Monthly Archives: September 2015

Sony’s patent for phase detection and contrast detection autofocus systems

By PR admin | Published: September 20, 2015

Sony has a new patent for phase detection and contrast detection autofocus systems. See the detailed explanation over at Imaging-resource:

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Canon 5Ds R vs. Sony a7R II hands-on video review

By PR admin | Published: September 20, 2015

An interesting hands-on video comparison between the Canon 5Ds R and Sony a7R II cameras by Kai from DigitalRev:

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Genus prototype lens adapter with built in electronic neutral density (ND) filter

By PR admin | Published: September 20, 2015

Two new ND solutions were shown at the 2015 International Broadcast Conference (IBC) in Amsterdam – the first one is a Genus prototype lens adapter with built in electronic ND filter:

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Size comparison between the new Pentax full frame and K-3 DSLR cameras

By PR admin | Published: September 19, 2015

Xitek forum member created a size comparison between the Pentax full frame DSLR camera (screenshots taken from the new teaser) and the K-3 (via Ricehigh).

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Is Samsung shutting down their camera business?

By PR admin | Published: September 18, 2015

A reader sent me a link to this article on a Korean website claiming that Samsung will shut down their camera business. The article quotes an “industry insider” as a source of the information and continues to say that since the NX500 announcement, Samsung have not announced anything new and have basically abandon all marketing activities. The […]

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The latest rebates from Rokinon, Sony, Olympus, Pentax, Fuji, Leica, Nikon, Canon, Sigma and Tamron

By PR admin | Published: September 18, 2015

The Rokinon XEEN cine lenses currently have an early adopters discount: $1500 instant rebate on the 24mm/50mm/85mm Canon, Micro 4/3, Nikon, PL, or Sony E mount lens set or a $300 instant rebate on any XEEN cine lens: see the details at B&H, Adorama and Amazon. Check out the latest Sony cameras and lens instant rebates. […]

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Pentax will announce their full frame DSLR camera in Spring of 2016

By PR admin | Published: September 18, 2015

Pentax has a new website (teaser?) that simply says: Full Frame Pentax 2016 Spring Debut. When Pentax announced their plans for a new full frame DSLR camera earlier this year, the shipping was supposed to start by the end of 2015. No additional information was released – we still don’t know the camera’s specs and model name. Via DCWatch

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Sony Alpha a7S II now available for pre-order, shipping starts in October

By PR admin | Published: September 17, 2015

The new Sony a7S II full frame mirrorless camera that was announced last week (4k video, 5-axis image stabilization and ISO 409,600) is now available for pre-order at B&H, Amazon, Adorama and WEX (UK). Shipping starts on October 16th. More info on the Sony a7S II can be found here.

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