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Pentax K-3 III, K-1 & K-1 II Firmware Updates Released

Pentax released the new firmware updates for Pentax K-3 Mark III($1,999.95 at B&H, Adorama), K-1 Mark II and Pentax K-1 DSLR.

Download links:

Pentax K-3 Mark III Firmware Version 1.41

Changes to V1.41

[Enhanced features]

  • • Added Astrotracer Type 3.　For details refer to the PDF manual.Click here

[Others]

  • Improved AF accuracy and stability during viewfinder shooting.
  • Improved stability for general performance.
  • * When this update is done, the contents of version 1.31 and earlier will be also updated.
  • * When this update is done, you will not be able to restore back to version 1.31 or earlier.

Pentax K-1 Mark II Firmware Version 1.30

[Enhanced features]

  • Added [SATOBI] to Custom Image.

[Others]

  • Improved stability for general performance.
  • * When this update is done, the contents of version 1.21 and earlier will be also updated.
  • * When this update is done, you will not be able to restore back to version 1.21 or earlier.

Pentax K-1 Firmware Version 1.60

Changes to V1.60

[Enhanced features]

  • Added [SATOBI] to Custom Image.

[Others]

  • Improved stability for general performance.
  • * When this update is done, the contents of version 1.55 and earlier will be also updated.
  • * When this update is done, you will not be able to restore back to version 1.55 or earlier.

Olympus E-M1 X, E-M1 III, E-M1 II, E-M5 III, E-M10 IV & PEN E-P7 Firmware Update

OM Digital released firmware updates for  E-M1 X, E-M1 Mark III, E-M1 Mark II, E-M5 Mark III, E-M10 Mark IV and PEN E-P7.

The OM System OM-1 will go on sale on March 18th, 2022 for $2,199.99 USD.  Check availability at B&HPhoto and Adorama.

You can follow the link below to download the firmware updates. Continue reading “Olympus E-M1 X, E-M1 III, E-M1 II, E-M5 III, E-M10 IV & PEN E-P7 Firmware Update”

Fujifilm X/GFX New Firmware Updates Released

Fujifilm discovered a bug happening with twelve of their cameras when used with Mac computers. The first batch of firmware had been released a few days ago here and was for the following cameras:  X-T4, X-T3, X-S10, GFX100S, GFX100 and GFX50S.

Now Fujifilm released a SDXC GFX/X macOS File Bug Fixed For X100V, X-E4, X-Pro3, X-T30 II, GFX 50R and GFX 50S II. Continue reading “Fujifilm X/GFX New Firmware Updates Released”

Sigma Unveils 16mm, 30mm, 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lenses for Fujifilm X Mount

It’s finally official. Sigma 16mm f/1.4, 30mm f/1.4 and 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lenses for Fujifilm X Mount now available for pre-order. Sigma officially announced the new 16mm f/1.4, 30mm f/1.4 and 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lenses for Fujifilm X Mount.

The 16mm F1.4 DC DN, 30mm F1.4 DC DN and 56mm F1.4 DC DN mark Sigma’s first offerings for Fujifilm’s APS-C interchangeable lens camera system and are nearly identical to their predecessors, which were previously released for Canon EF-M mount, L-mount, Micro Four Thirds and Sony E-mount cameras.

All three lenses are set to be available in April 2022 at authorized Sigma retailers.

Pre-order links:

Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for FUJIFILM X: $449 at B&H, Adorama.

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for FUJIFILM X: $339 at B&H, Adorama.

Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for FUJIFILM X: $479 at B&H, Adorama.

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Sony A7 IV Gets 89% Overall Score and Gold Award

DPReview has published full in-depth review and test results for the Sony A7 IV. The full frame mirrorless camera achieves an excellent 89% overall score and gold Award from the experts at DPReview.

