Fujifilm X-Pro2 – New Firmware Version 2.01
Change log
- The phenomenon is fixed that AF function doesn’t work well in the tele-photo area with XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR.
- The phenomenon is fixed that hung-up could happen when carrying out SELECT FROM NETWORK LIST of MANUAL SETUP in PC AUTO SAVE SETTING.
- The phenomenon is fixed that Flash i40 made by Nissin for FUJIFILM doesn’t fire.
X-Pro2 New Features Guide Ver.2.00
Firmware Update
Fujifilm X-T1 – New Firmware Version 5.00
Change log
- Compatibility with the Shoe Mount Flash EF-X500.
Additional functions like the multi-flash lighting, high-speed flash sync and so on can be used with the EF-X500.
Accordingly, the FLASH SETTING and the Shooting Menu is dramatically changed. - The items that can be assigned to the Quick Menu have changed.
FLASH FUNCTION SETTINGS and FLASH COMPENSATION have been added due to the compatibility with the Shoe Mount Flash EF-X500. - The roles that can be assigned to the Function buttons have changed.
FLASH FUNCTION SETTINGS, TTL-LOCK and MODELING FLASH have been added due to the compatibility with the Shoe Mount Flash EF-X500.
X-T1 New Features Guide Ver.5.00
Firmware Update
Tadaa SLR – Paid Photography Apps Become Free – for iPhone
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Tadaa SLR
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Nikon D5600 with Touch Control & Wi-Fi Connectivity
Product Summary
- Model name: Nikon D5600
- Release Date: 10 November 2016
- Focus Type: Autofocus
- Format : APS-C
- Mounts: Nikon
- Availability: January 2017
- Price: $696.95
- Purchase options: Adorama | B&H | Amazon
Key features
- 24.2 effective megapixels and EXPEED 4 image-processing engine
- Compact and lightweight body with a comfortably deep grip
- 39-point AF system
- In-camera time-lapse movie
- ISO sensitivity from 100 to 25600
- 3.2-in. Vari-angle LCD monitor with touch control
- SnapBridge enables image/video transfers to your smart device
Nikon extends its range of SnapBridge-compatible cameras with the D5600, an inspiring DX-format DSLR for people who want to explore the creative world of photography. Whether it’s shadow play when the sun’s high, or movies shot from intriguing angles, the new Nikon D5600 is a camera that gives power to fresh ideas.
Image quality is everything and the D5600’s large 24.2 megapixel DX-format image sensor sharply captures fine textures and renders photos and movies with superbly crisp detail. An ISO range of 100-25600, and an expanded ISO sensitivity of 6400 in Night Landscape mode, ensures low-light scenes and difficult lighting situations are handled with ease. Thanks to Nikon’s SnapBridge, users can automatically sync photos to a smart device, as they shoot, and then share the inspiring results right there in the moment. With the D5600, SnapBridge also makes it possible to use the connected smart device to shoot remotely via the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi® capability¹. During viewfinder shooting, the refined touch Fn function offers an intuitive alternative to using the command dial or multi-selector: now photographers can operate the Auto Sensitivity control, as well as selecting the focus point or adjusting other important settings, via the large touchscreen. And a frame advance bar, inherited from Nikon’s professional D5 and D500 cameras, makes it possible to quickly scroll through images in playback mode. For movie shooters, the new Time-Lapse Movie function (inherited from Nikon’s high-end DSLRs) makes it simple to transform slow-moving scenes into dramatic high-speed sequences.
- Nikon D-SLR image quality: the large 24.2 megapixel DX-format sensor, wide ISO range of 100-25600, and EXPEED 4 image-processing engine combine to deliver stunning images and incredible detail—even in low light.
- SnapBridge: Utilises Bluetooth® low energy technology² to let the D5600 maintain a constant, low-power link with a smartphone or tablet. Sync and share D-SLR quality images on the go via the Bluetooth connection. Easily transfer movies, or use a smart device to shoot remotely via the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi capability.
- Vari-angle Nikon D5600 with Touch control & Wi-Fi Connectivity: large 8.1 cm (3.2 in) LCD with wide viewing-angle and high 1,037k-dot resolution.
- Optical viewfinder: approx. 95% frame coverage with approx. 0.82x magnification
- AF precision: miss nothing thanks to the razor-sharp 39-point autofocus system with nine cross-type sensors in the centre, and up to 5 fps continuous shooting.
- Movies worth sharing: record smooth, finely-detailed Full HD video clips at frame rates of up to 50p/60p.
- Travel ready: body weighs just 415 g (approximately)³ and boasts a deep grip for a stable, exceptionally comfortable hold.
- Expandable system: compatible with a wide range of NIKKOR lenses and Nikon Speedlights, as well as Nikon’s ME-1 stereo microphone and the ME-W1 Wireless Microphone.
- Kits: the D5600 comes with multiple kit options. The exceptionally versatile double zoom VR lens kit is great for everything from unique travel photos to distant action. Includes the D5600 camera, the AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm VR wide-angle zoom lens, and the AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm VR telephoto zoom lens. AF-P NIKKOR lenses make a perfect choice for movie shooters as these lenses focus quickly and quietly, enabling smooth video footage with practically no drive noise.
¹ Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
² The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Nikon and its Affiliates is under license.
³ Without battery/SD card
Sharing Compatibility
The Nikon SnapBridge application must be installed on a compatible smart device before it can be used with this camera.
SnapBridge App Requirements:
Android 5.0 or later
A device with Bluetooth 4.0 or later
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Specification
| Type of camera | |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-lens reflex digital camera |
| Lens mount | Nikon F mount (with AF contacts) |
| Effective angle of view | Nikon DX format; focal length equivalent to approx. 1.5x that of lenses with FX-format angle of view |
| Effective pixels | |
| Effective pixels | 24.2 million |
| Image sensor | |
| Image sensor | 23.5 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor |
| Total pixels | 24.78 million |
| Dust-reduction system | Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (Capture NX-D software required) |
| Storage | |
| Image size (pixels) |
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| File format |
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| Picture Control system | Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat; selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls |
| Media | SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards |
| File system | DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, PictBridge |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder |
| Frame coverage | Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.82x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1) |
| Eyepoint | 17 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens) |
| Diopter adjustment | -1.7 to +0.5 m-1 |
| Focusing screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen |
| Reflex mirror | Quick return |
| Lens aperture | Instant return, electronically controlled |
| Lens | |
| Autofocus support | Autofocus is available with AF-S, AF-P and AF-I lenses |
| Shutter | |
| Type | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter |
| Speed | 1/4000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb, time |
| Flash sync speed | X=1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower |
| Release | |
| Release modes | S (single frame), CL (continuous low speed), CH (continuous high speed), Q (quiet shutter-release), self-timer; interval timer photography supported |
| Frame advance rate | CL: Up to 3 fps, CH: Up to 5 fps (JPEG and 12-bit NEF/RAW) or 4 fps (14-bit NEF/RAW)
Note: Frame rates assume continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of 1/250 s or faster, Release selected for Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection), and other settings at default values |
| Self-timer | 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures |
| Exposure | |
| Metering | TTL exposure metering using 2016-pixel RGB sensor |
| Metering method |
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| Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F) |
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| Exposure meter coupling | CPU |
| Modes | Auto modes (auto, auto [flash off]); programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M), scene modes (portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait, night landscape, party/indoor, beach/snow, sunset, dusk/dawn, pet portrait, candlelight, blossom, autumn colors, food); special effects modes (night vision, super vivid, pop, photo illustration, toy camera effect, miniature effect, selective color, silhouette, high key, low key) |
| Exposure compensation | Can be adjusted by -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV in P, S, A, M, SCENE and night vision modes |
| Exposure lock | Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button |
| ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) | ISO 100 to 25600 in steps of 1/3 EV; auto ISO sensitivity control available |
| Active D-Lighting | Auto, extra high, high, normal, low, off |
| Focus | |
| Autofocus | Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, 39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensors), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5 to 3 m/1 ft 8 in. to 9 ft 10 in.) |
| Detection range | -1 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) |
| Lens servo |
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| Focus point | Can be selected from 39 or 11 focus points |
| AF-area modes | Single-point AF, 9-, 21- or 39-point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, auto-area AF |
| Focus lock | Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button |
| Flash | |
