The list is pretty crazy, but updates o’plenty are being released on the Olympus site.
If you’re currently rocking some Micro-Four/Thirds gear from Oly, chances are you’ll benefit.
New firmware for the E-5, E-P3, E-PL3, E-PM1 and E-PL2 that stabilizes operation when using SDXC cards larger than 48 GB and, for the E-PL3 and E-PM1, improves external flash operation in RC mode.
You can download the updater from Olympus here.
Enjoy!
Olympus wants to know if you have what it takes to compete in their 72 hour filmmaker festival, so they’re holding a contest to find a pair of filmmaking teams.
Submit an entry and your small crew (up to three people) could be selected for a trip to Whistler, British Columbia. Upon arriving for the filmmaker festival, you’ll be given Olympus gear to complete your masterpieces.
The winners will receive $15,000 and the New OM-D E-M5 interchangeable lens camera!
Hit the jump for contest details and links to submit an entry!
Collectors will be happy to know that a limited edition Pentax K is heading to stores for $1,599.95 come April (only 1500 exclusive silver versions of this water-resistant camera will hit virtual shelves online at the Pentax store or Ace Photo). For those who are counting, that is a $400 premium over the regular version of the camera–but you do get some fun bonuses with the limited edition kit, including a matching supers-slim 50mm f/2.8 pancake lens in the same limited edition silver. We’ll have more when the camera becomes officially available.
Just when we think we’ve seen it all from Booq, they find another way to dazzle us with gadget-carrying options. The new Python collection was designed with your DSLR in mind, and includes options ranging from a single camera bag, all the way up to a bag that holds multiple cameras and lenses. And because these bags are made by Booq, versatility is the name of the game, as these bags also have plenty of storage for your daily gear–including room for your iPad and laptop in some of the larger models. Click past the jump for the full PR, as well as a prices and pics of the new Python line…
Lensbaby has already become one of my favorite third party lens manufacturers. Since releasing the Sweet 35, they’ve moved beyond novelty lenses and into serious photog territory–delivering a high quality tilt/shift experience at a fraction of the cost of a dedicated t/s lens.
The Edge 80 is another step in this direction, allowing you to mate a high quality, manual focus, manual aperture lens element to their camera mounts like The Composer or The Muse.
80mm focal length, 12 aperture blades (for smooth bokeh), and a f2.8 max aperture makes this a compelling piece of camera kit.
Hit the link for the full PR!
After more than 100 years of making cameras, Kodak, the company that pioneered home photography, is about to give up on its core business – making cameras. All digital cameras, video cameras and digital photo frames will be phased out – this comes less than a month after Kodak Eastman filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. In a statement released by the company:
“For some time, Kodak’s strategy has been to improve margins in the capture device business by narrowing our participation in terms of product portfolio, geographies and retail outlets,” Kodak’s chief marketing officer Pradeep Jotwani said. “Today’s announcement is the logical extension of that process, given our analysis of industry trends.” Kodak will now concentrate on its network of more than 100,000 photo booths worldwide, its inkjet printer business, and its Facebook app that allows users to turn digital albums into real prints. A sad day indeed for those of us who grew up using this iconic brand.
Olympus is building on its years of experience and knowledge and entering a new realm of Micro Four Thirds photography with its OM-D E-M5. Packed with superior image tech and a rugged body, the E-M5 features some “world’s firsts” with its 5-axis image stabilizer and autofocusing system; it even features a magnesium alloy body to keep its weight down. Alongside this new camera come new lenses, accessories–we’ve even included some links to Olympus’ new line of point-and-shoots. Check the full release after the jump. +Continue Reading
Canon is getting rugged with their outdoor-proof PowerShot D20 announced for sports enthusiasts (or those clumsy in all of use). The D20 is the successor to the “robust and sporty” D10 designed to be waterproof to 10m in depth, shockproof from drops of up to 1.5m in height and can withstand temperatures as low as -10C–all while being protective against dust and allergens. One new feature is Active Display technology which allows users to control some features by simply tapping the camera body, as well as an underwater macro mode and built-in GPS to keep track of location data. You’ll be able to record in full 1080p HD with a 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor and 5x optical zoom. Check it out come this May.
Nikon has officially announced the $3,000 D800 36.3 Megapixel camera. Clearly designed with the pro photog in mind, the D800 can record 1080p full HD video at 30FPS courtesy of its insanely large sensor. Resolution has been tripled from the D700, auto-focus improved, and overall this is a beast. Some early comments are talking negatively about its performance in low-light, but as a professional’s camera this should be a non-issue, as lighting in most environments will be controlled. Check the full release after the jump.
The cream of the crop in Nikon’s Coolpix line of point-and-shoot cameras is the new S9300. This high-power zoom model features an 18x optical zoom with built in NIKKOR lens, lens-shift vibration reduction, and other high-end features (including integrated GPS support), all in a handy package. But that’s just one camera of the six new introductions you’ll find after the jump.
Panasonic is on a camera binge, adding some new rugged-point-and shoot models to their lineup. The TS4 and TS20 are aimed at users with the most demanding of needs in the most demanding of circumstances. Able to withstand depths of up to 40ft, drops of up to 6.6ft, and temperatures down to 14F, these new cams feature an altimeter, barometer log, and can record up to 1080i video. Check the full release after the jump. +Continue Reading
Sony has unveiled three new Cybershot point-and-shoot models in its T and W series, with a focus on high-resolution. All feature 5x optical zoom, thin body designs, and a new CMOS sensor providing high-quality low-light performance with anti-blurring and up to 1080i video recording. The DSC-WX70, which ships in March at a $230 suggested retail, features a 16-megapixel Exmor-R CMOS sensor, 3-inch 921,000 pixel LCD touchpanel, 1080/60i video capture in AVCHD format, dual video/still recording (at the 12-megapixel level), 5x optical/10x Clear Image digital zoom, 3D shooting and 3D Sweep Panorama, two-direction Optical Steady Shot system, and nine pattern picture effects options. The DSC-WX50, which ships in March to wider distribution at a $200 suggested retail, offers most of the same features as the WX70, but steps down to a 2.7-inch LCD screen. The TX200V, which ships in March at a $500 suggested retail, is a dust-proof model that offers an 18-megapixel CMOS sensor, 3.3-inch OLED touchpanel, 1080p video recording, dual video/still recording (at the 13.5-megapixel level), and a 5x optical zoom.
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