Outdoor Photographer - November 2016

INCREDIBLY FAST OLYMPUS
When the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II becomes
available, it’s poised to be the fastest still camera, capable
of capturing 20.4MP images at 15 fps with its mechanical
shutter, 18 fps with its electronic shutter and continuous
AF or up to a remarkable 60 fps with its electronic shutter
with AF and AE locked. Paired with a telephoto lens like
the M.Zuiko 300mm f4.0 IS PRO (600mm equivalent),
you have a formidable system for wildlife photography.
The camera also features an advanced Olympus Dual
FAST AF system that will automatically select on-chip
phase detection AF, contrast detection AF or employ both
systems simultaneously. The OM-D E-M1 Mark II will be
weatherproofed and capable of shooting in temperatures
down to 14-degrees Fahrenheit. Price and availability was
not yet announced. Contact: Olympus, getolympus.com.
FUJIFILM MIRRORLESS
MEDIUM FORMAT
Mirrorless medium format may be the next “big” thing in
digital photography. Earlier this year, Hasselblad introduced
the X1D, the irst mirrorless camera with a medium format
sensor. Now Fujiilm, maker of the popular X-series APS-C
mirrorless cameras, is entering the nascent category
with the development of a new camera system, Fujiilm
GFX, and a new Fujinon GF lens line. The irst camera in
the system, expected in “early 2017,” is the GFX 50S, a
51.4MP camera with a unique EVF that can be removed
or repositioned in a variety of angles. The irst six Fujinon
GF lenses will also be released in 2017—though not all at
once—and will include wide-angle to moderate-telephoto
primes, plus a wide zoom. Pricing is to be determined.
Contact: Fujiilm, fujiilmusa.com.
UPDATED TAMRON SUPER-TELE
ZOOM, PLUS TELECONVERTERS
Tamron showed the second generation—denoted
“G2”—of its versatile ultra-telephoto zoom, the SP
150-600mm Di VC USD G2. An ideal range for
wildlife and sports photography, and compatible
with both full-frame and APS-C sensor cameras,
when paired with the latter the lens provides an
incredible 233-930mm focal range. In addition
to a reined exterior design that brings this lens
in line with Tamron’s latest prime lenses, Tamron
notes that the new lens includes improvements to
both AF speed and accuracy, as well as Vibration
Compensation (VC), which now provides up to 4.5
stops of correction. Also new are a 1.4x and a 2x
teleconverter designed speciically for use with
the new SP 150-600mm G2. List prices: $1,399
(150-600mm G2); $419 (1.4x); $439 (2x). Contact:
Tamron, tamron-usa.com.
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