Monthly Archives: March 2016

Third Olympus patent for a full frame mirrorless lens

By PR admin | Published: March 24, 2016

Olympus filed a patent in Japan for a Zuiko 24mm f/1.4 full frame mirrorless lens. This is the third patent for a full frame mirrorless lens in the past few months, the previous filings were for: Olympus 35mm f/1.4 full frame mirrorless lens Olympus 28mm f/2 full frame mirrorless lens Next are the latest Canon patents:

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Nik Collection now available for free

By PR admin | Published: March 24, 2016

Google announced that starting today the entire Nik Collection is available to anyone as a free download. Google will even refund the money for purchases made in 2016:

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Irix 11mm f/4 lens is coming next

By PR admin | Published: March 24, 2016

Several readers who attended The Photography Show in the UK  have already reported in the comments section on NikonRumors that in addition to the 15mm f/2.4, Irix will soon announce also a new 11mm f/4 lens. Both lenses were on display during the show – see picture above (credit: Irix). Here are some additional pictures of the […]

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Fuji X-Pro 2 firmware update coming tomorrow, more Fuji lens rumors

By PR admin | Published: March 23, 2016

Quick update on my Fuji post from few days ago: The Fuji X-Pro 2 firmware update is coming on March 24 and will address the reset issues, long exposure image quality and other minor bugs. In a recent interview with Imaging-Resource, Fujifilm’s general manager Toshihisa Iida indicated that a new long telephoto prime and something […]

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Does the Sony a6300 camera also have overheating issues during video recording?

By PR admin | Published: March 23, 2016

Overheating issues with Sony cameras are nothing new – they have been going on with some models since at least 2010 (with the Sony a33 and a55 cameras). There are now several new reports that the latest a6300 camera also overheats during video recording: “Sadly pros can’t even rely on the A6300 as a B-camera due to the overheating, […]

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Weekly recap

By PR admin | Published: March 22, 2016

Save $160 when you buy the Sigma 18-35mm and 50-100mm f/1.8 Art lenses together Cosina augmented reality iOS app lets you put any lens on your Leica camera Leica Summilux-TL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH lens officially announced Nikon D5 now shipping, additional coverage (hint: there is a new Lord of Darkness) Price of the Irix 15mm […]

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The latest Fuji news and rumors

By PR admin | Published: March 21, 2016

Here is a recap of the latest Fuji news and rumors: Refurbished Fuji X-Pro2 cameras are already available for $200 off (sold out already) Fuji is rumored to announced a new firmware for the X-Pro2 that will contain multiple bug fixes New book: The Fujifilm X-Pro2 – 115 X-Pert Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Camera […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: March 20, 2016

→ The US price of the new Nissin i60A flash is the US was announced: $339.99. → New book: “Photographer’s Guide to the Sony DSC-RX1R II”. → Another Canon 1DX II sensor performance comparison, also taken down, but still available on Google cache. → New J.B. Camera Designs wood grip for Fuji X-Pro2 now available. → […]

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Hands-on with the new Sony a6300 camera and G-Master FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM lens

By PR admin | Published: March 20, 2016

A reader sent me this hands-on with the latest Sony a6300 camera and G-Master FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM lens from a recent event in Asia (the entire set of pictures can be accessed on flickr):

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Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens real-world sample photos

By PR admin | Published: March 20, 2016

  A new set of sample photos from the recently announced Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens can be found at dpreview. The official sample photos are available here. The lens is expected to start shipping at the end of April. The US price is $1,099 and will be available in Nikon F, Canon EF and Sigma SA mounts. B&H […]

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