TTartisan 17mm f/1.4 APS-C Mirrorless Lens Announced

The TTArtisan 17mm f/1.4 lens now officially announced. The Manual Focus Lens is available for Sony E, Canon EOS-M, Fuji X, MFT Mounts. You can get the lens from Amazon.

TTArtisan 17mm f/1.4 only weighs 247g which is very portable. That makes it can be used to record beautiful scenery during the journey and complete environmental humanistic creation in a narrow space. The large aperture of F1.4 ensures the high-speed shutter shooting in the street at dusk or low light situation can be achieved.

The large aperture makes it easier to contrast the portrait with the environment and show the structure curve of the portrait. The portraits with strong perspective effects make the photo more story-telling.

7Artisans lenses are sold at: AmazonUS | AmazonUK | AmazonDE  Continue reading “TTartisan 17mm f/1.4 APS-C Mirrorless Lens Announced”

Best Memory Cards for Panasonic GH5 II

Are you searching for the best SD memory cards for Panasonic Lumix GH5 II?  In this guide we list the top recommended & fastest SD cards for Panasonic GH5 II mirrorless camera.

The Panasonic Lumix GH5 II has dual SD memory card slots that both support the ultra-fast UHS-II SD cards.

Featuring a 20.3MP Live MOS Sensor with AR Coating, the Panasonic Lumix GH5 II (Amazon,B&HPhotoAdorama) is capable of unlimited video recording in various settings and can record DCI and UHD 4K with the full sensor area and can output 10-bit 4:2:0 internally up to 60p, or 4:2:2 at 30p. And the Panasonic GH5 II is capable of wireless live streaming using the LUMIX Sync smartphone app supported by USB PD outdoors or indoors. V-LogL is pre-installed to deliver a high dynamic range and broad colors, which makes you easy to match the color tone with the footage recorded in V-Log and V-LogL of Panasonic and LUMIX line-up. Whether indoors or outdoors, only the camera and a smartphone are required to reach an audience, making the GH5 II an ideal camera for electronic news gathering, travel, event, lecture, and live commerce applications.

In order to get the ultra high read speeds (transfer speeds) and write speeds (fast buffer clearing time) of your GH5 II camera, here we collect the fastest and reliable SD cards for Panasonic GH5 Mark II. Continue reading “Best Memory Cards for Panasonic GH5 II”

Best Lenses for Panasonic GH5 II

Are you looking for the best lenses for Panasonic Lumix GH5 II? Here are our top recommended micro four thirds lenses for Panasonic GH5 II camera.

Featuring a 20.3MP Live MOS Sensor with AR Coating, the Panasonic Lumix GH5 II is capable of unlimited video recording in various settings and can record DCI and UHD 4K with the full sensor area and can output 10-bit 4:2:0 internally up to 60p, or 4:2:2 at 30p. And the Panasonic GH5 II is capable of wireless live streaming using the LUMIX Sync smartphone app supported by USB PD outdoors or indoors. V-LogL is pre-installed to deliver a high dynamic range and broad colors, which makes you easy to match the color tone with the footage recorded in V-Log and V-LogL of Panasonic and LUMIX line-up. An updated 5-axis sensor stabilization system works with Lumix O.I.S lenses to compensate for up to 6.5 stops of shutter speed. The GH5 II also features human face, eye, head, body, and animal recognition. Deep Learning technology detects the eye and face approximately twice as fast as the GH5 allowing you to concentrate on the composition of your photos and videos. So, boasting updated video capabilities and a refined design, the Panasonic Lumix GH5 II is an ideal camera for electronic news gathering, travel, event, lecture, and live commerce applications.

