Monthly Archives: December 2016

Fuji X-A3 unboxing, shipping starts on December 21st

  After several delays, the new Fuji X-A3 camera now has a shipping date of December 21st at B&H: Here is the first unboxing video:

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The latest Canon patents: 600mm f/4 and 400mm f/2.8 lenses, curved sensor and more

Here are the latest patents filed in Japan over the past few weeks: → Canon EF 600mm f/4 DO IS USM lens patent → Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM lens patent with two extenders (1.4x & 1.7x) built-in inside     → Canon has a 0.82x optical viewfinder patent and another patent for displaying additional information in […]

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What else is new?

→ US pricing announced for the new Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE MF full frame lens for Sony E-mount: $799 (available for pre-order). → Casio launched EX-FR110H camera with 1.9 MP sensor for ultra low-light photography (sample videos). → CIPA released their interchangeable camera shipment data for October. → Tamron developed imaging technology that exceeds far beyond […]

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A better look at the rumored Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8 lens

Here are two more pictures and the specifications of the rumored Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8 lens:

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Mitakon Zhong Yi Optics CREATOR 135mm f/2.8 II lens

This morning I came across this DC.Watch post about the Mitakon Zhong Yi Optics CREATOR 135mm f/2.8 II and even though this is an old lens, I don’t think I have covered it here on the blog. The lens comes in Nikon, Canon and Pentax mounts and is priced at $200 depending on the mount. Mitakon Zhong […]

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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II MFT camera shipping date

Olympus Japan announced that the new OM-D E-M1 Mark II MFT camera and accessories will start shipping on December 22. The US shipping date is currently listed as December 12th at B&H, Adorama and Amazon: Update: I received some additional information that the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II camera will start shipping this week in the US and dealers […]

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What else is new? (Fuji edition)

Here are the latest Fuji related news/updates, most courtesy of FujiAddict: → The new Handevision IBERIT full frame lenses will start shipping soon and the US pricing and pre-order links are now online (available for Leica SL/T, Fuji X and Sony E mounts). → The new Metz Mecablitz M400 flash is now available for pre-order (available also for […]

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Top 10 PhotoRumors posts for November 2016

The top 10 PhotoRumors posts for November, 2016 are: Canon EOS 6D Mark II camera rumors CMOSIS announced the industry’s first global shutter 48MP CMOS full frame sensor that supports 8k image resolution at 30 fps Another round of Sony, Fuji and Leica announcement before the end of the year? What else is new? The new Fuji […]

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