| Built-in flash | Auto, portrait, child, close up, night portrait, party/indoor, pet portrait, super vivid, pop, photo illustration, toy camera effect: Auto flash with auto pop-up P, S, A, M, food: Manual pop-up with button release |
| Guide number | Approx. 12/39, 12/39 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) |
| Flash control | TTL: i-TTL flash control using 2016-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering |
| Flash modes | Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off |
| Flash compensation | Can be adjusted by -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV in P, S, A, M and SCENE modes |
| Flash-ready indicator | Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; blinks after flash is fired at full output |
| Accessory shoe | ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock |
| Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) | Nikon CLS supported |
| Sync terminal | AS-15 Sync Terminal Adapter (available separately) |
| White balance | |
| White balance | Auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine-tuning |
| Bracketing | |
| Bracketing types | Exposure, white balance and ADL |
| Live view | |
| Lens servo |
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| AF-area mode | Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected) |
| Automatic scene selection | Available in auto and auto (flash off) modes |
| Movie | |
| Metering | TTL exposure metering using main image sensor |
| Metering method | Matrix |
| Frame size (pixels) and frame rate |
Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 and 23.976 fps respectively; options support both ★high and normal image quality |
| File format | MOV |
| Video compression | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding |
| Audio recording format | Linear PCM |
| Audio recording device | Built-in or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable |
| ISO sensitivity | ISO 100 to 25600 |
| Maximum length | 29 min. 59 s |
| Other option | Time-lapse movies |
| Monitor | |
| Monitor | 8.1-cm/3.2-in. (3:2), approx. 1037k-dot (720 x 480 x 3 = 1,036,800 dots), TFT vari-angle LCD touch screen with 170° viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, brightness adjustment and eye-sensor controlled on/off |
| Playback | |
| Playback | Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 12 or 80 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, playback zoom cropping, playback face zoom, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, histogram display, highlights, photo information, location data display, auto image rotation, picture rating and image comment (up to 36 characters) |
| Interface | |
| USB | Hi-Speed USB with Micro-USB connector; connection to built-in USB port is recommended |
| HDMI output | Type C HDMI connector |
| Accessory terminal | Wireless remote controllers: WR-1 and WR-R10, Remote cord: MC-DC2, GPS unit: GP-1/GP-1A (all available separately) |
| Audio input | Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter); supports optional ME-1 Stereo Microphone |
| Wireless/Bluetooth | |
| Wireless |
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| Bluetooth | Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1 |
| Range (line of sight) | Approx. 10 m/32 ft without interference; range may vary with signal strength and presence or absence of obstacles |
| NFC | |
| Operation | NFC Forum Type 3 Tag |
| Supported languages | |
| Supported languages | Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese |
| Power source | |
| Battery | One EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery |
| AC adapter | EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5A Power Connector (available separately) |
| Tripod socket | |
| Tripod socket | 1/4 in. (ISO 1222) |
| Dimensions/weight | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 124 x 97 x 70 mm/4.9 x 3.9 x 2.8 in. |
| Weight | Approx. 465 g/1 lb 0.4 oz with battery and memory card but without body cap; approx. 415 g/14.7 oz (camera body only) |
| Operating environment | |
| Operating environment | Temperature: 0 to 40°C/32 to 104°F; humidity: 85% or less (no condensation) |
| Accessories | |
| Supplied accessories (may differ by country or area) | EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-24 Battery Charger, DK-25 Rubber Eyecup, AN-DC3 Camera Strap, BF-1B Body Cap |
New Leica D-LUX Explorer Kit
Leica announced a New LEICA D-LUX EXPLORER KIT. It includes a 12.8MP Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) camera with Leica DC Vario-Summilux 10.9–34 mm f/1.7–2.8 ASPH lens, an Exclusive Red carrying strap & Auto lens cap.
DISCOVER THE FASCINATION OF PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE LEICA D-LUX EXPLORER KIT
“Wetzlar, 3 November 2016. Of all the Leica compact cameras, the D-Lux has one of the fastest lenses. Featuring a Leica DC Vario-Summilux 10.9–34 mm f/1.7–2.8 ASPH. lens that is ideally matched to its large four-thirds sensor, it delivers images with natural colours and outstanding picture quality. Thanks to its extremely versatile zoom lens (equivalent to 24 to 75 mm in 35 mm format), it is ideal for almost all creative areas of photography – from portraits to landscapes, architecture to macro and the classical domain of Leica cameras, reportage photography.
From mid-November, Leica Camera AG will be offering the universal D-Lux in a set together with special extras like the automatic lens cap. This cleverly designed lens cap allows photographers to shoot pictures without even taking it off the lens. And it never gets in the way, even for spontaneous snapshots with its zoom lens – the shutters of the lens cap open up automatically as soon as the lens is extended and the camera is ready to shoot in a flash. The set also includes an exclusive, red carrying strap made from finest quality cotton. In good time for the season, the Leica D-Lux set comes in attractive packaging with a winter theme.
The Leica D-Lux in the set is technically identical to the standard model in every way and impresses with the same extensive range of features, versatile functions and an intuitive handling concept. Alongside its fast zoom lens, its outstanding features include highlights like a high-resolution electronic viewfinder for perfect composition of subjects, 4K video recording and an integrated WiFi module for remote control of the camera from a smartphone or tablet PC and wireless transmission of still pictures or video to end devices. The Leica Image Shuttle app required for this function can be downloaded free of charge and installed on iOS or Android devices. Classically elegant and timelessly beautiful design with particular attention to simple and intuitive handling add the final, refined touches to the portfolio of the camera.”
Price : $1,145
Available at : Reddotcameras | Leica store miami
Intel’s 500 Drone Lights Up the Night Sky
Intel lights up the night sky of Krailling, Germany with 500 drones. Last time the computer giant displayed a UAV light show system with 100 drones. On 7th October 2016 they set a Guinness World Records by performing a choreographed light show with 500 Intel Shooting Star drones.
Nikon D500 Firmware Update Fixes Touch Shutter
Nikon D500 Firmware “C” – 1.11
Change log:
- Fixed an issue that prevented the touch-shutter option releasing the shutter when autofocus was used during live view with an SB-800 flash unit attached.
- Changed the items checked when image sensor cleaning was performed using the SETUP MENU > Clean image sensor > Clean now option. We recommend that you use this option to perform image sensor cleaning after the update is complete.
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Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 Announced
Photoshop CC 2017 rolls out exciting new features for designers and digital photographers. In the 2017 release of Creative Cloud, you get access to all-new versions of your favorite desktop apps, and you can download them using the Creative Cloud desktop app. To check for application updates, click the gear icon in the Creative Cloud desktop app and choose Check for App Updates.
New in this release of Photoshop CC
- In-app Comprehensive search Photoshop now features powerful search functionality that lets you search across UI elements, documents, Help & learning content, inspiring Stock assets, and much more—all from within a unified dialog. You can search for items right after launching Photoshop or when one or more documents are open.
- Jump-start your creative projectsNow, when you create a document in Photoshop, instead of beginning with a blank canvas, you can choose from a wide variety of templates from Adobe Stock. Templates include stock assets and illustrations that you can build on to complete your project. When you open a template in Photoshop, you can work with it just as you would work with any other Photoshop document (.psd). In addition to templates, you can also create a document by selecting one of the numerous presets available in Photoshop or create your custom sizes. You can also save your own presets for reuse.
- SVG fontsPhotoshop supports SVG fonts and ships with the Trajan Color Concept and the EmojiOne font. SVG fonts provide multiple colors and gradients in a single glyph.
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Work with Adobe Experience Design CC (Preview)
- Ability to open PSD files in your Creative Cloud Files directory directly from the Start Screen
- Preference to select a highlight color in the UI: Blueor Gray. Select Preferences > Interface and, under Appearance, choose a Highlight Color.
- New Preview checkbox in the Liquify dialog
- Added ability to hide on-screen widgets in Face-Aware Liquify
Enhanced in this release of Photoshop CC
- Select And Mask workspace
- Face-Aware Liquify
- Creative Cloud Libraries
- Properties panel improvements
- New Camera Raw features
- Match Font improvements to include more results from locally installed fonts
- You can now simply click outside a text box to commit text.
- The layer count feature now more accurately represents layer and group contents in the document.
- Improved marquee selection to only select elements on the active art board
- Minimum Radius threshold in the UI is now not enforced when Smart Radius is selected.
