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Upcoming Olympus Mirrorless Cameras 2018-2019

The list of upcoming Olympus camera in 2018-2019 and even one in 2020. Yes, based on scheduled announcement date of Olympus we have made the table below, which clearly shows the possible arrival time of Olympus E-M5 Mark III, Olympus E-M1 mark III and Olympus E-M10 Mark IV Mirrorless cameras.

A Quick Analysis what coming Next

The table we have made to make you understand the announcement schedule of Olympus EM series Mirrorless camera. Take a look at the different announcement dates every series, based on the announcement timeline we are expecting one announcement in Jan / Feb of 2019 and after that we will have a Major announcement in Sep of 2019.

Camera Name Date of Announcement
Olympus Mid-Range Mirrorless camera
Olympus E-M5 Mark III Sep 2018 / Jan or Feb 2019
Olympus E-M5 Mark III Jan / Feb 2018 [delayed]
Olympus E-M5 Mark II Feb 2016
Olympus E-M5 Jan 2014
 Olympus High-End Mirrorless Camera
Olympus E-M1 Mark III Sep 2019
Olympus E-M1 Mark II Sep 2016
Olympus E-M1 Sep 2013
Olympus Entry-Level Mirrorless Camera
Olympus E-M10 Mark IV Aug 2020
Olympus E-M10 Mark III Aug 2017
Olympus E-M10 Mark II Aug 2015
Olympus E-M10 Jan 2014

Olympus E-M5 Mark III in Jan / Feb 2019

As you have seen Olympus skipped the scheduled announcement date of Olympus E-M5 Mark II camera which was Jan / Feb 2018. Now we are expecting the arrival of Olympus E-M5 Mark III camera either on Sep 2018, during Photokina event. Since, Photokina is the best place for announcement of Camera, Lenses and camcorders. And even if the Sep 2018 date is missed than for sure E-M5 Mark III will going to arrive on Jan/ Feb of 2019.

We are the first website to publish the rumored specification of the Olympus E-M5 mark III camera. And if we believe it then we will going to see big improvements compared to the existing E-M5 mark II camera. The rumored specification of the camera look similar to E-M1 Mark II. And in the same post that was published on April 30 2018 we have also told that the Olympus E-M5 Mark III camera will going to arrive either at the end of 2018 or maybe in the beginning 2019.

 

Olympus E-M1 Mark III in Sep 2019

Olympus E-M1 Mark III schedule announcement date is September 2019. However, even due to delayed in the announcement of E-M5 Mark III camera, we are expecting the Olympus E-M1 Mark III camera will arrive on time without any delay.

Major Camera Announcement Before Olympics 2020 is expected. Sep 2019 Photokina will be a sweet-spot to introduce flagships by Olympus, Panasonic, Canon and Nikon. –  TNC

But, at the same time their is strong possibility that E-M1 Mark III camera will arrive on schedule time, since we have 2020 Olympics start from July 2019 and prior to that All major DSLR as well as Mirrorless makers will going to announce their flagship DSLR and Mirrorless camera. We are expecting the announcement of Panasonic GH6 [first consumer level 6K camera], Canon 1DX Mark III and Nikon D6 at the end of 2019 or at the beginning months of 2020.

Olympus E-M10 Mark IV on Aug 2020

Scheduled time of Olympus next entry level Mirrorless camera Olympus E-M10 Mark IV, which was expected to be Aug of 2019, but it will be shifted to Aug  of 2020. Since the E-M5 series update is delayed for 1 year. And E-M1 Mark II announcement is expected on Sep of 2019.

We will update you soon as we get any new information.

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Canon EOS Cinema DSLR Coming Ahead of Photokina 2018

According to latest rumors coming from veteran rumor mills, Canon is preparing to announce a new kind of camera. based , sources suggest the camera will be somehow similar to Canon XC series cinema compact camera but will have an EF Mount.

The design of the camera is expected to remain similar to Canon XC15 compact cinema camera. As you can see in the patent image below, the camera having similar shape of XC series camera while having interchangeable lens arrangement with it.

Canon Cinema EOS DSLR Rumor

We got the first EOS Cinema DSLR rumor back in Sep 2017.  Based on the rumored information we have it, look like is developing a kind if Hybrid DSLR, a single solution of Cinematographers as well as still shooters.

