Godox V1 Flash Listed


Adorama has the new Godox V1 listed on their site as a Flashpoint flash and B&H Photo should have it soon under the Godox name. Pre-orders should start soon and there are details about their latest flash below. It looks very similar to Profoto A1 but should be significantly cheaper.

Key Features

  • Round zoom head design delivers the smoothest, most pleasing light ever to grace a speedlight
  • Command 4 Groups independently to the whole R2 Family
  • Internal Lithium Ion Polymer battery for 650 full power flashes
  • Flashpoint R2 Remote TTL System built right in
  • High Speed Sync for shutter speeds up to 1/8000 second
  • Powerful GN 92ft / 28m @ISO 100 50mm zoom
  • Compatibility: Made For Fujifilm
  • Flash Type: Shoe Mount Flash

Flashpoint Zoom Li-on X Features

  • Round zoom head design delivers the smoothest, most pleasing light ever to grace a speedlight
  • Magnetic round flash head rim holds a treasury of light modifiers
  • Beautiful Powerful Flash with GN 92ft / 28m @ISO 100 (50mm)
  • Uses an advanced Lithium-Ion Polymer battery for speedy recycle and longer life
  • Full power recycle time of fewer than 1.5 seconds
  • Approximately 650 full power flashes per charge
  • Remote Canon ETTL power control with the Flashpoint R2 System built-in
  • Complete compatibility with ETTL system features like exposure compensation, EXIF inscription, flash value lock, and High Speed Sync
  • R2 TTL communication flashes as a Master or Slave
  • Control of 4 different wireless groups
  • Backlit Matrix LCD
  • Multipurpose Buttons with Digital Marking for Faster Navigation
  • Zooming head with automatic zoom or manual control
  • High Speed Sync for shutter speeds up to 1/8000 second
  • Front or Rear Curtain Sync
  • Laser AF Assist Lamp For Instant Autofocus Even In Complete Dark On Low ContrastSurfaces
  • SMD LED Modeling Lamp
  • Regular and Intelligent Optical Slave Modes
  • Stable color temperature at 5600±200K over the entire power range
  • 330-degree rotation and 120+ degree tilt
  • Perfect for on and off camera use
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Olympus Might Be Forced To Exit The Digital Camera Market By Activist Shareholders‽


Olympus hasn’t been doing well for a while now and their last set of financial results has shareholders extremely upset. Many Olympus shareholders happen to be foreigners and they are starting to make headway, which could eventually lead to Olympus either discounting their camera sales or going in a fundamentally new direction.

Digicame-info via biz-journal Japan is reporting the possibility which many feared might come after Olympus had a sad showing at Photokina 2018. Let’s hope Olympus can turn things around before shareholders go through greater lengths to exert their will.

 

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Olympus IM015 Registered Most Likely a Tough or Stylus Model


Olympus ‘ IM015 ‘ has also been registered with Taiwan NCC. Wireless Wi-Fi only (Bluetooth not included). The battery is “LI-92B” (Charger corresponds to “UC-92”). USB terminal is Micro-b (AC cable “F-5AC-1”, USB cable “CB-USB12” compatible).

via Nokishita

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2019 CP+: Yongnuo YN450 4G Android-Based Micro Four Thirds Camera

The Yongnuo YN450 looks like a smaller more simplified Zeiss ZX1. This kind of hybrid camera might become a lot more popular in the near future if these early cameras do well.

  • Support Android 7.1 operating system
  • 5-inch incell 1080P multi-touch display
  • Support Canon EF DSLR lenses
  • Panasonic’s M4/3 CMOS sensor, 16MP, equipped with Qualcomm 8-core processor
  • Support 4K video recording @ 30fps
  • 8MP front camera
  • Support full Netcom 4G/3G network data and WI-FI connection
  • With 3GB RAM+32GB storage built in and up to 32GB of expandable storage
  • Support dual-MIC stereo
  • Support GPS function
  • Support 3.5mm headphone jack
  • 4000 mAh battery
  • Simple-designed body, easy to operate
  • Built-in dual LED flashes
  • Support RAW format

Via Cinema5dWeiboS-max from Photorumors

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Micro Four Thirds Catalog Updated


The Micro Four Thirds Catalog has been updated. You can view it here.

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