Monthly Archives: July 2017

New: Rode VideoMic Pro Plus on-camera shotgun microphone

By PR admin | Published: July 25, 2017

Rode announced the pricing ($299) and expected shipping (mid-August) of their new VideoMic Pro Plus on-camera shotgun microphone (available for pre-order at B&H): Press release:

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New discounts/coupon codes for Rocky Nook camera guides, Macphun Luminar and Nikon gear at KEH

By PR admin | Published: July 25, 2017

Rocky Nook is offering 45% off their camera guides with coupon code CONQUER45 (this offer will end at 11:59pm PST on July 30th). Macphun Luminar 72 hours flash sale ($20 off) – the lowest price so far (valid only Tuesday, July 25th – Thursday, July 27th): $49 instead of $69 – for all the new users […]

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Additional information on the Irix ILA-FE2EF adapter for Sony E-mount

By PR admin | Published: July 23, 2017

In September last year I reported about Irix coming up with a new Irix 45mm f/1.4 lens, Irix ILA-FE2EF adapter for Sony E-mount (for using Nikon and Canon lenses on E-mount cameras) and Irix filters (already announced). Here are some additional pictures and information on the Irix ILA-FE2EF adapter for Sony E-mount:

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There will not be a new 7artisans 50mm f/1.0 mirrorless lens

By PR admin | Published: July 23, 2017

Last month I reported about a not yet announced 7Artisans / DJ-Optical 50mm f/1.0 mirrorless lens that appeared in one of the promo pictures (see this and this post). I contacted the manufacturer directly and they confirmed that they do not have any plans to release such lens. They will be however releasing a new 7Artisans […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: July 22, 2017

This week’s recap from the rumors and addicts blogs:

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Sony has a patent for an astronomical camera with a curved medium format sensor

By PR admin | Published: July 21, 2017

Sony and several other companies (including Nikon) have already filed multiple patents for curved sensors or for lenses designed for curved sensors. Back in June Sony filed a patent (2017-102189 ) for an astronomical camera with a curved medium format sensor. The first fully functional prototype of a 20MP full frame curved sensor by CEA-LETI was recently awarded […]

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Voigtlander APO-Macro Lanthar 65mm f/2 Aspherical E-mount lens officially released, US priced revealed (*UPDATED*)

By PR admin | Published: July 20, 2017

Update: the US price of the lens is $1,059 and is now available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama. Back in February at the 2017 CP+ show, Cosina announced the development of three new full frame Voigtlander lenses for Sony E-mount. The new lenses will have: EXIF transmission to camera body Support for five-axis image stabilization […]

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Confirmed: Bowens is going out of business

By PR admin | Published: July 20, 2017

An update on my post from last week – it is now official: the lighting manufacturer Bowens is going out of business. In a statement today the parent company Aurelius Group confirmed the news:

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