So, if you are a new owner of the Panasonic GH5 II (Amazon,B&HPhotoAdorama) or thinking about purchasing one soon, then you might also be wondering which are the best lenses to pair with the Panasonic GH5 II. In this guide we looked at all the micro four thirds lenses on the market and selected the best lenses for Panasonic Lumix GH5 II mirrorless camera based on good price, usefulness and high image quality, including leading prime and zoom options from wide-angle to telephoto for videos, vlogging, travel, event, street, portraits, wedding, landscapes, macro, sports and wildlife and more. Continue reading “Best Lenses for Panasonic GH5 II”

Sony New 20MP Four Third and 40MP Full-frame Sensor

Dpreview forum members spotted a new Sony 4/3 image sensor IMX472-AAJK on Sony’s website.

There is a 20MP M4/3 Stacked BSI CMOS Sensor as well as a Brand new 40MP Fullframe Sensor is also surfaced.  Let’s discuss the 20MP M4/3 format sensor first. The sensor is designed for digital cameras. However it’s unlikely this sensor will be used for the GH6 as the resolution isn’t enough for the teased 5.6k video recording. Continue reading “Sony New 20MP Four Third and 40MP Full-frame Sensor”

Panasonic Announces Firmware Update Programs for GH5S, G9 and G100

Along with the GH6 development and GH5 II official announcements, Panasonic also announced the new firmware updates for the GH5S, G9 and G100 mirrorless cameras, which will be available for download on June 8, 2021 at 9:00pm EDT.

  • Panasonic GH5S Firmware Version 2.0
  • Panasonic G9 Firmware Version 2.4
  • Panasonic G100 Firmware Version 1.2

$300 off on Panasonic GH5S body: $1,797.99 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

$300 off on Panasonic G9: $997.99 at AmazonB&HAdorama

$150 off on Panasonic G100 with 12-32mm Lens: $597.99 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

Press Release: Continue reading “Panasonic Announces Firmware Update Programs for GH5S, G9 and G100”

Panasonic Lumix GH6 Development Announcement

In addition to the Panasonic Lumix GH5 II mirrorless camera, Panasonic today also announced the development of the Panasonic Lumix GH6 camera. The GH6 will be commercialized for its release to world markets by the end of 2021.

Pre-order links:

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

Full article on Explora (Click here). Continue reading “Panasonic Lumix GH6 Development Announcement”

Panasonic GH5 Mark II Officially Announced

Panasonic has announced the Lumix DC-GH5 II (GH5M2), an updated version of its video-focused Micro Four Thirds camera.

So the Panasonic Lumix GH5 II mirrorless camera is now officially announced. The US price is $1,697.99 and it will be released on June 30, 2021.

Pre-order links:

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

Full article on Explora (Click here). Continue reading “Panasonic GH5 Mark II Officially Announced”

More Images of Panasonic GH5 Mark II Camera

Nokishita leaked more product images of the upcoming Panasonic GH5 Mark II camera, which will be officially announced on May 25, 2021. The GH5 Mark II will actually be an updated version of the current GH5 model.

According to the Panasonic teaser, they are saying new LUMIX GH series cameras are coming, not only a single camera. So it is highly likely that we’ll see the Panasonic GH5 Mark IIPanasonic GH6 development announcement as well as some new lumix lenses on that day. Continue reading “More Images of Panasonic GH5 Mark II Camera”

Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Lens Now Available for Pre-order

Venus Optics Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Lens for APS-C format mirrorless cameras is now available for pre-order.

Available in Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts, the new Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Lens priced at $499. Check availability at B&HAdorama.

Overview of the lens attached to a Sony A6600: Continue reading “Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO Lens Now Available for Pre-order”

First Leaked Image of Panasonic GH5 Mark II

Nokishita leaked the first image of the Panasonic LUMIX DC-GH5 Mark II camera. The Micro Four Thirds shooter is expected to be announced on May 25, 2021, along with the Panasonic Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 Lens.

Panasonic GH5 Mark II will actually be an updated version of the current GH5 model. Here is the first Leaked Image of Panasonic GH5 Mark II with full specifications. Continue reading “First Leaked Image of Panasonic GH5 Mark II”