Author Archives: PR admin

Fujifilm X-E1 and XF1 to be announced on September 5

By PR admin | Published: August 31, 2012

Together with the new X-Pro1 firmware update, Fujifilm will announce also their two new cameras on September 5th, 2012: the mirrorless interchangeable lens X-E1 and the compact XP1 cameras (there is a chance that the camera will be called XF1).

Posted in Fuji| Tagged , | 8 Comments

You want faster autofocus with the Fuji X-Pro 1? Buy their new lenses!

By PR admin | Published: August 31, 2012

The upcoming firmware update for the Fuji X-Pro1 will increase the autofocus speed, but the really big improvement will come with the new XF lenses that will have a new linear AF motor. The upcoming X-E1 camera and XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 lens combo will be able to snap focus in 0.1 seconds (similar AF speed as the latest Panasonic cameras). […]

Posted in Fuji| Tagged , | 17 Comments

Pricing and availability of Sigma DP1 Merrill announced

By PR admin | Published: August 31, 2012

Sigma announced the price and availability of their 46MP Sigma DP1 Merrill camera: you can buy the camera next month for $999. The DP1 model has a 19mm f/2.8 lens (equivalent to 28mm), the already available DP2 version has a 30mm f/2.8 lens (45mm equivalent). Sample images from the DP1 can be found here.

Posted in Sigma| Tagged | 9 Comments

Sony NEX-6 detailed specifications

By PR admin | Published: August 31, 2012

   After the NEX-5R Sony will announce the a99 and the NEX-6 on September 12th, 2012. Here are the detailed Sony NEX-6 specifications: 16.1MP APS-C Exmor sensor BIONZ processor ISO range: 100-25,600 2.369k dots XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF 3″ 921k dots tiltable LCD screen Max shutter speed: 1/4000 Built-in Wi-Fi New camera apps Auto HDR […]

Posted in Sony| Tagged | 18 Comments

Fujifilm introduces $300 discount on the X-Pro 1 before the X-E1 announcement

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2012

You can now get $300 off when you purchase a Fujifilm X-Pro1 camera and one XF lens. The upcoming X-E1 mirrorless camera will be priced under $1000 and Fuji is trying to make the X-Pro1 more attractive nine months after the camera was announced. Here are few more X-Pro1 vs X-E1 size comparisons sent in by […]

Posted in Fuji| Tagged , , | 16 Comments

Photoshop, Lightroom and other Adobe products to add support for Retina Displays

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2012

Adobe announced on their blog that in the next few months they will add support for HiDPI displays like the Retina Display in the new MacBook Pro: “Adobe’s product teams are keenly aware of a creative professional’s desire to experience the highest quality creation experience. That is why I am delighted to announce our plans to […]

Posted in Adobe, Apple| Leave a comment

Fuji X-Pro 1 firmware update on September 5th?

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2012

According to this Facebook post by Tony Bridge, Fujifilm will release a new firmware update for the X-Pro 1 camera on September 5th, 2012. The key updates are: 1. In low-light condition, the X-Pro1 will be much faster in Auto Focus mode. 2. The speed of the image coming into focus when turning the focus […]

Posted in Fuji| Tagged | 22 Comments

New from Carl Zeiss: CZ.2 28-80mm/T2.9 and CP.2 25mm/T2.1 cinema lenses

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2012

As previously reported, Zeiss announced two new cinema lenses: Compact Zoom CZ.2 28-80/T2.9 ($19,900) and Compact Prime CP.2 25/T2.1 ($4,500):

Posted in Zeiss| 12 Comments

Canon patents for 14mm f/2.8, 300mm f/4, 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 and 28-135mm f/4-5.6 lenses

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2012

Two new Canon patents from Japan: 2012-159720 is for a 14mm f/2.8 lens with anti-reflective coating. The next patent 2012-159726 is for a 300mm f/4 lens.

Posted in Canon| Tagged | 1 Comment

Sony’s new HDR-AS10 and HDR-AS15 action HD cameras

By PR admin | Published: August 29, 2012

Few months ago Sony published few images of a new action camera on their blog and today they officially announced it. There are two different models – one with (HDR-AS15) and one without built-in Wi-Fi (HDR-AS10). Sony HDR-AS10 HD action camcorder specs ($198): Capture Full HD 1920 x 1080/30p Video Back-Illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor […]

Posted in Sony| 5 Comments