See the OM-1 still working after being completely covered in powder!
OM Digital released the first part of their OM-1 development story. The Japanese text can be read here at Fotopus (and here the Google translation). Here is the text explaining the image you see on top:
This is a photograph just after the dustproof test. It is a test to prove that there is no intrusion into the camera even if you continue to use powder, which is like baby powder, for 8 hours. Of course, in addition to these, a powerful dust reduction system that allows you to change lenses safely even in the sand and a highly durable shutter unit are equipped with the same or better than before.
It is not only reliable because it is designed to prevent water droplets and dust from entering from the outside, but it is also developed with particular attention to making it hard to break by using even the internal parts, so you can use it with confidence.
OM-1 at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon. GetOlympus.
OM-1 in EU at Calumet DE. Fotokoch DE. Wex UK. Olympus DE, Olympus UK, Olympus FR, Olympus IT, Olympus ES. Olympus NL. Olympus BE. Olympus AT. Olympus CH.
Secret EU deal: E-PL10 with 14-42mm and 45mm f/1.8 lenses for $599 only if you use this code
The total value would be 935 Euro, but you get it for 599 Euro only at Olympus Shop Germany if you use the code “EASTER22” at checkout code. At the moment I don’t know if this code works in other EU stores too. Please try it for yourself at Olympus France, Olympus Italy, Olympus Spain, Olympus UK, Olympus Netherland.
One more thing: The Amazon Europe Easter Deals will end in 48h at Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, Amazon ES, Amazon NL.
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Topaz released the new Gigapixel v6.0.0
Topaz released the new Gigapixel AI (more info here). You save 15% on it using our checkout code “RUMOR“. P.S.: Til April 15 you save $30 on Topaz Denoise (Click here) if you add our checkout code “RUMOR“.
Here are the new features and fixes:
Special Update Instructions
- This version of Gigapixel AI requires MacOS 10.14 or Windows 10 (or higher). It is not supported on MacOS 10.13 or Windows 7/8.
- If you use Gigapixel AI as a plugin to Photoshop or Lightroom Classic on Mac, once you install this update, please do the following:
- Quit Photoshop and/or Lightroom Classic completely
- Gigapixel AI should open by itself after installing the update. Your plugin configurations should now be reset. Follow any prompts displayed relating to installing plugins.
Major Changes
- Native Apple M1 support
- Drag and drop DMG installer for mac
- Updated visual theme
- Batch model downloading option
Improvements
- Reduced Very compressed model pixel shift
- Reduced GPU memory usage when face refinement enabled
- Reduced installer size
- Allowed expanding file list to show >3 files
- Cleaner edges on transparent images
Fixes
- Fixed preserve source format using TIFF for some JPEGs
- Fixed black lines in output at certain sizes
- Fixed crashes on some hardware combinations
- Fixed incorrect backend selection on Windows 11
- Fixed face refinement not working on machines with old GPUs
- Fixed process failing silently if face detection model not present
- Improved wording of various dialogs and tooltips
- Fixed long file names overlapping other text
- Fixed time measurement displayed in file list
- Fixed batch processing handling images out of order
- Fixed custom crop tool aspect ratio ignored
- Fixed “Save As” file suffixes not matching batch mode
- Fixed certain JPEGs showing 0x0 dimensions
- Stopped model downloads cancelling each other
- Require model downloads (fixes many hardware compatibility issues)
- Fixed photoshop plugin crashing on mac
- Fixed auto parameter calculation in plugin mode
- Fixed some cases of exiting without output when used as plugin
- Prompt for plugin installation when photoshop detected
Known Issues
- Crash reporter shows up after closing app
- White flashes when resizing window
Panasonic GH6 review by AP: “this camera is tough to beat within its price bracket”
Preorders: GH6 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. In EU at Fotokoch DE, Calumet DE, Foto Erhardt DE. WexUK, Park UK.
Amateur Photographer tested the GH6 and concluded:
This camera was clearly designed with video-centric creators in mind, but it holds its own when capturing stills as well. Perhaps the most surprising thing about the GH6 is the fact that it costs £2000. There’s no camera within its price bracket that comes close to offering a similar set of specifications and options for video recording. Even its full-frame siblings, the Lumix S1 and the Lumix S5 cannot match it for frame rates and recording formats.
The GH6 was the camera many hoped the GH5 II would have been and given the price point it begs the question; why would anybody buy a GH5 II when £200 more would get them all the benefits of the GH5 II, plus an all new 25.2MP sensor, improve audio functionality, handheld 100MP high resolution stills, 5.7K/60p, C4K/120p, Apple ProRes, V-Log, up to 4-Channel 96kHz/24-bit audio and more.
By no means is the GH6 perfect. It’s still using a contrast based AF system, it lacks internal RAW recording and has left behind 6K/4K photo mode. However, it is set to gain the ability to output C4K/120p to an external recorder via HDMI, as well as support for recording to an external SSD via USB-C through a firmware update; two things that will further boost its functionality as a professional video tool.
If you want a hybrid camera with genuine cine camera capabilities and functionality, this camera is tough to beat within its price bracket. With the GH6, Panasonic has created another category-redefining camera that proves, at least for now, Micro Four Thirds is most definitely not dead.
Yodobashi Camera’s ranking: OM-1 is the best selling camera, GH6 is on 4th place
Yodobashi shared their top 10 best selling cameras in March:
1st place OM SYSTEM OM-1 Body
2nd place Sony α7 IV Body
3rd place Canon EOS R6 Body
4th place Panasonic LUMIX GH6 Body
5th place Canon EOS R5 Body
No. 6 Sony FX3 Body
No. 7 Canon EOS RP / RF24-105 IS STM Lens Kit
No. 8 Panasonic LUMIX GH6 Standard Zoom Lens Kit
No. 9 OM SYSTEM OM-1 12-100mm F4.0 PRO Kit
No. 10 Canon α7 III Lens Kit
OM-1 at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon. GetOlympus.
OM-1 in EU at Calumet DE. Fotokoch DE. FotoErhardt DE. Wex UK. Olympus DE, Olympus UK, Olympus FR, Olympus IT, Olympus ES. Olympus NL. Olympus BE. Olympus AT. Olympus CH.
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a bit of everything…
50mmf /1.2 GM: a complete review of the real BEAST!
Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT.
Holographic Camera Instantly Peeks around Obstacles (Scientific American).
High-Res-Shot-Funktion der OM System OM-1 getestet (Digitalkamera.de).
Best Photo Editing Apps for Mobile Devices in 2022 (42West).
Zoom Unveils F8n Pro Multitrack Field Recorder with 32-bit Float Recording (Explora).
Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.