Samsung is done with digital cameras – this report comes from a Samsung official who spoke on condition of anonymity: “We no longer produce and sell digital cameras. But we will create a new camera product category to continue the business.” In the past two years, there have been multiple reports that Samsung is done […]
Next week, on Aprill 11 or the 12th, Nikon will announce at least one new camera – the Nikon D7500 which will replace the current D7200 model. Here are the rumored specifications:
In addition to the already reported, not-yet-announced list of cameras, there are two new additions – one from Olympus and one from Canon:
Leica is rumored to announce a new Noctilux M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH lens later this year. No other information is available. Source: Nokishita, via LeicaRumors
Some old Olympus MFT cameras are up to $400 off on Amazon (limited supply available): Olympus E-M10 + 14-42mm lens for $299 ($400 off) Olympus E-PL7 with 14-42mm lens for $249 ($350 off) Olympus SH-1 for $199 ($200 off)
While we are on the drone topic today, it seems that Canon is also getting into that market with their own new drone called PD6E2000-AW-CJ1 (maximum payload of 10kg). Here is a video demo:
Not really directly related to photography, but a reader sent me these pictures of a new DJI drone which will have illumination and will be significantly smaller than the Mavic Pro model. Stay tuned for details.
Canon EF-S 35MM F/2.8 Macro IS STM lens: Press release Pre-order: B&H | Adorama (lens hood) Canon PowerShot SX730 HS camera: Press release Pre-order: B&H | Adorama
The new Meyer-Optik lens I mentioned yesterday is a $5,499 Primagon 24mm f/2.8. Details and pictures to come soon. The lens will be available for all mirrorless mounts. Shipping will start in early 2018. Here is the press release:
Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM lens Scheduled Release Date: Late May, 2017 Suggested retail price: 55,000 yen + tax Mass store sales price: around 50, 500 yen (tax included) Lens construction: 6 groups 10 pieces (glass mold aspheric lens 1 piece) Number of diaphragm blades: 7 (circular diaphragm) Minimum shooting distance: 0.13 m […]
