Monthly Archives: January 2017

Kodak to bring back EKTACHROME film

By PR admin | Published: January 5, 2017

This was just announced: Kodak will bring back the EKTACHROME film in the fourth quarter of 2017. Here is the full press release:

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Rumored Fuji GFX 50S camera and Fujinon GF lenses pricing

By PR admin | Published: January 5, 2017

FujiAddict.com just reported the rumored Fuji GFX 50S camera (see specs) and GF lenses pricing in USD: Fuji GFX 50S body only incl. EVF: $6,499 (B&H listing) Fujinon GF 32-64mm f/4 lens: between $2,299-2,399 Fujinon GF 63mm f/2.8 lens: $1,499 Fujinon GF 120mm f/4 macro lens: between $2,599-2,699 Shipping will start at the end of February. […]

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Announced: Fuji X-Pro2 graphite edition, Fuji X-T2 graphite silver edition and Fuji FinePix XP120 cameras

By PR admin | Published: January 5, 2017

The already leaked graphite Fuji X-Pro2 camera + XF 23mm f/2 lens and silver X-T2 camera are now officially announced together with a new rugged and waterproof FinePix XP120 camera: Fuji X-Pro2 graphite edition: press release | pre-order: Adorama & B&H Fuji X-T2 graphite silver edition: press release | pre-order: Adorama & B&H

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Breaking: Hasselblad acquired by DJI (rumors)

By PR admin | Published: January 4, 2017

   Back in 2014 and 2015 I reported that Hasselblad was in financial trouble and a potential acquisition was a possibility. Then in November, 2015 Hasselblad and DJI formed “strategic partnership”. Luminous Landscape just reported that Hasselblad was acquired by DJI – this is not official yet and I am actually surprised that LuLa is reporting rumors […]

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Fuji to announce new graphite X-Pro2 and silver X-T2 cameras, silver XF 23mm f/2 lens

By PR admin | Published: January 4, 2017

During CES (most likely tomorrow) Fuji will announce a new graphite X-Pro2 and silver X-T2 cameras and a graphite/silver XF 23mm f/2 lens (the same lens already exists in silver). Some additional pictures of the graphite X-Pro2 and the XF lens:

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CES 2017 announcements: Panasonic GH5, Canon PowerShot G9X Mark II, Nikon D5600

By PR admin | Published: January 4, 2017

Here are the photo-related announcements at the 2017 CES n Las Vegas – bookmark and refresh this page as it will be updated multiple times today (this product page will also be updated continuously with the latest CES announcements): Panasonic GH5: pre-order  | live press conference | additional information | see all new Panasonic products | press release | review and […]

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Meike 6.5mm f/2 fisheye lens announced (APS-C mirrorless)

By PR admin | Published: January 3, 2017

Meike announced a new APS-C based 6.5mm f/2 fisheye lens compatible with Sony, Canon, Olympus, Panasonic and Fuji mirrorless mounts. This is a manual focus lens. For pricing, check Amazon US, Amazon UK and Amazon DE.  Here are the technical specifications and a few additional pictures:

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Panasonic GH5 US price: $1,999

By PR admin | Published: January 3, 2017

Adorama just confirmed what I first reported back in October last year the US price of the Panasonic GH5 will be $1,999. The battery handgrip will be priced at $349 and the XLR expansion will be $399. The new Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 Power OIS lens was also listed with a price tag of $999.99. See […]

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Canon PowerShot G9X Mark II press release leaked online

By PR admin | Published: January 3, 2017

Canon published the press release of their upcoming PowerShot G9X Mark II camera online ahead of the official announcement (you can still find it in Google Cache). Here are the G9X MII camera’s main features: 1.0-inch, 20.2 Megapixel2 High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor DIGIC 7 Image Processor Built-in Wi-Fi®3 and NFC4 and Bluetooth®1 Smart capability Bright f/2.0 […]

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Profoto Air Remote TTL-S for Sony coming this month

By PR admin | Published: January 2, 2017

The Profoto Air Remote TTL-S for Sony will be available on January 16th according to the product listings at B&H (available for pre-order also at Adorama):

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