Monthly Archives: February 2015

Leica announced two new limited edition M-P camera kits

By PR admin | Published: February 24, 2015

Leica Camera announced two new limited edition M-P camera kits: Leica M-P Lenny Kravitz Leica M-P Safari Additional images of the actual kits:

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Konost FF is a full frame digital rangefinder camera that seeks funding

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2015

The Konost FF is a full frame digital rangefinder camera that is currently seeking funding opportunities. The prototype shown has an optical viewfinder with electronic frame-lines and a focusing patch: With a 20.0 megapixel 35mm full-frame image sensor, the Konost camera delivers image quality on par with any modern camera. Our analogy is to think […]

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Panasonic Lumix 30mm f/2.8 and 42.5mm f/1.7 lenses announced

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2015

Panasonic just announced two new lenses: Panasonic LUMIX G MACRO 30mm f/2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. lens Micro Four Thirds System 60mm (35mm Equivalent) Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22 One Aspherical Element Multi-Layer Coating Stepping AF Motor, Internal Focus MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer Maximum Magnification: 1:1 Minimum Focusing Distance: 4.1″ Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm Additional information available here […]

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What to expect from Sony in the next few weeks

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2015

As I already reported previously, Sony did not announce any photography gear at the CES and CP+ shows. In the next few weeks Sony will release/start shipping some of their latest products and will most likely officially announce some of their new FE full frame mirrorless lenses:

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New Panasonic video and stills camera to be announced at the 2015 NAB show

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2015

Panasonic will introduce a new Micro Four Thirds hybrid photo/video camera at the 2015 NAB show (April 11-16th). Here are some of the rumored specs:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 19, 2015

→ Meike announced new MK-A7II battery grip for the Sony a7II camera. Check pricing and availability on eBay and Amazon. → New Veydra 85mm T2.2 cinema lens for Micro Four Thirds mount announced. → Adorama released a new Flashpoint transmitter/receiver set and other new accessories for the Zoom Li-on flash. More information is available here. → […]

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Adobe Lightroom 6 leaked online

By PR admin | Published: February 18, 2015

The French website fnac.com already has a listing for the upcoming Adobe Lightroom 6. Here is are some details on the new LR6 (Google translation): Release date: March 9th, 2015 Windows compatibility: Windows 7, 8, 8.1 Mac OS compatibility: Mac OS X v10.8, v10.9 or v10.10 Price: 130 EUR Product Overview Master your digital photography […]

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B&H offers free shipping to Canada on orders over $99

By PR admin | Published: February 18, 2015

B&H now offers free shipping to Canada on orders over $99. From their website:

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The latest Canon lens patents

By PR admin | Published: February 18, 2015

→ Canon filed a patent for an Image Stabilization (IS) converter-like device that can be added to any lens without changing the focal length.

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Ming Thein reviews a mystery camera

By PR admin | Published: February 18, 2015

Ming Thein was given a mystery camera to review: “Post-CP+, and in a stunning reversal of recent events, I’ve been given a camera to test. Not just any camera; one that is not even currently available. It is light, portable and sits in a class of its own amongst all cameras I have used.” You […]

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Adobe Lightroom 6 DVD set listed on Amazon UK

By PR admin | Published: February 17, 2015

A new Adobe Lightroom 6 DVD set is listed on Amazon UK (currently not available). Few months ago I reported about a new Lightroom 6 book listing on Amazon Germany and Amazon UK with a release date of May 15th, 2015.

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New trade-in program for Sony RX cameras

By PR admin | Published: February 16, 2015

Sony has a new trade-in program for Sony RX series cameras: Trade in your Smartphone, Camera, or Camcorder toward a new Sony RX100 ($50 Bonus), RX100 II ($50 Bonus), RX100 III ($50 Bonus), RX10 ($100 Bonus). Choose which camera/kit you would like and click “Add To Bundle”. You will see this item get added to […]

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