But as we know the strategy inside Canon is always keep changing, and for the year of 2018. The company is putting more attention is growth and development of Mirrorless camera, let’s see what’s comes next.

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Olympus Closed its Chinese Manufacturing Unit

It’s look like Mirrorless makers are also in trouble despite of Mirrorless is cannibalizing DSLRs. According  to latest press release coming from Olympus Japan, Olympus is shutting down their camera manufacturing plant in china and all the Digital Camera related manufacturing and process will done on Vietnam.

There is no specific reason stated on the press release but yes the do-everything device .. aka smartphone are blamed once again for the closures of factory.

Press Release from Olympus (Translated)

Take a look at the text Olympus Press Release

  1. Reason for shutdown

In December 1991, we established OSZ in Shenzhen, China and manufacture digital camera business related products

came. However, with the spread of smartphones, the digital camera market has shrunk sharply,

Occupancy rate of OSZ remarkably declined, and 26 years passed since the establishment, equipment became more aged, maintaining the competitiveness of OSZ

It is extremely difficult to hold Until now, we have been developing OSZ and Olympus

We have been producing at two sites of Vietnam Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Olympus Vietnam”),

In view of the above situation, we decided to stop operating OSZ and consolidate production into Olympus Vietnam

It was. As a result, we will improve production efficiency and profitability, strengthen global competitiveness of the digital camera business

Last year in December Nikon also closed their China Manufacturing unit which was responsible for making Nikon compacts cameras.

Also take a look – Olympus E-M5 Mark III Rumored Specification

TNC Man ki Baat: I love photography from core of my heart and if I see these type of news, my heart literally melts down. Trust me, 36 shot limit was amazing.

Full details are available in PDF here.

Canon to Improve Heat Insulation of Lenses to Prevent Overheating

 Heat-insulation.

TNC Exclusive: Its has been seen that optical performance of lens is reduced with respect to change in temp. In general when lens is being used by photographers in  direct sunlight for hours the temperature inside the lens is raised and which affects the overall optical performance of the lens. Latest patent suggest that Canon wants to improve the heat insulation coating over its high-end lenses to prevent overheating of lenses.

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Canon to improve heat insulation of following lenses mentioned in the patent document

  • Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM II
  • Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM Lens
  • Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM Lens
  • Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM

Patent Details (Translated from Japanese)
A possible to obtain a lens device change in optical performance is reduced relative to a temperature change in the ambient. In the lens apparatus having an optical system including an A positive lens Gp, the material of the positive lens Gp is ​​set properly, the exterior member 7 of coupling mechanism which protects the holding member 6 and the holding member 6 for holding the positive lens Gp the set properly. .Field

The present invention relates to a lens holding mechanism in the lens unit and an imaging apparatus having the same.

Lens apparatus such as an interchangeable lens for use in a digital still camera is used in various environments. For example, when the lens device is used in high temperature environment, the temperature of the lens included in the lens unit is increased, the optical properties of the lens may change.

References 1, by disposing the heat insulating member between the light source and the lens unit, discloses an optical apparatus employing the heat that is not easily transmitted configuration from the light source to the lens barrel.

Also see – Canon Working on Hybrid Viewfinders For DSLRS

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Best Lenses For Sony A7 III

 

Sony A7 III camera

Just take a look at the Best Lenses for Sony A7III full-frame mirrorless camera. Our editors created a list of best lenses, recommended lenses for your Sony A7 III?  Sony A7 III features almost the same core specification as of Sony A9 camera, you can also call it a mini A9 camera. The camera features even better core specification $5K and $6k range flagship full-frame DSLRs.

