Just announced: Peak Design Pro Tripods on Kickstarter

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Peak Design announce the new Pro Tripod on Kickstarter (Click here).

Press text:

Based on the groundbreaking architecture of Peak Design’s original award-winning Travel Tripod, Pro Tripod is scaled-up to offer significantly greater stiffness and deployment height. It also offers pro features like fluid panning, video support, and fully CNC-machined aluminum hardware, as well as meticulously engineered refinements to every single lever, knob, and touchpoint.

Pro Tripod will be available in 3 size variants (Lite / Pro / Tall) to meet a broad range of shooting needs and preferences. Combined with the Travel Tripod, Peak Design now has a full tripod line, with a compelling premium solution for everyone in the hobbyist, prosumer, and professional .

Product Overview

  • Pro Tripod
    Professional-grade tripod with the stability and features pros need, but still portable enough to carry anywhere.
  • Pro Tall Tripod
    Variant of Pro Tripod with elongated legs for a taller deploy height. For users who prefer taller deployment, either because they are taller, or because they want maximum stability with heavier rigs by not deploying the center column. Longer packed length than Pro Tripod and slightly heavier.
  • Pro Lite Tripod
    Same head as Pro Tripod, but with the legs, hub, and center column scaled down for greater portability. For users willing to sacrifice a little stability for a little more packability. Packs down skinnier and slightly shorter than Pro Tripod, weighs slightly less. Still significantly stronger, stiffer, larger, and heavier than Travel Tripod.
  • Tilt Mod*
    Instantly convert your Pro Tripod ball head into a fluid pan/tilt head for capturing ultra-smooth pro-quality video. Capture photo and video in a single shoot without lugging extra gear or interrupting your workflow
  • Pro Leveling Base*
    Combine the portability and stability of our carbon fiber Pro Tripod legs with the functionality of your own dedicated pro video head, gimbal, geared head, 3-way head, and more. Quickly level it on uneven terrain without the need to adjust your legs.
  • Pro Spike Feet Pro Lite Spike Feet
    Set of 3 stainless steel spike feet. Pro set fits Pro & Pro Tall models, Pro Lite fits only Pro Lite model. Achieve superior stability and grip when shooting with Pro Tripod or Pro Tall Tripod on slippery or loose terrain.

Pro Tripod Features/Upgrades vs. Travel Tripod

  • Massive stability upgrade. All pro, still no bulk.
    Scaled-up and precision-tuned to handle heavy pro rigs in the most demanding environments, Pro Tripod features stronger legs, an all-CNC-machined hub, and a flanged center column for maximum stability and weight capacity (40lb). Yet it still fits in your backpack.
  • Totally overhauled & refined Pro Ball Head with fluid panning.
    Integrated fluid panning. An upgraded cinch ring for more stability than ever. Added safety toggle for total security. 15-degrees of adjustment even when the center column is fully stowed. Use the new Tilt Mod accessory to instantly convert to a full fluid pan/tilt video head.
  • Faster, more secure camera connection.
    The redesigned Arca-compatible camera quick-lock grips your camera faster, tighter, and more effortlessly.
  • Revamped leg cams for even faster setup and pack-down + easier maintenance.
    A hallmark feature of the Travel Tripod, the aluminum leg locking cams have been reengineered for smoother, faster, and stronger operation. Plus they’re significantly easier to disassemble for cleaning and maintenance.
  • New ergonomic angle adjusters.
    New CNC-machined leg angle adjusters have smooth and satisfying push-button operation and lie flush when packed down.
  • Fully integrated hex tool + mobile mount.
    Includes our iconic collapsible phone mount, plus a new folding hex multitool, both designed to stow inside the center column.
  • Upgraded protective carry sleeve.
    The redesigned carry sleeve features a weatherproof shell, padded construction, and an integrated adjustable carry strap.
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New leaked OM-5II images and press text!

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On June 17 OM Digital will announce the new OM-5II. Here are new leaked images and press text (Thanks Andrew!):

 

OM-5 Mark II Silver with 12-45mm F4.0 PRO Lens Kit
The OM SYSTEM OM-5 is an ultra-compact mirrorless camera built for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers who demand exceptional image quality without the weight. Weighing just 366g, it’s the perfect companion for travel, hiking, nature photography, and on-the-go videography, delivering powerful performance in a highly portable body.

Equipped with powerful features like Live ND (in-camera natural density filter) and Handheld High-Res Shot, the OM-5 unlocks creative potential, perfect for photographers who want to experiment with long exposure shots and achieve high-resolution details. For wildlife and action photography, the OM-5 delivers fast sequential shooting speeds and Pro Capture for ultra-fast pre-shutter image capture, ensuring you never miss a moment.

Powered by a 20.4MP Live MOS sensor and TruePic IX processor, it captures detail-rich images and smooth 4K (including vertical) video. The 121-point all cross-type AF ensures sharp focus, while 5-axis image stabilisation—with up to 6.5 stops—keeps your shots steady. With IP53-rated weather sealing and freezeproof to -10°C, the OM-5 is ready to follow your inspiration wherever it leads.

· Extremely compact, lightweight and durable Micro Four Thirds camera
· 20.4MP Live MOS Sensor and TruePic IX Processor
· 5-Axis Synchronised Image Stabilisation with 7.5 stops compensation
· 121-point All Cross-type Phase-detection AF with Face/Eye Detection
· Advanced computational functions incl. Handheld High Res Shot 50MP
· 4K video recording with no time limits
· IP53-rated weather-sealing, freeze-proof to -10°C, dustproof

Specs:
Monitor
Eye-level OLED electronic viewfinder, approx. 2.36M dots
Viewfinder Resolution Magnification / Coverage
Approx. 100% / Approx. 1.23x[*1] ~ 1.37x[*2] (-1m-1, 50mm lens, Infinity) *1: Finder Style 1, 2 (aspect ratio 4:3) *2: Finder Style 3 (aspect ratio 4:3)
Video Quality
4K, C4K, Full HD, High Speed Movie FHD
Sequential Shooting
[Sequential shooting H] approx. 10 fps with selectable 5 -10 fps [Sequential shooting L] approx. 6fps with selectable 1-6 fps [Anti-shock sequential shooting L] approx. 5.5 fps with selectable 1-6 fps [Silent sequential shooting H] approx. 30 fps with sel
ISO Sensitivity
AUTO ISO (default): LOW (approx.64) ‐ 6400 with customizable default and upper limit (200 – 6400) Manual ISO: LOW (approx.64, approx.100), 200 ~ 25600
Image Stabilisation
Built-in 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization
AF System
High-speed imager AF
Effective Resolution (approx.)
20.4 MP
Processor
TruePic™ IX
The only new thing appears to be the CP button. Only silver and black appeared on the site. No photos of the rear. The kit prices can’t be right if the silver and black lenses are very different spec and both were GBP 1699. It looks like it was being set up  / tested.

 

UPDATE: Here is the Black OM-5II

Thansk Andrew!

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OM-5II will come in three color options

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A source (Thanks!) told me this:

The new Om-5 Mkii has a new colour option on the ordering pages for dealers .  “Beige”.   There are also options for “black” and “Silver” .   
Pricing is almost identical to the OM-5 , so don’t expect the stacked sensor from the Om-1 .

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