Monthly Archives: October 2017

Coming soon: HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW and HD PENTAX-DA ★ 11-18mm f/2.8 lenses

By PR admin | Published: October 25, 2017

Two new Pentax lenses to be announced soon: HD FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW & HD DA 11-18mm f/2.8

Breaking: DxO acquires Nik Collection from Google, will continue development

By PR admin | Published: October 25, 2017

Some good news or all Nik Collection fans: DxO acquired Nik Collection from Google and will continue to develop it. Shorty after it became a free software, in May this year Google announced that they will no longer support the software. Here is the full press release:

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Sony a7r III mirrorless camera officially announced

By PR admin | Published: October 25, 2017

As I already reported, at exactly 2:30am EST Sony officially announced their new Sony a7r III mirrorless camera. Here are the basic specs (Google translated): 35mm Full-Frame 42.4 MP Back-Illuminated Exmor R™ CMOS Image Sensor with Evolved Image Processing Continuous Shooting at up to 10 fps with either Silent Shooting or Mechanical Shutter and full Auto Focus/Auto Exposure tracking […]

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Confirmed: Sony a7r III mirrorless camera and two lenses to be announced for the PhotoPlus expo

By PR admin | Published: October 25, 2017

Nokishita just confirmed that Sony will shortly announce: Sony a7r III mirrorless camera Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens (future development) Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS lens The official announcement should be at 2:30 am EST. No other information or specs are available. Stay tuned for a detailed coverage. Update: the camera is now officially announced.

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Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD lens price: $799

By PR admin | Published: October 24, 2017

NikonRumors spotted the not yet officially announced price of the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD lens that is currently listed for pre-order at B&H for $799. The lens will be available in both Nikon and Canon mounts. Additional information on the lens can be found here. Via NikonRumors Like the new Tamron Facebook page and join the Tamron Facebook group for additional […]

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Canon’s financial results for the third quarter of 2017 (they hiked their profit forecast for the third time)

By PR admin | Published: October 24, 2017

Canon published their financial results for the third quarter of 2017. From Reuters:

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Olympus to announce the rumored 17mm f/1.2 PRO and 45mm f/1.2 PRO lenses on October 26th

By PR admin | Published: October 24, 2017

The previously rumored Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.2 PRO and 45mm f/1.2 PRO lenses will be officially announced on October 26th (Japanese time – probably on October 25th EST) during the 2017 PhotoPlus show in NYC. The official release date will be in late January 2018. Olympus already has one fast PRO lens (25mm f/1.2). Olympus is […]

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Sigma announces the development of a new 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary mirrorless lens

By PR admin | Published: October 24, 2017

Sigma officially announced the development of the new 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary mirrorless lens for Sony E-mount and Micro Four Thirds. The release date and price are TBD (check US pricing here). The lens hood will be available as an accessory (LH716-01). Update: the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary mirrorless lens will be released on […]

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