- Surface Blur is now up to 10X faster for 16-bit images.
- Improved contrast in the three lightest color themes under Preferences > Interface.
- On computers with AMD graphics processors running Mac OS X 10.11 and later, you can leverage Apple’s Metal graphics acceleration framework for use with the Oil Paint filter. For more information see Oil Paint filter.
- GPano metadata is now preserved when exporting via Export As.
What’s changed
- Design Space (Preview) is no longer available in this version of Photoshop.
- In earlier releases of Photoshop, Cmd/Ctrl+F used to be the keyboard shortcut for reapplying the last-used filter. Beginning with this release, it invokes the Photoshop search experience. If necessary, you can use Edit > Keyboard Shortcuts to reassign keyboard shortcuts.
- Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) is no longer a supported operating system for this release of Photoshop CC.
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Long exposure camera – Paid Photography Apps Become Free – for iPhone
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Long exposure camera WD21.Night vision photo/video
Normal Price : $ 2.99
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Features Include:
WD21 Cam – The Long-Exposure Camera! Take Long-Exposured Nigh-Shots directly with your Smartphone – in high resolution! New: Record Time-Lapse image-sequencies!
Have you ever wondered how to get nice Night-Shots? With Long-Time Exposure-Photography, you’ll get them!
This app takes several, long-exposured images and calculates them together. It generates a final image which has a lot more light then an usual image. With a special algorithm, it will try to reduce shaking of the image.
Optimized for iPhone 4,4S 5,5S , iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus. iPhone 6S .6S Plus, iPhone SE
•Amplification mode picker
•Amplifier picker
•Colour saturation picker
•Green amplification mode
•Fast exposure
•Front, rear camera
•Led light
•HD photo video mode
•Focus refresh button
•8x zoom
•Built In library
•Photo video slider
•E-mail photo video share
•Facebook photo video share
•Twitter photo video share
•Dropbox photo video share
Weatherproof Olympus STF-8 Macro Flash
Product Summary
- Model name: Olympus STF-8 Macro Flash
- Release Date: November 2, 2016
- Availability: January 2017
- Price: $479.99
- Purchase options: Adorama | B&H
Key features
- Guide number of 8.5
- Twin Flash with Adjustable Ratios
- Full TTL auto sync
- Dustproof, splashproof, and freezeproof design
- Olympus wireless RC flash system support
- Uses 4 AA batteries
Olympus announces the STF-8 Macro Flash, the world’s first macro twin flash with weatherproof construction. This compact and lightweight flash is dustproof, splashproof and freezeproof down to 14°F (-10°C) so that photographers may take advantage of every photo opportunity without worrying about their gear.
Twin flashes tend to be large, heavy, and lack dustproof and splashproof capabilities, making them virtually impossible to use in many outdoor environments. The compact STF-8 combines with the weatherproof performance of the OM-D® E-M1 Mark II camera and M.ZUIKO® lenses to capture properly illuminated macro shots wherever your photography takes you, even outdoors in the rain.
The STF-8 offers unparalleled flexibility and is compatible with the M.ZUIKO Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro, M.ZUIKO Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro and M.ZUIKO Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO lenses. The STF-8 boasts a guide number of 8.5 when firing both heads and 6 when firing one head to deliver ideal flash output for macro shooting. In addition to full TTL auto sync, users can manually control the output from full power down to 1/128. The ratio between the left and right heads is fully adjustable, allowing for superior versatility to fine tune lighting for limitless creative possibilities. The heads are also removable; users may position one to light their subject and the other to light the background, or utilize any positioning combination to match the shooting scenario.
Designed to support various shooting techniques, the STF-8 is compatible with Focus Bracketing and Focus Stacking modes on select OM-D models, including the OM-D E-M1 Mark II, to further expand photographers’ creative expression.
Main Features
- Compact and lightweight with a dustproof, splashproof, and freezeproof design
The STF-8 Macro Flash incorporates the same hermetic sealing technology found on Olympus cameras and lenses to deliver the world’s first dustproof, splashproof and freezeproof (down to 14°F / -10°C) construction on a macro flash. When combined with the weatherproof performance of select OM-D cameras and M.ZUIKO lenses, photographers have a compact macro system they can use with confidence in any environment.
In addition to compatibility with three M.ZUIKO lenses, third-party step-up/step-down rings can be attached to allow you to use a variety of lenses, including four thirds system macro lenses. Both of the flash heads may also be adjusted for versatile angles and shooting distances.
- Flash output ideal for macro shootingA guide number of 8.5 when utilizing both flash heads (a guide number of 6 when firing one head) provides a high level of control over exposure and makes it easier to avoid overexposure at close focusing distances. Users are no longer required to keep the flash heads far away from the subject or unnecessarily stop down the aperture.In addition to full TTL auto sync, users can manually choose the output (from full power down to 1/128) for fine control over the balance of flash and ambient light. The heads are also removable to properly light every shooting scenario.
- Superior versatility for expanded macro-photographic expressionsThe flash ratio between the left and right flash heads (A/B) is fully adjustable. Photographers will never feel limited in their ability to control highlights and shadows across their subject. The A/B output ratio (either fire one head or adjust from 1:8 to 8:1) and manual flash output are designed to be controlled quickly and intuitively via two dials on the control section.The angle of the flash heads may be adjusted from 60° upward to 40° downward, and may be rotated around the ring adapter. Advanced lighting techniques may be achieved by removing the flash heads for lighting backgrounds and lighting subjects from behind. The flash heads can also be individually mounted to a tripod using the built-in socket.The included retractable diffuser softens flash output for smoother shadows and a wider angle of coverage. This is effective for shooting extreme close-ups with a wide aperture or when shooting with a wide-angle lens.
The STF-8 is designed with the lens working distance in mind. Because the flash heads do not protrude beyond the end of the lens, they never come in contact with the subject, even when shooting extreme close-ups. The flash heads are also located near the optical axis for efficient lighting when shooting very small subjects.
- Supports various shooting techniques
The Olympus wireless RC flash system communicates via infrared (commander only) from the front of the control section to facilitate remote firing. The Olympus FL-900R flash (sold separately) and other RC compatible flashes may be used for multi-unit lighting and background light.
Features such as Focus Bracketing and Focus Stacking on the OM-D E-M1 Mark II (manual flash only) may be used to further expand creative expression. Frame speed is controlled to coincide with charging time and firing priority during shooting.
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New Flagship Olympus OM-D E-M1 MARK II Announced
Product Summary
- Model name: Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
- Release Date: 2 November, 2016
- Focus Type: Autofocus
- Format : 4/3″ Sensor
- Mounts: Micro Four Thirds
- Availability: Late December 2016
- Price: $1999.99
- Purchase options: Adorama | B&H | Amazon
Key features
- 20.4 megapixel 4/3″ Live MOS Sensor
- 3.5 times faster TruePic VIII Image Processor
- 121-Point Dual FAST AF
- PRO Capture Lag-Free Electronic Shutter Mode
- 18 frames/second Continuous Mode
- 2.36M dots Eye-level electronic viewfinder
- Dual SD card slots
- 4K (4096×2060) Video capture
- Built-In Wi-Fi
The OM-D E-M1 Mark II is equipped with the newly-developed high-speed TruePic VIII Image Processor, which is 3.5 times faster than the previous TruePic processor used in the OM-D E-M1, and a new 20.4 megapixel Live MOS sensor equipped with 121 points of cross-type on-chip phase detection and contrast detection AF. These technologies work together with the camera’s silent electronic shutter to provide full-resolution RAW images at up to an unprecedented 60 frames per second in AF and AE lock, and up to 18 frames per second with continuous AF and AE tracking.
The OM-D E-M1 Mark II boasts a wide array of shooting features including the new Pro Capture Mode for lag-free shooting that enables the capture of split-second moments, a 50 Megapixel High-Res Shot Mode for images with incredible detail rivaling that of full-frame DSLRs, in-body 5-Axis Image Stabilization that provides up to 5.5 shutter speed steps of compensation performance, and 5-Axis Sync IS that provides the world’s most effective 6.5 shutter speed steps of compensation when combined with the new M.ZUIKO® Digital ED 12-100mm f4.0 IS PRO.
The OM-D E-M1 Mark II is weather sealed to be dustproof, splashproof and freezeproof (down to 14°F/-10°C) in a compact lightweight design, ideal for shooting in all types of outdoor conditions.
