Monthly Archives: April 2017

Big savings on old Olympus MFT cameras

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2017

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)

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Canon also has a drone

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2017

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:

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DJI to announce a new drone (smaller than the Mavic)

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2017

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.

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Officially announced: Canon EF-S 35MM F/2.8 Macro IS STM lens and PowerShot SX730 HS camera

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2017

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

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Meyer-Optik announced a new high-end Primagon 24mm f/2.8 lens priced at $5,499

By PR admin | Published: April 5, 2017

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:

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Next Canon announcement: EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM lens and PowerShot SX 730 HS camera

By PR admin | Published: April 5, 2017

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 […]

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Zeiss Apo Sonnar 2.8/135 Batis full frame lens for Sony E-mount announced, price: $1,999

By PR admin | Published: April 5, 2017

The Zeiss Apo Sonnar 2.8/135 Batis full frame lens for Sony E-mount is now officially announced: Pre-order links: B&H | Adorama (lens hood sold separately) Sample photos Press release Videos: Technical specs, MTF charts, lens design:

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Sony: “we need both A mount and E mount”

By PR admin | Published: April 4, 2017

Dpreview did another interview with Sony executive. Here is the recap:

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