Best Micro Four Third Lenses of 2019

Looking for the best Micro Four Thirds lenses? Here are the best Micro Four Thirds lenses, from zooms to primes, from ultra-wide-angles to super-telephotos.

DPreview posted a list of the best MFT lenses seperated into categories.

In this buyers guides you’ll find the best Olympus and Panasonic lenses for portraits, telephoto, macro and wide! Continue reading “Best Micro Four Third Lenses of 2019”

Olympus E-M1 Mark III Announcement Rumored for Q1 of 2020

According to latest rumors surfaced over the web, Olympus E-M1 III camera is coming on Q1 of 2020 if everything goes on schedule.

Olympus has registered a new camera online under the code name IM021. This refers to a new product and the company’s next model will probably be the Olympus E-M1 Mark III.

The registration is for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth puposes. We can expect the camera registered under this code name to be announced in the next 1-2 months. Continue reading “Olympus E-M1 Mark III Announcement Rumored for Q1 of 2020”

2019 Mirrorless Camera Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals

Here are the best 2019 Black Friday & Cyber Monday Mirrorless Camera deals, sales, discounts and rebates, including Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus, Panasonic, Leica and Sigma.

Black Friday 2019 is on November 29, 2019 and Cyber Monday 2019 is on December 2, 2019. Green Monday is on December 9, 2019.

Mirrorless cameras have been making waves in the photography world in recent years and they have become more and more popular these days. Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Leica and Sigma have joined into the full frame mirrorless camera competition, and more and more photographers will change to get a mirrorless camera instead of a DSLR camera. The 2019 Holiday Shopping Season starts on Thanksgiving Day (November 28, 2019), and it is definitely the right time to order a mirrorless camera since the price is the lowest ever! – Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus, Panasonic, Canon, Nikon, Leica and Sigma will release their best deals and big discounts for Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2019 and you can save a lot on the mirrorless camera you want!

Below is a roundup of the best 2019 Black Friday & Cyber Monday Mirrorless Camera deals & sales from the biggest online retailers.

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Updated Olympus M.Zuiko Digital Lens Roadmap

Olympus has released an updated lens roadmap showing three new lenses, including two new PRO lenses, as well as an affordable telephoto zoom lens.

According to the new M.Zuiko digital lens roadmap these lenses are the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4.0 PROM.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS and an as yet unspecified “pro telephoto zoom” lens.

The ED 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 IS lens will give a 200-800mm equivalent and should give a more budget friendly entry into the super telephoto zoom arena. There are additional PRO lenses shown, including two telephoto zoom lenses, one wide-zoom lens, and a range of “bright prime lenses”, however details have not yet been released for these.

Check out the Olympus press release below for more details. See Best Micro Four Thirds Lenses Continue reading “Updated Olympus M.Zuiko Digital Lens Roadmap”

Best Memory Cards for Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

Here are the best memory cards for Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III ? Check out the list of top recommended & fastest SD cards for Olympus E-M5 III mirrorless camera.

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III has a single SD card slot that fully supports the ultra-fast UHS-II SD memory cards. That means you can take advantage of the ultra high read (transfer speed) and write speeds (fast buffer clearing time) of UHS-II cards to get the best performance out of your Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III mirrorless camera. Featuring a 20.4MP MOS sensor and a TruePic VIII image processor, the Olympus E-M5 Mark III (AmazonB&HAdorama) is capable of quick continuous shooting up to 10 fps with a mechanical shutter, up to 30 fps shooting with an electronic shutter, and DCI and UHD 4K30p video recording. Compact, lightweight and comfortable, the Olympus E-M5 Mark III is able to capture stunning images on-the-go making it the perfect travel companion. Just enjoy versatile shooting features like Pro capture, live composite, focus stacking, and anti-flicker shooting.

In order to get the best performance out of your Olympus E-M5 III camera, here we list the top recommended & fastest SD cards for Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III mirrorless camera based on the speed and price.

