Monthly Archives: July 2018

Samyang developing 50mm anamorphic cinematographic lens

  The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) published a press release confirming the development of a Samyang anamorphic cinematographic lens (originally reported on July 1st here and on Facebook). From the press release: “Anamorphic lens is an optical lens that compresses and converts wide-angle and wide-angle scenes into a standard-sized film area“. Samyang already has the XEEN […]

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Panasonic still owns 49% of TowerJazz

Some needed clarification: there was a Nikkei report last year about Panasonic dismantling their digital camera business and unloading shares of the sensor manufacturer TowerJazz. According to this press release from June 4th, Panasonic still owns 49% of the TowerJazz Panasonic Semiconductor Company:

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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS camera announced

  Canon officially announced the previously rumored PowerShot SX740 HS camera. The US price is $399.99. Shipping is expected to start on August 20th. Here are the basic specifications and the press release:

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Voigtlander Macro APO Lanthar 110mm f/2.5 lens for Sony E-mount delayed

Cosina issued a press release about the delay of the Voigtlander Macro APO Lanthar 110mm f/2.5 lens for Sony E-mount “due to the production circumstances“. The lens was scheduled to start shipping in August 2018. A new shipping date was not provided at that point. The Voigtlander Macro APO Lanthar 110mm f/2.5 lens is available […]

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This is the DJI Mavic 2 drone (full res leaked picture)

Here is a better (leaked) picture of the upcoming DJI Mavic 2 drone (click for larger view):

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More DJI Mavic 2 drone leaks

Some more leaks of the upcoming DJI Mavic 2 drone: See also all previous DJI Mavic 2 drone leaks and rumors. Update – see also this DJI Mavic 2 leaked picture:

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Laowa 24mm f/14 Relay 2x macro lens specifications, additional information and release date

Here is some additional information and technical specifications on the upcoming Laowa 24mm f/14 Relay 2x macro lens that will launch on Kickstarter on August 1st at 8 am (the first lens will go for $1) – check the official Venus Optics website for more details:

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What else is new?

More teasers: here is the Nikon mirrorless camera swoosh and the official countdown timer Nikon mirrorless camera rumors: THE BIG RECAP HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens now in stock (plus sample photos, hands-on reports and reviews) Fujifilm Might Continue Producing ACROS Film If They Can Make It Viable Elinchrom Brings ELB […]

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