NEWS

Viltrox releases ultra-thin 28mm X-mount lens

Chinese manufacturer, Viltrox, has announced the release of a new, pancake-thin AF 28/4.5 XF lens for Fujifilm’s X-mount cameras.

OM Digital Solutions updates three popular lenses

Second-generation updates have been announced for the compact M.Zuiko 17mm and 25mm f/1.8 lenses as well as the M.Zuiko 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 IS telephoto zoom lens.

OM Digital Solutions adds OM-3 to its M4/3 camera line-up

The OM-3 camera combines popular features of the PEN-F and OM-1 II in a smaller, lighter form factor than the OM-1 II but with the same IP53-rated weather resistance.


REVIEWS

First Look: OM System OM-3

OM System’s latest M4/3 format interchangeable-lens camera offers a combination of the sophisticated image processing features of the OM-1 II with the accessible controls of the rangefinder-styled PEN-F.

Fujifilm X-M5

Fujifilm’s latest X-mount camera targets vloggers with its small size, light weight, and up-market specifications, although no viewfinder.

Nikon Z50 II

A significant update to Nikon’s first generation APS-C mirrorless camera with improved handling and focusing and video capabilities plus the addition of HEIC stills recording.

TIPS

Camera settings for bird photos

Recommended exposure controls, sensitivity settings and file formats for bird photography.

Digitising old photos

The best ways to copy and improve old prints, negatives and slides.

Upscaling advancements in AI-based software

We look at whether the new AI-based upscaling tools in image editing software can make the megapixel race irrelevant.

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