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Best Lenses for Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

Looking for the best lenses for Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III? Here are our top recommended micro four thirds lenses for Olympus E-M5 Mark III mirrorless camera.

Featuring the same sensor, AF system and 4K-video capture as the flagship Olympus E-M1 II and E-M1 X, the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III (AmazonB&HAdorama) is a compact, lightweight, weather-sealed Micro Four Thirds camera aimed at enthusiast photographers. With a 20.4MP MOS sensor and a TruePic VIII image processor, the Olympus E-M5 Mark III offers quick continuous shooting up to 10 fps with a mechanical shutter, up to 30 fps shooting with an electronic shutter, and DCI and UHD 4K video recording. In addition, the Olympus E-M5 Mark III has powerful 5-Axis in-body Image Stabilization with up to 5.5 EV steps of compensation (6.5 EV steps with Sync IS), high speed and high precision autofocus capabilities using 121-point all cross-type on-chip phase detection AF, as well as versatile shooting features such as Live Composite and Focus Stacking and advanced features such as Cinema 4K Video and Pro Capture, all packed into a powerfully, portable body.

So, if you are lucky and already got the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III, the next thing is to find the best/right lenses for the E-M5 Mark III. In order to help you get a professional-like shot, here we list the top recommended and most suitable micro four thirds lenses for Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III mirrorless camera including leading prime and zoom options from wide-angle to telephoto, which helps you choosing the exact lens of your demanding situation.  Continue reading “Best Lenses for Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III”

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III First Impressions

Here are the first Impressions of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III camera.

Featuring a 20.4MP MOS sensor and a TruePic VIII image processor, the E-M5 Mark III offers quick continuous shooting up to 10 fps with a mechanical shutter, up to 30 fps shooting with an electronic shutter, and DCI and UHD 4K video recording.

The OM-D E-M5 Mark III from Olympus is a smaller, cheaper alternative to the flagship E-M1 Mark II / E-M1X models, offering many of the same features at a more palatable price-point in a smaller, lighter body. Check out the first Impressions of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III !

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Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT Lens Price, Specs and Availability

Venus Optics announce price, specs and availability of Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT lens – a compact, approachable and fast lens for exquisite performance.

Retailing for just $149, the Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT is the most affordable lens that manufacturer Venus Optics has ever released.

Laowa 17mm f/1.8 lens provides the equivalent of a 34mm angle of view on a full-frame sensor. The lens houses nine elements in seven groups, and has a seven-blade diaphragm to give a pleasing sunstar rendering. The lens is compact and weighs just 6oz (172g). It has a minimum focus distance of 15cm and comes with a 46mm filter thread. Continue reading “Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT Lens Price, Specs and Availability”

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Micro Four Thirds Camera

Olympus unveiled the new compact OM-D E-M5 Mark III Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera with an abundance of speed, precision, versatility, and a lot of technology found previously in the higher-end E-M1 Mark II.

Featuring a 20.4MP MOS sensor and a TruePic VIII image processor, the E-M5 Mark III offers quick continuous shooting up to 10 fps with a mechanical shutter, up to 30 fps shooting with an electronic shutter, and DCI and UHD 4K video recording.

Pre-Orders : Olympus E-M5 III at AmazonAdoramaB&Hphoto Continue reading “Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Micro Four Thirds Camera”

Olympus Pen E-PL10 Announced With A Flip-Down Screen

In addition to the E-M5 Mark III camera, Olympus has also announced the launch of the PEN E-PL10 Micro Four Thirds camera. The Olympus Pen E-PL10 follows on from the PEN E-PL9 announced last year but it will only be available in China and Japan, so far, with a release date expected, sometime, late November 2019.

Internally, the camera doesn’t look much different either compared to its predecessor. It features what we believe to be the same 16.1 Megapixel Live MOS sensor found inside the PEN E-PL9, as well as the same TruePic VIII image processor, 3-axis image stabilization (CIPA-rated for up to 3.5 stops of compensation) and contrast detection autofocus system. It also features the same 8.6 fps burst rate and 4K capture at up to 30 fps.

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