The OM-D E-M1 Mark II is equipped with the newly-developed high-speed TruePic VIII Image Processor, which is 3.5 times faster than the previous TruePic processor used in the OM-D E-M1, and a new 20.4 megapixel Live MOS sensor equipped with 121 points of cross-type on-chip phase detection and contrast detection AF. These technologies work together with the camera’s silent electronic shutter to provide full-resolution RAW images at up to an unprecedented 60 frames per second in AF and AE lock, and up to 18 frames per second with continuous AF and AE tracking.
The OM-D E-M1 Mark II boasts a wide array of shooting features including the new Pro Capture Mode for lag-free shooting that enables the capture of split-second moments, a 50 Megapixel High-Res Shot Mode for images with incredible detail rivaling that of full-frame DSLRs, in-body 5-Axis Image Stabilization that provides up to 5.5 shutter speed steps of compensation performance, and 5-Axis Sync IS that provides the world’s most effective 6.5 shutter speed steps of compensation when combined with the new M.ZUIKO® Digital ED 12-100mm f4.0 IS PRO.
The OM-D E-M1 Mark II is weather sealed to be dustproof, splashproof and freezeproof (down to 14°F/-10°C) in a compact lightweight design, ideal for shooting in all types of outdoor conditions.
Main Features:
- High-Speed Sequential Shooting and Superior AF Performance
- Live MOS sensor and TruePic VIII Image ProcessorThe newly developed high-speed TruePic VIII Image Processor and a new 20.4 megapixel Live MOS Sensor works in concert with the camera’s electronic shutter to provide full-resolution images at a maximum 60 frames per second in AF and AE lock, and up to 18 frames per second with continuous AF and AE tracking.The TruePic VIII Image Processor boasts a dual quad core system with four CPU cores and four image processing cores to achieve image processing speeds approximately 3.5 times faster than the TruePic VII Processor. Because camera operation and image processing functions are carried out in unison, transfer speeds and menu operations are vastly improved over previous models.
- Pro Capture ModeThe new Pro Capture Mode provides lag-free shooting so users can capture high-quality full-resolution images at precise moments with no compromises. Using the silent electronic shutter, Pro Capture buffers a running series of JPEG / RAW images when users press the shutter release halfway. Then, by fully pressing the shutter button, users can capture that moment’s image plus up to 14 previous frames all at once.
- Advanced Dual FAST AutofocusThe advanced Dual FAST AF automatically chooses between on-chip phase detection AF and contrast detection AF, or utilizes both phase and contrast detection simultaneously. This system boasts 121 cross-type on-chip phase detection focus points in order to dramatically improve accuracy. The simultaneous use of contrast detection and on-chip phase detection AF enables accurate focus in difficult lighting conditions, while a new moving subject tracking algorithm rapidly and continuously measures the subject-to-camera distance to precisely maintain focus. Finally, the in-camera AF Limiter function is included to achieve faster focusing by limiting the focus range of the lens, thus preventing time-consuming focus hunting.
Autofocus functions such as AF Target Mode, AF target position and face/eye priority AF are easily set with a single button press. AF operations are enhanced with a new subject-tracking Cluster Display, which illuminates active sensors to assure the user of focus-subject accuracy. The AF Targeting Pad feature allows users to select the AF point by sliding their finger on the rear touch LCD monitor while looking through the viewfinder. - High-magnification, high-speed electronic viewfinderThe performance of the 1.48x (35mm equivalent) high-magnification, high-resolution electronic viewfinder rivals those of professional full-frame interchangeable lens cameras. With high-speed operation that includes a maximum refresh rate of 120 fps and a minimum response time of five milliseconds, users never lose track of fast-moving subjects.
- High-speed responseThe significantly improved shutter release lag time, now reduced by approximately 30% from that of the previous model, facilitates response time so users never miss a photo opportunity. In addition, frame-advance speed during playback is approximately three times quicker for faster scrolling and review of images.
- Outstanding Portability and Reliability
- A compact, lightweight system with excellent portabilityThe OM-D E-M1 Mark II features weatherproof construction in a compact and lightweight design. Coupled with an Olympus M.ZUIKO lens, the OM-D system is extremely compact, providing the ultimate in portability for shooting and transportation. Handheld super-telephoto shooting is possible with the M.ZUIKO Digital ED 300mm f4.0 IS PRO lens (600mm focal length in 35mm equivalent), and this camera and lens combination is compact enough to store in carry-on luggage when flying.
- Weatherproof construction and Super-Sonic Wave Filter dust reduction systemThe OM-D E-M1 Mark II features high-performance weather sealing for excellent dustproof, splashproof and freezeproof (down to 14°F/-10°C) performance so that users can shoot in the harshest of conditions. This weatherproofing is not limited to the camera body alone: it is extended across the entire OM-D system, including the dustproof, splashproof and freezeproof M.ZUIKO PRO lens lineup. In addition, a Supersonic Wave Filter (SSWF) dust reduction system vibrates the image sensor more than 30,000 times a second to virtually eliminate any dust that may land on the sensor while changing lenses.
- High-performance shutterA newly developed shutter is rated for 200,000 actuations to withstand consistent daily use in professional environments. Floating shutter construction is employed so that shutter shock is not easily transmitted to the camera body.
- Dual memory card slotsThe OM-D E-M1 Mark II features dual memory card slots to allow simultaneous use of two SD cards for more versatile shooting. The slots are positioned in a staggered layout, making cards easier to insert and remove. Users can select from four settings: Standard Mode records to the specified card; Automatic Switching Mode automatically switches to the second card when the first card becomes full; Dual Independent Mode records to both cards according to the specified image quality setting assigned to each; and Dual Same Mode records identical files to both cards simultaneously. Slot 1 supports UHS-II and UHS-I cards, while Slot 2 supports UHS-I cards.
- High-capacity battery and rapid charger
The new BLH-1 lithium-ion rechargeable battery has a capacity that’s approximately 37% higher than that of the BLN-1 used in the previous model, providing approximately 440 shots on a single charge (CIPA standards-compliant). The OM-D E-M1 Mark II displays the remaining battery life percentage on the rear monitor so users are not surprised by a depleted battery. Also, the new BCH-1 charger is 50% faster than the previous version.
- Exceptional Image Quality
- Higher resolution and improved dynamic range
The new 20.4 megapixel Live MOS sensor offers 25% higher resolution than the previous model, and the absence of a low-pass filter further enhances image quality. A higher dynamic range improves the reproduction of highlight and shadow detail, and an anti-reflective coating on both sides of the sensor’s sealing glass further enhances contrast performance.
- Improved image quality at high ISO settings
The newly-developed TruePic VIII Image Processor dramatically improves image quality when shooting at high ISO settings, making it possible to capture images with minimal noise. The normal sensitivity ISO (ISO AUTO) range has been expanded to ISO 6400 for greater flexibility in a variety of shooting scenarios, and Fine Detail Processing II ensures that no detail is lost due to over sharpening.
- ISO 64 equivalent ISO LOW setting
The ISO LOW setting is equivalent to ISO 64, providing greater flexibility to shoot at wider apertures even in brightly lit situations, making it possible to achieve beautiful, shallow depths of field.
- 50 Megapixel High-Res Shot Mode
A High-Res Shot Mode utilizes the Voice Coil Motor (VCM) system of the 5-Axis Image Stabilization System to precisely shift the sensor in half-pixel increments while capturing a total of eight shots. The camera automatically composites the shots into a single 50-megapixel equivalent ultra-high resolution image. This unique Olympus technology is a benefit for any still life photographer or anyone who requires ultra fine detail reproduction. The TruePic VIII Image Processor effectively suppresses blur due to subject movement, making it possible to utilize High-Res Shot Mode in a wide variety of shooting conditions, such as gently blowing grass, tree leaves or ocean waves. In addition to 80 megapixel RAW and 50 megapixel equivalent JPEG images, it is possible to select a smaller 25 megapixel equivalent file size.
- In-body 5-Axis Image Stabilization
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II is equipped with the latest in-body 5-Axis Image Stabilization to compensate for all types of camera shake. An optimized correction algorithm boasts outstanding compensation performance with approximately 5.5 shutter-speed steps of compensation. Also, when combined with Olympus lenses equipped with in-lens image stabilization, 5-Axis Sync IS provides the world’s most effective 6.5 shutter-speed steps of compensation2 for blur-free handheld shooting of stills and video.
