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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