The new DJI Inspire 2 with Zenmuse X5s is a flying GH5

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DJI announced the new Inspire 2 Quadcopter (specs and preorder here) and Zenmuse X5s (specs and preorder here). And it’s a sort of flying GH5 as it records 5.2K and 4K 60FPS! TheVerge reports:

DJI has designed a new image processing system for the Inspire 2 meant to satisfy professional filmmakers. They call it CineCore 2.0, and it can capture 5.2K video at a whopping 4.2Gbps bitrate. To handle all that data, the Inspire 2 has added an onboard SSD. You can buy this drone with the new Zenmuse X4S or X5S camera. The latter feature a micro 4/3 sensor and supports 10 different lenses, including zooms. And the system supports video compression formats that matter to pros, like CinemaDNG and Apple ProRes. For photographers there is a DNG RAW mode that captures 30-megapixel still images. And it can stream video in broadcast-quality formats for local news crews who want live aerial video from the scene of an unfolding event.

And now check out those detailed graphs:

Full specs:

  • Gimbal + Camera + Lens
  • Micro 4/3 Sensor
  • 5.2K at 30 fps / 4K at 60 fps
  • 20.8MP Still Images
  • 12.8 Stops of Dynamic Range
  • 12-Bit Raw
  • 20 fps Continuous Burst



Thanks B2!

TCSTV Jpeg test: Panasonic beats Olympus


The Great JPEG Shootout! (Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji, iPhone, Pentax, Olympus, Panasonic)

TheCameraStoreTV tested the JPEG quality of all major manufacturers. And for them Panasonic those a better job than Olympus! Watch the video to find out their reasoning behind that conclusion.

Panasonic releases firmware updates for the G80 and the GH4

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Panasonic issued a new firmware update for the GH4 and G80 (or G85 or G81). You can download it here: av.jpn.support.panasonic.com

The G80 update (version 1.1) fixes that bug:

Improved image stabilizer performance during the motion picture recording.

The GH4 update (version 2.6) fixes those bugs:

– When the camera is used with the Battery Grip, an error message pops up if the remaining power of the battery in the Battery Grip is low.
– With a use of [shoplink 63144 ebay]Panasonic H-RS100400(LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR 100-400mm / F4.0-6.3 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S.[/shoplink]) or some Olympus interchangeable lenses, the monitor blacks out when the user tries consecutive shooting in manual mode in AFC setting.
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Panasonic will issue a G80 firmware update tomorrow!

Last week we reported about the G80 Image Stabilziation issue. Panasonic quickly responded that they are working to solve the malfunction. The good news is that it didn’t take long for them to fix the issue. CameraJabber reports:

I contacted Panasonic UK’s PR team about the matter and was advised that a firmware update will be issued at on the company’s global website (www.panasonic.com) at 6am GMT tomorrow.

Hurray!

G85 in USA at BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon.
G80-G81 in Europa at Amazon Germany, ParkCameras.

Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 hands-on reviews

I am pretty sure the new Olympus 12-100mm PRO lens is going to become our favorite travel zoom lens. The lens is set to start shipping next week. And here is a quick review, with a lot of photos, of the 12-100mm by Pattayadays.com:

It’s a day since the postman delivered this lens, and so far I am very happy with it. The extra reach, the ability to get close to your subject, the confidence you can have in the IS; all provide expanded opportunities for shooting. It’s going to be an excellent walk-around companion for the next few years.

More short 12-100mm PRO hands-on:
Allan Weitz hands-on on Explora.
Olympus 12-100mm PRO lens review by Lydogbilde.no.
Olympus M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO Sample Photos (ePhotozine).

12-100mm f/4.0 PRO at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de. PCHstore.

New E-M1II videos


Testing the Olympus E-M1 MK II – On the Go Ep. 40 – feat. Janne Amunét

New set of E-MII tests:

M1Mark2 Vs Profoto ProB4 by Rachan Koomkong
OM-D E-M1 Mark II Overview with Olympus Visionaries (Youtube)
Olympus OMD EM1 Mark II review: 4k video compilation (Youtube)
Olympus E-M1 Mark II vs Panasonic GH4 – video 4K and stabilization comparison (Youtube)
Olympus E-M1 Mark II vs E-M5 Mark II – short video comparison (Youtube)

Olympus E-M1II preorders:
In USA at BHphoto, Amazon, GetOlympus and Adorama.
In Europe at ParkCameras. WexUK. Digitech.ch.

 

a bit of everything…


Michael Poliza – E M1 Mark II

Panasonic G85 Field Test (Imaging Resource).
Panasonic LX10 Gallery (Flickr).
italian Review of Olympus Pen F (Promirrorless).
advanced firework photos (Olympus ImageSpace).

Chris: “I just released my latest episode of Adventure Photography On Location. Would be amazing if you could share it. https://youtu.be/faum-bbXJ-E
In Episode 06 of Adventure Photography On Location – Chasing Autumn I’m taking you along on a 4 day trip to the german side of the Belgian-German border into the region of the Eifel. Known for its rolling hills, colourful forests and atmospheric castles and moody weather it will be the perfect place to capture autumn inspired adventure, landscape and nature images with my Olympus cameras. Check the blog article for more.

Pier-Yves: “We used the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G80 with the Panasonic Leica 15mm F/1.7 and the Olympus 45mm F/1.8 lenses and the ambiant lighting. No more. Editing with Final Cut Pro X. No Color Grading. Enjoy the film and share it if you wish > https://vimeo.com/188874407