Monthly Archives: February 2017

What else is new?

→ Firmware 1.15.0 released for the Hasselblad X1D-50c camera. → Lytro raises $60 million for its light field camera, announces first VR project. → Canon is introducing exciting prospects for CMOS sensors.         → New Sony bundle deals introduced (see also the Sony trade-in program and the current Sony rebates).

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Pictures leaked of the three new Sigma Art and one Contemporary lenses

The first leaked pictures of the four new Sigma lenses I reported about yesterday are now available: Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art full frame DSLR lens: Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art full frame DSLR lens: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art full frame DSLR lens:

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Sony a99 II camera finally in stock in the US

As SonyAddict reported yesterday, a new batch of Sony a99 II cameras was coming to the US and the latest SLT model is already in stock at Adorama and Ace Photo (Amazon still show 1-3 months shipping time). The a99 II was announced back in September, 2016. Also in stock now: Fuji X-Pro2 graphite edition Fuji X-T2 graphite edition […]

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Three new Sigma Art lenses and one Contemporary lens are going to be announced soon

Three new Sigma Art lenses and one Contemporary lens are going to be announced soon (most likely for the CP+ in show in Japan next week): Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art (has been rumored for a while) Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art (full frame lens) Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art (also […]

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Fuji GFX 50S medium format digital camera first impressions

Bryan Gateb from thebroketographers.com posted his first impressions on the new Fuji GFX 50S medium format digital camera ($6,499) at the Fujifilm GFX Owners Facebook group (check his blog post for additional information and pictures):

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Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8 lens officially announced

The new Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8 full frame lens for DSLR cameras I already reported about is now officially announced. The lens manual can be downloaded here. Check pricing and availability at Amazon and B&H (it seems that only the Canon version is currently available, the Nikon mount will probably be released later). Yongnuo is currently giving away three 85mm […]

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Canon EOS M6, Rebel T7i and 77D cameras officially announced

The three previously rumored Canon cameras are now officially announced: Canon EOS M6 mirrorless camera: Fast & Accurate Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Phase-detection 24.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) Sensor High-speed Continuous Shooting at up to 7.0 frames per second (fps) (up to 9.0 fps with AF Lock) DIGIC 7 Image Processor, ISO 100–25600 Full HD 60p […]

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Full list of upcoming Canon announcements for the CP+ show

Here two lists of upcoming/rumored Canon products that should take place tonight for the 2017 CP+ show in Japan:

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