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Meike 50mm F/0.95 Manual Focus Lens for APS-C Mirrorless

Meike announced a new manual lens for APS-c mirrorless cameras the Meike 50mm F/0.95.

The US price of the Meike 50mm F/0.95 is $250 and available for Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon Z and Sony E-mount mirrorless camera systems. Check availability at Adorama | B&H | Amazon.

The lens is constructed of seven elements in five groups and has an aperture range of F0.95 through F16. Its minimum focusing distance is 45cm (17.7”), it uses a 13-blade aperture diaphragm and it has a 62mm front filter thread. Continue reading “Meike 50mm F/0.95 Manual Focus Lens for APS-C Mirrorless”

OM SYSTEM OM-1 Firmware Update Version 1.2 Released

The new firmware update version 1.2 for OM SYSTEM OM-1 camera is now available for download online.

Download link:

OM SYSTEM OM-1 Firmware Version 1.2

Enhanced stability of operation when shooting video.
Performance of C-AF when shooting still images has been improved.

OM SYSTEM OM-1 body: $2,199.99 at Amazon, B&HPhoto and Adorama

Meike 85mm F1.8 AF lens for Sony E-mount cameras

Meike announced a new autofocus lens for Sony Cameras the Meike 85mm f/1.8 AF, which is a mirrorless lens currently available for other mounts on Amazon.

Meike 85mm F1.8 Auto Focus Medium Telephoto STM (Stepping Motor) Full Frame Portrait Lens Compatible with Sony E-Mount Mirrorless Cameras A7 A7R A74 A7R4 A7C A7III A7RII A7RIII A7SIII A7SII A9, etc Continue reading “Meike 85mm F1.8 AF lens for Sony E-mount cameras”

New Firmware Ver. 2.1 for Nikon Z9 to be Released Soon

According to latest rumors, Nikon is rumored to release a new firmware version 2.1 for Nikon Z9 in the next 7-14 days. The new firmware includes AF fixes and improvements, but will also include some important updates.

It is rumored that Nikon’s new APS-C mirrorless camera will be announced at the end of June or early July, so we think there will be multiple announcements on the same day (the new Z 400mm F4.5 is also expected to be announced).

The new firmware for Nikon Z9 seems to be a surprisingly big update, including improvements in AF. Also, it seems that the previously rumored APS-C mirrorless camera and interchangeable lens may be announced at the same time, and if Nikon Rumors expected, the next Nikon announcement will be a large one.

The Nikon Z9 competitors in this price range are mainly the “Canon EOS R3” and “Sony a1“.

Nikon Z9 body: $5,496.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Sony RX10 V to be Released in Late 2022

According to latest Sony rumors, Sony will announce a high-power zoom camera with a fixed lens in late 2022. This rumor refers to the highly anticipated Sony RX 10V.

“The main differentiator (from the current model) is that AI / Computation Photo technology will be introduced for the first time as a Sony camera. Also, the design and ergonomics have been improved, the flash has disappeared, and the α6600. The same battery will be used. The lens will be the same as the old model. This camera will be blackout-free and will have a continuous shooting function of up to 24 frames / sec.”

Since the information is unreliable, it seems better to ask about half the story at the moment, but if Sony RX10 V really appears, it will be the first model change in 5 years.

Currently, the market for integrated lens cameras is significantly smaller than before, but Panasonic, Nikon, and Canon still have a lineup of large integrated lens cameras equipped with high-power zoom, so Sony is in this category. It may not be so strange to introduce a new model with.

If the specs are as rumored, the new model is likely to be a normal evolution model that uses AI technology.

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Nikon Z6 III Rumored Specifications

Here are the rumored specifications of the Nikon Z6 III camera. The upcoming full frame mirrorless camera is expected to be announced during August-October 2022.

