Alongside the OM-D E-M1X, Olympus has announced the development of the M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO telephoto zoom lens. As the name suggests, the lens features a built-in 1.25x teleconverter, which delivers a total coverage equivalent to 300-1000mm, while alongside this Olympus is also developing a M.Zuiko Digital 2x Teleconverter MC-20. When used in tandem with the 150-400mm lens, it's possible to achieve a reach of 2000mm (35mm equivalent).Olympus says the M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO lens will be designed to offer exceptional optical performance in a compact, lightweight form. To match the OM-D E-M1X, the lens will be dust-proof, splash-proof, and freeze-proof (to 14°F / -10°C), while this is the first Olympus lens to feature a built-in 1.25x teleconverter.The lens also offers in-lens image stabilization (IS), which delivers 5-Axis Sync IS2 support when used with the in-body image stabilization systems of Olympus OM-D … [Read more...] about Olympus is developing a 150-400mm f/4.5 telephoto with a built-in teleconverter
Olympus OM-D E-M1X vs E-M1 Mark II: 12 key differences you need to know
Olympus has been teasing its new OM-D E-M1X for a few weeks now, but only now has everything been made official. The OM-D E-M1X arrives with a refreshed design, some impressive tech and ambitions to edge out Canon and Nikon’s most senior full-frame DSLRs from the pro photographer’s kit bag. Olympus states quite clearly that it believes its image quality rivals that of full-frame DSLRs, and with some unique and class-leading specs alongside, it's certainly fighting hard to deliver on many other fronts.The company’s current OM-D E-M1 Mark II has proven to be a smash, with excellent image stabilisation, fast autofocus and cracking 4K video at the top of a long list of highlights, and this new arrival is set to sit alongside it in the range. So what exactly is new? We’ve sifted through the spec sheet to dig out the 12 key differences between the two models.1. Integrated gripThe most obvious external difference between the two models is that the E-M1X has … [Read more...] about Olympus OM-D E-M1X vs E-M1 Mark II: 12 key differences you need to know
Hands on: Olympus OM-D E-M1X review
While the buzzword in photography may be full-frame right now, with even Micro Four Thirds stalwart Panasonic launching two professional full-frame mirrorless cameras later this year, Olympus doesn't seem to have got the memo.The OM-D E-M1X is the company's new professional camera, and, as with all other Olympus cameras, is based around a Micro Four Thirds sensor. It replaces the OM-D E-M1 Mark II as the company's flagship model, and Olympus clearly hasn't held back with the specification and features of the OM-D E-M1X. The question is, though, with the new camera pitted against some stiff competition, does it do enough to eclipse its full-frame rivals?Olympus OM-D E-M1X: features20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS sensor7-stop in-body image stabilizationNew Tripod Hi Res Shot modeIn a world of high-resolution full-frame sensors, the 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS sensor inside the OM-D E-M1X may seem a bit underwhelming, especially with its ISO ceiling of just 25,600 (while … [Read more...] about Hands on: Olympus OM-D E-M1X review
Built to rival full-frame DSLRs: meet the Olympus OM-D E-M1X
After numerous teaser videos and rumors from Olympus, it's finally taken the wraps off its new flagship mirrorless camera, the OM-D E-M1X. Olympus believes its latest pro-orientated Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera delivers enough in terms of industry-leading speed, performance, reliability and high-quality image output to rival full-frame DSLRs (and mirrorless cameras we're guessing). While built-in vertical grips are nothing new on pro-spec DSLRs like Canon's EOS-1D X Mark II and Nikon's D5, the Olympus OM-D E-M1X is the first mirrorless camera to feature such a design. This is intended to offer a secure grip when shooting portrait-format images, while the improved ergonomics over the E-M1 Mark II see a deeper finger rest for both horizontal and vertical shooting, which is said to reduce fatigue when shooting for long periods of time. Olympus has also overhauled the layout, shape, and height of all buttons, while levers on the OM-D E-M1X have been completely … [Read more...] about Built to rival full-frame DSLRs: meet the Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Department of Human Services seeks off-the-shelf ‘innovation’ platform
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is on the hunt for an innovation platform, looking for a vendor to supply a virtual solution for its 40,000-or-so users.In a request for tender (RFT), DHS explains it is specifically seeking a commercial off-the-shelf solution to be either hosted within the department's data centre environment, or hosted on an external cloud.The new platform will replace the existing solution, which will no longer be supported from May 2019.The department's innovation program was launched in July 2015 in a bid to strengthen the innovation capability within DHS, and to "collaborate across the Australian Public Service".Since inception, DHS said it has conducted various innovation exercises in a number of formats, most recently via the existing virtual platform this RFT seeks to replace. "The proposed virtual platform will be adaptable to support challenge based (time boxed and specific) and open innovation (always open and diverse), while enabling idea … [Read more...] about Department of Human Services seeks off-the-shelf ‘innovation’ platform