Monthly Archives: April 2019

The Irix 300mm f/5.6 SR space lens could be available for sale to the public

The Irix 300mm f/5.6 SR lens was specifically designed for the SatRevolution project with the satellite Światowid – it can survive space radiation, UV rays and -50 to 150 degrees (-58 to 302 Fahrenheit). Irix confirmed to me that they are currently testing and evaluating some solutions in order to get this lens available for […]

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New Bowens XMS500 flash head

Wex Photo Video shared some information on Bowens revival with the launch of XMS500 flash head and a new line-up for 2019: – New Bowens professional lighting range to launch this year within Wex Photo Video brand portfolio – Full line-up of lights, flash systems, triggers and accessories planned – XMS500 Flash Head available to […]

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Canon’s 63MP full-frame sensor (35MM63MXSCD) and Sony’s 60MP full-frame sensor (IMX455)

Some “sensor rumors” from the Chinese social network Weibo: Nikon already signed up to purchase the new Sony IMX455 60MP sensor with a large number of PDAF. The IMX455 sensor PDAF is supposed to be better than the Multi-CAM 20000 currently used in Nikon cameras. Sony will not use the IMX455 sensor, instead, they may […]

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First rumored Nikon D6 DSLR camera specifications

Here are the first rumored Nikon D6 DSLR camera specifications from NikonRumors: 24 MP sensor 4K 60 video Longer manual exposure times (like in the Nikon D810A): from 1/8000 – 120 seconds. (up from 30 seconds) Built-in sensor stabilization (variable) Via NikonRumors

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What else is new?

Over 70% of the winning World Press Photo 2019 photos were shot with Nikon/Canon full-frame DSLR cameras Giveaway: Vi Vante Matador Noir camera strap STC Optical Clip Filters Coming to Fujifilm Soon

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8 Voigtlander lenses are now on sale (up to $150 off)

8 Voigtlander lenses are now on sale in the US (up to $150 off):

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The new Topaz Labs DeNoise AI and Skylum Aurora HDR 2019 photo editing software packages are now $20 off

Topaz Labs DeNoise AI Topaz Labs released new DeNoise AI software with introductory pricing of $59.99 until May 3 (regular price: $79.99). DeNoise AI will work as a standalone or Photoshop / Topaz Studio plugin (similar to Sharpen AI). Skylum Aurora HDR 2019 Exclusive Skylum deal: Aurora HDR 2019 for $79 for the next 5 […]

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