Just imagine the power of 24FPS continuous shooting speed with AF support. You are getting 5 axis image stabilization while recording video or still. With video, you get S-Log support and custom look profiles which you can use on. The Sony A7III is the best Fullframe camera of the world right now based on the Specification vs Price value we are getting

Best Lenses for Sony A7 III Camera

Best Standard Zoom Lenses || Best Portrait Prime Lens || Standard Prime lenses || Best Tele-photo prime lens || Best Tele-Zoom lens || Best wide angle zoom || Best Ultra wide angle lenses || Best Macro lens ||

1. Best Standard Zoom Lenses for Sony A7 III

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens ($2198) – Of course one of the best lens for Sony A7 III camera for shooting portraits, events and landscapes. The Impressive range covers almost your entire needs. This lens captures super sharp images and do have amazing capability to resolve high resolution sensors. The 24-70mm f 2.8 is highly suitable for portrait, landscape, street photography as well as event shootings. The lens shows edge to edge sharpness even at 24 mm even at f 2.8, Autofocusing speed of this lens is ultra-fast. The overall build quality of this lens is very solid and this lens is also weather shield. Ultimate lens made by Sony for Sony Alpha series users.

Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS ($1198) . This lens is sharp and the perfect lens for travel purpose when you are not willing to carry a dollar $2K all the time then this lens is perfect for you. And above all if you are a Landscape, architecture or street shooter you should get the F4 version instead of F2.

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens for Sony E [Best Value for Money] One of the best third party lens ever made. The most attractive feature of this lens is its price tag, for @$799 you can get this lens. And even at that price point Tamaron is giving you superb optics with constant aperture, and full time silent AF support with stepping motor inside.

Lens Pricey Buy Now
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens $2,198 Amazon | B&H
Sony FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS $1,198 Amazon | B&H
Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS $498 Amazon | B&H
Tamron FE 28-75mm RXD Lens $799 Amazon | B&H

Tamron 28-75mm RXD F2.8 Sample Image


2. Best Portrait Prime Lens for Sony A7 III Camera

Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS ($1498) This lens is dedicated for shooting portraits only. The most important feature is for extra smooth bokeh this lens have built-in apodization lens element. One of the best portrait lens ever made by Sony for FE mount camera. In order to get that super creamy bokeh you must use it in t-mode. Which reduces the effective f/2.8 to F/5.6. The lens also features Direct drive SSM motors for silent and Fast AF. Highly recommended for video as well as still purpose.

Sony 100mm F2.8 Sample STM GM OSS

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Lens ($1,798) The Sony 85 MM lens is one of the best performance lens ever made by Sony for its full frame mirror less camera series. This lens is made for pro shooters, 85mm focal length is a must have thing for professional while shooting a portrait and this lens gives you amazing sharpness, beautiful bokeh and excellent performance in low light, absolutely worth it for its price. This lens do carry very high resolving power of upto 170MP (I have seen Sony A7 III samples with pixel shift resolution). You get crisp and clear picture even at high resolution mode. The Sony 85 mm f 1.4 lens is not only suitable for portrait shooting it is also perfect for shooting low light events. We highly recommend you to this lens for lens Arsenal.

If you are looking for a budget lens of then the 85 mm f 1.4 lens might not the best lens for you. Since its cost too much but yet it do deliver the phenomenal quality of image.

Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 Lens ($1,199) – Zeiss is affordable compared to Sony GM series portrait lens, Batis 85mm f 1.8 lens is the best lens if you are looking for best performance under budget. This full frame lenses is specifically made for Sony FE Mount cameras. the Zeiss Batis lens is weather sealed and features fast auto focusing system with excellent sharpness, you will be losing F1.4 depth but you are saving a lot of money. With 1.8 aperture and the sharpness Is undoubtedly at top since the lens is made by Zeiss itself.

Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Lens ($598) – Now we have one more affordable option for you, The 85mm Sony FE lens with F1.8 aperture. Keep in mind even the most affordable gear of today’s world are far better than the lens and camera setup used by Ansel Adams. BTW, This Lens also have decent performance and will going to cost you all in $598. Sony 85 mm f 1.8 lens is highly recommended for those who are beginners or semi-professional users.

Rokinon AF 50mm f/1.4 FE Lens Best Value for Money AT $499 you are getting a F1.4 Lens with Auto Focus. That’s really amazing, the quality of this lens is just awesome and very sharp. Three aspherical elements inside the lens controls the spherical aberrations very well. Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality. However the lens motor do make some noise while doing AF. So, use external mic while creating video that’s all. One of the best third party lens for Sony fullframe camera ever made.

