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OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7 Officially Announced, Price $549

OM SYSTEM today officially announced the new OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7 camera.The US price is $549.99 and it will be released in September 27, 2023. The price of the TG-7 at $549 is $100 more than the MSRP of the TG-6 ( (Amazon | B&H | Adorama)) when it launched. It will be available in red or black when it ships later this month.

The new OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7 is available for pre-order at B&H, Adorama.

OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7 Key Features

  • 12MP BSI CMOS Sensor
  • 4x Optical Zoom f/2-4.9 Lens
  • 25-100mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Water, Crush, Shock, Freeze & Dustproof
  • 17 Compatible Accessories
  • 3″ 1.04m-Dot LCD Monitor
  • TruePic VIII Image Processor
  • 4K Video Recording and Full HD at 30 fps
  • Built-In Wi-Fi, GPS, Field Sensor System
  • USB-C Connectivity

OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7: $549.99 at Amazon,B&H, Adorama. Continue reading “OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7 Officially Announced, Price $549”

Fujifilm GF 110mm f/5.6 T/S Macro & 30mm f/5.6 T/S Lenses Announced

Along with the GFX 100 II and GF 55mm f/1.7R WR, Fujifilm also announced the Fujifilm GF 110mm f/5.6 T/S Macro & 30mm f/5.6 T/S Lenses. Now the new Fujifilm GF 110mm f/5.6 T/S Macro & 30mm f/5.6 T/S Lenses are available for pre-order. Check it out!

Fujifilm GFX 100 II: $7,499 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Fujifilm GF 30mm f/5.6 T/S Lens: $3,999 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Fujifilm GF 55mm f/1.7R WR Lens: $2,299 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Fujifilm GF 110mm f/5.6 T/S Macro Lens: $3,499 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Fujifilm VG-GFX100 II Vertical Battery Grip: $499 at B&H, Adorama.

Fujifilm GF 110mm f/5.6 T/S Macro Key Features:

  • Medium Format | f/5.6
  • Telephoto Macro Lens
  • Built-In Data-Recording Sensor
  • Maximum Shift: +/- 15mm
  • 1:2 Magnification, 16″ Minimum Focus

Fujifilm GF 30mm f/5.6 T/S Key Features:

  • Medium Format | f/5.6
  • 24mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
  • Built-In Data-Recording Sensor
  • Maximum Tilt: +/- 8.5°
  • Maximum Shift: +/- 15mm
  • Mount Rotation: +/- 90°
  • Tripod Mount

Press Release: Continue reading “Fujifilm GF 110mm f/5.6 T/S Macro & 30mm f/5.6 T/S Lenses Announced”

Fujifilm GF 55mm f/1.7R WR Lens Officially Announced, Price $2,299

In addition to the GFX 100 II medium format camera, Fujifilm also announced the Fujifilm GF 55mm f/1.7R WR Lens.

The US price of the fast prime is $2,299 and will be released on September 26 2023. Now the new Fujifilm GF 55mm f/1.7R WR Lens is available for pre-order at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
Pre-order links:

Fujifilm GFX 100 II: $7,499 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Fujifilm GF 55mm f/1.7R WR Lens: $2,299 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Key Features:

  • Medium Format | f/1.7
  • 44mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
  • Extremely Fast Portrait Prime
  • DC Motor with GMR Sensor AF System
  • Rounded 11-Blade Diaphragm
  • Weather-Sealed Design & Fluorine Coating

Press Release: Continue reading “Fujifilm GF 55mm f/1.7R WR Lens Officially Announced, Price $2,299”

Fujifilm GFX 100 II Officially Announced, Price $7,499

Fujifilm officially announced the new Fujifilm GFX 100 II camera. The US price is $7,499 and it will be released on September 26, 2023.  Now the new Fujifilm GFX 100 II is available for pre-order at  Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Pre-order link:

Fujifilm GFX 100 II: $7,499 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Key Features:

