Micro Four Nerds Ranks the 10 Best Straight-Out-of-Camera JPEG Machines (Spoiler: S9 Wins)

Micro Four Nerds claims the Lumix S9 is the best camera for those of you that want the best straight out of the camera JPG results:

  1. Panasonic Lumix S9 (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama)
  2. Fujifilm X100V / X100VI (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama)
  3. OM System OM-5 (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama)
  4. Olympus PEN-F (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama)
  5. Pentax MX-1 (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama)
  6. Leica X1 / X Typ 701 (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama)
  7. Fujifilm X-A series (e.g., X-A7) (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama)
  8. Sigma fp (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama)
  9. Pentax Q / Q-S1 (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama)
  10. Lumix LX100 (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama)

L-mount news roundup


Leica SL3-S Is Quietly Brilliant – 6 Month Review

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
LUMIX GH7 vs S1ii | Which Camera Should You Buy? (Matthew Dangyou)
LUMIX Beats SONY? | Full Comparison of S1RII vs FX3 in Various Situations (Kensei Akatsu)
LUMIX Live: The S1II series Updates
Landscape Photography in Black & White (Explora)
New Perovskite Sensor Triples Resolution and Light Gathering by Stacking Pixels (PetaPixel).
Understanding Frame Rates: When to Use 24, 30, or 60 FPS (42West)

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New SMALLRIG Mount Plate for AirTag and SmartTag2

Smallrig announced a new Mount Plate for AirTag for cameras you can preorder at BHphoto, Amazon US&EU and Smallrig store. There is also a version that supports both AirTag and SmartTag2 again at BHphoto, Amazon US&EU and Smallrig store.

Key features:

  • Built-In EVA Cushioning: Absorbs vibrations to minimize noise during movement
  • Discreet Concealment: Sleek mount plate design maintains a low profile while allowing easy access to the camera’s battery compartment,Accommodates Apple AirTag for real-time camera tracking
  • Integrated Arca-Swiss Quick Release Plate: Facilitates quick and direct mounting to tripods or DJI gimbals
  • Non-Slip Rubber Pad & Multi-Point Locking: Prevents the mount plate from shifting for stable shooting
  • Dual 1/4″-20 Threaded Holes: Allows for the attachment of magic arms, mini tripods, and more

Get the Apple AirTag at B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama.
Get the Samsung SmartTag2 at B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama.

CineD testing: LUMIX S1II Rivals ALEXA Mini LF in Dynamic Range!

CineD published the second part of their Panasonic LUMIX S1II Lab Test: Dynamic Range and Latitude Using ProRes RAW 5.8K with DR Boost “ON”. Their conclusion is:

The DR Boost “ON” mode with the internal 12-bit 5.8K ProRes RAW implementation in Panasonic’s new LUMIX S1II camera has surpassed all my expectations. Not only does it show superb dynamic range values for a RAW mode (here, typically, DR values are lower as little internal noise reduction is happening in the RAW image pipeline), but it exhibits massive potential in the latitude test. From our base exposure, you can overexpose 5 stops and underexpose 5 stops, providing a solid 10 stops of exposure latitude with wiggle room towards 11.

For the first time, we have a consumer full-frame camera that is on par with the ARRI Alexa Mini LF (lab test here) in our standardized latitude test.

Preorders:
Lumix S1II at Bhphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.
Lumix S1IIE at Bhphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.
24-60mm f/2.8 at Bhphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.

all-new PRVKE V4 Line has officially launched on the Wandrd website, Amazon and BHphoto

The new Wandrd V4 Camera Backpack is now available for preorder at BHphoto, Amazon and Wandrd.

PetaPixel tested the bag and concluded:

The Wandrd Prvke V4 21L Camera Backpack and Essential Camera Cube V2 are impressive improvements over previous models. The V4 backpack shines with its updated design, which prioritizes comfort, durability, and ease of access. Meanwhile, the Essential Camera Cube V2 offers an efficient and organized solution for gear storage, albeit with a few minor caveats. For anyone seeking a high-quality, versatile camera backpack with thoughtful features, the Prvke V4 and Cube V2 are hard to beat.

The V4’s refinements make it a solid upgrade for current Prvke owners, while also offering an attractive entry point for newcomers. Whether you’re a professional photographer or a weekend adventurer, this duo offers a solid option to keep your gear safe, organized, and easily accessible.