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Olympus OMD E-M1 Mark II Firmware 2.2 Released

By Louis Ferreira | Published: September 3, 2018

Ver.2.2 (Aug. 30 2018)	Stability of operation when shooting still images has been improved. Corrected issue of C-AF not operating correctly when using the “LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm / F1.4 ASPH.(H-X025)” interchangeable lens produced by Panasonic.

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HDR10+ Technologies, LLC, Founded by 20th Century Fox, Panasonic and Samsung, Welcomes First Adopters of HDR10+ Technology

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 29, 2018

HDR10+ Technologies, LLC, Founded by 20th Century Fox, Panasonic and Samsung, Welcomes First Adopters of HDR10+ Technology

Berlin, Germany – August 28, 2018 – HDR10+ Technologies, LLC, a joint venture among 20th Century Fox, Panasonic Corporation and Samsung Electronics announced the first certified products and first adopters for the HDR10+ license program. Panasonic and Samsung are also among the first to announce firmware has been deployed to select 2018 television models enabling support of HDR10+ for consumers.

HDR10+ advances the current industry standard of High Dynamic Range (HDR) and HDR10 TV formats. As an upgraded version of HDR10, HDR10+ adds dynamic metadata to each frame. This optimal HDR data enables advanced chipsets from leading manufacturers to create a true-to-life picture across a wider range of displays. Read More »

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Samyang MF 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS Pre-Orders Start

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 28, 2018

The Samyang MF 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS is now available from B&H Photo and Adorama. It should be available at Amazon soon.

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Samyang MF 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 27, 2018

Samyang announced an 85mm f/1.8 manual focus lens that will be sold in the US under the Rokinon name as the Rokinon MF 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS. The lens will be available in September and retail for $399.

Specifications

Specifications		85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS
Aperture Range		F1.8 to F22
Opical Construction		9 Elements in 7 groups
Special lens		ED 1, HR 1
Coating		UMC
Minimum Focusing Distance		0.65 m (2.13 ft)
Magnification Ratio		x 0.17
Filter Size		Φ 62.0 mm
Maximum Diameter		Φ 67.5 mm
Mount		CANON M	SONY E	FUJIFILM X	MICRO FOUR – THIRDS
Angle of view	ASP-C	18.0 ˚	19.1 °	19.1 °	–
	FOUR-THIRDS 4/3 “	–	–	–	14.7 ˚
Lengh		80.6 mm	80.7 mm	81.0 mm	79.5 mm
Weight Without Lens Cap, Hood		344 g	344 g	362 g	356 g