Monthly Archives: November 2016

Fujifilm X-A10 mirrorless camera leaked at BestBuy

The not-yet-announced Fujifilm X-A10 mirrorless camera is now listed at BestBuy (price: $499.95 for lens kit) and it will have a 16MP sensor as I previously reported. Here are the detailed features and specifications, the official announcement should be in the next few days:

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The new Macphun Luminar photo editing software is now available

Luminar, the new all-in-one photo editor, is now shipping. Luminar has an interface “built around the idea that every photographer is different, and therefore their photo editing needs are different too”. Users can choose from pre-built user interface configurations that match their editing style and needs, or create their own. A free trial is available […]

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Hitachi announced the developments of a lensless-camera technology

This is interesting – Hitachi announced the developments of a lensless-camera technology. Here is the press release with explanation how all this works:

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Handevision IBELUX 40mm f/0.85 lens listed as discontinued

After a massive $1,400 price drop, the Handevision IBELUX 40mm f/0.85 lens is now listed as discontinued (still available for MFT):

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Silver Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95 Micro Four Thirds lens released

Zhong Yi Optics released a new silver version of their Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95 Micro Four Thirds lens (price: $380.13). Additional information on this lens can be found here and here.

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Hasselblad “is considering” a macro XCD lens for 2017

In a recent interview with Luminous Landscape, Ove Bengtsson from Hasselblad went into details explaining the not-yet-released Hasselblad X1D medium format mirrorless camera (the shipping date is now listed as December 1st). Several of settings and features mentioned in the 25 minutes long video are expected to be released in the upcoming months with multiple […]

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Canon rumored to announce a new EF 70-200mm f/2.8 lens

Canon is rumored to announce a new EF 70-200mm f/2.8 lens (replacement for the current Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens pictured above). The new version is expected to be lighter and to have a new IS system and upgraded optics. This should not be a surprise since Nikon recently announced their new Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E […]

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Rumors: Sony 85mm f/1.4 Carl Zeiss Planar ZA lens to be replaced soon

I was told that Sony’s screw driven 85mm f/1.4 ZA lens replacement will be announced shortly. The new model will include Zeiss T-Coatings, SSM and will be weather-sealed (SAL85F14Z SSM). These lenses are being manufactured by Cosina Co Ltd in Japan. Pictured above: the current Sony 85mm f/1.4 Carl Zeiss Planar T* lens.

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