- Higher resolution and improved dynamic range
- Stunning UHD Video Capture
- Digital Cinema Standard 4K videos
The OM-D E-M1 Mark II supports Digital Cinema Standard 4K (4096×2060 pixels) video capture at a 24P frame rate and a bit rate of up to 237 Mbps for authentic movie production. The 20.4 megapixel Live MOS sensor provides a read speed three times faster than that of the previous model for effective suppression of movement distortion, resulting in sharp, clear image quality. The video-specific picture mode “Flat” is ideal for color grading and finishing the footage exactly as envisioned by the videographer.
- 5-Axis Image Stabilization combined with electronic stabilization for video
With four times the resolution of Full HD, 4K videos are easily affected by camera movement and typically require a tripod, mini jib, crane and other specialized accessories for movie recording. The OM-D E-M1 Mark II pairs its advanced 5-Axis Image Stabilization with electronic stabilization specialized for video (M-IS)10 to effectively reduce camera shake, making handheld 4K video capture possible. This outstanding image stabilization system allows videographers to easily shoot movies with virtually no visible camera shake. The camera’s rear vari-angle LCD monitor can be adjustable to the user’s preferred angle for shooting convenience.
- HDMI monitor connection and recording synchronization
The HDMI monitor connection provides the ability to view live video output on a larger display while shooting. Users are able to select from Monitor Mode for an external monitor and Recording Mode to capture uncompressed video directly from the HDMI port. The OM-D E-M1 Mark II is equipped with a synchronization signal so that video recording to an external device can start or stop from the camera. A 4:2:2 external output is provided to meet a wider color correction range. An audio synchronization function makes it easy to synchronize audio recording when using Olympus’ Linear PCM Recorder LS-100 while recording video, and a Slate Tone function facilitates the syncing of recorded audio and video.
- Digital Cinema Standard 4K videos
- Advanced Shooting Functions
- Silent Mode
Silent Mode utilizes the silent electronic shutter to eliminate all mechanical noises while shooting. Silent Mode is especially useful for shooting in situations where noise of any kind is not appropriate, including stage performances, concerts and even sleeping children. Also, it is possible to deactivate the AF Illuminator, AF confirmation beep and flash for virtually silent operation.
- Focus Stacking/Focus Bracketing Modes
Depth of field is especially shallow when taking macro photos, making it difficult to capture an image that is completely in focus from the foreground to background, even at smaller apertures. Focus Stacking Mode captures eight shots at different focal positions and composites them to form a single shot that is entirely in focus. The depth of field provided by Focus Stacking is far deeper than even the smallest aperture at close distances. Focus Stacking Mode is compatible with seven Olympus M.ZUIKO lenses for a variety of shooting scenes.
Focus Bracketing Mode automatically captures up to 999 shots with different focal points, allowing users to choose shots with the optimal focus point or use commercially-available software to composite all images into one picture with stunning depth of field.
- Live Composite/Live Bulb Modes
Live Composite Mode is available for shooting fireworks and cityscapes against starry backgrounds. While using Live Composite, the exposure of dark areas remains constant, while areas of light that change during the exposure are updated, creating trails of light from stars or fireworks. Live Bulb and Live Composite Modes allow users to easily check the image on the LCD monitor in real time, instead of relying on intuition.
- Keystone Compensation
The camera is equipped with Keystone Compensation for photographing architecture. Keystone Compensation digitally provides tilt and shift functions with all M.ZUIKO lenses, and because trapezoidal compensation may be applied simultaneously to both vertical and horizontal directions, it is possible to shoot various subjects in a wide range of situations.
- Tethered shooting with Olympus Capture
Olympus Capture™ is now available in Version 1.2 and supports tethered shooting with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. High-speed data processing and transfer via the USB 3.0 Type C port is four times faster than with Olympus Capture Version 1.1. A cable clip is bundled for securing and stabilizing the cable to a strap when the camera and computer are connected.
- Silent Mode
Additional features:
- Customizable C-AF tracking sensitivity allows users to choose the best setting for their subject to optimize C-AF tracking performance.
- AF Scan allows users to adjust the lens scan operation settings in low-contrast environments to prevent unnecessary hunting.
- Preset MF lets users quickly set a preferred focus distance when using manual focus.
- AF Home Settings is assignable to a customizable function button. Users are able to program their most frequently used AF target position, AF Target Mode and AF Mode as an AF Home setting.
- Lowest Shutter Speed Setting on the camera allows users to predefine a minimum shutter speed so that the ISO sensitivity increases in low-light situations rather than slowing down the shutter speed. This is convenient for handheld shooting in low-light environments.
- Users are able to back up customized camera settings on a computer so that they can be reapplied to the camera whenever necessary, which is especially useful for using the same settings on multiple cameras or maintaining settings after a firmware update.
- Specify Folder function lets users select a folder as a recording destination and create new folders to make image editing and management easier.
- Grid settings allow users to set a highly visible grid color for display as a guide when shooting in dark locations such as theaters.
- The Date/Time/Second display lets users organize images by a second unit. This is an effective feature for high-speed sequential shooting.
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Specification
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | |
| Sensor / Dust Reduction | |
| Sensor Type | 4/3″ Live MOS Sensor |
| Effective Pixels | 20.4 million |
| Total Pixels | 21.8 million |
| Aspect Ratio & Area | 4:3 / 17.4 x 13.0mm |
| Dust Reduction | Super Sonic Wave Filter |
| Processor | |
| Processor Type | TruePicTM VIII |
| Focusing System | |
| AF System Type | High-speed imager AF: Imager phase detection AF and imager contrast AF (active AF automatically selected by camera; when a Micro Four Thirds lens is attached, imager phase detection AF is always selected) |
| Focus Modes | Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / AF tracking (C-AF + TR) / Preset MF*1 *1 Distance setting values are rough estimates and not compatible lens except the AF lens. |
| Full Time AF | Not Available |
| AF Limiter | Available (Fn button can be assigned to On/Off; can save 3 settings) *Distance setting values are rough estimates. |
| AF Performance | C-AF lock (5 steps) , AF scanner (3 types) |
| Magnified Frame | 3x , 5x , 7x , 10x , 14x *Autofocusing is possible in the magnified frame; can be assigned to button to turn magnify frame AF on and to activate magnification; touch icon on monitor to turn off; enables selection of AF point from over 800. |
| Face Detection AF / Eye Detection | Available Eye Detection AF mode : off / nearer-eye priority / right-eye priority / left-eye priority |
| Focusing Points / Focusing Points Selection Mode | 121-point cross-type phase detection AF and 121-point contrast AF / All target, group target (9-area or 5-area), single target |
| AF Illuminator | Available |
| AF Targeting Pad | Available (activate / deactivate with double tap on rear monitor) |
| Manual Focus Assist* Customize Function | Focus ring rotation activates Live View image magnification and/or focus peaking when in S-AF+MF or MF mode |
| Peaking Function | Activate with Fn button or focus ring Change peaking settings using the Info button Color selection: white, black, red, yellow Intensity selection: high, normal, low Back light effect: on, off |
| Image Stabilization | |
