Panasonic GH5 Metabones Speedbooster XL Questions Answered

Newsshooter had the opportunity to test the Metabones Speedbooster XL on a pre-production GH5 and while the video results look good there are some problems. At this time the electronic connection between lens and camera isn’t working correctly and if you use IBIS there can be issues, but other than that the results look very good. Check out the full article at Newsshooter for more details.

Panasonic GH5 B&H photo/Amazon/Adorama
Metabones Speed Booster XL 0.64x B&H photo/Amazon/Adorama

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DPReview: Olympus OM-D EM1 Mark II Interview Firmware Improvements Coming

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DPReview interviewed Olympus engineers about the OM-D EM1 Mark II and came back with some interesting responses. The talked about adding even better IBIS in the future among other things via firmware, but the confirmed improvements to come are:

  • Adding ‘Auto ISO’ capability to manual video shooting
  • Allowing for control of autofocus racking speed while shooting video
  • Clarifying and enhancing customizability of continuous autofocus behavior beyond the current -2 to +2 ‘tight to loose’ scale
  • Working on the AF algorithm to improve tracking performance
  • Enable the ability to enter playback and menus while the buffer is clearing

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Amazon/B&H Photo/Adorama

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DPReview: Panasonic FZ2500/2000


The Panasonic FZ2500 is a great video camera and will pair very well with the upcoming GH5. It’s ability to output 10-bit 4:2:2 over HDMI is unmatched in this class of camera and it will be great for a B-cam. It even compares well to Sony’s RX10 and RX100 line of cameras for photography. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this camera to someone interested in getting serious about their photography. You can read DPReview’s full review here.

Panasonic FZ2500 Amazon/B&H Photo/Adorama

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Panasonic LX10/15 vs Sony RX100V

Then CameraStoreTV compare the Sony RX100V and Panasonic LX10/LX15 in the freezing cold. The Sony wins the most categories, but the Panasonic has the better lens. Panasonic would probably be far better off doing something new rather than chasing after the Sony RX100.

Sony RX100V B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama
Panasonic LX10 Amazon/B&H Photo/Adoroma

 

 

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Introducing The Nauticam NA-EM1II Housing


Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
The Ultimate OM-D!
Compared to the previous E-M1, and all other Olympus Micro Four Thirds cameras, the E-M1 II is an improvement in every way.  The new 20MP Live MOS sensor provides a useful bump in resolution.  Dual quad core processors combine to allow 60 fps burst shooting (18 fps with autofocus).  An incredibly advanced autofocus system (121 focus points covering 75-80% of the frame) grabs subjects instantly without hunting, and doesn’t let go when tracking. Read More »

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