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Also newly announced in addition to the Olympus OM-D E-M5 is the new Olympus MMF-3 4/3 to Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount Adapter.

The Olympus MMF-3 is a dust- and splash-proof lens mount adapter. It enables you to mount any existing Four Thirds lens on a Micro Four Thirds standard-compliant digital camera, such as the Olympus OM-D Series and PEN Series models. The adapter’s weather sealing makes it preferable to the earlier MMF-2 and MMF-1 models for shooting under inclement or uncertain weather conditions.

The Olympus MMF-3 adapter will be available in April and is available for pre-order at $179.00 at both Amazon.com and B&H Photo, see the link information below.

Features:

• Dust- and splash-proof
• Enables you to mount any existing Four Thirds lens on a Micro Four Thirds standard-compliant digital camera, such as the Olympus OM-D Series and PEN Series models
• The adapter’s weather sealing makes it preferable to the earlier MMF-2 and MMF-1 models for shooting under inclement or uncertain weather conditions
• The perfect tool to help you get the most out of your weather sealed and Super High Grade Four Thirds-compliant lenses
• AF shooting via Live View is enabled when using lenses that feature contrast AF compatibility. When used with lenses that are contrast AF incompatible, the AF assist function engages

Olympus MMF-3 Pre-Order Information:

• Olympus MMF-3 Adapter – Amazon.com – $179.00
• Olympus MMF-3 Adapter – B&H Photo – $179.00

After many rumors and leaks the new Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds Camera has finally been announced. The OM-D E-M5 features retro styling of the original half-frame 35mm PEN but with high-end modern functionality. The body of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 also features magnesium alloy construction and the same dust and splash-proofing that is found on the Olympus E-5 making it the first micro-four-thirds camera to feature this rugged ability.

The OM-D E-M5 has a 16-megapixel CMOS sensor that is capable of ISO settings up to 25600 for low-light shooting. The rear tilting 3-inch display is of the OLED touch variety, which provides a very fast refresh rate and a wider viewing angle than a comparable LCD. The eye-level electronic viewfinder is built into the camera, so there’s no need to add an external one. It features a 1.44-megapixel resolution, 18mm eye point, and a 1.15x magnification factor. The camera can also record High Definition QuickTime video at 1080i60 resolution with H.264 compression at bitrates up to 20Mbps.

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 will be available in black or silver in body only format or with the 14-42mm lens or the new 12-50mm lens. The camera will be available in April and is now available for pre-order, see the following configuration options below.

Olympus OM-D E-M5 models available for pre-order:

• Overview of all new OM-D E-M5 models and accessories at Amazon
• Overview of all new OM-D E-M5 models at B&H Photo
• Olympus OM-D E-M5 with 14-42mm lens (Black) at Amazon – $1,099.00
• Olympus OM-D E-M5 with 12-50mm lens (Black) at Amazon – $1,299.00
• Olympus OM-D E-M5 with 12-50mm lens (Silver) at Amazon – $1,299.00
• Olympus OM-D E-M5 (Body Only – Black) at Amazon – $999.00
• Olympus OM-D E-M5 (Body Only – Silver) at Amazon – $999.00
• Olympus OM-D E-M5 (Body Only – Black) at B&H Photo – $999.00
• Olympus OM-D E-M5 (Body Only – Silver) at B&H Photo – $999.00
• Olympus OM-D E-M5 with 12-50mm lens (Black) at B&H Photo – $1,299.00
• Olympus OM-D E-M5 with 12-50mm lens (Silver) at B&H Photo – $1,299.00

After long speculation and many rumors Nikon has finally announced the new Nikon D800 and D800E 36MP full-frame DSLR cameras. The pixel count of the long-awaited replacement for the Nikon D700 means it also trumps the D3X as the highest resolution camera in Nikon’s lineup. As well as the standard version of the D800, Nikon has also revealed a more expensive model the D800E that will be free from the effects of an anti-aliasing filter. Aimed at studio and landscape professionals the D800E should theoretically begin to rival medium format digital equipment in terms of resolution.

Both the Nikon D800 and the D800E will be available in late March with the D800 costing $2999.95 and the D800E costing $3,299.95. Both are now available for pre-order at Amazon.com and B&H Photo, see below for pre-order information.

Features:

• Extreme resolution 36.3-megapixel FX-format (35.9 x 24.0mm) CMOS sensor
• Full 1080p HD broadcast quality video and minimized rolling shutter
• View simultaneous Live View output on external monitors and record uncompressed video via HDMI terminal
• Multi-Area Full HD D-Movie Video Recording Mode
• Comprehensive high fidelity audio recording and playback control

Nikon D800 & D800E Pre-Order Information:

• Nikon D800 at Amazon – $2999.95
• Nikon D800E at Amazon – $3,299.95
• Nikon D800 at B&H Photo – $2999.95
• Nikon D800E at B&H Photo – $3,299.95

Newly announced at the CES 2012 show, the new Canon G1X compact all-in-one point and shoot digital camera. The G1X is set to be Canon’s new flagship point and shoot camera replacing the G12 model. The G1X compared to the Canon G12 and other G-series models, it is quite an upgrade. Targeted for more advanced users and professionals the G1X features a 14.3-megapixel sensor with a 4x (28-112mm) optical zoom and an F/2.5-16 aperture. The CMOS sensor measures in at a sizable 1.5-inches, has a shallow depth of field, and the new Canon is capable of up to 6fps high-speed burst shooting or 4.5fps at full resolution. There’s 14-bit RAW file support and one of Canon’s DIGIC 5 processors to crunch pictures, bringing improved low-light support with it.