  • New GFX 102 MP CMOS II HS Imaging Sensor and X-Processor 5
  • 8fps continuous mechanical shutter, innovative AI Autofocus algorithm, up to 8 Stops of IBIS
  • Internally Record 4K/ 60p at full sensor width in 4:2:2, 10-Bit Apple ProRes & jam sync timecode
  • World First: Natively enabled for Frame.io Camera-to-Cloud integration w/no accessory requirements
  • Multiple Cinema Formats: FUJINON PREMISTA, 35mm, and 35mm Anamorphic
  • Resolution: 102 MP
  • Lens Included: Without Lens
  • Lens Mount: Fujifilm G Mount
  • Video Resolution: 4K 60fps

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Panasonic Lumix G9 II and Two New Lenses Officially Announced

Panasonic officially announced the new Panasonic Lumix G9 II mirrorless camera and new Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH & 35-100mm f/2.8 POWER OIS Lenses.

Check out the pre-order links to major stores below :

Panasonic Lumix G9 II body: $1,897.99 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Panasonic Lumix G9 II with 12-60mm f/2.8-4 Lens: $2,497.99 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

$500 off on Panasonic Lumix G9 II with 12-35mm f/2.8 Lens: $2,295.98 at B&H.

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100mm f/2.8 POWER O.I.S. Lens: $1,147.99 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens: $1,597.99 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Panasonic DMW-BG1 Battery Grip: $347.99 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Panasonic Lumix G9 II Key Features

  • 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds Sensor
  • C4K/4K 60p 4:2:2 10-Bit Video Recording
  • 100MP Handheld High-Res Mode
  • 5-Axis Sensor Stabilization; Dual I.S. 2
  • 3.68m-Dot 0.8x-Magnification OLED LVF
  • 3.0″ 1.84m-Dot Free-Angle Touchscreen
  • 779-Point Phase-Detection AF System
  • ISO 25600 and 75 fps Continuous Shooting
  • Dual UHS-II SD Slots; Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
  • Weather-Sealed Design

100-400mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH POWER OIS Lens Key Features

  • Micro Four Thirds System | f/4 to f/22
  • 200-800mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
  • Compact Ultra Telephoto Zoom
  • .5x Max. Magnification (35mm Equivalent)
  • POWER O.I.S., Dual I.S. Compatibility
  • Rotating Tripod Collar & Built-In Hood
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
  • Dust, Splash, and Freeze Resistant

35-100mm f/2.8 POWER OIS Lens Key Features

  • Micro Four Thirds System | f/2.8 to f/22
  • 70-200mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
  • Fast Telephoto Zoom
  • POWER Optical Image Stabilizer
  • UED and ED Elements
  • 5-Axis Dual I.S. 2 Compatible
  • Splash, Dust, and Freezeproof Design

Press Release: Continue reading “Panasonic Lumix G9 II and Two New Lenses Officially Announced”

GoPro HERO12 Black Officially Announced, Price $399

GoPro officially announced the new GoPro HERO12 Black camera. The US price is $399 and it will be released in September 13, 2023. Now the new GoPro HERO12 Black is available for pre-order at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Pre-order link:

GoPro HERO12 Black: $399 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. 

Key Features

  • 27MP with Improved Performance
  • 5.3K60/4K120/2.7K240 Video, 27MP Photos
  • HyperSmooth 6.0 Image Stabilization
  • Front and Rear LCD Screens
  • Bluetooth Audio Connectivity and Control
  • 33′ Waterproof without Housing
  • 8x Slow-Motion Video
  • 1720mAh Capacity Rechargeable Battery

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Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 & 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lenses for Fujifilm X-Mount

Sigma has officially announced two new additional lenses for Fujifilm X Mount:

All compatible lenses for Fujifilm | Fujifilm Lens Abbreviations and Meanings

The Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS lens is expected to retail for $949, while the 23mm F1.4 DC DN lens will be priced at around $549. Both lenses are set to become available starting from September 21st. Additionally, for those who already own either lens in E or L mounts, Sigma offers a mount conversion service to convert them to X-mount. Continue reading “Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 & 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lenses for Fujifilm X-Mount”

Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens Announced, Price $1,599

Sigma today has officially announced the new 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens. The Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN | Art will be available in L-mount and Sony E-mount.  The US price for this lens is $1,599, now available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video/Adorama.

Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens Features

  • Lens construction: 19 elements, 15 groups (1 SLD, 3 FLD and 4 aspherical elements)
  • Inner focus system
  • Compatible with high-speed autofocus
  • HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) motor
  • Compatible with lens aberration correction*
  • Support DMF, AF+MF
  • Compatible with AF assist function (Sony E-mount only)
  • Super Multi-Layer Coating
  • Aperture Ring
  • Aperture Ring Click switch
  • Focus Mode switch
  • AFL button (customisable on some models
  • Petal-type Hood (fixed)
  • MFL (Manual Focus Lock) switch
  • Rear filter holder
  • Specially designed front cap (Filter slots, Lock mechanism)
  • Dust and Splash Resistant Structure
  • Water and Oil Repellent Coating (Front element)
  • Tripod Socket (TS-141)
  • Support for switching between linear focus / non-linear focus ring settings (L-Mount only)**
  • Compatible with the SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11 (Optional / L-Mount only)
  • Designed to minimise flare and ghosting
  • Every single lens undergoes SIGMA’s proprietary MTF measuring system
  • 11-blade rounded diaphragm
  • High-precision, durable brass bayonet mount
  • Made in Japan craftsmanship

* Function available on supported cameras only. Available corrections may vary depending on the camera model. On cameras where aberration correction is controlled with ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’ in the camera menu, please set all aberration correction functions to ‘ON’ (AUTO).

** Only on compatible cameras.

Fujifilm XApp Ver. 1.02 Released for iOS and Android

As you know the Fujifilm XApp replaces the old Camera Remote app for users of supported cameras and will be the new default going forward. Fujifilm has just released version 1.02 for their Fujifilm X App for iOS here and for Android here.

Fujifilm X-S10 Body: $1,299: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujifilm X-S10 Body: $999 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama

Fujinon XF8mm f/3.5: $799 at B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Compatible models

The newly introduced FUJIFILM X-S20 mirrorless digital camera is manufactured to automatically be compatible with the new FUJIFILM XApp without added firmware.
Additionally, the following GFX System and X Series models are also compatible, subject to downloading of Fujifilm’s latest firmware release:

FUJIFILM GFX100, FUJIFILM GFX100S, FUJIFILM GFX50S II, FUJIFILM X-H2S, FUJIFILM X-H2, FUJIFILM X-Pro3, FUJIFILM X-T5, FUJIFILM X-T4, FUJIFILM X-T3, FUJIFILM X-T30 II, FUJIFILM X-T30, FUJIFILM X-S10, FUJIFILM X-E4, FUJIFILM X100V

See also FUJIFILM firmware update – May 24, 2023

FUJIFILM firmware update – May 24, 2023

Many FUJIFILM cameras got new firmware updates that bring support for the newly launched XApp as well as some minor “setup menu setting functions” optimization. These cameras include the following models:

GFX Series Camera Body

X Series Camera Body

At X Summit BKK 2023 (see live blog here), Fujifilm has updated its range of mirrorless cameras with the introduction of the Fujifilm X-S20 and the new Fujifilm XF 8mm f/3.5 lens. In addition the company released firmware updates for 13 camera bodies for both GFX and X-Series models.

The    will be available from the end of June 2023 priced at $1299 while the  XF 8mm F3.5 Lens will be available for $799 at the same time.

Fujifilm X-S10 Body: $1,299: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujifilm X-S10 Body: $999 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama

Fujinon XF8mm f/3.5: $799 at B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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