Fifty years since the radical Olympus OM-1 SLR first appeared, the new OM System OM-1 is announced. It looks like another giant leap forward for photography.
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Creating Photographers, Not Consumers: Canon’s Creator Lab and Student Advantage Program
Canon Canada just launched Canon Creator Lab as part of what I’m calling its new community-building mandate. A lot of corporations these days talk about building community, about creating a space to encourage growth. Most of it seems to be lip service at best. Here, however, we’re seeing Canon Canada invest time and money into a free hub designed to help photographers get better while actually connecting with each other. Being a Canadian, I’m proud that Canon’s Canadian operation is looking to lead the global photography community into this space.
Next Week Will Be Huge for Fujifilm Cameras and Lenses
Fujifilm revolutionized the world of medium format a few years ago by introducing a line of cameras and lenses that offered all the benefits of the larger sensor size at prices that significantly undercut traditional medium format prices and even competed with upper-level full frame prices. The company is showing no sign of stopping, with more cameras and lenses to come next week, along with new X Series gear as well.
Leica Announces the APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH Lens: An Optically Advanced Upgrade to a Classic
Leica has updated its popular 35mm f/2 ASPH lens with the new and improved APO-Summicron-M 35 F/2 ASPH. Although this new lens is slightly larger and heavier than the original, it boasts far better overall performance, particularly wide open.
