Venus Optics unveils Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens

Venus Optics unveils the Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens. It is the World’s Smallest 2x macro lens for full frame mirrorless cameras.

Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO is currently available to order on the official website of Venus Optics (http://www.venuslens.net/) and their authorized resellers. Recommended Retail Price in the US (without tax) is USD 449/pc (Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony FE) & USD 499/pc (Leica M). Pricing may vary in different countries. Shipping starts from early December onwards. Venus Optics lenses are sold at Adorama and B&H. Continue reading “Venus Optics unveils Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens”

Sony A7 IV Gets 89% Overall Score and Gold Award

DPReview has published full in-depth review and test results for the Sony A7 IV. The full frame mirrorless camera achieves an excellent 89% overall score and gold Award from the experts at DPReview.

Sony a7 IV: $2,498 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Sony a7 IV with 28-70mm Lens: $2,698 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Key Specifications

  • 33MP BSI CMOS full-frame sensor
  • Up to 10 fps shooting in lossy Raw with extensive buffer
  • In-body stabilization rated up to 5.5EV
  • Full-width oversampled 4K from 7K, up to 30p
  • 4K/60p (from 4.6K capture) in Super35 / APS-C mode
  • 10-bit video or HEIF stills capture
  • H.265 video, S-Cinetone color mode
  • 3.69M dot OLED viewfinder
  • Twin card slots (1x CFe A/UHS-II, 1x UHS-II SD)
  • Full-time Bluetooth LE connection

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Tokina SZ 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens Officially Announced

It’s official. Tokina unveils the new Tokina SZ 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens for Sony E-Mount. SZ series offering a range of exciting products with specific features and valuable advantages.

Tokina SZ 500mm F8 Reflex MF Lens for $399 at B&H. Continue reading “Tokina SZ 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens Officially Announced”

Three Sigma Lenses Rumored for Fujifilm X-mount

In addition to the newly announced Sigma 20mm F2.0 DG DN Contemporary lens ($699 at B&HPhoto and Adorama) for Sony FE and Leica L mounts, three new Sigma lenses are on the horizon for Fujifilm X-mount.

According to the latest Fujifilm rumors, these lenses will be officially announced on February 21st, 2022. The upcoming Sigma X mount autofocus lenses will be Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary, Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary, Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary. Considering the other mounts, the price range for these Sigma X mount autofocus lenses goes from $339 to $479 depending on the lens.

Sigma lenses have been getting more and more popular in recent years. product line consists mainly of variable aperture zoom lenses for general use, such as standard and telephoto zoom lenses for APS-C cameras. You can find detailed information for the rumored Sigma X mount autofocus lenses : Continue reading “Three Sigma Lenses Rumored for Fujifilm X-mount”

Fujifilm Released New Firmware for X-T4, X-T3, X-S10, GFX100S, GFX100 and GFX50S

Fujifilm released new firmware for  X-T4, X-T3, X-S10, GFX100S, GFX100 and GFX50S.

Fujifilm discovered a bug in twelve of their cameras. Six cameras recieved this firmware update today to fix the bug, while the rest of the cameras will get it later this month.

You can find all the details below, as well as the download links. Continue reading “Fujifilm Released New Firmware for X-T4, X-T3, X-S10, GFX100S, GFX100 and GFX50S”

Panasonic Lumix GH6 MFT Camera Full Specifications

Panasonic Lumix GH6 MFT camera full specifications leaked online. The GH6 will be officially announced on February 22nd.

Panasonic has announced the development of Lumix GH6 camera back in May 2021. The Lumiz GH6 is designed to be a flagship video device, with a new high-speed sensor. The MFT camera is expected to have a price tag around $2500. See the Panasonic Lumix GH6 MFT Camera Full Specifications below.

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Best Lenses for Canon EOS R5 C

Here are the best lenses for Canon EOS R5 C ! In this article you can find the full list of top recommended lenses for Canon EOS R5 C mirrorless camera.

The Canon R5 C enhances a number of features in comparison to its siblings the R5 and C70, including 4K120 recording, HDMI RAW output, Canon Log 3 HLG/PQ support, unlimited recording time, a timecode port, Dual Pixel CMOS AF with eye detection, an active cooling system, a high-power LP-E6NH battery, 13 reassignable buttons, and a multi-function shoe for XLR adapters. The Canon EOS R5 C camera also retains the reliable features of those cameras such as Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, footage compatibility with DaVinci Resolve and Canon apps, an electronic RF mount, CFexpress/SD card slots, a similar button layout, and more. With the Canon EOS R5C, filmmakers, journalists, creators, and advanced amateurs can unlock their full creative potential with a cost-effective 8K, 4L, and FHD camera.

So, if you are the lucky owner of the Canon EOS R5 C  (Amazon/B&HPhoto/Adorama) or perhaps thinking about purchasing one soon, then you might also be wondering which are the best lenses for Canon EOS R5 C. The Canon EOS R5 C features the RF lens mount, which support Canon’s line of RF-mount lenses, and it has full compatibility with all existing EF and EF-S-mount lenses via an optional EF-EOS R Mount Adapter. So, if you have EF or EF-S mount lenses, you can just get the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R to make full use of your Canon EF and EF-S lenses.

If you don’t have any EF or EF-S lenses, or don’t want to get the adapter, here we list all the top recommended and most suitable RF-mount lenses for Canon EOS R5 C mirrorless cinema camera. The list includes leading prime and zoom options from wide-angle to telephoto, which helps you choosing the exact lens of your demanding situation, including videos & vlogging, street, travel, walkaround, landscapes, portraits, wedding, macro, event, sports, wildlife and more.

