Monthly Archives: September 2020

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Ricoh Imaging Europe acquires Meilleure Visite to enhance Ricoh 360 service Explained: the new FotodioX Pro PRONTO adapter that will autofocus Leica M lenses on Fujifilm X-mount cameras Billingham announced new navy canvas/chocolate leather camera bags Win A Limited Edition 10th Anniversary X100V Fujifilm X-T2 / X-T3 / X-T4 / X-Pro2 / X-Pro3 / X-H1 / X-E3 / X-T20 / X-T30 Firmware Update For FUJINON XF50mmF1.0 R WR Fujifilm Releases X […]

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Canon is buying a supercomputer for their “no-prototype” product development lifecycle

Canon is buying a supercomputer from Fujitsu that “will play a key role in contributing to Canon’s initiative of no-prototype product development, delivering enhanced capabilities and scope of applicability of analysis in Canon’s product development process.” “With 192 nodes, the new supercomputer is expected to achieve a theoretical computational performance of 648.8 teraflops.” “Canon hopes that […]

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Confirmed: Sony is really going to announce a new, top of the line and very expensive pro mirrorless camera with 8K video recording

I received several more confirmations about the new Sony top-of-the-line and very expensive pro body camera with 8K video recording that is expected to be announced in early 2021. My initial report was obviously 100% accurate and not “bullshit” as labeled by a well known clickbait website (click for larger view): That same well known […]

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Canon EOS C70 cinema camera with RF-mount announced

The previously rumored Canon EOS C70 cinema camera with RF-mount is now officially announced. Pre-orders are open at Adorama and B&H. Canon EOS C70 Key Features:

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Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD lens for Sony E-mount (model A047) product brochure leaked online

The product brochure of the new Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD lens for Sony E-mount (model A047) leaked online (see previous leaks). The retail price of the lens in Japan will be 63,800 yen including tax. The planned release date is October 29, 2020. Here are all Tamron full-frame mirrorless lenses for Sony E-mount:

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Canon EOS C70 cinema camera with RF-mount press release leaked online

The previously rumored Canon EOS C70 cinema camera with RF-mount will be announced soon together with some other new products. Here is the leaked full press release:

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Sigma to announce new products on September 30th

Sigma is going to announce new products on September 30th. One of them will be the already leaked 105mm f/2.8 DG DN MACRO Art mirrorless lens for Sony E + Leica L mounts. The event will be streamed on YouTube:

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Profoto A10 announced

The previously rumored Profoto A10 flash unit is now officially announced and is already in stock at Adorama (available for pre-order at B&H). Here are the details:

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New British company Alice is trying to succeed where others have failed: to develop an MFT camera that attaches to a smartphone

Alice Camera is a British company that is trying to succeed where others have failed – developing an MFT camera that attaches to your smartphone. Several other companies like DxO, Olympus, Yongnuo, Canon, and of course Sony (I am sure I am missing a few) have tried this concept before and have failed. Not sure what is the secret […]

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Sigma to announce a new 105mm f/2.8 DG DN MACRO Art mirrorless lens (Sony E + Leica L mounts)

Sigma is rumored to announce a new 105mm f/2.8 DG DN MACRO Art mirrorless lens and pictures of the L-mount version already leaked online together with the basic specifications:

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