Adobe released Lightroom 6.6/Lightroom CC 2015.6/Camera Raw Update 9.6, the other day which adds guided upright and support for the new Panasonic DMC-GX85 (DMC-GX80, DMC-GX7MK2). There are also quite a few new Samyang and Rokinon lens profiles included. Read More
Lightroom CC 2015.6 and Camera Raw Update 9.6 With GX85 Support Now Available
Panasonic issued an apology for the delay of camera shipments due to the Kumamoto earthquake
Update: Olympus issued a similar statement.
Similar to other Japanese companies, Panasonic Japan also issued an apology for the potential delay of camera equipment shipments due to the Kumamoto earthquake. Here is the translated text:
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Olympus OM-D EM-10 Mark II is Bloomberg’s Pick for Scenic Touring
Bloomberg has selected the Olympus OM-D EM-10 Mark II for its top travel camera list, as the camera best suited for scenic touring. These little awards and top picks might not seem important to many photographers, but m43 cameras can use the exposure. m43 should excel at travel related awards like these where weight and over all system size become a factor. It’s generally far easier to travel with a mirrorless system and a set of high quality lenses than it is a big bulky DSLR, where you will run into weight/space limitations.
Via Bloomberg
Olympus Portrait and Travel Lens Kits for Micro Four Thirds Announced
If you are looking to expand your Micro Four Thirds lens portfolio, Olympus has just put together two kits that can help you out: a Travel Kit, with 14-150mm f/4-5.6 and 17mm f/1.8 lenses and a Portrait Kit, with 45mm f/1.8 and 75mm f/1.8 lenses. These kits offer a pair of lenses well suited to their names, along with the appropriate lens hoods and soft cases. Read More
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm f4.0 IS PRO Receives Lens of the Year Award From Camera Grand Prix Japan 2016
Olympus Corporation (President: Hiroyuki Sasa) is pleased to announce that the M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f4.0 IS PRO (35mm equivalent focal length: 600mm), compact, lightweight, high-performance, super-telephoto professional lens has received the Camera Grand Prix Japan 2016 Lens of the Year award by the Camera Journal Press Club (C.J.P.C. / Japan).
Reasons for selection
The judging committee said, “The super-telephoto lens equivalent to a 600mm f/4 lens on a 35mm format features a highly compact design and an image stabilizer with a maximum effect of 6 shutter speed steps to contribute to improve the mobility of a photographer. It also features a high resolving power due to the use of three Super ED lenses, the new nano technology coating Z Coating Nano and a heavy-duty capability of dust-proof, water-resistant and low temperature characteristics best for professional use. It has a closest focusing distance of 1.4 meters (maximum magnification of 0.48X on a 35mm format) for ease of operation and the lens structure and finish are also excellent.” Read More