Best Lenses for Canon EOS R5 C

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Best Memory Cards for Canon EOS R5 C

Looking for the best memory cards for Canon EOS R5 C? Here are our top recommended & fastest CFexpress cards and SD cards for Canon EOS R5 C mirrorless cinema camera.

The Canon EOS R5 C has dual memory card slots: 1 x CFexpress (Type B) card slot and 1 x UHS-II SD card slot. The CFexpress card slot is ideal for 8K, 6K & 4K video recording and high-speed, high-resolution burst shooting needs while the SD card slot is a convenient alternative for backups or less speed-critical shooting. Compact and lightweight, the Canon EOS R5 C is a true hybrid camera, boasting many of the video formats and features from the Cinema EOS lineup as well as many of the still-imaging capabilities of the EOS R5 camera in a beautifully designed body. Canon’s 45 Megapixel full-frame, CMOS imaging sensor is at the heart of the EOS R5 C camera’s superb image quality, which also leads the way for impressive 8K/60P RAW cinematic video shooting. In addition, focus and speed are paramount in the EOS R5 C camera, providing impressive still-image continuous capture at speeds of up to 20 frames per second, and with Dual Pixel CMOS AF II capability, to track split second movements of even the most elusive subjects.

So, in order to get the ultra high read speeds (transfer speed) and write speeds (fast buffer clearing time) to get the best out of your Canon EOS R5 C  (Amazon/B&HPhoto/Adorama) cinema camera, here we list the top recommended CFexpress cards (Type B) and SD cards for the Canon EOS R5 C mirrorless cinema camera based on the speed and price.

Recommended Memory Cards for Canon EOS R5 C

Here are the quick comparison tables of our top recommended CFexpress cards (Type B) and SD cards for Canon EOS R5 C mirrorless cinema camera.

CFexpress Cards (Type B):

CFexpress Cards (Type B) Max. Read Speed Max. Write Speed Buy Now
Delkin Devices POWER CFexpress Type B Card 1730 MB/s 1540 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
ProGrade Digital Cobalt Series CFexpress Card 1700 MB/s 1500 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Sony TOUGH CFexpress Memory Card Type B 1700 MB/s 1480 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Wise Advanced CFX-B Series CFexpress Card 1700 MB/s 1550 MB/s B&H
Delkin Devices BLACK CFexpress Type B Card 1645 – 1760 MB/s 1400 – 1710 MB/s B&H
ProGrade Digital Gold Series CFexpress Card 1700 MB/s 1400 – 1500 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
SanDisk Extreme PRO CFexpress Card Type B 1700 MB/s 1200 – 1400 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Hoodman Steel CFexpress Card 1700 MB/s 1,400 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Lexar Professional CFexpress Type-B Card 1750 MB/s 1,000 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama

SD Cards:

UHS-II SD Cards Max. Read Speed Max. Write Speed Buy Now
Sony SF-G Tough UHS-II SD Card (V90) 300 MB/s 299 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II SD Card (V90) 300 MB/s 260 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Card (V90) 300 MB/s 250 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Delkin Devices Power UHS-II SDXC Card (V90) 300 MB/s 250 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Delkin Devices BLACK UHS-II SDXC Card (V90) 300 MB/s 250 MB/s B&H
Lexar Professional 2000x UHS-II Card (V90) 300 MB/s 260 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-II SD Card 300 MB/s 260 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Hoodman Steel 2000x SDXC UHS-II Card 300 MB/s 260 MB/s B&H
Sony SF-M Tough UHS-II SDXC Card (V60) 277 MB/s 150 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Card (V60) 250 MB/s 130 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Sony SF-E Series UHS-II SDXC Card (V60) 270 MB/s 120 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Lexar Professional 1667x UHS-II SD Card (V60) 250 MB/s 90 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama

Any of these make for a good choice. If you’d like more detailed recommendations, you can find them below. Continue reading “Best Memory Cards for Canon EOS R5 C”

OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II & 40-150mm f/4 PRO Lenses Announced

In addition to the new OM SYSTEM OM-1 mirrorless camera, OM Digital Solutions also announced two new OM System Micro Four Thirds lenses: the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12–40mm F2.8 PRO II and M.Zuiko Digital ED 40–150mm F4.0 PRO.

OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II Lens $999 Available for Pre-Order

OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4 PRO Lens $899 Available for Pre-Order

The M.Zuiko Digital ED 12–40mm F2.8 PRO II and M.Zuiko Digital ED 40–150mm F4.0 PRO are expected to be available early March 2022 for $1,000 USD / $1,299 CAD and $900 USD / $1,150 CAD, respectively. Both lenses come with a front and rear lens cap as well as a lens hood, cloth carrying case, instruction manual and warranty card.

Pre-order links:

OM SYSTEM OM-1 body: $2,199 at B&H, Adorama.

OM SYSTEM OM-1 with 12-40mm f/2.8 Lens: $2,799 at B&H, Adorama.

OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4 PRO Lens: $899 at B&H, Adorama.

OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II Lens: $999 at B&H, Adorama.

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OM System OM-1 Camera Announced : Priced $2,199, Available for Pre-Order

OM SYSTEM OM-1 flagship Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera is now officially announced.

The US price is $2,199 (body only), and it is now available for pre-order at B&H, Adorama. It is a new flagship camera using its new OM System brand, featuring 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds stacked CMOS sensor with 5-axis in-body image stabilization and two high-resolution modes capable of outputting 50MP and 80MP images in a special Tripod High Res mode.

This new camera costs $2,199, first available for pre-order at Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama. Shipping is scheduled to start in early March 2022.

OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II Lens $999 Available for Pre-Order

OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4 PRO Lens $899 Available for Pre-Order

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