Monthly Archives: May 2018

Fuji rolls back the last Fuji X-T2 firmware update due to “malfunctions”

By PR admin | Published: May 17, 2018

Fujifilm released firmware update version 4.01 for the Fujifilm X-T2 camera that basically rolled back the previous firmware 4.0 due to several “malfunctions”. Additional information on the reported issues can be found at FujiAddict:

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Price of the new 7Artisans 35mm f/2 lens: $289

By PR admin | Published: May 16, 2018

The new 7Artisans 35mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount is now listed for sale on Amazon and eBay for $289. On the outside, the lens looks very similar to the $3,295 Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 ASPH.

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Sigma rep: price of the new Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens under $2,000

By PR admin | Published: May 16, 2018

In this video from the 2018 NAB show (at the 1:13 mark) the Sigma rep claims that the price of the new Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens will be under $2,000:

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Rumors: Canon to announce new 70-200mm f/4L and 70-200mm f/2.8L lenses in June

By PR admin | Published: May 16, 2018

Canon is rumored to announce new 70-200mm f/4L and 70-200mm f/2.8L lenses in June:

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CP+ interview with Sony

By PR admin | Published: May 15, 2018

Imaging Resource published their CP+ interview with Sony. Here is the recap courtesy of SonyAddict:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: May 15, 2018

Report: Nikon 1 semi-officially discontinued in Canada The new Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art full frame lens will not be available for Nikon F-mount New Nikon patents: 20mm f/2 full frame lens for curved sensor, BSI sensor with dual shutter mode The Pentax K-1 upgrade service: detailed description of the different steps with pictures Instax SQ6, […]

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Fujifilm announced the first square format analog Instax camera (SQ6)

By PR admin | Published: May 14, 2018

  Fuji officially announced the previously rumored SQ6 – the first square format analog Instax camera. The US price is $129.95 (Amazon | B&H). Here are the camera’s main features: Available in three colors, Pearl White, Blush Gold and Graphite Gray. Compatible with FUJIFILM INSTAX SQUARE film (purchased separately). Picture size – 62mm x 62mm/2.4in. x 2.4in. Retractable lens, 2 […]

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The PONF multi-back camera will use Sony’s 100MP sensor

By PR admin | Published: May 14, 2018

A quick update on the PONF multi-back camera project (film and digital camera in one) I reported back in January – in a blog post the company announced that they will be using Sony’s 100MP sensor for their camera:

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