you are interested or want to get as far to the front of the list as you can, you should probably go ahead and pre-order now. All the authorized Fujifilm dealers will not charge your card until they actually ship the item to you, and you can cancel it anytime. Continue reading “Fujifilm X-E4 Pre-order, Availability & in Stock Tracker”

Nikon COOLPIX P950 Firmware Update Ver1.1 Released

Nikon just released the new firmware version 1.1 for Nikon COOLPIX P950 camera.

Changes from Firmware Version 1.0 to 1.1

• Fixed an issue that caused pairing between the camera and devices running the SnapBridge app under iOS 14 or iPadOS 14 to fail.

Download link: Nikon COOLPIX P950 Firmware Update Version 1.1

From macro close-ups to extreme telephoto superzoom, the Nikon COOLPIX P950 delivers sharp, clear and beautiful images, all in a compact, highly portable body.   The bridge camera features a 83x optical zoom range from wide-angle 24mm to super-telephoto 2,000mm and supports UHD 4K video recording at up to 30 fps and Full HD recording at 60 fps.

Nikon COOLPIX P950: $796.95 at B&H Photo Video/Adorama/Amazon.

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Best Memory Cards for Fujifilm X-E4

Looking for the best SD memory cards for Fujifilm X-E4 mirrorless camera? Here are our top recommended & fastest SD cards for Fujifilm X-E4.

The Fujifilm X-E4 has a single SD memory card slot that supports the UHS-I SD cards.

The X-E4  ($849 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama) uses Fujfiilm’s latest phase-detect AF system, which includes face and eye detection. It can shoot bursts at up to 20 fps with its electronic shutter and 8 fps with the mechanical shutter. You also get super-fast electronic shutter readout that tops out at 1/32,000 sec, handy for shooting wide-open in bright daylight if that’s your thing.

The quad-core processor keeps everything moving pretty swiftly, and though you’ll want the fastest memory card you can afford for those bursts, you won’t gain any benefits from faster UHS-II compatible cards with the camera’s UHS-I slot (it’s still a good bet to get the fastest UHS-I card you can, though).

So a fast and reliable SD card is a must for X-E4 users. You can find our top recommended SD cards for Fujifilm X-E4 mirrorless camera based on the speed and price. Continue reading “Best Memory Cards for Fujifilm X-E4”

Best Lenses for Fujifilm X-E4

Looking for the best lenses for Fujifilm X-E4 ? Here are our top recommended X-mount lenses for Fujifilm X-E4 mirrorless camera.

The lightweight, compact Fujifilm X-E4 weighs just 364g and is a replacement for the popular X-E3. The new Fujifilm camera boasts a 26.1-megapixel X Trans CMOS 4 sensor, which is paired with Fujifilm’s latest 4th generation processor. The X-E4 also shares its 2.36M-dot OLED viewfinder with the X-S10, along with similar optics, providing 0.62X magnification, in full-frame terms. The rear screen is a 1.63M-dot touchscreen that folds up or down by 180 degrees, allowing selfies or vlogging-style video shooting.

As for video, the Fujifilm X-E4 oversamples 6k footage to record 4K, 30p 4:2:0 8-bit video to internal media, or 4K, 30p 4:2:2 10-bit video via its built-in HDMI port. The Fujifilm X-E4 can also record high-speed full-HD video at 240fps for ultra-slow motion movies.

So, if you are the lucky one who have already got the Fujifilm X-E4 ($849 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama), the next thing is to find the right lenses for Fujifilm X-E4. In this article we list the top recommended and most suitable X-mount lenses for Fujifilm X-E4 mirrorless camera.

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Sony a1 Pre-order, Availability & in Stock Tracker

Here is BCN’s free Sony a1 pre-order, availability and in stock tracker.

