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Robin Wong made this interesting test:
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra boasts one of the best, if not the best camera in smartphones today. The S20 Ultra features 108MP main camera that has F1.8 lens and is optically stabilized. I managed to get my hands on a loaner unit from Samsung Malaysia and I thought why not make a quick comparison test against my own trusty Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III? I am genuinely curious to see how far has the smartphone consumer imaging technology has improved and what the gap is between a smartphone best camera versus a Micro Four Thirds system. Will the 108MP with advanced computational photography tricks win the battle?
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On March 3 the French magazine Photorend interviewed Masanori Sako from Olympus. Here are the highlights:
2020 goal:
Our objective in 2020 is to stabilize and strengthen our position on the market. To achieve this objective, we are actively carrying out marketing activities and have also set up a roadmap of interesting products. We will continue to develop future technologies for photographers and videographers, such as new cameras and new lenses in 2020.
E-M1X sales:
E-M1X, but it is selling pretty well. The addition of the Starry Sky AF function on the OM-D E-M1X is under consideration.
Full Frame:
Full format is interesting in many cases, but many customers are looking for a more compact and lighter interchangeable lens system and we are almost the only ones able to offer this kind of product on the market. In fact, we are not afraid to be “alone” and we are proud to have the Micro 4/3 and to offer unique features for photographers.
Camera business shutdown rumors:
Some people thought that Olympus was planning to reduce or even close its imaging business, but that is not the case. Imagery continues to play an important role in the business, by being at the forefront of technologies or innovations. We will therefore certainly maintain the imaging activity as an important part of Olympus society. The rapid pace of technological development could help accelerate certain developments in medical devices or life sciences. The photo division is also our public face, and contributes to the fact that many people know about Olympus, which should promote the presence of the brand.
Coronavirus effect on Olympus camera business:
Olympus has been affected to some extent. We don’t see any significant impact at the moment, but we will see. Our factories are now in Vietnam, although some parts are purchased from Chinese companies, so there could be some impact.
New higher resolution MFT sensors:
We are also studying how to use higher resolution sensors in the future. There is no limit, but our priority is to obtain a final image of quality and usable.
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Solutions for Photographing in Cold Weather (Explora).
Video tripods and fluid heads vs photo tripods (DpreviewTV).
Tito Ferradans tested the Vazen 40mm t/2 Anamorphic lens on Panasonic GH5
Reg:: “The video is about adapting old EF autofocus lenses (I called them autofocus vintage lenses) on a Panasonic Lumix G7 and seeing if it performs well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP-SX5q_PJs”
Plenty of news on the facebook E-M1II group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.
Skylum launched the new free Luminar 4.2 update ($10 discount with our code “43RUM”). It adds a new “AI Augmented Sky” feature you can “live test” on their interactive press release page.
Topaz has just released a major update to their Sharpen AI software. This update will include highly-requested batch processing capabilities. Sharpen AI will also include the ability to selectively apply or remove the sharpening treatment to certain areas in your image.
To promote the latest update, Topaz is launching a special sale. Sharpen AI will be on sale for $59.99 (save 25%) from today until April 3.
Topaz announced their new Video Enhance AI and there is a $100 discount if you preorder it within the next days. Check out how it works and see the samples on this official Topaz product page.
Save $237 on the entire Franzis software collection
Today DxO announced the new PhotoLab 3.2 software. And til March 31 you save up to 30% on all DxO software (Click here).
STC announced the new grip for the Olympus E-M5III:
Press text:
STC Announce new Folding Grip [Fogrip] for Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
Innovative imaging designer and manufacturer, STC, has announced a new folding grip solution for the Olympus Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III camera, providing greater stability and critical benefit with weight distribution.
STC continues to deliver cutting-edge innovations for photographers and videographers the world over and their latest product announcement has been designed specifically for photographers and filmmakers using Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III cameras. The new grip follows quickly from the recent announcement of the STC Fogrip for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II cameras.
