Category: Buying Guide

Deal: Olympus PEN-F for $899, PEN E-PL9 w/ 14-42mm for $499

Here are the two Olympus deals that is worth mentioning. One of them is the Olympus PEN-F camera body selling for $899 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama and the other one is Olympus PEN E-PL9 with 14-42mm Lens selling for $499 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Featuring sleek lines, precision controls, and the ability to capture amazing street shots, the beautifully-crafted Olympus PEN-F is ideal for street shooters, as a second camera for studio pros, and for anyone who loves vintage design and photography. Boasting an envy inducing look and distinguished build quality, the Olympus PEN E-PL9 delivers the jump in quality and creative control usually seen in much larger offerings – a great travel and walkaround camera and perfect for beginners.

$100 off on Olympus PEN-F body: $899 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

$200 off on Olympus PEN E-PL9 with 14-42mm Lens: $499 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

See also: Best Micro Four Thirds Lenses for Olympus and Panasonic Cameras.

Fujifilm X-T4 Camera in Stock and Shipping

The Fujifilm X-T4 is the company’s latest high-end photo and video APS-C mirrorless camera. It is now in stock and shipping from major US stores in US. Check availability at (Amazon, B&H, Adorama).

The new Fujifilm X-T4 is expected to be one of the best selling mirrorless cameras in 2020. So, if you are interested or want to get as far to the front of the list as you can, you should probably go ahead and pre-order now.

Fujifilm X-T4 body: $1,699 at B&H Photo Video/Adorama/Amazon.

Fujifilm X-T4 with 18-55mm Lens: $2,099 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Fujifilm X-T4 with 16-80mm Lens: $2,199 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Read more: Best Memory Cards for Fujifilm X-T4 | Best Lenses for Fujifilm X-T4

Best Memory Cards for DJI Mavic Air 2

Here are the best microSD memory cards for DJI Mavic Air 2 drone? You can find the top recommended and fastest microSD cards for DJI Mavic Air 2 .

The DJI Mavic Air 2 drone has a single microSD card slot that supports the UHS-I microSD cards. A midrange drone with flagship features, the DJI Mavic Air 2 (B&H, Adorama) features new motors, new electronic speed controllers, improved battery technology and enhanced aerodynamics. These combine to provide increased flight speeds of up to 42mph in Sport Mode and a flight time of up to 34 minutes. At the core, Mavic Air 2 is a 48MP 1/2” Quad Bayer CMOS sensor that’s capable of capturing 8K Hyperlapse time-lapse shots, 4K60 video, 240 fps slow-motion 1080p video, and up to 48MP stills. In addition, both photos and video can be captured in HDR for more dynamic results. All your footage can be saved to 8GB of internal storage and on optional SD cards up to 256GB in size. The DJI Mavic Air 2 also features a bevy of new shooting features, including the latest versions of ActiveTrack, Point of Interest, and Spotlight, as well as a full suite of HDR modes and functions. Simply put, the DJI Mavic Air 2 drone is a highly portable and indeed powerful drone for both photographers and filmmakers.

DJI Mavic Air 2 supports a microSD card with capacity of up to 256 GB. So, in order to get the ultra high readspeeds (transfer speed) and write speeds (fast buffer clearing time) to get the best out of your drone, here we list the top recommended and fastest microSD cards for DJI Mavic Air 2 drone based on the speed and price. Continue reading “Best Memory Cards for DJI Mavic Air 2”

Canon EOS RP & RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM Lens Kit Released

Canon released an new buying option for Canon EOS RP (B&H, Adorama, Amazon).  Canon EOS RP with 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Lens Kit.

This new kit comes with the small and light Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM lens which has a very good optically. It is priced at $1,299 and will start shipping  on 04/29/2020.

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Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 FE Lens Available for Pre-order for $399

The new Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony full frame E-mount is now available for pre-order at Adorama for $399. 

This Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 FE Lens is the 5th member of Samyang’s “Tiny but Almighty” AF series lenses, which joins Samyang’s AF 18mm, 24mm, 35mm f/2.8 and 45mm f/1.8 models.

Rokinon AF 75mm f/1.8 FE Lens: $399 at Adorama. See all Samyang AF lenses for Sony E-mount. Continue reading “Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 FE Lens Available for Pre-order for $399”

Best Photo Gear of 2020 : TIPA Awards

Here is the best photo gear of 2020 according to the TIPA World Awards 2020 winners list. The Technical Imaging Press Association (TIPA) has announced the winners of its 2020 awards honoring the best products in the photography industry in 2020.

