Monthly Archives: April 2019

2019 NAB show announcements

Panasonic and Sony will have their NAB press events tomorrow (Blackmagic is on Monday). Here are some of the new products already announced at the 2019 NAB show (more new products are available here, check out also the NAB specials):

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What else is new?

The latest recap:

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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.

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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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