Monthly Archives: November 2017

What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: November 8, 2017

New Leica M-P Typ 240 “Canada Edition” set announced FIrst pictures of “Leica XY” (Leica CL?) mirrorless camera (with EVF) Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR 100th anniversary edition lens unboxing Update on the rumored Nikon Coolpix P900 replacement Nikon announces the closing of sales operations in Brazil Pentax K-1 firmware update version […]

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The new Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary mirrorless lens is rumored to cost around $400

By PR admin | Published: November 8, 2017

The Japanese website Nokishita reports that the new Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens that was announced two weeks ago will be available for pre-order start shipping on November 22nd. The Japanese price is expected to be ¥48,600 including tax (around $420). I expect the US price to be $399. Check the product listings at B&H. The Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC […]

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The Sony A7r III instruction manual is now available for download

By PR admin | Published: November 7, 2017

The instruction manual of the new Sony A7r III mirrorless camera is now available for download (update: the help guide is now also available for download). The camera is expected to start shipping on November 30th. Pre-orders are currently open at: B&H | Adorama | Amazon | WEX | Jessops | Park Camera. Update: it’s interesting that the manual has a whole section on overheating: Additional a7r III coverage from SonyAddict.com:

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The Reflex manual film SLR camera is now on Kickstarter

By PR admin | Published: November 7, 2017

The Reflex manual film SLR camera I have been reported about in the last few weeks is now listed on Kickstarter. Here are the details: Reflex manual film SLR camera specifications – different “I-plates” for the most popular mounts will be available:

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Panasonic Lumix G9 additional information (price: $2,300?)

By PR admin | Published: November 6, 2017

One more leaked picture of the Panasonic Lumix G9 camera and an updated list of rumored specifications:

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First pictures of Panasonic Lumix G9 camera and Leica DG Elmarit 200mm f/2.8 lens

By PR admin | Published: November 6, 2017

The first pictures of the rumored Panasonic Lumix G9 camera leaked online. The official announcement will be in the next 1-2 days – most likely on Wednesday, November 8th. Here are the rumored specifications: To be announced in the next 1-2 weeks, available after Christmas Same photo capabilities as the GH5 Different video capabilities (compared to […]

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What’s next?

By PR admin | Published: November 5, 2017

Here is the updated list of all upcoming/rumored cameras and lenses: Next 1-3 months: Panasonic Lumix G9 camera (most likely coming next week) New Olympus camera Two new Fuji cameras already registered (Fuji X80) The updated list of rumored Leica cameras and lenses (big announcement on November 22nd) Three Canon PowerShot cameras (coming in January 2018) Reflex all manual film […]

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TowerJazz and Yuanchen Microelectronics announce partnership for backside illumination (BSI) manufacturing in China

By PR admin | Published: November 5, 2017

TowerJazz, the company that is rumored to be the Leica Q sensor manufacturer, announced a partnership with Changchun Changguang Yuanchen Microelectronics Technology, a BSI process manufacturer for backside illumination (BSI) manufacturing in China to provide the BSI process segment for CMOS image sensor wafers manufactured by TowerJazz. This partnership will allow TowerJazz to serve its worldwide customers […]

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