■For those who update the firmware in-camera
Please select the applicable product from the following page, go to the download page, click “L-Mount”, read “Before updating” prior to updating the firmware and follow the update procedure
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/firmware/lenses/?mount=l-mount
Lexar announced the launch of an ‘indestructible’ SD card made entirely of stainless steel. Something like the Cybertruck of SD cards 🙂
The ARMOR GOLD SD Card with a stainless-steel construction that is 37x stronger than typical SD cards, it is designed to withstand grueling usage out in the wild while offering up to 210MB/s[1] write speed and Video Speed Class 60 (V60) to seamlessly capture 6K footage.
There is yet no info about when those cards will be available to market.
Panasonic has announced a series of new firmware updates for its full-frame mirrorless LUMIX S5II and S5IIX, as well as its Micro Four Thirds mirrorless GH7 and G9II cameras, aimed at improving the shooting experience and enhancing functionality.
Aligned with LUMIX’s ongoing commitment to supporting creators, the latest firmware updates will be available to download free of charge from the LUMIX Global Customer Support website on January 23, 2025.
LUMIX S5II Firmware Version 3.2 and LUMIX S5IIX Version 2.2
Compatibility with the LUMIX Lab smartphone app has been expanded to include remote shooting, shutter control, image transfer directly from the camera, and a wireless live streaming feature* for enhanced functionality.
The highly accurate phase hybrid auto focus system has been further improved with enhanced subject detection. A new option is now available to select detection of airplanes and trains, as well as specific parts of cars and motorcycles.
A display feature for multiple frame markers has been added, allowing for the simultaneous display of up to three frame markers. The size and position of each frame marker can be adjusted, adding versatility for content creators framing for different aspect ratios or planning shots with multiple compositions. This further enhances the unrivaled convenience of shooting in Open Gate.
Hybrid Zoom and Crop Zoom features have been introduced, offering higher magnification without the need to exchange lenses. Hybrid Zoom achieves this magnification using only the zoom ring by combining optical zoom with Crop Zoom. Crop Zoom extracts the central part of an image and enhances the zoom effect without degrading image quality. These features provide greater flexibility for precise framing and capturing shots, catering to a variety of shooting scenarios.
MP4(Lite) compatibility has been added, enabling video recording in Open Gate mode with reduced data consumption without compromising resolution. This new smartphone-optimized format makes it easier to quickly share content on social media.
SG will soon be launching a new 24mm f/6.3 full frame pancake lens. The image above shows the edition number ‘00001’ and it is indeed an L-mount lens. It’s obviously a manual focus lens and I’m not expecting outstanding optical performance. There is no information yet on the exact release date and price… stay tuned!