For the next two years, Sony will exclusively equip Associated Press with photo and video gear
By Terry Sullivan
In this photo shot on Sony equipment, Georganne Moline competes in women’s 300-meter hurdles at the Weltklasse Zurich Inspiration Games at Mt. San Antonio College, July 9, 2020, in Walnut, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Today, Sony and The Associated Press, one of the most prominent global news organizations in photography and video, announced...
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This affordable, full-frame mirrorless model is targeted at those looking for an entry-level camera
By Terry Sullivan
The new Nikon Z 5 with the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 zoom kit lens.
This month, camera companies introduced photographers to some exciting new full-frame mirrorless cameras and lenses. The most notable was from Canon, revealing that it was continuing to expand further into the full-frame mirrorless market with the introductions of the new Canon...
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The new model is Leica’s highest resolution rangefinder to date
By Terry Sullivan
Leica’s new M10-R rangefinder
Today, Leica announced the new 40-megapixel M10-R rangefinder digital camera, which will be compatible with its broad range of Leica M-series lenses. The new model, which Leica says will be its new flagship model, is the fifth M10-series model in its product line, along with the M10, M10-P, M10-D and M10 Monochrom.
Lecia...
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Learn why the EOS R5 has no fan and how shooting video could generate significant heat
By Wes Pitts
Earlier today, Canon sent out a media alert regarding worries of overheating issues during video recording on the Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6 mirrorless cameras. The statement focused more on the EOS R5, since that’s the model that can record in 8K video resolution as well as high frame rates using the width of the full-frame sensor at high bit rates.
It’s...
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In addition, Canon announced two new teleconverters and a professional inkjet printer
By Terry Sullivan
Canon’s new products include the Canon EOS R5 full-frame mirrorless camera (top left)
Earlier this year, Canon announced that it was in the process of developing a new flagship camera, the EOS R5 for its EOS R series system. Today, it made good on that promise, while also expanding other parts of the system: Canon has announced the next two models...
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The new pricey E-mount G Master series lens is a potentially groundbreaking zoom for its full-frame mirrorless system
By Terry Sullivan
Sony’s new 12-24mm F2.8 GM zoom lens
Today, Sony has unveiled a potentially groundbreaking new zoom lens, the Sony 12-24mm F2.8 GM, a large-aperture ultra-wide zoom lens for Sony’s full-frame mirrorless cameras. The new E-mount zoom is a G Master series lens—its 11th G Master lens in the series and fourth G Master zoom with a constant F2.8...
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The prime is designed for Fujifilm’s GFX medium-format system
By Staff
Fujifilm’s new FUJINON GF30mmF3.5 R WR Lens
Fujifilm has announced a new wide-angle lens for its GFX medium-format system: The new GF 30mm F3.5 R WR lens has a focal-length equivalent of 24mm (35mm film format). The prime will ship in late July or early August and cost $1699.
The optical design of the lens consists of 13 elements in 10 groups,...
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After decades in the camera industry, Olympus will spin off imaging division to Japan Industrial Partners
By Terry Sullivan
Earlier today, Olympus, which for decades has manufactured high-end professional digital camera systems as well as consumer-level point-and-shoots, announced that it is leaving the digital imaging business. According to The Verge, Olympus has signed a memorandum of understanding that it will sell off its imaging division to Japan Industrial Partners...
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A new compact mirrorless camera targeted at vloggers and video content creators
By Terry Sullivan
Panasonic’s new Lumix G100
Today, Panasonic announced a new mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera, the Lumix G100, which is targeted at vloggers and video content creators. In many ways, it’s a camera that appears to be designed to compete directly with the Sony ZV-1, which was announced last month.
Panasonic says the new Lumix G100 will include...
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Company also announces a USB dock and three lenses that are now available in L-Mount formats
By Staff
Today, Sigma introduced several new lenses and accessories:
The most notable announcement is the introduction of the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary telephoto zoom lens. Marketed as a companion lens to two previously released full-frame mirrorless zooms—the 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art and 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art—Sigma says the 100-400mm F5-6.3...
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