Monthly Archives: October 2021

Pentax K-3 Mark III Review (Pentaxforums): “this is one heck of a camera”

Pentaxforums has just posted a full review of the newly released PENTAX K-3 Mark III (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama). They tested this new camera and found such pros: Superb build quality, true to Pentax ethos, surprisingly compact, Fully weather sealed, Bright and largest ever (for an APS-C) viewfinder, solid information overlay, Vastly improved AF engine, Stellar sensor performance with excellent noise management, dynamic range, Pixel shift delivers amazing detail, Improved movie mode with 4K, SR, focus peaking and continuous AF, Touchscreen operation present everywhere, works well, Effective stabilization, works with any lens, Robust live view mode, Best backward-compatibility of any Pentax camera, Customizable user interface, Versatile LCD with outdoor view setting , Durable weather-sealed construction, Class-leading shutter durability (300,000), USB-C interface for charging and file transfer and Solid Wi-Fi experience. Continue reading

Panasonic Lumix BS1H Announced, Priced $3,497.99, Available for Pre-Order

Panasonic has just officially announced the new Panasonic Lumix BS1H. It is a modular digital cinema camera with a small form-factor that bellies its full-frame sensor. It features a 24.2MP sensor, a Leica L lens mount, and a wide 14+-stop dynamic range to accommodate extreme lighting changes when recording in V-Log. It records video with resolutions up to 5.9K as well as C4K (4096 x 2160) and UHD4K, and it incorporates VariCam Look workflows.

This new camera costs $3,497.99, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama.

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