Super European deal on the OM-1
In Europe you get the OM-1 with 17mm f71.2 lens for 1699 Euro only at OM Germany, OM France, OM UK, OM Italy.
Just released: New OM-1 firmware update
OM-1 Version 1.7 has been released (download here). Those are the benefits:
- Enhanced All-Target Mode Autofocus: Improvement in AF performance with All-Target Mode in S-AF and C-AF. Optimized tuning of the focus position when the AF area is set to all targets.
- Improved Menu Operation: The erase/trash button can now be used as a menu access shortcut, allowing for easier operation with the right hand.
- Enhanced Handheld High-Res Shot: Improved composition algorithm for handheld high-res shot.
- Operational Stability: Improved stability of some functions.
Micro Four Thirds Cameras You Didn’t Know Existed
Snappines writes:
Went down a rabbit hole and came back up with a cool micro four thirds camera and a whole list of other lesser known cameras! I thought it would be fun to explore this open system and look at which other camera brands have joined m43 since it’s conception. I’m betting you don’t know about them all! Am I missing any?
He made a list of cameras most of you forgot existed like the:
- Kodak S-1
- Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
- JVC camcorder
- Z-cam
- Nac camera
- Mevo Core
- Yongnuo
- Alice Camera
- Switchlens
- I’m back Film
- Leica Digilux 3
Crazy how many different manufacturers made MFT mount cameras!
Curiosity: New Panasonic patent discloses a strange selfie camera design
DClife spotted a weird Panasonic patent. It describes a sort of selfie camera you can use on a stick…seems like a sort of DJI Osmo 3 competitor:
Maybe Panasonic will release new kind of camera products that are different than our classic Lumix models?
Limited time deal at Amazon: -42% off on the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan
For a limited time you save 42% on the 1TB Creative Cloud Plan sold by Amazon (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
Reminder: Lowest price ever on those OM Digital primes:
Just released: Topaz Photo AI v3.2.0
There is a new major update for Topaz Photo AI (Click here). This release of Photo AI includes:
- Three new Sharpen models: Lens Blur v2, Natural, and Refocus
- Personalized model and strength settings
- Presets in suggestions
- Auto-selection added to the controls tab
- Improved color accuracy for Canon RAW files
- Performance improvements for preview behavior
- Allow the Capture One plugin to save a DNG
Want to dig in deeper? Here’s a full breakdown of what to look for in this latest release: