Monthly Archives: November 2015

Hasselblad and DJI “form strategic partnership”

   If you are following PhotoRumors, you probably remember my post from October 4th where I reported that Hasselblad will probably not see 2016 as a stand-alone company because they are out of cash. The company was desperately seeking for investors and it seems that they found them – DJI now owns 20% of Hasselblad:

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The latest Pentax deals and recent price drops

The latest Pentax deals and price drops: Pentax K-3 with 50mm f/1.8 and AF-200FG flash for $649 Pentax K-3 with 50mm f/1.8 lens and battery grip for $748.99 The Pentax K-3 II is now $829.99 or $896.72 with an accessories bundle The Pentax 645Z is now $1,500 off at B&H, Adorama and Amazon The Pentax 645D now […]

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Yongnuo announced new YN660 flash with built-in radio

Yongnuo announced a new YN660 flash (price: $168) with built-in radio that replaces the previous YN560 model. Here are the main features/specifications:

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Sony A-mount is not dead, new a68 camera (ILCA-68) announced

I have been critical to Sony for abandoning their A-mount users and today, just like with the RX1R replacement, I was proven wrong: Sony announced a new a68 camera with a (plastic) A mount, translucent mirror and 4D FOCUS system. I am now also pretty sure that they will even come with a6000 replacement. The new […]

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Updates from TinyMos on the upcoming Tiny1 camera for astrophotography

Some updates on the upcoming Tiny1 camera specifically designed for astrophotography from TinyMos:

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Contax digital camera concept

A reader sent me those renderings of two Contax digital concept cameras. Don’t expect to see them in your local camera store anytime soon. Here is the second camera:

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Deal of the day: Lytro Illum lightfield camera now $399

The Lytro Illum lightfield camera is now selling for $399 on Amazon – this is $900 off (69% off) from the original price of $1,299 (currently $599 at B&H). Some readers had issues accessing the page – you can try also this Amazon link. Here are the Lytro Illum main specifications:

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Sony to bring uncompressed RAW to a7 II cameras on November 18

Here is the full press release from B&H: Sony to Bring Uncompressed Raw to a7 II via Firmware Update; Follow B&H Photo Explora Blog for Updates Photography News: Sony’s Latest Firmware Update Brings an Uncompressed Raw File Option to the a7 II, Along With Support for Phase-Detect AF With Adapted Lenses and Additional Customization Options […]

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