Monthly Archives: November 2015

Leica to announce new waterproof and shockproof camera (Leica X-U Typ 113)

By PR admin | Published: November 20, 2015

This is the first picture of the upcoming Leica X-U Typ 113 waterproof and shockproof camera. Here are the detailed specifications:

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New Sony a7 II and a7S II firmware updates released

By PR admin | Published: November 20, 2015

Two new firmware updates from Sony: → Sony released firmware update for the a7S II camera to fix the sunspots issue (video examples of the issue can be seen here and here). → Sony released uncompressed 14-bit RAW firmware update 2.0 for the a7 II camera (see full press release).

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Panasonic Lumix “Post Focus” firmware update announced

By PR admin | Published: November 20, 2015

Today Panasonic officially announced the previously rumored firmware update with Post Focus functionality for GX8, G7 and FZ300 cameras: Available with the latest free firmware download*, Post Focus allows you to take a photo and then choose your focal point later. With Post Focus, you can shoot with confidence knowing that you can always change the focal point […]

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Deal of the day: Panasonic CM1 camera phone now half price

By PR admin | Published: November 19, 2015

The Panasonic CM1 camera/smart phone with 4k video and RAW files is now half price at Adorama only. More info on the CM1 can be found here. Another good deal: Ricoh WG-M1 for $99 (regular price: $297). B&H also has few interesting offers.

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Just announced: Leica M Typ 262 and new digital M à la carte program

By PR admin | Published: November 19, 2015

Today Leica announced a new entry level M Typ 262 digital rangefinder. See all the details at LeicaRumors.com. The company announced also a new digital M à la carte program.

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It’s official: Samsung pulling their cameras out of Germany

By PR admin | Published: November 19, 2015

The German magazine FotoMagazin contacted me to share an official statement they got from Samsung about the company pulling all cameras from the German photography market (Google translation):

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Hands-on with the new SLR Magic 50mm f/1.1 full frame lens for Sony FE-mount

By PR admin | Published: November 18, 2015

I already mentioned that the new SLR Magic 50mm f/1.1 full frame lens for Sony FE-mount will be on display at the InterBEE show. Here is a quick hands-on video report:

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New firmware update for the Panasonic GX8, G7 and FZ300 will allow to select focus after the picture is taken

By PR admin | Published: November 18, 2015

I received some information that Panasonic will release a new firmware update for the GX8, G7 and FZ300 cameras this Friday, November 20th. The firmware will be available for download on November 25th and will allow users to select the focus point after the picture is already taken – something similar to the Lytro lightfield […]

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Macphun Aurora HDR Pro and Topaz Texture Effects deals end in 48 hours

By PR admin | Published: November 17, 2015

The special offers on the new Macphun Aurora HDR Pro and Topaz Texture Effects software packages will expire in the next 48 hours: The special Macphun Aurora HDR Pro pre-order package (30% off + special bonuses) will end on November 18th. The new Topaz Labs Texture Effects is on sale for $49.99 ($20 off) until November 20th – use […]

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New SLRMagic 50mm f/1.1 lens for Sony FE-mount announced

By PR admin | Published: November 17, 2015

SLRMagic announced a new 50mm f/1.1 lens for Sony FE-mount. The US price is $349 (available for pre-order). Additional information:

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