Sony a7 IV: $2,498 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Sony a7 IV with 28-70mm Lens: $2,698 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Key Specifications

  • 33MP BSI CMOS full-frame sensor
  • Up to 10 fps shooting in lossy Raw with extensive buffer
  • In-body stabilization rated up to 5.5EV
  • Full-width oversampled 4K from 7K, up to 30p
  • 4K/60p (from 4.6K capture) in Super35 / APS-C mode
  • 10-bit video or HEIF stills capture
  • H.265 video, S-Cinetone color mode
  • 3.69M dot OLED viewfinder
  • Twin card slots (1x CFe A/UHS-II, 1x UHS-II SD)
  • Full-time Bluetooth LE connection

See details from the full Sony A7 IV review below: Continue reading “Sony A7 IV Gets 89% Overall Score and Gold Award”

Three Sigma Lenses Rumored for Fujifilm X-mount

In addition to the newly announced Sigma 20mm F2.0 DG DN Contemporary lens ($699 at B&HPhoto and Adorama) for Sony FE and Leica L mounts, three new Sigma lenses are on the horizon for Fujifilm X-mount.

According to the latest Fujifilm rumors, these lenses will be officially announced on February 21st, 2022. The upcoming Sigma X mount autofocus lenses will be Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary, Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary, Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary. Considering the other mounts, the price range for these Sigma X mount autofocus lenses goes from $339 to $479 depending on the lens.

Sigma lenses have been getting more and more popular in recent years. product line consists mainly of variable aperture zoom lenses for general use, such as standard and telephoto zoom lenses for APS-C cameras. You can find detailed information for the rumored Sigma X mount autofocus lenses : Continue reading “Three Sigma Lenses Rumored for Fujifilm X-mount”

Fujifilm Released New Firmware for X-T4, X-T3, X-S10, GFX100S, GFX100 and GFX50S

Fujifilm released new firmware for  X-T4, X-T3, X-S10, GFX100S, GFX100 and GFX50S.

Fujifilm discovered a bug in twelve of their cameras. Six cameras recieved this firmware update today to fix the bug, while the rest of the cameras will get it later this month.

You can find all the details below, as well as the download links. Continue reading “Fujifilm Released New Firmware for X-T4, X-T3, X-S10, GFX100S, GFX100 and GFX50S”

Best Lenses for Canon EOS R5 C

Here are the best lenses for Canon EOS R5 C ! In this article you can find the full list of top recommended lenses for Canon EOS R5 C mirrorless camera.

The Canon R5 C enhances a number of features in comparison to its siblings the R5 and C70, including 4K120 recording, HDMI RAW output, Canon Log 3 HLG/PQ support, unlimited recording time, a timecode port, Dual Pixel CMOS AF with eye detection, an active cooling system, a high-power LP-E6NH battery, 13 reassignable buttons, and a multi-function shoe for XLR adapters. The Canon EOS R5 C camera also retains the reliable features of those cameras such as Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, footage compatibility with DaVinci Resolve and Canon apps, an electronic RF mount, CFexpress/SD card slots, a similar button layout, and more. With the Canon EOS R5C, filmmakers, journalists, creators, and advanced amateurs can unlock their full creative potential with a cost-effective 8K, 4L, and FHD camera.

So, if you are the lucky owner of the Canon EOS R5 C  (Amazon/B&HPhoto/Adorama) or perhaps thinking about purchasing one soon, then you might also be wondering which are the best lenses for Canon EOS R5 C. The Canon EOS R5 C features the RF lens mount, which support Canon’s line of RF-mount lenses, and it has full compatibility with all existing EF and EF-S-mount lenses via an optional EF-EOS R Mount Adapter. So, if you have EF or EF-S mount lenses, you can just get the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R to make full use of your Canon EF and EF-S lenses.

If you don’t have any EF or EF-S lenses, or don’t want to get the adapter, here we list all the top recommended and most suitable RF-mount lenses for Canon EOS R5 C mirrorless cinema camera. The list includes leading prime and zoom options from wide-angle to telephoto, which helps you choosing the exact lens of your demanding situation, including videos & vlogging, street, travel, walkaround, landscapes, portraits, wedding, macro, event, sports, wildlife and more.

Best Lenses for Canon EOS R5 C

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Best Memory Cards for Canon EOS R5 C

Looking for the best memory cards for Canon EOS R5 C? Here are our top recommended & fastest CFexpress cards and SD cards for Canon EOS R5 C mirrorless cinema camera.

