Monthly Archives: October 2017

The “unprecedented” Yashica digiFilm camera is close to raising 1 million dollars on Kickstarter

The “unprecedented” Yashica digiFilm camera is already close to raising 1 million dollars on Kickstarter just two days after it was started and with another 38 days to go (backed by almost 5,000 people so far). This will make the Yashica Kickstarter one of the best crowd-funded photo gear campaign ever. I will just put […]

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DJI Zenmuse X7 6k camera officially announced

The previously leaked DJI Zenmuse X7 6k camera is now officially announced: Inspire 2 Compatibility 5.2K Apple ProRes Super 35 Sensor 14 Stops of Dynamic Range 6K Cinema DNG 24 MP Stills US pricing and availability: Zenmuse X7 camera: $2,699 16mm, 24mm and 35mm lenses: $1,299 each 50mm: $1,199 Zenmuse X7 four lens combo: $4,299 […]

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Fuji wants to capture 50% of the emerging mirrorless market in 2 years

FujiAddict found an interesting interview with Fujifilm India Managing Director Yasunobu Nishiyama published by the Times of India:

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New Casio G’z EYE (GZE-1) action camera launched in Japan

The previously rumored G’z EYE GZE-1 action camera is now officially announced in Japan with a 1/2.3″ 6.9MP CMOS back-illuminated sensor and full HD video (see the tech specs):

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Update: today DJI is rumored to announce a new Zenmuse X7 6k camera

A quick update on my previous post – today DJI is rumored to announce a new Zenmuse X7 camera (pictured above) that will come with a 35mm sensor, DL mount and 6K video at 30 fps. The official announcement is at today at 5pm PST. Here are the basic specs:

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New DJI teaser for the “next stage in cinematic vision” (announcement tomorrow)

DJI has a new video teaser called “Reflections“. The text under the video indicates that the “next stage in cinematic vision” will be announced tomorrow (October 11th) at 5pm PST: Update – see the latest post for additional info on the new DJI camera: Update: today DJI is rumored to announce a new Zenmuse X7 […]

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Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical lens for E-mount: US pricing and first reviews

The new Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical lens for E-mount is now listed on Amazon with a price tag of $1,059 and is currently in stock (available for pre-order at B&H). Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical lens technical specifications:

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Yashica digiFilm camera now on Kickstarter

A few hours ago the previously rumored Yashica camera was listed on Kickstarted and already has almost reached its financing goal of $100,000. Here are the details on the new Yashica digiFilm camera (the camera uses digiFilm cartridges): Yashica digiFilm camera specifications:

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Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE lens for Sony E-mount officially announced

Back in August I reported about the leaked/rumored Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE lens for Sony E-mount. The lens is now officially announced (US pricing not yet announced):

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What’s next?

Here is the updated list of all upcoming/rumored cameras and lenses – several of the rumored products could be announced at the Photo Plus show in NYC (October 26-28):

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