Monthly Archives: September 2015

Olympus has a new 3D stacked 16MP CMOS image sensor with global shutter

Back in June Olympus presented a new 3D stacked 16MP CMOS image sensor with global shutter that will most likely be used in the next MFT camera. Here is a comparison of the technical parameters between the new and previous sensor: Additional information:

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Ricoh published an updated Pentax K-mount lens roadmap

Ricoh published an updated Pentax K-mount lens roadmap. Three more new lenses are expected to be announced in the “2015 or later” timeframe:

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Samsung denies rumors of shutting down camera business

Samsung issued an official statement denying the rumors that they are going to shut down their camera business:

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Questionable hack: Sony A7s camera recording 4K internally

Those two videos show a Sony A7s camera hacked to record 4K video internally:

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Adobe Photoshop Elements 14 and Premiere Elements 14 announced

Adobe announced Adobe Photoshop Elements 14 and Premiere Elements 14 with haze and shake removal. The new features are listed on Adobe’s blog. Additional information is available here. Available for purchase now at B&H, Adorama, Amazon and Adobe.com. Videos on some of the new features introduced in Photoshop Elements 14:

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HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR lens announced (Tamron design?)

Ricoh officially announced the previously rumored HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR lens. The US price of the lens is $1,299.95 (available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama). As some readers already noticed, the new Pentax lens is completely identical to this Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di USD lens and I don’t think this is a […]

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Deal of the day: Handevision IBELUX 40mm f/0.85 lens for Canon EF-M mount is now $700 off

The Handevision IBELUX 40mm f/0.85 lens for Canon EF-M mount is now $700 off. Additional information on the lens:

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New Phottix Laso TTL flash trigger for Canon announced

Phottix introduced a new Laso TTL flash trigger for Canon. Here are the details:

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The new Red Raven 4k camera is priced at $6k

Update – The RED Raven camera is now officially announced. Additional information is available here: The RED teaser from last week was for the new RAVEN camera that can shoot 4K at up to 120fps. Pricing starts from $6k. Additional information:

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Pictures and specs of the HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR lens and Ricoh WG-40 camera

The new HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR lens will be announced tomorrow (September 25). Here are the detailed specifications: Lens construction: 17 elements in 12 group 3 ED elements, 1 anomalous dispersion aspherical element, 3 aspherical elements Ultrasonic motor Weather proof design HD coating Zoom lock lever Quick Shift Focus (QSF) Minimum […]

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