Monthly Archives: February 2019

Confirmed: IBIS coming to future Canon EOS R mirrorless cameras

In a recent presentation, Canon confirmed the previous rumors that IBIS (in-body image stabilization) is coming to future Canon EOS R mirrorless cameras. Canon did not add IBIS in the current models because of the associated costs, heating and size issues. Canon already has a patent (JP-A-2018-165756) for a sensor stabilization system:

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More pictures of the Fujifilm GFX XΩ modular medium format mirrorless camera prototype

  Some additional pictures of the Fujifilm GFX XΩ modular medium format mirrorless camera prototype that was presented during the recent X Summit. This specific design never reached production because the shutter mechanism was too large:

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Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 II and TZ80 cameras announced

The previously rumored Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 II and TZ80 cameras are now officially announced: Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II (Adorama | B&H): 5-axis Hybrid O.I.S.+ (Optical Image Stabilizer) to compensate for handshake to achieve blur-free images at every focal length. Photo Styles for creative , including the newly added L.Monochrome D mode for enhanced monochrome images. Bluetooth Low […]

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What’s next?

        Here is an updated list of rumored/expected cameras and lenses that will be announced in the next few weeks/months: Cameras Hasselblad X1D Mark II Leica Q2 on March 6th (see also the list of rumored Leica cameras and lenses) Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 II and TZ95 cameras Leica V-Lux Fuji GFX 100MP in March (see also: expected Fuji cameras and […]

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First Panasonic S1 unboxing video

The first Panasonic S1 mirrorless camera unboxing video is now available online (Lumix S pre-orders: Adorama | B&H) :

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The new lineup of Kodak digital film scanners is now shipping

Two new digital film scanners and a 35mm slide viewer from Kodak are now available for sale on Amazon.com:

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Everything we know so far about the new Leica Q2 camera

Here is what we know so far about the upcoming Leica Q2 camera:

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The new Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens for Sony E-mount will start shipping on March 8, 2019

Sigma Japan confirmed that their new 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM | Art lens for Sony E-mount will start shipping on Friday, March 8, 2019 (price: $1,399). Additional information on the new lens:

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What else is new?

Leica Q2 will be dust and drip-proof, will have 4k video and organic EL EVF Exclusive coupon code: save $250 on the Sigma AF 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM ART lens (this weekend only) Meike Arca Swiss Hand Grip For Fujifilm X-T100 Sony a6400 vs Fujifilm X-T30 The Camera & Photo Imaging Show 2019 Starts February […]

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Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S full-frame mirrorless lens announced

Nikon officially announced the previously rumored Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S full-frame mirrorless lens. The full technical specifications, MTF charts, lens design and press release with additional information can be found here. Pre-orders are now open: Adorama | B&H | Amazon | WEX | Park Camera | Calumet.de Nikon also announced the development of new firmware for the Z6, Z7, D5, D850 and D500 cameras. Nikkor Z […]

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