The Canon G1X will be able late March and is listed at $799 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com and B&H Photo, click on the photo above or the links below.

Canon G1X Features:

• HS SYSTEM with a 1.5-inch, 14.3 MP High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor with DIGIC 5 Image Processor (up to 128oo ISO)
• 4x Optical Zoom 28mm Ultra Wide-Angle lens with Optical Image Stabilizer
• 3.0-inch Vari-angle PureColor System LCD with 922.000 dots for shooting at a variety of angles
• Full range of shooting and recording modes inlcuding 14-bit RAW + JPEG (as in Canon DSLR cameras)
• Full 1080p HD Video in Stereo Sound with a dedicated Movie Button and HDMI Output for HDTV viewing

G1X Pre-Order Info:

• Canon G1X Digital Camera – Pre-Order at Amazon.com – $799
• Canon G1X Digital Camera – Pre-Order at B&H Photo – $799

There is a new deal for the Olympus 12mm f/2.0 Micro-Four-Thirds Lens which has dropped down in price on Amazon & B&H Photo, down to $715 and $704 on them respectively. That is the lowest it has been so far for the Olympus 12mm lens. To take advantage of this deal for the lens click on the image above or the links below.

Olympus 12mm Lens Features:

• 12 mm f/2.0 (24 mm equivalent in 35 mm format) wide-angle lens
• Wide maximum aperture is ideal for low-light photography
• Lens is Movie & Still Compatible (MSC), with high-speed, near-silent autofocus during still shooting and high-definition (HD) video capture.
• Dual Super Aspherical (DSA) lenses, high-refractive lenses, ZERO coating to eliminate ghost and flare, and Extra Low Dispersion lenses are all included in the construction of the lens, for greatly improved performance.

Available on:

• Olympus 12mm Lens - Amazon.com – $715
• Olympus 12mm Lens - B&H Photo – $704

In addition to the Nikon D4 being announced at CES 2012, Nikon also announced a new FX-format lens, the Nikon 85mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR Lens.

The new Nikon 85mm f/1.8G lens is an updated medium telephoto f/1.8 lens that is designed for shooting stills or D-Movie HD videos. The AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G features Nikon’s Internal Focus (IF) system providing fast and quiet AF and produces sharp and clear images at all apertures. Its fast maximum aperture is ideal for taking stills or D-Movie HD videos under ideal lighting, in low light, head and shoulder portraiture, weddings or concerts. When mounted on a DX-format D-SLR, the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G has an effective field of view of 127mm.

The Nikon 85mm f/1.8G Lens will be available in March 2012 for a list price of $499 and is available for pre-order now at Amazon.com and B&H Photo.

• Nikon 85mm f/1.8G Lens – Pre-Order at Amazon.com – $499
• Nikon 85mm f/1.8G Lens – Pre-Order at B&H Photo – $499

One of the largest announcements at the CES 2012 show was the Nikon D4 flagship DSLR digital camera. The Nikon D4 replaces the Nikon D3S which was released 2 years ago. The D4 arrives with upgraded specs featuring a 16.1MP FX format CMOS sensor, a 91,000 pixel 3D Matrix Metering system, support for an ISO range from 100-12,800 (expandable from 50-204,800), the ability to shoot 10 fps with full AF/AE (or 11 fps with AF locked), a place for Compact Flash Cards or the new XQD memory format cards and everything it needs to provide full 1080p video. Also one of the great new features is its connectivity, the Nikon D4 can connect to a network via an Ethernet cable or a WT-5 wireless dongle, which allows you to control the camera via a mobile device’s web browser.

The Nikon D4 will be available in February at a list price of $5,999 and is now available for pre-order on B&H Photo and Amazon.com.

• Nikon D4 DSLR Body – Pre-Order at B&H Photo - $5,999
• Nikon D4 DSLR Body – Pre-Order at Amazon.com - $5,999

There is a super deal for the Canon 5D Mark II DSLR camera body for $1,999.95 at B&H Photo, not only is the price great having dropped down from over $2200 a week ago but you also get a free SanDisk 16GB Extreme Pro CompactFlash Card and a free Lowepro Adventura 170 Shoulder Bag, along with some extra video production software. This is perhaps the best deal yet for the Canon 5D Mark II camera, to take advantage of this deal click on the photo above or click here.

• Canon 5D Mark II DSLR Camera – Body
  $1999.95 at B&H Photo
  Free SanDisk 16GB Extreme Pro CompactFlash Card
  Free Lowepro Adventura 170 Shoulder Bag
  Free Red Giant B&H Video Production Software Bundle

With recent supply chain issues with Japan earlier in the year and Thailand more recently stock for Nikon’s higher end DSLR cameras has been sporadic at best however right now it looks like both the Nikon D3s & D700 are back in stock at B&H Photo & Video, it’s the first time in long while that the Nikon D3s has been and stock and the D700 also seems to be fairly high in demand still going in and out of stock recently.

• Nikon D3s (body only) at B&H Photo
• Nikon D700 (body only) at B&H Photo

There is a number of deals now on Canon Lens and Speedlites, many of the popular lenses have been discounted for the holiday season. Both B&H Photo and Amazon are running the promo deals for the Canon Lens and Speedlites. One of the more popular lenses to be discounted is the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L II IS lens. The price discounts are valid through January 7, 2012.

To see a full list of all the Canon lenses and Speedlites that are currently on sale click on the links below:

• B&H Photo & Video
• Amazon.com