The awards cover everything from cameras and lenses to photography services and tech and design accolades. Here are the 2020 winners: Continue reading “Best Photo Gear of 2020 : TIPA Awards”

Best Battery Grip for Nikon D750

Looking for the best Nikon D750 battery grip ? We listed everything you need to know about buying a new Nikon D750 battery pack/grip. 

The original battery grip for the Nikon D750 which is the Nikon MB-D16 will cost you almost $350. It’is quiet expensive and you can save the money for a new lens.

With this in mind you can find the best battery grip for Nikon D750 DSLR from other brands. Check it out !

$900 off on Nikon D750 body: $1096.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. Continue reading “Best Battery Grip for Nikon D750”

Best Memory Cards for Fujifilm X-T4

Looking for the best SD memory cards for Fujifilm X-T4 ? To take full advantage of the power the FujiFilm X–T4 has to offer you’ll need SD cards that are fast enough. Here is our top recommended & fastest SD cards for Fujifilm X-T4 mirrorless camera.

Just like the X-T3, the Fujifilm X-T4 has dual SD memory cards slots that both support UHS-II SD cards.  You can get a UHS-I card (cheaper), and it will be fine for almost everything, except 4K at 60p.

In this article we list the top recommended and fastest SD cards for the Fujifilm X-T4 based on the speed and price. For the Fujifilm X-T4 users, we highly suggest picking two UHS-II SD cards from the list below. Continue reading “Best Memory Cards for Fujifilm X-T4”

Best Lenses for Fujifilm X-T4

Looking for the best lenses for Fujifilm X-T4 ? Here are our top recommended X-mount lenses for Fujifilm X-T4 mirrorless camera.

The Fujifilm X-T4 is an highend SLR-style mirrorless camera with a 26MP BSI CMOS X-Trans sensor and in-body image stabilization that can reduce shake by up to 6.5 stops.

The camera shoots continuously at 20 fps (e-shutter) or 15 fps (mechanical shutter) at full resolution, or at up to 30 fps in a 1.25x crop mode. Video can be captured at both DCI and UHD 4K at up to 60p, with a top bit rate of 400Mbps. Simply put, addressing the needs of multimedia image-makers, the Fujifilm X-T4 is a versatile mirrorless camera that blends advanced stills and video capabilities along with enhanced workflow and assistive functionality.

So, if you are the lucky one who have already got the Fujifilm X-T4 (B&H Photo Video/Adorama/Amazon), the next thing is to find the right lenses for Fujifilm X-T4. In this article we list the top recommended and most suitable X-mount lenses for Fujifilm X-T4 mirrorless camera. Continue reading “Best Lenses for Fujifilm X-T4”

Best Memory Cards for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III

Looking for the best SD memory cards for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III ? Here are our top recommended & fastest SD cards for Olympus E-M1 Mark III mirrorless camera.

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III camera has two SD card slots. The first card slot supports ultra-fast UHS-II SD memory cards while the second card slot is compatible with UHS-I memory cards.

Featuring a 20.4MP Live MOS sensor and an updated TruePic IX image processor, the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III (Amazon | Adorama | B&Hphoto) is capable of up to 60 fps continuous shooting with an electronic shutter and 15 fps continuous shooting with a mechanical shutter, as well as DCI 4K/24p and UHD 4K/30p video recording. Full HD 1080p and HD 720p recording is also supported. In addition, designed for professional photographers, the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III is equipped with the world’s most effective 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization, compensating up to 7.5 shutter speed steps. The compact and lightweight Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III camera makes these benefits accessible for all photographers looking for pro-grade shooting gear without being weighed down by heavy equipment.

Dual SD memory card slots offer improved flexibility for image storage, allowing you to segregate raw and JPEG files to different cards, save duplicate files to both cards, or simply double your storage space with overflow recording. Additionally, one of the card slots is UHS-II compatible for faster read/write speeds when used with a compatible UHS-II card. Here we list the top recommended SD cards for Olympus E-M1 Mark III mirrorless camera based on the speed and price. Please stick to 64GB or 128GB (or larger) SD cards for the best video codex. Continue reading “Best Memory Cards for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III”