Monthly Archives: October 2012

Lytro to add parallax-based 3D effect by the end of the year

Later this year Lytro will introduce a “parallax-based 3D effect” for photos taken with their light-field camera (now available on Amazon) via a software update. The company is also planning to add support for 3D monitors and TVs. See this video demonstration of the new feature:

Posted in Lytro| 8 Comments

Lomography announces Belair X 6-12 bellows camera

Today Lomography announced new line of bellows cameras called Belair X 6-12. Three different configurations are available: Belair X 6-12 Globe-trotter includes 90mm Lens and 58mm wide-angle lens (€349) Belair X 6-12 Jetsetter includes 90mm Lens and 58mm wide-angle lens (€299) Belair X 6-12 Cityslicker includes 90mm Lens and 58mm Wide-angle lens (€249)

Posted in Lomography| 46 Comments

Fujifilm XF1 camera now shipping in the US

The Fujifilm XF1 compact digital camera is now shipping in the US and the black version is currently in stock only at Adorama (the red and tan versions are back ordered). Fujifilm XF1 sample images:

Posted in Fuji| Tagged | 12 Comments

First sample images scanned with the Plustek OpticFilm 120 professional grade scanner

Plustek released few sample images scanned with their new OpticFilm 120 professional grade scanner ($1,999.99): The images in this directory are unedited images that were scanned using the Auto CCR function of LaserSoft SilverFast Ai Studio 8. No other adjustments or dust and scratch removal were made. Consider these images to be similar to “straight out of camera” […]

Posted in Other| 33 Comments

Sony teaser: “The New F” coming on October 30th

Sony has a new teaser on their Facebook page for “The new F” or the “The future, ahead of schedule” coming on October 30th, 2012. The speculations are for a new F-class Super 35mm cinema camera (F5?) that will probably support 4k and will cost around $20k. In Sony’s cinema cameras product line, the F5 will […]

Posted in Sony| 1 Comment

GoPro officially announces Hero 3 action camera

GoPro announced their new Hero 3 action camera. Three different versions are available: GoPro HERO3: Black Edition Camera (pre-order for $399.99) Supports 4K, 2.7K, 1440p & 1080p Video Capture 12, 7 or 5 Megapixel Photos 12-Megapixel Low-Light Image Sensor Wide Angle 6-Element Aspherical Lens Camera Housing Waterproof to 197′ (60 m) Built-In Wi-Fi & GoPro App […]

Posted in GoPro| Tagged | 3 Comments

GoPro Hero 3 camera announcement tonight

GoPro confirmed on their Facebook page the previous rumors about a new Hero 3 camera. The official announcement will be tonight. The new version is expected to be about half the size of the Hero 2 and will come with built-in Wi-Fi capabilities. Stay tuned for detailed coverage in few hours.

Posted in GoPro| Tagged | 18 Comments

Fuji X-E1 now shipping in Europe

The Fujifilm X-E1 mirrorless camera is now shipping in Europe – see the above unboxing video from PCH located in Brussels. In the US, the X-E1 is expected to start shipping on November 10th, 2012.

Posted in Fuji| Tagged | Leave a comment

Sony full frame E-mount interchangeable lens camera is possible, making lenses is another matter

In a interview with dpreview, Phil Molyneux (President and Chief Operating Officer of Sony Electronics) talked again about the possibility of developing a full frame E-mount interchangeable lens camera:

Posted in Sony| Tagged | 25 Comments

Rumor: GoPro Hero 3 camera to be announced this week

According to the latest rumors, the new GoPro Hero 3 camera will be announced this week. As previously reported, the new model will be about half the size of the Hero 2 and will come with built-in Wi-Fi capabilities. GoPro recently announced a new iPhone app – I am pretty sure the new Hero 3 will be […]

Posted in GoPro| Tagged | 15 Comments