Category Archives: Cameras

Olympus leaving the low end camera business

Makes sense: Olympus quits low end compact camera business. Focus on mirrorless and high end compact. | 43 Rumors.

Many of the camera makers have what seems like dozens of similar low end cameras up through super zooms. I have never understood why they felt they needed to subdivide the market into so many tiny niches. Seemed better to concentrate on a few products and make them great. Perhaps this is a first step in that direction and Olympus will now focus on mirrorless and high end cameras.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Scene Mode Names are Amusing

Really! Too funny!

  • Clear Portrait
  • Silky Skin
  • Backlit Softness
  • Clear in Backlight
  • Relaxing Tone
  • Sweet Child’s Face
  • Distinct Scenery
  • Bright Blue Sky
  • Romantic Sunset Glow
  • Vivid Sunset Glow
  • Glistening Water
  • Clear Nightscape
  • Cool Night Sky
  • Warm Glowing Nightscape
  • Artistic Nightscape
  • Glittering Illuminations
  • Clear Night Portrait
  • Soft Image of a Flower
  • Appetizing Food
  • Cute Dessert
  • Freeze Animal Motion
  • Clear Sports Shot
  • Monochrome

via Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Hands-on Preview: Digital Photography Review.

Blackmagic introduces RAW video camera for $995, uses micro four thirds lenses

Yes, RAW video (12-bit) and m43 lens compatibility for just $995: Blackmagic official press release for the Pocket Cinema MFT Camera! Coming on market in July. | 43 Rumors.

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