| System Type | Built-in 5-axis* sensor-shift image stabilization for movie and still photos *yaw/pitch/roll/vertical shift/horizontal shift |
| Modes | 4 modes (S-IS AUTO, S-IS1, S-IS2, S-IS3), OFF |
| 5-Axis Sync IS | Available* *When using M.Zuiko Digital lenses equipped with image stabilization |
| Live View Image Stabilization | Activation by half-pressing shutter button or enlarging view |
| Focal Length Setting | 11 settings: 10 programmable settings (10 lenses), 1 open setting |
| IS for Live View Image | Activation by half-pressing shutter button or enlarging view |
| Stabilization Performance | 5.5 EV* *Based on CIPA measurement conditions. When using M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO (focal length = 40mm (35mm equivalent: 80mm)) |
| Lens IS Priority | Available |
| Shutter / Sequential Shooting | |
| Shutter Type | Computerized focal-plane, high-speed mechanical shutter Silent electronic shutter |
| Shutter Speed | Mechanical Shutter: 1/8000 – 60 sec. (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable) Electronic Shutter (Silent Mode): 1/32000 – 60 sec Bulb / Time: default setting 8 min. (1/2/4/8/15/20/25/30 min. selectable) |
| Sequential Shooting Maximum Speed | [Sequential shooting H] approx 15 fps with selectable 10-15 fps [Sequential shooting L] approx 10 fps with selectable 1-10 fps [Anti-shock sequential shooting L] approx 8.5 fps with selectable 1-8 fps [Silent sequential shooting H] approx 60 fps with selectable 15, 20, 30, 60 fps [Silent sequential shooting L] approx 18 fps with selectable 1-10, 15, 18 fps [Pro Capture H] approx 60 fps with selectable 15, 20, 30, 60 fps [Pro Capture L] approx 18 fps with selectable 1-10, 15, 18 fpsConditions: – When using the M.Zuiko Ditigal ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO – Maximum sequential shooting speed may be affected by several factors including lens used, brightness, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and exposure compensation setting. – When in Pro Capture mode, slower shutter speeds and flash can not be used. – Pro Capture Mode is available only when an Olympus M.Zuiko Digital lens is attached. – When ISO is 8000 or above, 30 fps becomes the maximum sequential shooting speed, and the actual shooting speed may become slower than the set shooting speed by a few frames per second. When using ISO Bracketing, performance will be affected at ISO 2000 or above. – Focus and exposure are fixed at the values of the first shot when using sequential shooting H. – Maximum sequential shooting speed is 8.5 fps for anti-shcock sequential shooting L, even when set to 9 or 10 fps. |
| Max. Recordable Pictures in Sequential Shooting | [Sequential shooting H 15fps] RAW: Max. 84 frames, JPEG (LN): Max. 117 frames [Sequential shooting L 10fps] RAW: Max. 148 frames, JPEG (LN): Until card is full [Silent sequential shooting H 60fps] RAW: Max. 48 frames, JPEG (LN): Max. 48 frames [Silent sequential shooting L 18fps] RAW: Max. 77 frames, JPEG (LN): Max. 105 frames*When using the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO and the Toshiba SDXU-B032G memory card with standard card setting in slot 1. |
| Self Timer | Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10 |
| Viewfinder / Monitor | |
| Finder Type | Eye-level electronic viewfinder, approx. 2.36M dots |
| Field of View / Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 100% / Approx. 1.30x*1 – 1.48x*2 (-1m-1, 50mm lens, Infinity) *1: Finder Style 1, 2 (aspect ratio 4:3) *2: Finder Style 3 (aspect ratio 4:3) |
| Eye Point / Diopter Adjustment Range | Approx. 21mm (-1m-1, Distance from rear lens surface) / -4 ~ +2m-1 |
| Preview | Live View preview with depth of field preview lock |
| Display Grid | Off / normal grid / trichotomy /golden grid / scale / diagonal / movie grid *grid color is selectable |
| Level Gauge | 2-axis (horizontal / vertical) level gauge |
| One Touch Tele-Converter | Available (2x) |
| Finder Style | 3 styles |
| Brightness / Color Temp Control | Adaptive brightness technology (EVF Auto Luminance) / ±7 level manual brightness control /±7 level manual color temperature control |
| S-OVF (Simulated OVF) | Expands the Live View dynamic range. *Available in the EVF when in P, A, S and M modes. Art filter, WB and exposure are not reflected in EVF. |
| Eyecup | Optional eyecup EP-13 available |
| Rear Monitor Size | 3.0-inch vari-angle monitor* *Approx.1037k dots (3:2), electrostatic capacitance touch panel |
| Touch Control | Shutter release, magnification, AF area selection, AF area size adjustment, AF touch pad, frame forward/backward, magnified playback, Live Guide, Super Control Panel, Wi-Fi connection, movie controls, movie effects, movie teleconverter , selfie controls (shutter release, e-Portrait, custom self timer) |
| Tilting Capability | With (mirror display when monitor is in self portrait position) |
| Brightness / Color Temp Control (Rear Monitor) | ±7 levels / ±7 levels |
| Color Tone Select | Vivid / Natural |
| Live View | Approx. 100% field of view, exposure compensation preview, WB adjustment preview, gradation preview, face detection preview (up to 8 faces), grid line, magnification display (x3/x5/x7/x10/x14),Display modes: Standard, Histogram, Highlight & Shadow, Level Gauge, Off (Image Only) |
| Field of View | 100% |
| Display Mode | Standard, Histogram, Highlight & Shadow, Level Gauge, Off (Image Only) |
| Magnification Display | x3/x5/x7/x10/x14 |
| Monitor Information | Aperture value, Shutter speed, Auto Bracket, AE Lock, AF mode, IS, Shooting Mode, Battery %, Custom Set, Internal Temperature Warning, Face / Eye Detection, Histogram, Number of storable still pictures, Record mode, ISO, Sequential shooting, Self-timer, White Balance, Metering Mode, AF confirmation, Exposure Compensation Value, Spot metering Area Flash Mode, Flash Status, Flash intensity Control, Super FP, Focal length, Tone control, Eye-Fi condition, Digital teleconverter |
| Display of Face Detection | Max 8 frames of face detection can be displayed. |
| Exposure Control / Flash | |
| Metering System | Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), center-weighted average metering, spot metering*, spot metering with highlight control, spot metering with shadow control *Also available AF target spot metering |
| Metering Range | EV -2 – 20 (using 17mm f2.8, ISO 100) |
| Exposure Mode / Shooting Mode | i Auto (Live Guide can be used) , P: program AE (program shift can be performed), A: aperture priority AE S: Shutter priority AE M: Manual (Live Bulb, Live Time and Live Composite are available) Custom 1,2,3 Art Filter Underwater wide/Underwater macro (to be assigned to the Fn1 button) |
| Scene Select AE | No |
| ISO Sensitivity | AUTO ISO (default) : LOW (approx.64) ‐ 6400 with customizable upper limit (200 – 6400) Manual ISO : LOW (approx.64), 200 – 25600 (adjustable in 1/3 or 1 EV steps) |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV, adjustable by 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps When shooting in HDR or in video, only adjustable up to ±3 EV steps Live View only reflects up to ±3 EV steps |
| AE Lock | Locks with a half-press of the shutter button , AEL/AFL button(can be set to Fn button as well) |
| Noise Filter at High ISO Setting | Off, Low, Standard, High |
| Noise Reduction at Slow Shutter Speed | Off, On, Auto On : effective when shutter speed is slower than 1 sec. Auto : effective when shutter speed is slower than 4 sec. (at ISO 200 or higher) or 8 sec. (at lower than ISO200) |
| Flash Intensity Control Mode | TTL Auto, Auto*, Manual, Super FP*(FP-TTL AUTO, FP-MANUAL) * Available on the external flash |
| Bundled Flash | FL-LM3（dustproof and splashproof flash） GN＝9.1（ISO100・m）/ GN=12.9(ISO200・m) Bounce Capability （up and down：45, 60, 75, 90 degree / left and right 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 degree） *Powered by the camera |
| Flash Mode | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual（1/1（FULL）～1/64） |
| Synchronization Speed | 1/250 sec. *When using Super FP: 1/125-1/8000 sec. *When using electronic shutter: 1/50 sec. up to ISO6400, 1/20 sec. for ISO 8000 and higher, and 1/20 sec. for ISO bracketing |
| Flash Intensity Control | Up to ±3 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable |
| Compatible External Flash | FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-20, FL-14, FL-300R, FL-600R, FL-900R, STF-8 |
