Photography News 2019 Branislav Boťanský

Olympus OM-D E-M1X After weeks of leaks and teasers, Olympus has officially unveiled the new Olympus OM-D E-M1X camera. It’s a Micro Four Thirds camera designed for professional photographers. “The Olympus OM-D E-M1X is packed with industry-leading speed, performance, reliability and high-quality image output that rivals that of full-frame DSLRs,” Olympus says.

Olympus OM-D E-M1X One of the main things you’ll notice first about the camera is the integrated vertical grip, which gives the camera dual batteries and the same shape as pro DSLRs such as the Canon 1D X II and the Nikon D5. The grip allows photographers to use the same secure grip on the camera with a deep finger rest whether shooting in portrait or landscape orientation. “The ergonomic design reduces fatigue when shooting for long periods of time,” Olympus says.

Features Inside the E-M1X is a 20.4-megapixel Live MOS Micro Four Thirds sensor backed by Dual TruePic VIII image processors. The sensor can capture at a staggering continuous speed of 60 frames per second with AF/AE Lock. Drop down to 18fps and AF/AE Tracking can be used in Silent Mode. A High Res Shot mode can be used to shoot 80-megapixel ultra-high-res photos by capturing multiple 20MP shots and combining the data. It can be used both on a tripod and while shooting handheld. Another major feature of the E-M1X is its image stabilization system, which Olympus says offers the world’s highest performance. It provides an impressive 7.5 shutter speed steps of total compensation when using the stabilized M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO lens. And with body stabilization alone, the camera provides 7 stops of compensation.

Features Build-wise, the E-M1X is designed to withstand much of what nature can throw at it. It’s dustproof, splashproof, and freezeproof (14°F/-10°C) even when accessories such as a remote cable, microphone, and headphone are plugged into the camera. Other features and specs of the E-M1X include a Live ND (from 1 stop to 5 stops) for slow shutter effects without an ND filter, built-in GPS, a temperature sensor, a manometer, a compass, anti-flicker shooting under artificial light, Olympus Capture for transferring photos over Wi-Fi in a studio, stabilized 4K video, OM-Log400 video, and 120fps high-speed video.

Here are some sample photos captured with the E-M1X:

PHOTO TRADE SHOW IN LONDON 2019 If you are an aspiring photographer this convention and trade show is a must!The ‘big guns’ of the photo industry are gearing up for the 2019 Photo Trade Show in London. Canon, Sony, Fujifilm, Manfrotto, Elinchrom, Panasonic Epson and Zeiss are just some of the leading companies lined up to show their products at The Societies’ London Convention and Trade Show.

PHOTO TRADE SHOW IN LONDON 2019 To date bookings have been flooding in with attendees eager to see what is on offer and to build their ‘wish list’ of gear for their upcoming year.The Societies’ CEO Phil Jones says ‘This is a great opportunity to be the first to see new products and services on offer from major manufacturers in the photographic industry. The Trade Show also offers attendees a comprehensive schedule of live demonstrations and lectures which makes it a must for those who are serious about their photography’.