 

Lens Price Buy Now
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS $1498 Amazon | B&H
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Lens $1,798 Amazon | B&H
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 Lens $1,199 Amazon | B&H
Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Lens
$598 Amazon | B&H
SONY FE 55 F1.8 ZA $998 Amazon | B&H

 


3. Standard Prime lenses for Sony A7 III camera

Sony Zeiss FE 35mm f/1.4 Distagon T* ($1,598) The first lens we are recommending is made by Zeiss and it is 35 mm F1.4 lens. This is one of the best lens for your Sony A7III camera your money can buy. The lens delivers outstanding image quality and exhibit Minimal CA and Zero Distortion. specifically a excellent option when you are interested in shooting night street shots, wedding and events with a prime lens. The design of the aperture ring of the lens will going to make you comfortable either you are still Shooter or you are a videographer. So if you’re going to ask me the best standard Prime lens for Sony A7III camera is then the first answer will be 35 mm f 1.4 lens it will going to resolve the 24 as well as 50 MP resolution very wisely.\

Sony Zeiss FE 35mm f/1.4 Sample Image

The next lens is 50 mm f 1.4 lens that we have already discussed in the set of portrait lenses so you have to just click here and jump and that section.

Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA ($998) And finally the 55 mm f 1.8 lens from Zeiss. This particular lens is very popular among full frame Sony Alpha users. This lens captures very sharp images with excellent contrast ratio and a very acceptable background bokeh quality.

Lens Price Buy Now
Sony Zeiss FE 35mm f/1.4 Distagon T* $1,598 Amazon | B&H
Sony Zeiss FE 50mm f/1.4 Planar T* $1,498 Amazon | B&H
Sony Zeiss FE 55mm f/1.8 Sonnar T* $998 Amazon | B&H
Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 $248 Amazon | B&H
Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA $798 Amazon | B&H

4. Best Tele-photo prime lens for Sony A7 III camera

Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 Lens ($1,199) The best telephoto prime lens for Sony A7 III camera is again 85 mm F1.8 lens. Its optics helps you captures high resolution images and bokeh quality of this lens is also very pleasant. One of the best lens available for portrait purpose. If you want a better lens? then Sony to have f 1.4 las we have mentioned in the portrait section.

Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS ($1,098) This lens is a multiple purpose lens for your Sony A7 III camera. The lens is made for Macro work, but it can also used as a super portrait lens. The lens justifies its label of being a true macro lens by rendering images in 1:1 ratio. As we all know Macro photography we do need support of very good Image stabilization system or a steady tripos. With 90mm lens OSS and A7II 5 axis IS support you can capture crisp and clear macro shots and hand-held mode. A must have lens for Sony A7 III camera.

Sony 90mm D2.8 Macro Lens Sample Image

Lens Price Buy Now
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 Lens $1199 Amazon | B&H
Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS $1098 Amazon | B&H
Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS $1,498 Amazon | B&H

5. Best Tele-Zoom lens for Sony A7 III camera

Sony 70-200 MM F2.8 GM OSS ($2598) Lens is one of the best telephoto zoom lenses among Sony users, those who look for speed and ultimate image quality . This is undoubtedly one of the best sport lenses available for Sony A7 III and also one of the most expensive lens, but it features ultimate sharpness, super quick auto focusing, ZERO distortion throughout its focal-length . The lens features ultra advance AF mechanism, so you can track your subjects while shooting still images or creating a video.  The Sony 70-200 F2.8 GM is the best zoom lens available for Sony Fullframe Sensors camera.

Sony 20-200MM F2.8 GM Lens Sample Image

Sony 70-200mm sample image

The Sony 70-200mm F4 OSS ($1498)
The lens is bit small lens and features fast AF speed and excellent sharpness. But due to the F4 aperture the lens isn’t able to perform under natural low-light condition like the F2.8 version. One of the biggest advantage in getting the F4 aperture based lens is it will cost you half compared to the F2.8 version.

Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS ($1,198)
Sony 70 to 300 mm lens is one of the best zoom lens available for Sony full frame E Mount mirrorless cameras. The lens features excellent range, ability to resolve higher resolution sensor perfectly, the lenses sharp, And lens also features Built in optical image stabilization system and will going to synchronize with your is Sony A7 III.

