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Sony semi-annual lens and accessory sale is now live (US only)

By PR admin | Published: September 5, 2016

Sony is having their semi-annual Alpha lens and accessory sale in the US. Check the details at Adorama and B&H or this list of discounted lenses:

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Metz has a teaser for a new flash

By PR admin | Published: September 5, 2016

The German manufacturer Metz released a teaser for “new generation of insertion flashes” on their Facebook page. The first model will be launched at Photokina. They claim that they could reduce the size of the flash by 30%:

Posted in Metz| Tagged Metz Mecatech M400 flash, Photokina 2016| 18 Comments

The big 2016 Photokina recap (list of rumored cameras and lenses)

By PR admin | Published: September 5, 2016

After the official Canon and Fuji announcements, this is an updated list on what to expect in the next few weeks before the start of the Photokina show:

Posted in Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Sigma, Sony, Tokina, Venus Optics| Tagged Panasonic LX100 II, Panasonic LX200, Photokina 2016| 13 Comments

Fuji X-T2 is almost here (additional coverage from a recent event in Hong Kong)

By PR admin | Published: September 4, 2016

The Fuji X-T12 is scheduled to start shipping next week in the US (September 8th). Here is some additional information/coverage from a recent Fuji X-T2 event in Hong Kong. First, a few Q&A:

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Canon EOS M5 mirrorless camera rumored to be announced before Photokina

By PR admin | Published: September 3, 2016

Canon is rumored to announce a new EOS M5 mirrorless camera before Photokina (on September 15th). Here are the expected specifications:

Posted in Canon| Tagged Canon EOS M5, Photokina 2016| 21 Comments

Next Tamron lens: 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD TS

By PR admin | Published: September 3, 2016

Back in April I reported that in 2016 Tamron will announce two new lenses – a wide angle and an ultra tele zoom. After the SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 tele lens got already announced few days ago, next week (on September 6th) Tamron will announce a new 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC […]

Posted in Tamron| Tagged Photokina 2016| 6 Comments

Irix 11mm f/4 full frame lens for DSLR cameras rumored to be announced next week

By PR admin | Published: September 2, 2016

I received some information that Irix is preparing for a new product announcement next week. The company is expected to officially announce their 11mm f/4 full frame lens for DSLR cameras. There is also the possibility for a completely new lens. Stay tuned for additional information.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: September 1, 2016

With only few weeks left till Photokina, there are many news that I already covered on the other blogs or they are just not worth a separate post. Here is a recap on what else is new:

Posted in Adobe, Canon, DxO, GoPro, Lomography, Panasonic, Sigma, Sony, Yongnuo| 2 Comments