| Wireless Flash Control | Wireless flash transmission channel settings enable selection of the flash/no flash for groups of multiple flash units. In addition, it allows TTL auto, auto and manual models to be set; offers a bounce and swivel head; and flash coverage is automatically adjusted in several steps to correspond to the image area when zooming. |
| Wireless Flash Control Method | Triggered and controlled by Olympus Wireless RC Flash system compatible flashes: included FL-LM3 or separately available FL-600R and FL-900R , STF-8 |
| Wireless Flash Intensity Control Mode | TTL Auto, Auto, Manual, FP-TTL-AUTO, FP-MANUAL |
| Channel No. | 4 channels |
| Group No. | 4 groups (External flash 3 groups + commander flash) |
| Memory / Image Recording (File Format) | |
| Compatible Memory | SD, SDHC*1, SDXC*1, Eye-Fi Card compatible*2 *1 Slot1:UHS-I,II compatible , Slot2:UHS-I compatible. *2 Not compatible with Endless Memory. |
| Recording Format | DCF2.0, Exif2.3 |
| File Format | RAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG |
| Recording Image Size | [RAW] 5184 x 3888 pixels [JPEG] 5184 x 3888 pixels – 1024 x 768 pixels |
| Dual Card Slot Settings | Standard, Auto Switch, Dual Independent, Dual Same *When two cards are inserted, card to be saved on to or to be viewed can be designated. |
| Folder Creation and Selection | Available |
| Copy | Copy single file, copy multiple files, copy all *When copied, the new file will be given a different name from that of the original file. |
| White Balance / Color Mode | |
| White Balance Mode | Auto WB, 7 Preset WBs, 4 Capture WBs, Custom WB(Kelvin setting) |
| White Balance Compensation* | ±7 steps along A-B / G-M axis * Except for Custom WB |
| Preset White Balance | 7 preset WBs (3000K – 7500K) – Sunny(5300K), Shadow(7500K), Cloudy(6000K), Incandescent(3000K), Fluorescent(4000K), Underwater, WB Flash(5500K) |
| CWB (Kelvin Setting) | 2000 – 14000K |
| Capture White Balance | 4 custom settings can be registered |
| Color Mode | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Bracketing / HDR | |
| Exposure Bracketing | 2, 3 or 5 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable, 7 frames in 0.3/0.7EV steps selectable |
| ISO Bracketing | 3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable |
| White Balance Bracketing | 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 selectable steps for A-B/G-M axis. |
| Flash Bracketing | 3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV step selectable |
| Art Filter Bracketing | i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, Art Filters, Color Creator selectable |
| Focus Bracketing | 3 to 999 shots, focus steps adjustable from 1 to 10 (compatible with Micro Four Thirds lenses) |
| Focus Stacking Mode | 8 shots are taken at different focus points and automatically composited together into a single image
* Angle of view becomes slightly smaller |
| HDR (Auto Composite) | HDR1, HDR2 (painting-like) ※ISO sensitivity is fixed at 200, and maximum shutter speed setting is 4 sec. ※Exposure compensation can be performed. |
| Bracketing for HDR post-process | 3 or 5 frames in 2.0 or 3.0 EV steps, or 7 frames in 2.0 EV steps. *This sequential shooting H AE bracketing is specifically for shooting images that will be HDR-processed on a PC. |
| Creative Features | |
| Picture Mode | i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, e Portrait, Underwater, Color Creator, Art Filters |
| Gradation | Auto, Normal, High Key, Low Key [except when using i-Enhance, Underwater, Art Filters, Color Creator] |
| Filter Effect (B&W Filter) | Neutral, Yellow, Orange, Red, Green for Monotone |
| Picture Tone | Neutral, Sepia, Blue, Purple, Green for Monotone |
| Art Filter (Variation / Art Effect) |
Pop Art (I, II / a.b.c.d.e) Soft Focus ( – / c.e) Pale & Light Color (I, II / a.b.c.d) Light Tone ( – / d) Grainy Film (I, II / b.c.d.f.g) Pin Hole (I, II, III / d.) Diorama ( – / d.) Cross Process (I, II / b.c.d.) Gentle Sepia ( – / a.b.c.d.f.) Dramatic Tone (I / b.c.d.e.f.) (II / b.c.d.e.f.g.h) Key Line (I, II / a.b.c.d.e.) Watercolor (I, II / a.b.c.d.) Vintage (I, II, III / a.b.c.d.e.f.i) Partial Color (I, II, III / a.b.c.d.e.f) |
| Art Effect | a. Soft Focus Effect b. Pin-Hole Effect c. White Edge Effect d. Frame Effect e. Star Light Effect f. Blur Effect (Top & bottom, Left & Right) g. B&W Effect (None, Yellow, Orange, Red, Green) h. Picture Tone (None, Sepia, Blue, Purple, Green) i. Shade Effect (Top & bottom, Left & Right) |
| Color Ring (for partial color) | 18 color selectable |
| Live Bulb / Live Time | Update Interval Time – 0.5 sec – 60 sec |
| Live Composite | Update Interval Time / composite method – 0.5 sec – 60 sec / Lighten Mode (Bright area prioritization) |
| Interval Shooting | Interval Time 1sec. – 24 Hours, Max 999 frames. Available on making Time-lapse movie automatically |
| Multiple Exposure (number of pictures / function) | 2 frames / Auto gain, Exposing on Recorded picture(RAW) |
| Keystone Compensation | Available (can be confirmed in Live View) *Horizontal and vertical compensation can be performed simultaneously. |
| Video / Audio Recording | |
| Video Recording Format | MOV(MPEG-4AVC/H.264) , AVI(Motion JPEG) |
| Movie Mode / Frame Rate / Compression Method | 4096 × 2160 (C4K) / 24p / IPB (approx. 237 Mbps) 3840 × 2160 (4K) / 30p, 25p, 24p / IPB (approx. 102 Mbps) 1920 x 1080 (FHD) / 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (A-I), IPB (SF, F, N) 1920 x 1080 (FHD) / 60p, 50p / IPB (SF, F, N) 1280 x 720 (HD) / 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (A-I), IPB (SF, F, N)60p： 59.94 fps, 50p： 50.00 fps, 30p： 29.97 fps, 25p： 25.00 fps, 24p： 23.98 fps, C4K 24.00 fps FHD ALL-I (A-I： ALL-Intra / approx. 202 Mbps), FHD IPB (SF: SuperFine / approx. 52 Mbps, F: Fine / approx.. 30 Mbps, N: Normal / approx. 18 Mbps) HD ALL-I (A-I：ALL-Intra / approx. 102 Mbps), HD IPB(SF：SuperFine / approx.26Mbps, F:Fine / approx.14Mbps、N：Normal / approx.10Mbps) HD (1280 x 720) / 30p*Frame rates may drop when particular Art Filters and Movie Effects are used. *Class 10 or higher SD card is recommended for shooting movies. *UHS-II or UHS-I U3 card is recommended for 4K,C4K,ALL-I shooting. |
| Maximum Video Recording Time | [MOV] Approx.. 29min [AVI] Approx. 7min* *Excluding when particular Art Filters are used |
| Movie Tele-converter | Approx. 3x (enlarges view of selected area) |
| Art Filter Movie | Available (Frame rates may drop when certain Art Filters are used) |
| Movie Effect | One-shot Echo / Multi-echo / Art Fade / Old Film |
| Timelapse Movie | [AVI ] 3840×2160（4K）/ 5fps 1920×1080（FHD)/ 5fps，10fps，15fps 1280×720（HD)/ 5fps、10fps、15fps、30fps |
| IS for Movie | M-IS1*(Image sensor shift and electronic image stabilizer with multi motion IS), M-IS2(Image sensor shift with multi motion IS), Off *While using M-IS1, field of view may be affected. |
| AE Lock | Available |
| Video Exposure Control | Program AE, aperture priority AE, shutter priority AE, manual |
| Grid Lines / Focus Peaking | 4 types of grid lines / 4 colors for focus peaking |
| Time Code | Rec run/free run, drop frame/non-drop frame |
| Clips | 1, 2, 4, 8 sec. (Further continued shooting possible up to 16 seconds by pressing movie record button again) |
| Quick Movie / Slow Movie | With (this function is not available for videos with certain frame rates) |
| Audio Recording Format | Wave Format (Stereo linear PCM/16-bit, Sampling frequency 48kHz) |
| Microphone / Speaker | Built-in stereo microphone / built-in mono speaker *External stereo microphone can be attached |
| Microphone Function | Wind noise reduction, recording volume, microphone volume limiter Audio dubbing possible for still pictures (up to 30 sec.) *May affect audio quality. |
| IC Recorder Linkage | Slate Tone / Synchronized Audio Rec-Movie Rec *LS-100 compatible |
| Operability | |
| Wi-Fi | Easy Connection QR code setting Wireless Shooting Live View Power off Rec View Self timer (w/Countdown guidance, Sequential shooting, movie recording capability) Touch AF & Shutter P/A/S/M exposure modes (Live Bulb, Live Time, Live Composite) Sequential shooting Movie Recording Zoom Aperture, shutter speed, exposure, ISO sensitivity, white balance can be adjusted.* *When in private connection |
| Tethered Shooting | Via USB cable (camera can be operated by both PC or camera controls) |
