Few days ago I reported on a new Olympus 28mm f/2 full frame mirrorless lens patent. Today Egami spotted another Olympus patent filed in Japan for a 35mm f/1.4 full frame mirrorless lens. Just like the previous 28mm f/2, this 35mm f/1.4 lens is calculated for a sensor slightly smaller than a “real” full frame.
ExperimentalOptics 42mm and 50mm f/0.75 lens for Leica M project on Kickstarter Lomography announces new Jupiter3+ 1.5/50 lens (L39/M) DxOMark on the Leica SL: best-performing Leica to date (with Nikon D750, Leica Q and Sony A7 II comparisons)
The Camera Store published a hands-on field test video of the Sony RX1R II compact full frame camera.
Sony issued an advisory for the latest RX1R II model ($3,298) – some cameras “may produce image files with unwanted light” (serial numbers from 6310198 to 6311127):
Leica announced a new X-U Typ 113 waterproof and shockproof camera ($2,950):
Shortly after the Sony RX1R II was announced, the release/shipment was delayed without any further details. Today Sony Japan announced the new RX1R II shipping date: February 19, 2016. The Sony RX1R II is currently available for pre-order at: Amazon Adorama B&H WEX Photographic (UK) The older Sony RX1 model is currently on sale for $1,695.
The replacement of the Panasonic CM1 camera smart phone that was announced today doesn’t actually have a phone functionality – the new CM10 is basically a “connected” camera that runs on Android OS. Panasonic calls it “communication camera” – the CM10 still has LTE communication capabilities, but it will not be able to make phone calls.
Topaz labs released Texture Effects 1.1.0 update with 42 new textures, 15 new effects and performance enhancements (some are pictured above): Topaz Texture Effects will be on sale through January 31st for $49.99 ($20 off). Use coupon code EASYTEXTURE at checkout.
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