Monthly Archives: July 2019

Pre-orders now open for the new Venus Optics Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D lens for GFX medium format cameras

The new Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D lens for GFX medium format cameras is now available for pre-order (US stores will get the pre-order links later – the fastest way to get the lens is by ordering directly from Venus Optics). Update: pre-orders are now open also at Adorama. FujiAddict will soon publish their review of the […]

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Canon EOS R L mirrorless camera with 75MP sensor rumored

Here are the rumored specifications of a new Canon EOS R L mirrorless camera with 75MP sensor (L for Landscape ):

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Sony’s Q1 FY2019 financial results are out

Sony Q1 FY2019 financial results are now available online (Sony cameras and other electronics are reported in one and it is hard to tell how well their camera segment is doing):

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Seven new Sony sensors ranging from 15-102MP (IMX311, IMX313, IMX409, IMX410, IMX521, IMX554, IMX555)

SonyAddict located several new unannounced Sony sensors ranging from 15-102MP:

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Rumored Canon EOS M6 Mark II mirrorless camera specifications

Here are the rumored Canon EOS M6 Mark II mirrorless camera specifications:

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“KUVRD Universal Camera Strap” on Kickstarter: 547 backers, 55 days to go

In just a few days the “KUVRD Universal Camera Strap” project on Kickstarter has gained 547 backers with 55 more days to go. KURVD is the company behind the popular lens rubber cover. Additional information on the new camera strap:

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New Olympus rebates in the US

Olympus has new rebates in the US on cameras, lenses (including Pro models), flashes, kits and more – see the details at Adorama and B&H Photo.

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New patents for Tamron 85mm f/1.4 and Tamron 24-120mm f/4 lenses

Tamron has filed new patents for three full-frame DSLR lenses: Tamron 85mm f/1.4 Tamron 24-120mm f/4 Tamron 35mm f/1.8 (this patent could be for the alresdy existing Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD – the lens design looks identical)

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New teaser from RED for a compact Komodo camera

A few days ago I reported about the new RED Komodo camera module. Here is what RED’s founder James Jannard said about the upcoming Komodo (or rather what it’s not going to be):

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The new 7artisans 75mm f/1.25 lens to be released on August 10th (price: $449)

The new 7artisans 75mm f/1.25 lens for Leica M-mount will be officially released on August 10th with a US price tag of $449 (£450 in the UK) – pre-orders are already open at B&H Photo (coming soon to Amazon and Adorama). For comparison, the Leica 75mm f/1.25 Noctilux lens is $12,795 and the new Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Asph […]

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