Adobe launched the new Lightroom 10 software and you can find an overview of all new features here. To purchase the software jump on this page.
Lightroom 10 now supports a bunch of new cameras including the Panasonic S5 (full list here). It also supports a ton of new Sigma L lenses (full list here).
Hi Lows Note spotted a new Sigma patent describing three new Full Frame lenses designed for mirrorless system cameras (designed for L-mount and Sony E-mount):
Design 1
Focal length: 12.40 mm
F number: 2.93
Angle of view: 122.09
Image height: 21.63 mm
Lens length: 138.00 mm
Back focus: 20.6500 mm
Design 2
Focal length: 14.48 mm
F number: 2.07
Angle of view: 114.25
Image height: 21.63 mm
Lens length: 136.00 mm
Back focus: 20.5832 mm
Design 3
Focal length: 14.48 mm
F number: 2.91
Angle of view: 114.26
Image height: 21.63 mm
Lens length: 120.00 mm
Back focus: 20.4000 mm
LUMIX S5 – Featuring Peter Roessler
Plenty of L-rumors readers images on our L-mount Facebook Group
SmallRig Panasonic S5 Camera Cage (Newsshooter)
S5 tested at Fujiablog
LUMIX Live : Lumix for Video
Sleepers: Great Lenses that Are Truly Affordable (Explora).
Nikkei is picturing a dark future for the camera makers:
With the market shrinking at such speed, companies are at great risk of falling into a fixed-costs crisis. Some analysts believe the entire industry will collapse unless companies undertake major reforms, like splitting design and development from manufacturing, and consolidating production.
The impact of Olympus’ decision to quit the camera business and discard 84 years’ worth of experience, may spread.
Interesting they do NOT mention Sony or Fuji being at risk: The brand names they make are Nikon, Canon, Pentax…
Camera Conspiracies:
I want to discuss whether or not Panasonic made a mistake by going full frame. Dividing your attention in two different directions never leads to us getting better cameras. Micro four thirds releases have been lackluster to say the least, and Panasonic with their stubborn contrast detect autofocus isn’t turning any heads in full frame when there are much better cameras available. Was it a mistake for them to try to ask for a piece of the full frame pie when there is already so much competition?
Mapcamera published a three part ling interview with Panasonic manager Mr. Kazunori Kado. There is a lot of detailed talk about the S5. And at the end Mr. Kado sais that Panasonic is definitely willing to make anamorphic L-mount lenses if there is a market demand for it.
Panasonic LUMIX S1H and Laowa 24mm lens – Good Match for Macro Filming
Plenty of L-rumors readers images on our L-mount Facebook Group
Panasonic LUMIX S1H: ISO Performance and Exposure Recovery Test (LensProToGo).
Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D (Photozone).
Flash Modes Explained (Explora).
Ian:
Here’s a high ISO 25,600 test shot at f2 on the Lumix S5, in vlog, without any post noise reduction.
The S5 reproduces colour accurately and copes well in low light.
https://youtu.be/DCpVAvWaHgE
