Olympus FY2019

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 11, 2019


Imaging: Operating loss due to expenses associated with transitioning manufacturing to Vietnam and intensifying competition

Consolidated revenue in the Imaging Business amounted to ¥48,679 million (down 19.3% year on year), while operating loss amounted to ¥18,268 million (compared with an operating loss of ¥1,200 million in the previous fiscal year).

The Imaging Business’s revenue declined due to the impact of intensifying competition for mirrorless cameras, in addition to constraints on supplies of certain existing products and on the number of new products in conjunction with restructuring of manufacturing locations.

As a result of a decrease in revenues and the recording of costs associated with the restructuring of manufacturing locations and impairment losses of ¥1,990 million, operating loss was recognized in the Imaging Business.

via Olympus

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DPReview: Olympus OM-D E-M1X Review

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 8, 2019


DPReview reviewed the Olympus OM-D E-M1X and gave it a silver award. You can read the full review here or you can read the pro/cons below.

Ultimately, this camera is probably too niche for most customers, aside from those already heavily invested in the Micro Four Thirds system. If you’ve got the glass, the E-M1X is the best body in the system for sports, action and wildlife photography, which is why we’ve given it a silver award. But if you don’t need twin grips, the E-M1 II should serve you just as well. And if you’re starting out fresh and looking for something to shoot fast-moving subjects, larger sensor cameras with more reliable autofocus can be had for less money.

What we likeWhat we don’t
  • 18 fps continuous shooting with AF
  • Good buffer depth
  • Minimal EVF blackout and a fast refresh rate make it easy to follow fast subjects
  • Sticky subject tracking in stills and video
  • Pleasing JPEG color
  • Good resolution and dynamic range for Micro Four Thirds
  • Hand-held high-res mode for added resolution of stationary subjects
  • Good quality Cinema 4K/24p
  • Excellent image stabilization in stills and video
  • Comfortable grip, good ergonomics, handling and customizability
  • Robust build with extensive weather-sealing
  • Minimal rolling shutter when using e-shutter
  • Two batteries provide adequate shooting time
  • Two UHS-II card slots
  • Microphone and headphone ports
  • USB charging
  • AF-C performance a bit behind competition
  • Larger sensor competition offers better dynamic range and noise performance
  • Log video capture includes less dynamic range than most rivals
  • No easy way to check charge of second battery without digging through menus
  • Menus can be overwhelming (and have lost some labels for navigation)
  • Can’t use ‘Live ND’ during interval shooting
  • Headphone/Microphone gets in way of LCD when flipped out

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DXO: Panasonic S1R Scores 100

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 7, 2019

The Panasonic S1R scored well in DXO’s testing. You can check out the full review here or read the conclusion below.

Panasonic has chosen a new high-resolution 47.3MP CMOS sensor for the Lumix DC-S1R—one that challenges the class-leading sensors in the Sony A7R III and the Nikon Z 7. Intriguingly, it combines attributes of both of its rivals (with some nuances) and achieves near-identical performance results overall.

With its combination of high pixel count, low noise, and exceptional color sensitivity, the Lumix DC-S1R is likely to appeal to the most demanding studio photographers. And when conditions require it, its excellent dynamic range means the S1R should be a viable candidate for interior, wedding, and landscape photographers. Finally, its competitive price will also strongly appeal to keen amateurs who are looking for a solid all-rounder.

Panasonic S1R: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Panasonic S1: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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B&H Photo Payboo Card: Save The Tax

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 6, 2019


B&H Photo is launching the Payboo card that saves you tax. If you’re planning a big purchase and B&H Photo charges tax in your state already than you could save big with the Payboo card. You can get all of the details here.

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Matt Granger: Olympus Water Testing

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 6, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOmN9zKTAbk

Matt Granger took some Fujifilm cameras to India last year and they broke from water intrusion at a local festival so this year he decided to bring the new Olympus OM-D EM1X and OM-D EM1 Mark II. He briefly tests both under the sink in this video and they both survive as they have in previous videos. Hopefully, Matt has good luck during this trip, because Indian festivals tend to coat cameras in a variety of things that are not good for them.

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Olympus OM-D E-M1X: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
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