Adobe released Lightroom v4.1 with added support for Fuji X-Pro1, Canon EOS 5D MkII, Nikon D800 and Olympus OM-D E-M5. Mac users can download the new version here.
Adobe also released new versions of ACR 7.1 (Windows | Mac) and DNG Converter 7.1 (Windows | Mac). New lens profiles were added for the following lenses:
Pentax Spain posted on their Facebbook page another “surprise” teaser scheduled for June 1st, 2012. Some of the possibilities based on previous rumors are:
Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sigma Japan issued a statement about the Sigma DP2 Merrill – like most Sigma product, the new DP2 Merrill compact camera is also delayed and is now expected to be released in July, 2012 (which probably means September):
The freshly announced Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm f/1.8 lens is now available for pre-order at:
Olympus announced their Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm f/1.8 portrait lens that looks exactly like the previously shown prototype. Expect the new lens to start shipping this summer for $900. See also the first sample images.
Main Specifications:
| Mount type | Micro Four Thirds System |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 75mm(35mm equivalence 150mm equivalent) |
| Lens construction | 9-group, 10 elements (ED element x 3, HR element x 2, etc.) |
| Angle of view | 16° |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.84 m |
| Maximum image magnification | 0.1X(35mm equivalent 0.2X equivalent) |
| Maximum field size | 130 x 173 mm |
| Number of blades | 9 blades (Circular diaphragm) |
| Maximum aperture | f1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f22 |
| Filter size | Φ58 mm |
| Dimensions (Max. diameter x Overall length) | Φ64 x 69mm |
| Weight | 305 grams |
| Provided accessories | Lens cap (LC-58E), Lens rear cap (LR-2),Instruction manual, Olympus International Warranty Card |
Optional Accessories:
During CES 2012 Fujifilm confirmed that they will be releasing their own adapter for attaching Leica M lenses to the X-Pro1 mirrorless camera. There is still no official word from Fuji yet, but the Leica M-Mount adapter for X-Mount cameras is currently listed at Adorama for $199.95. Some third party solutions for using Leica M lenses on the X-Pro1 have been available for months, like the Kipon L/M-FX adapter.
Update: Fujifilm just officially announced the adapter. The adapter can store lens profiles and trigger the correct framelines. Here is the press release and some more images:
The new Samsung NX20 mirrorless camera is now shipping in the US and is currently in stock at Adorama. Unlike many of the recently announced cameras, there won’t be any shortages of the NX20.
Ricoh filed a patent 2012-93611 in Japan for an impact resistant lens cap. Here is the translated description taken from the Japanese Patent Office:
