Monthly Archives: September 2015

New plastic cameras: Polaroid Snap, digital Holga, Lomography Montenegro

This new Polaroid Snap instant digital camera can print 2×3″ pictures. There is a Kickstarter project for a new Holga digital camera. Lomography has a new instant Montenegro edition camera.

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The latest Canon patents

→ Canon has a patent for an expending the camera’s LCD screen by rotating the controls to the side. → New Canon patent for a 15-53mm f/2.8-4 lens.

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Deal of the day: buy an eligible MeFOTO tripod and receive a $50 credit

New Promo from Amazon: for a limited time, buy an eligible MeFOTO tripod and receive a $50 credit to use toward a future interchangeable-lens camera or lens purchase. This offer ends on September 30, 2015.

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Lee Filters announced new SW150 Mark II filter system for the Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L lens

After the Nikon version, Lee Filters announced new SW150 Mark II filter system for the Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L lens:

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Ricoh Theta S 360 degree camera announced

The new Ricoh Theta S 360 degree camera is now officially announced. Shipping will start on November 10th According to Amazon, shipping will start on October 23rd. The price is 346.95. Here are the technical specifications: Record 360° Spherical Photos/Videos 2 x 12MP 1/2.3″ Sensors, 14.4MP Output Twin Lens System, f/2 Maximum Aperture Full HD 1080p Video […]

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Top 10 PhotoRumors posts for August 2015

         The top 10 PhotoRumors posts for August, 2015:

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Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD and SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD full frame lenses announced

    Tamron announced two new full frame lenses for Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A mounts: SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD and SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD. The price of the lenses is $599, shipping will start on September 29th. Additional information is available over at NikonRumors. Here is the press release:

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Sony updates: a7S for $1,799, a7RII in stock, alphauniverse.com, DxOMark test results

Sony a7S camera (grey market) is now available again for $1,799. The new a7RII camera is currently in stock at B&H and Amazon. Sony started a new community website alphauniverse.com. Semi-annual Sony Alpha lens sale is now live. Sony RX10 II and RX100 IV cameras got tested at DxOMark.

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