The Sony Alpha 1, A1 (ILCE-1) is a high-end full-frame mirrorless camera that was officially announced on January 26th, 2021. It is the most technologically advanced, innovative camera that Sony has ever released. Featuring a 50MP Stacked BSI-CMOS sensor and in-body image stabilization, the a1 offers blackout-free shooting on its giant 9.44M-dot (240 fps) EVF at burst rates of up to 30 fps. It has Sony’s latest autofocus system, with fast processing and face/eye/animal detection. The electronic shutter is designed to eliminate flicker and offers a flash sync of 1/200 sec (it’s an impressive 1/400 sec with the mechanical shutter).

Sony a1 captures oversampled 8K/30p at a bit rate of 400Mbps as well as oversampled 4K at up to 120 fps. The camera can record 10-bit 4:2:2 video, and supports S-Cinetone, S-Log2/3, and HLG Log formats. 16-bit Raw recording to compatible external recorders is also available. The a1’s body is designed to allow 30 minutes of continuous 8K recording.

The Sony a1 is scheduled to start shipping on March 4, 2021, and it is expected to be one of the best selling mirrorless cameras in 2021. So, if you are interested or want to get as far to the front of the list as you can, you should probably go ahead and pre-order now. All the authorized Sony dealers will not charge your card until they actually ship the item to you, and you can cancel it anytime. Sony A1 Availability & in Stock Tracker. 

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Best Memory Cards for Sony a1

Best Memory Cards for Sony a1 ! Looking for the best memory cards for Sony a1? Here are our top recommended & fastest CFexpress cards and SD cards for Sony a1 mirrorless camera.

The Sony a1 has dual memory card slots that are both compatible with CFexpress Type A cards and UHS-II-compatible SD cards. Meaning that you can take full advantage of the write speeds and read speeds of UHS-II cards to get the best out of your Sony a1 camera.

The Alpha 1 (Amazon, B&H, Adorama) has 2x memory card slots that both support CFexpress Type A cards and UHS-II SD cards. Although SD cards and CFexpress Type A cards are not the same in size, both card slots in the Sony a1 will accept either card type.

In this article you can find our top recommended CFexpress cards & SD cards for Sony a1 based on the speed and price. Continue reading “Best Memory Cards for Sony a1”

Best Lenses for Sony a1

Best Lenses for Sony a1 camera. Here are the good selection of recommended lenses for your Sony a1? Check out the list of best Sony a1 lenses.

The Sony Alpha 1 (a1) is a high-end full-frame mirrorless camera with a 50MP Stacked BSI-CMOS sensor and in-body image stabilization. the Sony a1 is capable of capturing up to 30 full-frame images per second, using the electronic shutter, with full autofocus (AF) and auto exposure (AE) tracking up to an astonishing 120 calculations per second, with AE response latency as low as 0.033 second. In addition to the stills, the Sony a1 offers 8K 30p and 4K 120p video recording along with full pixel readout, internal 4:2:2 10-bit sampling, and 16-bit raw output via the full-size HDMI.

So, if you are the lucky one who have already got the Sony Alpha 1 (Amazon, B&H, Adorama), then you might be thinking about which lenses are also worth adding to your gear bag. In order to help you get a professional-like shot, I have read and watched hundreds of E-mount lens reviews and I also own quite a collection myself. Here we list the top recommended and most suitable native full-frame E-Mount lenses for Sony a1 mirrorless camera including leading prime and zoom options from wide-angle to telephoto, which helps you choosing the exact lens of your demanding situation. Continue reading “Best Lenses for Sony a1”

Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 and 27mm f/2.8 R WR Lenses

Fujifilm has announced the Fujinon XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR a new pancake prime lens aimed at everyday photography and XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR telephoto zoom for sports and wildlife photographers.

The US price of XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens is $799, the XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR Lens is priced at $399 (Amazon, B&H, Adorama) and it will be released in March, 2021. Now the new Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 & 27mm f/2.8 R WR Lenses are available for pre-order at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. Continue reading “Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 and 27mm f/2.8 R WR Lenses”