Monthly Archives: March 2012

Kipon Leica M-mount lens adapter for Fujifilm X-Pro1 camera now available on eBay

The Kipon Leica M-mount lens adapter for Fujifilm X-Pro1 cameras is now available on eBay for $67.99. Few days ago Kipon announced a whole series of different lens adapters for the X-Pro1 mirrorless camera. Fujiilm will release their own adapter for Leica lenses later this year. Kipon als has a Contax lens adapter for the X-Pro1.

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Kodak to increase the price of all its films by 15%

Kodak-film

Kodak will be increasing the price of all its films by 15%. No exact date was given for the price increase. Stock up on your favorite film now. A week ago Kodak announced that it will discontinue three slide films.

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The silver Zeiss Ikon rangefinder camera has been discontinued

The silver Zeiss Ikon film rangefinder camera has been discontinued according to Cosina Japan website. Last year Zeiss discontinued the Ikon SW (Super Wide) version that did not have a viewfinder/rangefinder. The black Zeiss Ikon rangefinder camera ($1,618.00) is still available for sale.

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Medium format camera with video recording?

I don’t know much about those two images of a Phase One 645DF camera with a Leaf Aptus-II 12 digital back mounted on a video rig with focus pulling and external mic, but I do know that back in 2010 there were some rumors that Phase One is working on a medium format digital back with live […]

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Who wants a 5MP camera with a 9.7 inch 2048×1536 display?

Yesterday Apple announced their new iPad. Here are the camera related specs: 5MP camera 5 elements, f/2.4 lens with hybrid infrared filter Autofocus (tap to focus) Face detection (for pictures only) HD 1080p, 30 fps video recording Video stabilization Geotagging 9.7-inch LED-backlit display with 2048×1536 pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch You can see some sample […]

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The latest Canon rebates

The double instant Canon rebates are currently valid for the 60D, 7D and 5D Mark II cameras. Check also those camera+lens bundles (both offers expire March 31th):

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The latest Samsung news

Samsung developed the world’s first sensor that can capture both an RGB and range (or depth) image at the same time. (via Gizmodo) There is a new patent for a Samsung Galaxy camera (via Androidandme). Samsung also announced a new 8MP camera phone sensor with backside illumination, zero shutter lag, 1.4um pixel pitch with 120fps 720p or 240fps slow […]

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Third party Kipon M-mount lens adapter for Fuji X-Pro1 will start shipping this month *updated*

Today the Chinese manufacturer Kipon announced that they will start selling their third party M-mount adapter for Fuji X-Pro1 cameras later this month (they will offer also Nikon and Contax versions). A DCHome forum member has posted several images (and samples) of the Kipon lens adapter. At the 2012 CES show Fujifilm confirmed that they will have their […]

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