| Playback Mode | Single-frame, information display, index display (4/9/25/100 frames), Clips, calendar, enlargement (2x – 14x), movie (with sound, FF/REW/Pause), picture rotation (auto), slideshow (with sound including BGM, Slide show effects, replaceable BGM), Light Box display |
| Information Display | Histogram (independent luminance / RGB available), Highlight/Shadow point warning, AF frame, Photographic information, OFF |
| Custom Settings / Reset | Modes C1, C2, and C3 can be accessed by mode dial Modes C1, C2, and C3 can be accessed via the menu Dial function and dial direction are customizable for both dials |
| Button Customization | Buttons can be customized (select from 35 functions) *Buttons on lenses and HLD-9 power batter holder can also be customized from the camera *Some buttons may have restrictions to what functions can be assigned |
| Copyright Settings / Lens Info Settings | Available / With (save up to 10 lenses) |
| RAW Image Editing Functions | Gradation auto, Monochrome, Sepia, Red-eye fix, Saturation, Resize (1280×960, 640×480, 320×240), Trimming, Aspect, e-Portrait, Image Overlay, Post recording |
| JPEG Image Editing Functions | |
| Image Overlay | Up to 3 RAW images |
| Erasing Function | |
| Protect Function | |
| Menu Languages (34 selectable) | English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croatian, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Slovakian, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Rumanian, Indonesian, Malay, Thai |
| Connectivity / Power Requirements | |
| USB Connector | USB Type-C |
| Remote Connector | φ2.5Pin Jack (when using separately available RM-CB2). |
| HDMI Connector | Micro HDMI （type D) |
| Flash Attachment | Hot shoe, sync terminal |
| Wireless LAN | Built-in（IEEE 802.11b/g/n） |
| MIC Input Jack | φ3.5 stereo mini jack (plug-in power on/off) |
| Headphone Jack | φ3.5 stereo mini jack |
| PC Interface | SuperSpeed（USB3.0） |
| TV Interface | Not Available |
| Battery | BLH-1 Li-ion battery (included) |
| Battery Status Display | Remaining power (4 steps, %, or by-minute display), shot count, degradation |
| Power Battery Holder | HLD-9 power battery holder is separately available (holds one BLH-1 battery). |
| AC Adapter | AC-5 AC adapter is separately available (connects to power battery holder HLD-9 to provide power to camera). |
| Sleep Mode | Available (1/3/5 min. off) |
| Number of Recordable Pictures | Approx. 440 shots (using BLH-1 and Toshiba SDHC UHS-I Card Exceria with IS ON, with no flashes attached, based on CIPA test standards) Approx. 950 shots (using quick sleep mode, under Olympus testing conditions based on CIPA test standards) |
| Battery Life for Movie Recording | Approx. 90 minutes* (under standard JEITA testing) Approx. 150 minutes* (when zoom and other operational functions are not used) *When repeatedly recording at the maximum time of 29 minutes |
| Weights & Dimensions / Operating Environment / Box Contents | |
| Weight | Approx. 574g (with BLH-1 battery and Memory card, based on CIPA standards) Approx. 498g (body only) |
| Dimensions | W:134.1mm H:90.9mm D:68.9mm (based on CIPA standards: excludes protrusions) |
| Environmentally Sealed | Dust, Splash, Freezeproof |
| Operating Temperature Range | -10℃ ~ +40℃ (when in operation) / -20 ~ +60℃ (when stored) |
| Operating Humidity Range | 30 – 90% (when in operation) / 10 – 90% (when stored) |
| Box Contents | Body, USB cable, cable clip, shoulder strap, instruction manual, warranty card, FL-LM3 flash, BLH-1 Li-ion battery , BCH-1 Li-ion battery charger |
Nikon Small World 2016 Winners
Nikon has announced the winners of the 42nd annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition, the first place goes to Dr. Oscar Ruiz, for his microscopic view of the facial development of a four-day-old zebrafish embryo. In addition to Dr. Ruiz, Nikon recognized 76 other winners of the 2016 Small World competition, which is comprised of ranked top twenty winning images, 14 Honorable Mentions and 61 Images of Distinction. Scientists, photographers and hobbyists from 70 countries submitted more than 2,000 entries. Judges selected winners that exemplified artistic quality as well as exceptional scientific technique.
1st Dr. Oscar Ruiz
2nd Douglas L. Moore
3rd Rebecca Nutbrown
4th Jochen Schroeder
5th Dr. Igor Siwanowicz
6th – Marek Mis
7th Dr. David Maitland
8th Samuel Silberman
9th Vin Kitayama and Sanae Kitayama
11th Francis Sneyers
13th Walter Piorkowski
14th Dr. Keunyoung Kim
15th Geir Drange
16th Stefano Barone
18th Pia Scanlon
19th Dr. Gist F. Croft, Lauren Pietilla, Stephanie Tse, Dr. Szilvia Galgoczi, Maria Fenner, Dr. Ali H. Brivanlou
See all the images from Nikon Small World
Adobe Camera Raw 9.7 Update Download
The goal of this release is to provide additional camera raw support, lens profile support and address bugs that were introduced in previous releases of Camera Raw. This release also brings support for Pressure Sensitive tablets to Camera Raw.
Pressure Sensitive Support
A pressure sensitive pen is very useful for making precise adjustments using brush strokes within your images, and we’re excited to announce that Camera Raw 9.7 now provides support for pressure sensitive devices such as Wacom tablets and Surface Pros.
Pressure applied to the pen will affect the Flow slider within the Local Adjustment Brush. You can still set your flow to a maximum value, and then use your pressure sensitive pen to fine tune. Lighter pen strokes result in decreased flow, and heavier pen strokes increase flow.
We also support the erase mode if your pen supports this feature. Turning the pen over and using the “eraser” side will automatically switch the brush to eraser mode, as if you had held down the option key.
New Camera Support
- Apple iPad Pro 9.7″ (wifi and cellular)
- Apple iPhone 6s Plus
- Apple iPhone 6s
- Apple iPhone 7
- Apple iPhone 7 Plus
- Apple iPhone SE
- Canon EOS 5D Mark IV*
- Casio EX-ZR4000 (EX-ZR5000)
- GoPro HERO5 Black
- Hasselblad H6D-100c
- Nikon D3400
- Panasonic DMC-G8 (DMC-G80, DMC-G81, DMC-G85)
- Panasonic DMC-LX9 (DMC-LX10, DMC-LX15)
New Lens Profile Support in Camera Raw 9.7
Camera Raw 9.7 for Photoshop CC/2014/2015
Camera Raw – Mac
Camera Raw – Windows
Adobe DNG 9.7
Adobe DNG Converter – Windows
Adobe DNG Converter – Mac
Sigma Mount Converter MC-11 – Firmware update
This new firmware update for the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E and SA-E update supports the following new products; SIGMA 12-24mm F4 DG HSM | Art, which we started the delivery from October 2016, SIGMA 500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports and SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art, which are scheduled to be delivered from November 2016. In addition, it has improved the operation when some lenses that are not fully compatible are attached. It has also corrected the phenomenon where the distortion correction figure is not indicated properly in the camera when the SIGMA 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM | Art is attached.
Applicable products
- SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E
- SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E
Benefit of this firmware update
- Fully functional with the SIGMA 12-24mm F4 DG HSM | Art, the SIGMA 500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports and the SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art lenses.
- Reduced the startup time between turning on the camera and taking an image by not initially driving the focus when the camera is turned on.
- When lenses with Optical Stabilizer (OS) function that are not fully compatible with the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 are attached with the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 and mounted on a camera which incorporates a stabilizer unit, it enables the camera’s stabilizer unit to be turned off and the lens’s OS function to be turned on and off.
- Improved the AF accuracy of Canon EF lenses that are not fully compatible with the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 (EF-E only).
- Corrected the phenomenon where the distortion correction figure is not indicated properly in the camera, when the SIGMA 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM | Art is attached.
Please ensure the SIGMA Optimization Pro has been updated to Ver1.3.1 or later from the following download page before updating the lens firmware.
SIGMA Optimization Pro Download page
http://www.sigma-global.com/en/download/lenses/sigma-optimization-pro/
Source : Sigma