Monthly Archives: June 2015

Firmware update v1.1 for the Samsung NX500 mirrorless camera released

By PR admin | Published: June 25, 2015

Samsung released firmware update v1.1 for their NX500 mirrorless camera. Here is the changelog:

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Samsung NX Mini 2 camera leaked online

By PR admin | Published: June 24, 2015

The new Samsung NX Mini 2 camera leaked online. The basic specs are: 20.5 megapixel sensor 3.0 “swiveling AMOLED touchscreen Super-light camera in your pocket With the Samsung NX mount M Shooting in RAW and film in 4K or associate Automatic and manual modes All parts directly via WiFi and NFC Price: €371.07 (around $400) A dpreview […]

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Tokina 24-70mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro FX lens for Nikon and Canon now available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: June 23, 2015

Available in both Canon and Nikon mounts, the Tokina 24-70mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro FX lens is now available for pre-order at B&H, Adorama and Amazon. The price is $999 and shipping will start in August. Additional information on the new lens is available here. Update: Tokina published new sample photos from their 24-70mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro FX lens.

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Venus Optics announces the Laowa 15mm f/4 – the world’s widest 1:1 macro lens

By PR admin | Published: June 23, 2015

Venus Optics announced the Laowa 15mm f/4 wide angle 1:1 macro lens – the world’s widest 1:1 macro lens (pre-order here). Here are the details: 110 degrees of view angle 1:1 macro ability with infinity focus +/- 6mm Shift ability  12 elements in 9 groups with 3 pieces of High Refractive elements and 1 piece […]

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Fuji X-T1 firmware update version 4.0 to be released on June 29th

By PR admin | Published: June 23, 2015

The new firmware update version 4.0 for the Fuji X-T1 camera will be officially released on June 29th. Additional information on the improvements can be found here.

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Adobe resets their Creative Cloud trial so you can try it again

By PR admin | Published: June 22, 2015

Adobe reset their Creative Cloud trial versions so you can see what’s new and check all the latest updates even if you already had a trial in the past: “We’ve reset our Creative Cloud trial versions so you can see what’s new. The 2015 release of Creative Cloud is here and we’ve reset the clock on our product trials, […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: June 22, 2015

→ Sample photos from the Sigma dp0 Quattro camera ($999) published online (more photos available here). → The Sony a7R camera is now $400 off. → The $100 off discount for the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens will expire on June 30th.

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Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 full frame lens review and sample photos

By PR admin | Published: June 20, 2015

Tom published his review of the Mitakon 85mm f/1.2 lens ($799):

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Canon 10mm f/2.8L USM full frame lens and other patents from Canon, Sony and Olympus

By PR admin | Published: June 20, 2015

→ Is Canon getting into the drone business? A recently filed patent describes how to control the angle of the vertical and horizontal direction of the camera and how to analyze coordinates from GPS satellite. → Canon filed a patent for a full frame Canon 10mm f/2.8L USM lens (not a fisheye). → Canon filed a patent to […]

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The Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art full frame lens officially announced

By PR admin | Published: June 19, 2015

The Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art lens I reported yesterday is now officially announced and will be available in Sigma, Canon and Nikon mounts. The matching lens hood is LH876-03. Check pricing at B&H. Update: some sample images and a quick hands-on review can be found here. Technical specifications: Lens Construction: 18 elements in 13 groups […]

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Topaz DeNoise plugin is 25% off this month

By PR admin | Published: June 19, 2015

The Topaz DeNoise plugin is 25% off ($20 off) for the month of June with coupon code JUNEDENOISE. Topaz DeNoise is used to remove distracting High ISO image noise and preserves detail. Here are two before and after examples:

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Fuji X-T10, Panasonic G7 cameras, new Sony Vario-Sonnar lenses now in stock

By PR admin | Published: June 18, 2015

Now shipping in the US and currently in stock: Fujifilm X-T10 camera Panasonic G7 camera Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 Vario-Sonnar T* ZA SSM II Zeiss lens Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 Vario-Sonnar T* Zeiss ZA SSM II lens

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