The Canon EOS R5 C has dual memory card slots: 1 x CFexpress (Type B) card slot and 1 x UHS-II SD card slot. The CFexpress card slot is ideal for 8K, 6K & 4K video recording and high-speed, high-resolution burst shooting needs while the SD card slot is a convenient alternative for backups or less speed-critical shooting. Compact and lightweight, the Canon EOS R5 C is a true hybrid camera, boasting many of the video formats and features from the Cinema EOS lineup as well as many of the still-imaging capabilities of the EOS R5 camera in a beautifully designed body. Canon’s 45 Megapixel full-frame, CMOS imaging sensor is at the heart of the EOS R5 C camera’s superb image quality, which also leads the way for impressive 8K/60P RAW cinematic video shooting. In addition, focus and speed are paramount in the EOS R5 C camera, providing impressive still-image continuous capture at speeds of up to 20 frames per second, and with Dual Pixel CMOS AF II capability, to track split second movements of even the most elusive subjects.

So, in order to get the ultra high read speeds (transfer speed) and write speeds (fast buffer clearing time) to get the best out of your Canon EOS R5 C  (Amazon/B&HPhoto/Adorama) cinema camera, here we list the top recommended CFexpress cards (Type B) and SD cards for the Canon EOS R5 C mirrorless cinema camera based on the speed and price.

Recommended Memory Cards for Canon EOS R5 C

Here are the quick comparison tables of our top recommended CFexpress cards (Type B) and SD cards for Canon EOS R5 C mirrorless cinema camera.

CFexpress Cards (Type B):

CFexpress Cards (Type B) Max. Read Speed Max. Write Speed Buy Now
Delkin Devices POWER CFexpress Type B Card 1730 MB/s 1540 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
ProGrade Digital Cobalt Series CFexpress Card 1700 MB/s 1500 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Sony TOUGH CFexpress Memory Card Type B 1700 MB/s 1480 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Wise Advanced CFX-B Series CFexpress Card 1700 MB/s 1550 MB/s B&H
Delkin Devices BLACK CFexpress Type B Card 1645 – 1760 MB/s 1400 – 1710 MB/s B&H
ProGrade Digital Gold Series CFexpress Card 1700 MB/s 1400 – 1500 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
SanDisk Extreme PRO CFexpress Card Type B 1700 MB/s 1200 – 1400 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Hoodman Steel CFexpress Card 1700 MB/s 1,400 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Lexar Professional CFexpress Type-B Card 1750 MB/s 1,000 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama

SD Cards:

UHS-II SD Cards Max. Read Speed Max. Write Speed Buy Now
Sony SF-G Tough UHS-II SD Card (V90) 300 MB/s 299 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II SD Card (V90) 300 MB/s 260 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Card (V90) 300 MB/s 250 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Delkin Devices Power UHS-II SDXC Card (V90) 300 MB/s 250 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Delkin Devices BLACK UHS-II SDXC Card (V90) 300 MB/s 250 MB/s B&H
Lexar Professional 2000x UHS-II Card (V90) 300 MB/s 260 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-II SD Card 300 MB/s 260 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Hoodman Steel 2000x SDXC UHS-II Card 300 MB/s 260 MB/s B&H
Sony SF-M Tough UHS-II SDXC Card (V60) 277 MB/s 150 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Card (V60) 250 MB/s 130 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Sony SF-E Series UHS-II SDXC Card (V60) 270 MB/s 120 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Lexar Professional 1667x UHS-II SD Card (V60) 250 MB/s 90 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama

Any of these make for a good choice. If you’d like more detailed recommendations, you can find them below. Continue reading “Best Memory Cards for Canon EOS R5 C”

Canon EOS R3 Firmware Version 1.1.1 Now Available

Canon EOS R3 Firmware 1.1.1 released. The new firmware update version 1.1.1 for Canon EOS R3 is now available for download online.

The Canon EOS R3 is a professional full-frame mirrorless camera for sports and action photographers that features a back-illuminated stacked 24.1 megapixel full-frame CMOS imaging sensor.

This is the first Canon Firmware Update for EOS R3 flagship camera. Here are the details.

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