Monthly Archives: September 2015

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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New Panasonic GH4 firmware 2.4 will stop free V-LOG upgrade available in 2.3

By PR admin | Published: September 17, 2015

Panasonic released a new firmware v2.4 for the GH4 that will stop free V-LOG upgrade available in the previous 2.3 version. Additional details on how some owners got the V-LOG for free can be found here and here. Here is the official word from Panasonic:

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The new TopazLabs ReMask 5 software is $20 off for two more days

By PR admin | Published: September 16, 2015

The new masking software TopazLabs ReMask 5, an updated version with new features, is $20 off with coupon code “GetReMask5”. This offer will expire on September 18th.

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