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How difficult is it to be a virtually brand-new lens-manufacturing company in today’s digital world? I am guessing it is not easy. Luckily, you have the Internet available as a marketing tool, but you are also entering a competitive arena to battle for sales against several companies that are more than 100 years old and have passionate and dedicated brand loyalists as their customers. Enter 7Artisans—a true startup in the world of lens manufacturers. Many “off-
Enter the Speedmaster! Since 2014, Mitakon Zhongyi has been making its rival version of the legendary Leica Noctilux—the Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster. Today, the company sells the 50mm f/0.95
Drones are some of the hottest small craft available today, but did you know that some are designed for underwater use? One of the latest and best is the CHASING GLADIUS MINI Underwater ROV, but let’s start with some quick background information. Many people credit the first civilian Remote Control Vehicle (ROV) to Dimitri Rebikoff, from France. In 1953, he created the first fully developed tethered ROV, the “Poodle.” He
Photography from the window seat of an airliner is becoming a controversial topic. Before we talk about how to get awesome photos, let’s have a chat… First of all, no one seems to look out the windows of airliners today, and many passengers give the evil eye to those who do not close their window shades. Fact: Future airliners may be made without windows at all. This saves manufacturing costs, and builders have realized that no one seems look outside anymore because they are staring at glowing screens or sleeping. Another fact: The Washington
I’m a big fan of waterproof and crushproof “tough” cameras, not because I do much underwater photography, but because I break things. It’s not that I’m careless, I’m just hard on my gear and I expect that a good piece of camera equipment should be able to withstand the bumps and bruises that an active photographer gives it. The TG line of tough cameras from Olympus has always delivered durability but the latest model, the 12MP
Did you know there is a virtually separate camera store that lives inside the B&H Photo SuperStore, in New York City? The B&H Used Department can be found at the top of the staircase leading to the second floor of B&H Photo’s expansive showrooms or online! There you can sell your used gear, or you can purchase used gear in great condition. Not only does it have a selection of
The Olympus O-Product is a perfect real-world example of the phrase ‘You can’t tell a book by its cover.” Designed and produced in 1988 by industrial designer Naoki Sakai of Water Design to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Olympus cameras, under its skin the all-aluminum, retro-styled Olympus O-Product was in fact a plain Jane Olympus Infinity Junior point-and-shoot camera. Produced in a limited run of 20,000 units - half of which were strictly for the Japanese market, the O-Product was also about as tongue-in-cheek as production
Cameras just keep getting better, and this time it’s something you may already own. Olympus has just announced firmware Version 3.0 for the OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Version 1.1 for the OM-D E-M1X. Also, the company has updated its Olympus Workspace software to Version 1.1. All these updates will be made available for free and for
One of the advantages of crop-sensor cameras, especially Micro Four Thirds systems, is the ability to hit super-telephoto focal lengths with incredibly small lenses. And, now, with the new Olympus M.Zuiko Digital MC-20 2x Teleconverter, you can double your reach on some amazing Olympus lenses.
Olympus MC-20 M.Zuiko Digital 2x Teleconverter
Printed on the back of the camera is “ULTRA COMPACT 35mm CAMERA,” which is an apt descriptor of the Olympus Stylus Epic. However, this certainly isn’t a fully fleshed-out description of what this camera is, what it can do, or how well-received this camera has been since it was introduced in 1997. Known outside of North America as the μ[mju:]-II (or just “mju-II”), the Stylus Epic could be considered one of the cult classics of premium 35mm point-and-shoots. Compared to some of the other popular cameras from Contax, Yashica, Konica, Ricoh, and
Just in time for summer travel, Olympus has announced a new camera kit that is sure to please photographers requiring a versatile one-lens solution for wide-angle to super telephoto applications. The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Camera with 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Lens Kit (Black) combines the celebrated OM-D E-M1 Mark II
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Almost two years to the day since they unveiled its predecessor, Olympus has announced the new Tough TG-6 Digital Camera, and it's likely to replace its forerunner quickly as the most advanced waterproof, freezeproof, crushproof, aka "tough," point-and-shoot camera on the market. If you are a fan of the tough cam genus or just need a versatile camera to handle your photo adventures, this announcement should get your attention.
When you’re venturing into public spaces for street photography, a compact camera is a must-have. Sure, a lightweight camera is easier to carry around, but an unobtrusive shooter is also the key to getting those perfectly spontaneous shots. You’re going to want to go small and pocketable, with accessible settings to adjust easily while you’re on the move. Let’s explore some solid options for your everyday carry bag as a street photographer.
FUJIFILM X100VI
Reminiscent of classic street photo film cameras, the FUJIFILM
Once upon a time, the 50mm lens was a considered a common lens. The so-called “kit lens” of an era; it would be the most basic and cheap lens you would get with your new camera. It was characterized by a compact and lightweight design, had few frills, and just gave you a reliable, normal field of view. These 50mm lenses languished over the years and fell out of popularity as zooms hit their stride. The 50mm eventually led to the 18-55mm and 24-105mm as the one lens everyone had. But in the last several years, the 50mm has been reborn, or maybe
Sometimes all you want is one lens that can do it all. Olympus is aiming to make you happy with its release of the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Lens for Micro Four Thirds. Being equivalent to a 24-400mm—Olympus's largest zoom range—this lens is truly an all-in-one. Capture landscapes, portraits, sports, wildlife, and practically anything else you can imagine with a quick twist of the zoom ring. It even stays