Monthly Archives: April 2016

The new Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens and MC-11 lens adapter are now shipping

The Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens is now shipping and is currently in stock (limited availability) at: B&H, Amazon US, Amazon UK, Amazon Germany and Foto Hans Keuzekamp. Sample photos from the lens can be found at Sigma, Optyczne, D-pixx and Dpreview.

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What else is new?

The Kodak SL10 Pixpro lens camera for smartphones is now 56% off. Pictar is a new Kickstarter project for a grip that will make the iPhone feel like a real camera. StandPlus is a new tripod replacement solution without any knobs or buttons. The Phottix Cerberus Multi Mount is a new all-in-one mounting solution for […]

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Sample photos from the new Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens, shipping should start tomorrow

D-pixx published several full resolution sample photos taken with the new Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens ($1,099) and the Canon EOS 80D DSLR camera. The lens is expected to start shipping tomorrow (April 21st). Here are few 100% crops:

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The latest patents from Canon, Ricoh and Apple

Ricoh files a patent for a 200mm f/2.8 full frame lens (for Pentax K-1). Canon EF-M 16-80mm f/2-6 STM lens patent. Canon EF-M 9-18mm f/3.5-4.5 STM APS-C mirrorless lens.

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2016 NAB show announcements

Some of the new products announced at the 2016 NAB show (see all new product announcements here, NAB special available here, all NAB press releases can be found here):

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Samsung NX lens deals at B&H, Galaxy smartphone rumors: 18-24MP 1/1.7″ sensor, f/1.4 lens

Several Samsung NX lenses have instant savings and markdowns at B&H (free expedited shipping plus 4% in rewards). I received some rumors that Samsung is working on new 1/1.7″ CMOS sensor for smart phones – this may also explain why the NX camera line was abandon (at least for now):

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2016 TIPA photo gear awards announced

TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) announced their 2016 awards:

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What else is new?

→ New Lexar memory cards specials at Adorama. → The new Pelican Air Cases are lighter than previous versions. At B&H you can get 15% off on select Pelican waterproof cases with coupon code BHNAB16. → Adobe announced video related updates to Creative Cloud Video. → Check out this flexible sheet camera from the Computer Vision […]

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Some Adobe codecs still depends on the vulnerable QuickTime for Windows

   Adobe issued an official statement that some of their codecs still depends on QuickTime for Windows which is now highly recommended to be removed form your Windows system because of security concerns:

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Deal of the day: Fuji X-E2 camera with HG-XE1 hand grip for $499

Adorama currently has the Fuji X-E2 camera with Fuji HG-XE1 hand grip on sale for $499 with free shipping ($300 off). This is a new low price for that model.

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