Lens Price Buy Now
Sony 70-200 MM F2.8 GM OSS $2598 Amazon | B&H
Sony 70-200mm F4 OSS $1498 Amazon | B&H
Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS $1198 Amazon | B&H

6. Best wide angle zoom lens for Sony A7 III camera

Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM ($2,198)The lens is one of the best lens for shooting landscape and architecture. Also recommended for indoor architecture shoot and Live vlogging, although its bit heavy for Live vlogging purpose. The lens is perfect for working in low light conditions, Resolving power is just extraordinary. So, it will going to work perfectly with your Sony A7 III camera in normal as well as in pixel shift mode.

Sony 16-35mm Lens F2.8 Sample Image

16-35mm lens sample image

Sony Zeiss FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS ($1348) One of the best lenses and will cost you ½ of 16-35mm F2.8 version. The resolving power of the lens is best for the A7 III camera. One of the best lens available for landscape photography. The lens performance is really impressive, tack sharp, fast focusing, acceptable levels of distortion even at 16mm. Lens is highly recommended for professional landscape, architecture, street shooters. The built in OSS is very effective and

Lens Price Buy Now
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM $2,198 Amazon | B&H
Sony Zeiss FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS $1,348 Amazon | B&H
Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G $1,698 Amazon | B&H

7. Best Ultra wide angle lenses for Sony A7 III

Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 ($1499) One of the best lenses we recommend is Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 for architecture and astrophotography. The Lens is super sharp and perfect for taking ultra high resolution images from your Sony A7 III camera.

Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE Lens ($849)  One of the most affordable and best Ultra-wide angle zoom lens available for Sony A7 III camera. The Lens features Auto Focus with Manual Focus Override, you get very minimal chromatic aberrations,

Lens Price Buy Now
Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 $1,499 Amazon | B&H
Zeiss Loxia 21mm f/2.8 $1,499 Amazon | B&H

5. Best Macro lens for Sony A7 III

Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS ($1,098)
Sony 90mm is one of the best macro lens available for Sony A7 III camera. The lens capture super sharp images, DOF is excellent and color and contrast output is just awesome. Due to the 90mm focal-length you get excellent working distance. Highly Recommended.

Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro ($498)
The 50mm F2.8 Macro lens is also extremely sharp and can also be used for portrait purpose. But as usual you get bit limited working distance compared to the 90mm F2.8 lens. But one of the best thing is the lens is dust and water resistant so you don’t have to worry about weather.

Sony FE50mm F2.8 Lens Image

Lens Price Buy Now
Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS $1098 Amazon | B&H
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro $498 Amazon | B&H
Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 Macro $549 Amazon | B&H

These are the set of Best lenses for you Sony A7 III camera. Do ask our questions/suggestion in the comment box?

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Sony New Camera Coming on Mid May 2018

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According to latest rumors coming coming veteran rumor mill Sony have some kind of camera or lens announcement on Mid May  2018 from Sony. Well that a really good news from Sony if it’s true.

Now, I am really excited to see what coming next, because literally we don’t have have any information about upcoming products right and as I always say, most of the time we get lot’s of leaked images & specs before the arrival of any camera. But in the year of 2018 Sony look bit more strict.

Sony Upcoming Camera Code Name – WW 771132

The WW 771132 camera was registered few month ago in wireless certification agency.  Take a look what we expect next from Sony

1. Sony RX100 VI is in announcement pipeline – With a New 1″ sensor and advance AF the camera is expected to arrive Soon. The camera already crossed scheduled update time-cycle and not only that approx 7 months already passed from RX10 IV official release (RX10 IV was carrying the same sensor as of RX100V).  So, now its completely safe to announce the new RX100 VI camera with New sensor and advance core specification.

2. Sony A6700 – We have already published the leaked core specs of the upcoming camera. The camera is said to have eyetracking AF as of Sony A9 camera and 4K video recording at 60p mode.

3. Sony A7S III – We don’t have much details about the Sony A7S III camera, but it’s bit logical to assume that Sony will use stacked CMOS sensor in it’s upcoming A7S series camera. Sony A7S II update is overdue and expected to arrive this year.

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Deal Alert: ROKINON AF 50MM F1.4 FE LENS FOR SONY E Mount at $399

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