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OM-D E-M1 Mark II. Too many people look at what the Olympus is not, rather than looking at what it is. The most interesting aspect to me are the future possibilities for this camera. It is...

"clearly they've traded sensor resolution for crazy high speeds"
What have you based that statement on?

I think you will find it is smaller than it looks, its only about the same size as the original OM1 film camera. The body only weighs 498 gms despite being all metal, and the sensor is not much...

The old film Pentax 6x7 had a focal plane shutter and was used by many top fashion photographers.

ramcewan: It is worth remembering that even 35mm was never a first choice for landscape. Even now many landscape photographers swear by view cameras shooting 5x4 sheet film or larger, frowning on...

When 35mm cameras first became popular it was because photographers saw past the obvious quality issues compared to medium format and saw the possibilities a small fast camera could offer. Today...

A big advantage of the small sensor in a mirror-less design is the lower power it requires, i.e. longer battery life.

Ten years is a long time in cameras these days. Hard to believe there was 12 years between the release of then Nikon F1 and the Nikon F2, and another 9 years until the F3 was released. I can also...

This is the new world of electronics where the cheaper options are often crippled versions of the more expensive. We saw it first many years ago in software where companies started producing ...

Tomi O: Fair point, but I suspect this won't replace the current lens. I suspect it will be sold at lot cheaper, and bundled with the latest camera for a fraction of the price with the claim you...

People here seem to be getting uptight over what is clearly an announcement of some kit lenses to go with their most recent entry level camera. This is the sort of gear that shops like Currys...

Merowech: I would agree than M3/4 is a better way to go if you want a small light system. I generally use Nikon FX for pro work now and m4/3 for times when I want a lighter smaller camera. I don't...

I used to teach photography full time. Many of my students would not have been able to find that extra 50.

These are clearly aimed at the low end of the market (the rrp is not the street price). Nikon have done more than any other camera manufacturer to try and keep everyone happy. Their DX lenses can...

I find it surprising how many people will criticise a lens they have never seen or used.

The reason is $50. It's not obligatory to purchase the cheaper option. These options are for people on a restricted budget, and some people will simply not have the extra 50.

When you work as a professional photographer anywhere this is an occupational hazard. You are such an obvious target for thieves and it is so easy to be distracted. I have always been obsessive...

Even as a Canon user I see this as nothing more than a rather impressive publicity stunt. As you say it is cheap advertising, and the cost of all that equipment is not retail, it only cost them a...

When you have this amount of equipment available for loan it's a considerable incentive to use Canon. Why buy lenses of this cost when you can borrow them.

Worth buying one of these just to see the look on your clients face when you turn up to your next job with it.