A HUGE Week for Fuji, Sigma, Sony, and More!

Thank you to OM SYSTEM for sponsoring the PetaPixel Podcast! OM SYSTEM unveiled its latest flagship camera, the OM-1 Mark II, on January 30, building upon the legacy of the original OM-1. With double the buffer size and impressive high-speed sequential shooting capabilities--up to 50fps with continuous autofocus -- the new camera offers enhanced autofocus performance, accuracy, and reliability.

Anticipated to begin shipping any day now, insider information from OM SYSTEM revealed that they’ve extended their pre-order promotion, originally expected to conclude on February 26th, now extended until the end of March. Pre-order your OM-1 Mark II body or kit by March 31st and enjoy an additional complementary BLX-1 battery. Bundle your purchase with select lenses to save up to $300. Visit explore.omsystem.com/petapixel for more details!

CP+ is typically a big stage at which Japan-based camera and lens manufacturers like to make a splash and 2024's show was no exception. Chris, Jordan, and Jaron break it all down in this week's PetaPixel Podcast.

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In This Episode

• 00:00 - Intro • 05:32 - Why last week was so busy • 07:08 - Jordan's thoughts on the Canon 24-105 f/2.8 • 10:00 - Fujifilm's X Summit in Tokyo and the X100VI • • 21:17 - New Fuji lens is coming and film simulations via firmware • • 23:42 - Sigma's wide, weird, and wonderful new prime • • 24:50 - Sigma made the 15mm f/1.4 to prove a point • • 26:58 - Sigma's 500mm f/5.6 is optically perfec • t • 29:10 - Sony's 24-50mm f/2.8 G is underwhelming? • • 34:16 - Sigma's Foveon isn't coming any time soon • • 38:27 - Panasonic's tiny all-in-one • • 40:38 - The original OM-1 got a firmware update • • 44:09 - Should Sigma make medium format lenses? It's CEO thinks so • • 47:00 - 2024 feels like it's going to be a big year • 49:38 - What have you been up to? • 57:59 - Tech Support • 1:18:41 - Go check out GxAce's YouTube channel • • 1:22:13 - Never read the comments

Release date

Lydbog: 28. februar 2024