Monthly Archives: April 2019

Sony interview: “First full-frame, then APS-C”

Dpreview published their CP+ interview with Sony, here is the recap from SonyAddict:

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Coming soon: Yashica 35mm photographic negative film

After the epic failure of the Yashica Y35 DigiFilm film, it seems that there now will be a new Yashica 35mm photographic negative film (36-exposure, ISO 400, C-41 film.). No, this was not a Yashica April Fools’ joke – the first teasers are already up at yashica.com and Facebook: Here is also the first sample […]

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Panasonic Lumix G95 camera and updated Lumix G Vario 14-140mm lens officially announced

The previously rumored Panasonic Lumix G95 and updated Lumix G Vario 14-140mm lens are now officially announced: 20.3MP Digital Live MOS Sensor Venus Engine Image Processor UHD 4K30p Video, Pre-Installed V-Log L 5-Axis Sensor Stabilization; Dual I.S. 2 0.74x 2.36m-Dot OLED Viewfinder 3.0″ 1.24m-Dot Free-Angle Touchscreen Advanced DFD AF System; 4K PHOTO ISO 25600 and […]

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The $20 off promotion for the new Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI version 4.0 expires tomorrow (April 5th)

The $20 off promotion for the new Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI expires tomorrow (April 5th). The new Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI version 4.0 is a major software upgrade to this machine-learning enlargement software solution. Here are some results with the new algorithm: See also this post on LeicaRumors for before and after comparisons:

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The Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D lens is now available also for Micro Four Thirds

Today Venus Optics announced the MFT version of their Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D lens. Pre-orders are now open at Adorama and B&H (currently in stock at venuslens.net). Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D lens specifications:

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Panasonic S1/S1R cameras now in stock in the US

The Panasonic S1/S1R cameras are now in stock in the US at Adorama, B&H and Amazon. Some of the new Lumix S lenses for L-mount are in stock – check availability at: Adorama | B&H | Park Cameras | WEX. Join the NEW L-FORUM.COM (also on Facebook and Twitter)

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The new Godox V1 flash (Profoto A1 clone) is now available for pre-order

The new Godox V1 flash that was announced last year during Photokina is now available for pre-order for $259 (compare to the Profoto A1 price of $995). Reminder: Profoto is accusing Godox of patent infringement. Here are the Godox V1 flash specifications:

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Almost all Fuji X-H1 camera kits listed as discontinued

Several Fuji X-H1 mirrorless camera kits are already listed as discontinued at B&H. The X-H1 is still available in some configurations and it is still in stock at Adorama. The Fujifilm X-H1 camera was announced in February last year.

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