OM Digital to Announce the New Flagship Mirrorless Camera at CP+ Show 2022

According to a report from Photowebexpo, OM Digital will announce a new high-end flagship mirrorless camera in February at the CP+ show 2022. This new OM Digital flagship camera will be priced over $2,000.

“According to our information, the new camera from Olympus’ successor company OM Digital will be officially presented in February, at Japan’s CP+ 2022 or even earlier. The new flagship, dubbed the “WOW! Camera” by OM Digital Solutions top managers, will be the first under the OM System brand and will also receive a new index. There is also a big fly in the ointment: according to our data, the price of the novelty will be “more than $ 2,000″ , and in Russia – about 200,000 rubles, which is unlikely to please fans of the system …”

New Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 35mm f/2.8 II Announced

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 35mm f/2.8 II:
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Bad Kreuznach – 27th January 2022 – with the Trioplan 35 f2.8 II Meyer Optik Görlitz releases the third focal length of the famous Trioplan series. As of today – the sixth lens from Meyer Optik Görlitz can be ordered in the usual Meyer Optik mount versions.

“We are very pleased to now be able to introduce the Trioplan 35 II and are starting very positively into a new and hopefully more normal, year,” said Timo Heinze, Managing Director OPC Optics. “After we started with our new manufactory in Hamburg last quarter, the Trioplan 35 II is the first lens that will be manufactured there from the beginning.”

Popular Trioplan imaging language in the wide-angle range
The Trioplan 35 f2.8 II brings the famous Trioplan bokeh, also known as soap bubble bokeh, to the wide-angle range. This allows amazing effects to be created, especially at open aperture, giving your own images an individual artistic style and recognition value. Of course, when stopped down, the Trioplan 35 f2.8 II can also create quieter, particularly atmospheric images, flattering the main subject with a very softly drawn blur plane that almost looks painted. The compact 35mm focal length is of course perfect for use in reportage and street photography. At the same time, the short minimum object distance of 0.2 meters, despite the short focal length, allows it to be used in nature and portrait photography. Thus, the Trioplan 35 f2.8 II offers a high degree of versatility and a great deal of creative freedom.

High optical & mechanical quality for that Meyer is known for
The consistent implementation of the newly developed mechanical design, which all current lenses from Meyer Optik Görlitz have received, has of course also been continued in for new Trioplan 35 f2.8 II. The mechanical components from German manufacturers, the use of the best optical glass, which receives a specially developed coating and is manufactured in-house, the assembly by hand in our own factory and the individual testing of each lens, ensure the high quality & durability that distinguishes the lenses from Meyer Optik Görlitz.

Available for order now
Given the current circumstances (Corona, shortage of raw materials, etc.) and to be able to supply the desired lenses asap to as many customers as possible, the new Trioplan 35 II lenses are finalized based on the incoming orders. This means: The lenses are prepared as far as possible already and will finally be assembled to a definite version (e.g. Nikon F, Canon EF, Sony E, etc.) when a concrete order is placed. Although this results in a slightly longer delivery time (approx. three weeks from the order date), over/under production is avoided and thus demand can be fulfilled more precisely.

The Trioplan 35 II can be ordered now, for the first time also as a native version for Nikon Z and Canon RF, at https://www.meyer-optik-goerlitz.com/en/lenses/trioplan-35-f2.8-ii.

What follows?
Two true classics, the Biotar 58 f1.5 II and the Biotar 75 f1.5 II, are currently in series production and will expand the portfolio in this spring. Likewise, the other existing lenses will be successively expanded to include variants for Nikon Z and Canon RF. In parallel, new lenses are in planning / development and will be released later this year.

Best CFexpress Memory Cards in 2023

Here are the best CFexpress memory cards ? In this article we list the top recommended & fastest CFexpress cards in 2023.

The CFexpress card is currently the fastest and the most capable memory card format on the market. It will be the standard of future memory cards for internal high resolution RAW video recording, because the theoretical maximum speeds are ridiculously high. And the CFexpress card can be supported through firmware update with XQD card compatible cameras. The future will only see more cameras and devices using the CFexpress technology, including the newly announced Canon EOS-1D X Mar IIINikon D6 and Canon EOS C300 Mark III. So, it is highly likely that CFexpress card will be the default choice for future-generation stills and video cameras.

