OM System Revives the Legendary PEN Camera With an EVF, Weather Sealing, and 30 fps Shooting
OM Digital Solutions has announced the OM SYSTEM PEN, the first PEN-series camera released under the OM System name. This Micro Four Thirds interchangeable-lens body combines a 20.4-megapixel Live MOS sensor, TruePic IX processor, 5-axis stabilization, phase-detection autofocus, and an eye-level OLED EVF with approximately 2.36 million dots. It is also the first PEN with dustproof and IPX1-rated splashproof construction, when paired with a compatible OM System splashproof lens. The compact rangefinder-style body weighs 344 g without battery or card and adds a vari-angle touchscreen, 30 fps shooting, computational modes, 4K and C4K video, and extensive color and monochrome controls. It is scheduled for late October 2026 at $999.99 in the US and $1,399.99 CAD in Canada. For street and travel photographers, the combination prioritizes portability, eye-level framing, and outdoor flexibility.
Sony FE 8-14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G Review: Fisheye Finally Fulfilled
Sony’s FE 8-14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G brings a full-frame fisheye zoom to the E-mount system for $1,600. Its practical design is less a conventional zoom than two distinct settings: at 8mm it produces a circular fisheye image with heavy surrounding vignette, while 14mm covers the full sensor with a narrower field of view. The middle focal lengths are described as compromised by both vignetting and a less distinctive circular effect. The 314 g lens adds autofocus, an aperture ring that can be clicked or de-clicked, weather sealing, a removable hood, and a Focus Hold setting useful for VR and 3D work. A Zoom Lock keeps the lens at 8mm or 14mm, avoiding accidental movement into the less useful intermediate range. For action, video, and experimental work, that makes fast operation more dependable.
The best full-frame cameras to buy in 2026
Amateur Photographer’s guide to the best full-frame cameras to buy in 2026 is framed as buying advice for photographers seeking a full-frame model. Its scope includes mirrorless cameras, compacts, rangefinders, and DSLRs, rather than treating full-frame as a single body type or shooting style. The surrounding editorial references also point to guidance on compact cameras for photos and video, APS-C versus full-frame sensor choices, retro-camera alternatives, and cameras aimed at new or budding photographers who want good image quality at a fair price. Because the supplied material does not identify the guide’s selected models or rankings, its clearest practical value is its breadth: buyers can compare full-frame options across different designs and experience levels before narrowing a purchase.