Kipon EF-MFT AF II Firmware 2.91 Released

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 20, 2019

KIPON released new V2.91 firmware for autofocus adapters for Panasonic m4/3 cameras,mainly solved the issue when using Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 lens on  Panasonic G9,GH5 cameras, couldn’t enable IBIS function of camera body.

Download link:
For MAC system: http://www.kipon.com/KiponM43toEF_V2_9_1_20190415_mac.app.rar
For Windows system: http://www.kipon.com/KiponM43toEF_V2_9_1_20190404.exe

For Baveyes EF-MFT AF 0.7x ,because there have aperture value changes after using adapter,became more high speed, for setting correct iris value,need to install a tool as below,

For MAC system: http://www.kipon.com/KiponM43toEF_Expert_Tools_V1_2_0_20190415_mac.app.rar
For Windows system: http://www.kipon.com/KiponM43toEF_Expert_Tools_V1_2_0_20190409.exe

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DPR: Olympus CP+ Interview

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 19, 2019


DPReview interviewed Olympus at CP+ 2019. You can view excerpts below:

  • Olympus E-M1X preorders met expectations
  • Customers like the camera a lot when they get it in their hands
  • Those that take issue with the camera often change their mind when they get to handle the camera
  • The E-M1S is targeted at Professional photographers, high-level amateur, and enthusiasts
  • Almost all photographers can enjoy m43
  • m43 is attractive because it is small
  • Many photographers buy m43 as their second camera and then use it as their primary
  • The X line will be where Olympus will innovate
  • Olympus started with 3 subjects that are hard to track on your own
  • They only started with 3 but hope to do more hardware permitting
  • Human face and eye tracking is the most important
  • It’s possible that cameras could be designed to track specific subjects in the future
  • Olympus plans to launch more lenses even through m43 is pretty comprehensive
  • Olympus is focused on compact high-resolution lenses
  • Olympus plans to launch several lenses every year
  • 150-400mm PRO launches in 2020
  • The demand for video is increasing every year
  • Videographers like their superior IBIS
  • Olympus is working on unique video capabilities that compliment their photography-centric cameras over just going after the professional video market
  • Olympus will continue making small light cameras and the Olympus E-M5 line is very important to them
  • Olympus ILC has been about compact since the start and that’s not changing
  • Olympus has an upgrade path that doesn’t require a significant investment in new lenses
  • Everyone can benefit from a smaller kit that’s capable of high resolution
  • Olympus has three business domains Medical, Scientific Solutions, Imaging, and the Imaging business helps people live a fuller life so it goes well with the others.
  • The imaging business is a technology driver regardless of it’s size for advanced digital technology and low-cost production and design technologies that extend to mobile technologies.

You can read the full interview at DPReview

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Fujinon MK18-55mm T2.9 and Fujinon MK50-135mm T2.9 Coming to MFT

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 17, 2019


Fujifilm is releasing an official MFT mount Fujinon MK18-55mm T2.9 and Fujinon MK50-135mm T2.9 that should ship soon. Previously the best way to use these lenses on MFT was to send your lens into ducloslenses for mount conversion or to get there kit. It looks like Fujifilm is trying to get the most out of the research and development dollars.

MK18-55mm T2.9 MFT: B&H Photo
MK50-135mm T2.9 MFT: B&H Photo


via FujiAddict

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Save Big on Select Memory and Storage Products From Sandisk, G-Technology and Western Digital

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 15, 2019


Amazon has a lot of Sandisk, G-Technology and Western Digital products discounted today, which you can view here.

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Sharp 8k Low Light Testing and More

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 12, 2019

Sharps new 8k camera is looking like a solid performer with useful ISO up to 3200 ISO or even 6400 ISO if you don’t mind some noise and this is on a prototype camera. A price point around $2,000 would be amazing and give the Panasonic GH5/GH6 a good competitor. 8k 30/25/25p 4:2:0 h.265 internally will certainly require a fast SD card with 10-bit coming soon. It’s kind of surprising that Sharp developed a 33MP sensor just for this camera with very little jello effect and helps demonstrate how seriously they are taking this camera, let us hope that they take the time get it right.

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