Monthly Archives: September 2014

Is this a new Sony full frame sensor with an electronic global shutter?

By PR admin | Published: September 24, 2014

A reader sent me this screenshot of a (new?) full frame Sony 12MP sensor with an electronic global shutter. I think the Sony a7s camera uses a similar sensor.

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Samsung NX lens and camera rumored roadmap for 2015

By PR admin | Published: September 23, 2014

I received some information on Samsung’s plans for 2015. The S 300mm f/2.8 ED OIS NX lens wasn’t a real surprise since pre-production copies have been tested for a while. There are three more NX lenses getting ready for 2015: Samsung 16-80mm f/4 OIS Samsung S 24mm f/1.4 ED Samsung S 11-24mm f/2.8 ED OIS There won’t […]

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High speed Sony memory cards on sale (starting from $16.90)

By PR admin | Published: September 22, 2014

Adorama currently has a sale on high speed Sony memory cards (2-packs, starting from $16.90, free shipping, valid till 09/27):

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Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD full frame zoom lens preview

By PR admin | Published: September 22, 2014

Here is a brief preview of the new Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD full frame zoom lens (check pricing and availability):

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Not a rumor: new Canon PowerShot compact camera with a large sensor under development

By PR admin | Published: September 21, 2014

Canon is now officially working on a new PowerShot compact camera with a large sensor, high zoom capability and compact body as you can see from this official Canon Hong Kong press release (thanks to the anonymous reader who sent me this info):

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What else is new? (Photokina 2014 edition)

By PR admin | Published: September 21, 2014

→ ThinkTank Photo announced a new Production Manager 40 rolling lighting equipment case. → Phase One announced Capture One Pro version 8. Phase One also announced a free Capture One Express version for Sony cameras. → Lexar introduced world’s fastest SD UHS-II memory cards: New Lexar Professional 2000x SDHC/SDXC cards are the fastest SD UHS-II cards […]

Posted in Lexar, Phase One, Red, ThinkTank Photo, Topaz Labs | Tagged | 8 Comments

Sigma’s future plans (new 24-70mm and 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses and more)

By PR admin | Published: September 21, 2014

Focus Numerique talked to Kazuto Yamaki, CEO of Sigma, during the 2014 Photokina show. Here are the main points from the interview referring to upcoming new Sigma products:

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Canon is considering a new mount system *UPDATED*

By PR admin | Published: September 20, 2014

In a recent Photokina interview with DC.Watch, Canon representative mentioned that they are considering and currently doing the research for the development of an entirely new mount system. In the interview the company’s representative also confirmed their future commitment to the current EF-M and EOS M lineups. Update (thanks Mistral75): For those of you who haven’t read the […]

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