The upcoming Olympus E-M5II camera will have the ability to generate 40MP images using the new sensor shift function. The image processing engine and the EVF are the same as in the E-M1 model. Video functionality is also improved significantly. Here are the detailed specifications:
Update: the E-M5II specifications can be found here. More pictures of the Olympus OM-D E-M5II leaked online, including the prices for the new camera and accessories (US prices will be lower): Olympus E-M5II body: 900£ (around $1,400) Olympus E-M5II + 12-50mm lens: 1,100£ (around $1,700) Olympus E-M5II + 14-150mm lens: 1,250£ (around $1,900) Olympus E-M5II + 12-40mm lens: 1,500£ (around […]
Panasonic released new firmware update version 2.1 for the GH4 MFT camera and YAGH Interface unit. Here is the list of modifications:
The current Canon, Nikon and Sony rebates and specials set to expire in 5 days (on 1/31/2015): Canon rebates (see also the current Canon lens rebates) Nikon rebates Sony rebates
The first Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 DI VC USD full frame lenses are already shipping in Japan. Paul Nelson already purchased the lens on eBay and posted several sample photos on dpreview. The Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 lens is available in Nikon, Canon and Sony mounts. Additional information can be found here.
Here is a quick recap on what is expected/rumored to be announced from the major camera and lens manufacturers during the CP+ show that will take place next month (February 12-15, 2015) in Japan:
The latest Sigma news: Sigma promised a firmware update for the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC MACRO HSM lens for Pentax mount to fix reported issues with the image stabilizing system that caused blurred photos. Sigma released a new firmware for the 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport lenses with some optimizations improvements in the OS algorithm. […]
Samsung officially released a major firmware update 1.2 for their NX1 mirrorless camera. Download link Updated NX1 manual Here is the list of modifications included in the firmware update:
Adobe announced that the upcoming Lightroom 6 will require a 64-bit OS in order to work: “In order to leverage the latest operating system features and technologies, Lightroom 6 will require Mac OS X 10.8 or above, or a 64 bit version of Windows 7, 8 or 8.1. Focusing our work on more modern operating systems […]
Olympus published a new teaser video “The Future of Award Winning Photography” for the upcoming E-M5II MFT camera that will be announced next month for the CP+ show in Japan:
