Oct/090
Panasonic Lumix LX3: Available firmware 2.
Panasonic has announced in the last hours that it has updated again (and we're part four) the firmware for its Lumix LX3, compact camera with wide angle lens and full manual control, releasing the version identified by the number 2.0. Numerous improvements and innovations that were introduced, the most important seems to affect the autofocus, which now provides better performance in what has been made faster by 20%, significant improvements were also made to the function that relates the white balance automatically. Improvements were also made to the functionality of bracketing and exposure compensation, completely new are the methods of recording video in 1:1 format and the one for removing the annoying red-eye effect that often occurs when the shots are made using flash included. Last news of note concerns the addition of High Dynamic scene mode from among those available. The update is available for both Windows and Macintosh. To read the full list of changes introduced by the new firmware for the Panasonic DMC-LX3 and to be able to download, we recommend you visit this products (available in English only) by clicking here.
Oct/090
Micro Four Thirds System: Fujifilm and Pentax ready to exploit the benefits
We often talked about in recent months the brand new Micro Four Thirds system, a system born from close collaboration between Panasonic and Olympus, and capable of revolution the world of digital photography because it allows the use of devices similar to a compact size but the potential techniques similar to those a digital SLR. The success of the first devices that Panasonic and Olympus have put on the market seems to have left indifferent managers of other brands. Several contributions have come in fact signs of openness towards being able to fit within this new segment, which, although dedicated to a particular niche of photographers, could lead to large gains. Someone who could use immediately the new system is Fujifilm; According to rumors, in fact, the company is working hard to just put a new machine that combines the potential of the new EXR sensor of which it owns with the Micro Four Thirds System. The announcement could be issued at the upcoming PMA. Not only Fujifilm, Pentax is also considering entering the field as he made it clear in recent days Stephen Sanderson, manager of the company. There is also a good bet that other companies, first do all Nikon and Sony will follow their example in trying to make the most of all the advantages that the new system offers. We'll see.
Oct/090
Novoflex: 11 adapters to fit older machines objectives Micro Four Thirds
One of the main advantages of the new Micro Four Thirds system, a system born from the close cooperation between Olympus and Panasonic, doubtless in small machine that implements it. The Olympus E-P1 and the Panasonic G1, GH1 and GF1 are characterized, in fact, to have compact sizes despite guarantee shots comparable to those of a digital SLR. Are also decreased significantly the size of new lenses that can be mounted on machines Micro Four Thirds in order to limit the overall weight of the machine. Except that, assuming that the photographer has an existing Four Thirds System lenses need not set aside because there are numerous adapters that allow for the possibility of mounting even on machines Micro Four Thirds. In that sense, are the latest important news presented by Novoflex: ben 11 adapter that allows mounting on all machines Micro Four Thirds old targets such as for example those that have the attack for Pentax K, Canon FD, Leica M and R, Olympus OM, Sony Alpha / Minolta, Nikon F ETC. Such attacks allow a mechanical connection of the old lens with Micro Four Thirds machine able to fully exploit its full potential. Available on the market as early as next week, will have retail price ranging from 89 up to 169 euro VAT included.
Sep/090
Adobe released versions RC 5.
In mid-summer were announced the new Nikon D300s and D3000, the small Pen Olympus E-P1 and the Panasonic DMC-FZ35. Adobe could not stay behind with l 'upgrade of software such as Adobe Camera Raw and DNG Converter.'s So punctual that you release a new version signed v.5.5 for now only available as release candidate. With release candidate is shown the distributed version so that it can be tested by the community but not yet secured and available at the official distribution. For those wishing to try their hand during the test, you can download it by clicking the following link. Download the Release Candidate version v.5.5 ACR and DNG Converter v.5.5 Among the new features introduced with version v.5.5 emphasize the correction for sensors with a Color Filter unconventional, with particular reference to the response of the color green.
Sep/090
Firmware Update questionable by Panasonic
Panasonic has released a firmware update on June 15 addressed to their cameras DMC and interesting patterns in the table. Feature introduced by this update is to tell if your battery is an original model or a Panasonic model for other third party. If the battery is not original, the camera can not be used. As explained by Panasonic to choose that strategy is dictated by a low level of safety standards offered by third-party batteries that could cause damage over power to the camera, overheat or short circuit. Panasonic states that their batteries are rigidly controlled to prevent these types of accidents. While laudable l 'attention that the parent turns to the holders of its products, d ' other hand, an update of this type completely rule out the possibility of choosing alternative brands perhaps to give your camera a battery backup. A brief search Network highlights the differences in price between the original and replacement batteries, difference and stands at about half the batteries of third parties. This is not to allude to a marketing strategy that you play on batteries, something that would only smile, but leave the reader with an update on the considerations that ultimately blocks the camera.
Sep/090
Three firmware updates for Panasonic
Panasonic has released a firmware update for their own set of interesting camera models DMC-G GH1, G1 el 'target HD Lumix G Vario 14-140 mm F/4.0-5.8 ASPH MEGA OIS The firmware v.1.1 for DMC-GH1 has improved the performance of burst shooting and control of shutter speed. Furthermore, the accuracy of auto focus while recording video underwent an upgrade itself. As for the DMC-G1 new firmware v.1.3 improves compatibility toward other lenses Micro Four Thirds consortium. Also dually HD Glass Lumix G Vario 14-140 mm F / 4,5-5,8 ASPH MEGA OIS has been a firmware update to version v.1.1 to ensure l 'extension compatibility and to activate the image stabilizer during footage.
Sep/090
Olympus E-P1, the past returns in digital
After l 'experience of Panasonic Olympus has also officially unveiled its first Micro Four Thirds camera. The rumors that we have advanced in recent days have proven true and the name chosen for the new camera, E-P1, refers to the number of years Pen '60, designed to make photography accessible to everyone. The new pen is the daughter of the prototype we had met at Photokina, but introduce imported aesthetic appeals to the series of the last century. With the sensor size four thirds from 12. 3 megapixels, the same that equips the Olympus E-30, offers a compact body, thanks to 'abolition of the mirror, interchangeable lenses, ISO sensitivity up to ISO 6400 and the Art Filter. The latter can also be used while recording movies in HD format up to 30 fps movies receiving stereo audio support with technology borrowed from professional recordings at home Olympus. The camera should arrive in the coming weeks on the market with prices starting at around 750 euros for the kit with lens 14-42mm; will also be available immediately a fine goal from 17mm pancake apertuara with maximum f/2.8. Note the ability to use, through specific adapter, all Four Thirds lenses and also those of the old Olympus OM system.
Sep/090
Firmware updates for Sigma and Panasonic
These days were made available to download the updated firmware cameras Sigma DP2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. Both compact, though very different, now enjoy a better development on several fronts. Lumix has focused on performance of white balance, focus and assistance to the display of the said operation. Sigma has improved 't care ' s auto focus and eliminated the problem that led to the blocking of the camera under certain conditions.
Sep/090
Panasonic launches the Gold Series SDHC Class 10
The new series of high-capacity Secure Digital memory produced by Panasonic uses the standard class 10. The maximum transfer rate of 10 series Gold class is 22 MB / s and an internal controller ensures uniformity in the transfer of large amounts of data, the speed of tarsferimento guaranteed is 10 MB / s. Models available from June 2009 will be sold in denominations of 4, 8, 16 and 32 GB. The Gold Series is positioned at the top of the model proposed by Panasonic SD cards: the series Silver Class 6 was until now the main reference point for winning the TIPA Award 2009, the new Class 10 will seek to renew the license of course being able to allow a rapid transfer of data 40% higher than standard class 4. Class will not be abandoned, however, effectively a new series Silver Class 4 with transfer rate up to 20 MB / s will be launched concurrently with Gold Series. All new models of cards have dramatically reduced the contents of plastic packaging to ensure minimal environmental impact.
Sep/090
Seven days to the new Olympus Micro Four Thirds
After the ads, and the mockup seen at Photokina, and included the following exhibitions in the photographic, it's time the debut of the first camera of the new Micro Four Thirds standard of Olympus: l 'launch is set in seven days. According to rumors circulating on the network Olympus would take a different path from that of Panasonic, who bet with his G1 and GH1-like format SLR in miniature. The new Olympus Micro Four Thirds should focus more like philosophy than the compact, adding l 'undoubted advantage of interchangeable lenses. The absence of the mirror should be allowed to contain a lot of weight and dimensions el 'pancake lens combination could make the new Olympus little bigger than a compact, but may rely on a sensor, 17.3 x 13.0 mm, the same as Four Thirds format. The campaign of celebration of the 90th birthday of the Japanese brand has led the manufacturer to publish online only raised Olympus Gazette, the history of Olympus serials. Particular emphasis was given to the Pen series, which over the years '50 and '60, thanks to affordable and compact bodies, had had good success, bringing the general public to photograph, this particular has raised doubts that the new Olympus Micro Four Thirds can resume its philosophy series Pen, recalled the conceptual design and functionality.