A new Olympus kit lens that is less than half the length and weight of the original kit lens but boasts a metal mounting plate and near-silent focusing and zooming.
FIRST LOOK: Olympus OM-D E-M10
The new ‘entry-level’ OM-D camera is marginally smaller than the OM-D E-M5 but provides a similar range of sophisticated controls and functions.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 – Demo
A weatherproof Micro Four Thirds camera with professional video functionality for enthusiasts who require versatility, performance and creative controls for shooting stills and movie clipsPanasonic’s DMC-GH3 is the third model in a ‘flagship’ series of interchangeable-lens cameras designed for use in challenging conditions, which focus on providing a wide variety of functions for shooting video. Following the enthusiastic adoption by professional videographers of its predecessor, the GH2 (which we reviewed in February 2011), many keen video shooters will be interested in how the new camera compares with its predecessor.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
The smallest Panasonic CSC to date comes with a retracting 12-32mm zoom lens that covers the same angles of view as a 24-64 mm lens on a 35mm camera.
FIRST LOOK: Olympus OM-D E-M1
The long-awaited sibling for the popular OM-D EM-5 has been announced today. The new OM-D E-M1 comes with some significant changes to both the body design and the interior components. In most cases, these will create a genuine stir among enthusiast photographers, many of whom have invested in Olympus bodies and lenses because of their small size, light weight and superior optical performance. However, owners of the E-M5 may have some reservations about the changes to the user interface.
Olympus PEN E-P5
This review supplements the detailed ‘First Look’ at the PEN E-P5, which we published in the May issue of Photo Review Magazine. Equipped with the same 16-megapixel sensor and TruePic VI image processing engine as the OM-D E-M5, the E-P5 is targeted at photographers who want high image quality, the convenience of interchangeable lenses and integrated Wi-Fi for sending images and movie clips from the camera to smart-phones and/or tablet PCs.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-GF6 represents the latest iteration of the company’s entry-level compact systems cameras. Similar in size and body styling to the GF5, the GF6 has a lot more to offer to enthusiasts. Its resolution has been increased to 16 megapixels and it features the latest Venus Engine image processor, along with integrated Wi-Fi plus near field communication.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
A weatherproof Micro Four Thirds camera with professional video functionality for enthusiasts who require versatility, performance and creative controls for shooting stills and movie clipsPanasonic’s DMC-GH3 is the third model in a ‘flagship’ series of interchangeable-lens cameras designed for use in challenging conditions, which focus on providing a wide variety of functions for shooting video. Following the enthusiastic adoption by professional videographers of its predecessor, the GH2 (which we reviewed in February 2011), many keen video shooters will be interested in how the new camera compares with its predecessor.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 Lens
A fast wide-angle prime lens with a classic focal length that suits travel, street photography and photojournalism.
Olympus PEN E-PM2
Olympus’s entry-level PEN camera is updated with touch screen controls and a higher-resolution Live MOS sensor.
