Monthly Archives: May 2017

Sony a9 camera in stock everywhere

The new Sony a9 mirrorless full frame camera is currently in stock pretty much everywhere (Amazon, Adorama, B&H and Jessops, WEX in the UK). Sony either produced a massive amount of units for the launch today or nobody is really buying this camera. The Sony a9 manual can be downloaded here. Thinking of upgrading to the a9? Adorama offers up to 70% credit towards […]

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Venus Optics announced the world’s first GFX adapter for enlarging image circle of full frame lenses

Another interesting new product from Venus Optics: the world’s first lens adapter which can enlarge the image circle of full frame lenses for using on Fujifilm GFX-50S medium format camera:

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Windows version of Macphun Aurora HDR and Luminar photo editing software to be released soon

Macphun will release a Windows version of their Aurora HDR and Luminar photo editing software – the public beta of Luminar for PC will be available in July. Here are a few screenshots of the upcoming Macphun Luminar for Windows:

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Ricoh WG-50 waterproof and shockproof camera announced

The previously rumored Ricoh WG-50 waterproof and shockproof compact camera is now officially announced (available in black and orange). The US price is $276.95. Here are the technical specifications:

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The previously rumored DJI Spark quadcopter is now official

Now, I do not closely follow the latest developments in the drone segment, but a few weeks ago I reported about DJI announcing a new drone that will be smaller than the Mavic. Back then I did not know that I was talking about the DJI Spark quadcopter that was announced today and has a […]

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Adobe Lightroom CC 2015.10.1 and Camera Raw 9.10.1 released with Sony a9 support

Adobe released Lightroom CC 2015.10.1 and Camera Raw 9.10.1 with support for the Sony a9 camera. Here are the direct download links: Camera Raw 9.10.1 Adobe Lightroom CC 2015.10.1: Adobe keeps making it more difficult to download the standalone version, see this download info and also this page Support for new cameras and lenses added in this release:

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Sony a9 now shipping, last chance to win one

There are multiple reports from the Sony a9 Facebook group that the Sony a9 full frame mirrorless camera is already shipping in the US: This is also your last chance to win one from Adorama – see this post for more information. Sony a9 pre-order links: Amazon | Adorama | B&H | Jessops | WEX | Park Camera. Follow also the new Sony a9 Facebook page.

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What else is new?

→ One of the Panasonic LX10 listings at B&H is now discontinued, the other is back-ordered. → Think Tank Photo announced a new Airport TakeOff V2.0 bag. → The Kodak Ektra camera smartphone (price: $400) launches in the United States (press release).

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