Nikon Z6 III Rumored Specifications

33MP FX-Format CMOS image sensor
EXPEED 7 image processor
5-Axis In-Body Vibration Reduction
New AI Object Detection
AF real-time eye and real-time tracking
UHD 4K60
20 fps Cont. Shooting
HDR (HLG), ProRes RAW
Dual memory card slots
The camera is priced around $2,500
Announcement in August-October 2022

Nikon Z6 II body: $1,996.95 at Amazon | B&H | Adorama.

DJI RS 3 Pro, DJI RS 3, and DJI Transmission Announced

DJI unveiled the new DJI RS 3 & RS 3 Pro Gimbal Stabilizer. The US price of DJI RS 3 is $549, the DJI RS 3 Pro is priced at $869. Now the new DJI RS 3 & RS 3 Pro Gimbal Stabilizer are available for pre-order at B&H, Adorama. You can find out more about DJI RS 3 Pro and DJI RS 3 at Explora.

Pre-order links:

DJI RS 3: $549 at B&H, Adorama.
(Shipping is scheduled to start on June 23, 2022)

DJI RS 3 Pro: $869 at B&H, Adorama.
(Shipping is scheduled to start on June 30, 2022)

DJI Transmission Combo: $2,499 at B&H, Adorama.
(Shipping is scheduled to start on September 15, 2022)

DJI Wireless Video Transmitter: $1,099 at B&H, Adorama.
(Shipping is scheduled to start on September 15, 2022)

Press Release

DJI RS 3 Product page

DJI RS 3 Pro Product page Continue reading “DJI RS 3 Pro, DJI RS 3, and DJI Transmission Announced”

TAMRON Announces the Launch of the World’s First1 Wide Range 4.1x Standard Zoom Lens for FUJIFILM X-mount

Tamron has announced the launch of the 17–70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD, a standard zoom lens for Fujifilm X-mount cameras.

The new FUJIFILM X-mount Lens features a maximum aperture of F2.8 across the entire 4.1x zoom ratio that covers the focal length range of 17-70mm (full-frame equivalent of 25.5-105mm), and superb optical performance. It is a small, lightweight lens equipped with Tamronf s VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism to minimize camera shake. Continue reading “TAMRON Announces the Launch of the World’s First1 Wide Range 4.1x Standard Zoom Lens for FUJIFILM X-mount”

Sony a1 Firmware Ver.1.30 & a7S III Firmware Ver.2.10 Released

New Sony firmware updates released . The new firmware update Version 1.30 for Sony a1 and firmware update Version 2.10 for Sony a7S III cameras are now available for download online.

Sony a1 Firmware Ver.1.30

Download links:

Sony a1 Firmware Update Version 1.30

Benefits and Improvements

Allows you to select M and S sizes in addition to L when using the RAW recording lossless compression method
Adds the 4:2:2 10bit selection when shooting XAVC HS 8K
Allows proxy recording during a remote computer connection
Improves the accuracy of the Eye AF feature
Fixes an issue where the remote shooting may not work with Imaging Edge Desktop (Remote)
Improves the stability of the custom white balance
Improves the operational stability of the camera

Sony a7S III Firmware Ver.2.10

Sony a7S III Firmware Update Version 2.10

Benefits and Improvements

Allows proxy recording during a remote computer connection
Improves the accuracy of the Eye AF feature
Improves the stability of the custom white balance
Improves eye sensor detection performance with strong light sources, such as sunlight
Improves the operational stability of the camera

Sony a1 body: $6,498 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Sony a7S III body: $3,498 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Try Out These 9 Image Editing Tips to Be Creative

Images are a great way to tell a story as they make the content more descriptive and easy to understand for viewers. The ease of consuming information makes the images more prevalent than ever. Today, you can see images pretty much everywhere, from promotional and marketing content to infographics and tutorials.

However, the images have to be self-descriptive and must not require effort to understand the message they carry. Editing plays a huge role in turning an image into marketing collateral. If you are an image editor or a graphic designer, you must know what it takes to edit a picture to create an impressive image.

In this article, we will review some image editing tips so that the readers can practice them on their computers, tablets, or smartphones. Continue reading “Try Out These 9 Image Editing Tips to Be Creative”