As of writing Sony, Delkin Devices, SanDisk, ProGrade Digital, Lexar has already announced their CFexpress memory cards. According to that we’ve tried to provide some recommendations to get the best out of your cameras and devices. Check out the top recommended and fastest CFexpress cards in 2021 based on the speed and price. Continue reading “Best CFexpress Memory Cards in 2023”

Panasonic Announces the LUMIX BS1H Full-Frame Box-Style Mirrorless Live and Cinema Camera Featuring A Compact Body with 6K 24p / 5.9K 30p 10-bit Unlimited Video Recording Capability

Newark, NJ (October 7, 2021) – Panasonic is proud to announce the release of the new full-frame box-style LUMIX Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera, the DC-BS1H. As its name suggests, the LUMIX BS1H is a versatile box-style camera that combines the cinema-quality video performance of the LUMIX S1H with an easy-to-deploy box-style profile. The LUMIX BS1H accommodates a 24-megapixel full-frame sensor with Dual Native ISO technology and includes features such as 6K full-area high resolution recording, impressive bokeh, excellent low-light performance, wide dynamic range of 14+ stops, V-Log and more.

The high connectivity and mobility of the BS1H enable users to flexibly use the camera to create their ideal camera system according to the scenario. In addition, consistency among their images minimizes post-production processing when used alongside other Panasonic LUMIX production cameras such as the BGH1 or the S1H. Continue reading “Panasonic Announces the LUMIX BS1H Full-Frame Box-Style Mirrorless Live and Cinema Camera Featuring A Compact Body with 6K 24p / 5.9K 30p 10-bit Unlimited Video Recording Capability”

Panasonic Lumix BS1H to be Announced Soon

According to latest rumors Panasonic will soon announce the new Lumix BS1H box-style 6K mirrorless camera. Nokishita confirmed that  the Micro Four Thirds camera will be equipped with a 24.2 million pixel sensor. The US price of Panasonic Lumix BS1H is $3,497.

The Panasonic Lumix GH5 II is available  with an MSRP of $1699 for the body and $2299 kitted with the 12-60mm F2.8-4 lens.

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Panasonic GH5 II Gets 85% Overall Score and Silver Award

DPReview has published full in-depth review and test results for the Panasonic GH5 II. The Micro Four Thirds camera achieves an excellent 85% overall score and Silver Award from the experts at DPReview.

The Panasonic Lumix GH5 II is available  with an MSRP of $1699 for the body and $2299 kitted with the 12-60mm F2.8-4 lens.

Continue reading “Panasonic GH5 II Gets 85% Overall Score and Silver Award”

Deal of the Day: Up to 52% off on SanDisk SD, MicroSD & CFexpress Memory Cards

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Olympus Announces the Development of 20mm F1.4, 40-150mm F4.0 PRO Lenses

OM Digital Solutions has announced the development of two new Micro Four Thirds lenses: M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm f/1.4 PRO Lens and M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4.0 PRO Lens. The launch date and pricing have yet to be announced.

In addition to the development announcement, OM Digital Solutions also released the latest lens roadmap for the Olympus M.Zuiko lens range.

As for the updated lens roadmap, Olympus teases three more lenses with no specs:

  • One macro between 75–150mm focal length range
  • Two telephoto rooms in the 50–200mm lens range

Olympus Press Release Continue reading “Olympus Announces the Development of 20mm F1.4, 40-150mm F4.0 PRO Lenses”

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens Officially Announced

Panasonic today officially announced the new Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm f/1.7 ASPH. lens for the Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. The US price is $1,797.99 and it is now available for pre-order at B&HAdorama. Shipping is scheduled to start at the end of August 2021.

Versatility within a short telephoto range, the Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm f/1.7 ASPH., from Panasonic, is a 50-100mm-equivalent zoom for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. Ideal for portraiture, fashion, events, and other mid-range subjects, this lens pairs the useful focal length range with an impressively bright constant f/1.7 maximum aperture, advanced optics, and a portable form factor. Continue reading “Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens Officially Announced”

Panasonic GH6 Camera Registered Online

Panasonic GH6 camera surfaced at Bluetooth certification agency. The Panasonic GH6 camera will support Bluetooth 5.0.

According to latest rumors, the upcoming Panasonic GH6 camera  will use a Hybrid AF sensor.

The Panasonic GH6 flagship camera of the LUMIX G Series will be commercialized for its release to world markets by the end of 2021. The Panasonic GH6 is already listed at B&HPhoto. Full article on Explora (Click here).

Panasonic GH6 Key Features:

  • New Micro Four Thirds Sensor
  • Updated Venus Engine Image Processor
  • 5.7K 60p Video, 10-Bit Sampling
  • DCI 4K 10-Bit 4:2:2, Unlimited Recording
  • UHD 4K 120p with 10-Bit HFR
  • Approximately $2500

Via Nokishita