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ON1 Photo RAW 2018.5.2 released (free update)

By PR admin | Published: August 2, 2018

ON1 released Photo RAW 2018.5.2 – this is a free update for all ON1 Photo RAW 2018 owners. You can try PhotoRAW 2018.5 for free for 30 days. ON1 Photo RAW 2018 version 2018.5.2 (12.5.2.5686) release notes:

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New Nikon mirrorless camera teasers

By PR admin | Published: August 2, 2018

Nikon has a new video teaser for their upcoming full frame mirrorless camera as well as a new partial picture of the new mirrorless mount. Here are the previous leaks and teasers in case some have missed them:

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2018 Canon, Nikon and Sony market share (latest Nikkei, BCN and CIPA reports)

By PR admin | Published: August 1, 2018

Nikkei published their 2018 interchangeable lens camera worldwide market share report: Canon: 49.1% Nikon: 24.9% Sony: 13.3% All other companies (Fuji, Olympus, Panasonic, Ricoh) combined have less than a 13% market share (the top 3 camera manufacturers gained 6.2% in 2018 to a total of 87.3%). The compact (fixed lens) digital camera market share shows similar numbers. […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: August 1, 2018

The latest recap on what’s new:

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Laowa 24mm f/14 Relay 2x macro lens now on Kickstarter

By PR admin | Published: August 1, 2018

The Laowa 24mm f/14 Relay 2x macro lens by Venus Optics is now listed for funding on Kickstarter (currently at over $100k with a goal of $10k). I have already reported all the details on that unusual lens in previous posts:

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Top 10 PhotoRumors posts for July 2018

By PR admin | Published: August 1, 2018

          The top 10 PhotoRumors posts for July 2018 are:

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New Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD lens (model A037) to be announced soon

By PR admin | Published: August 1, 2018

Tamron will soon announce a new 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD lens for DSLR cameras (model A037). Here are the basic specifications: Available for both Nikon and Canon mounts Lens construction: 15 elements in 10 groups Shortest shooting distance: 0.28 m Maximum magnification: 1: 4.9 Filter diameter: 77 mm Size: φ83.6 mm × 92.5 mm (for […]

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Samyang developing 50mm anamorphic cinematographic lens

By PR admin | Published: July 31, 2018

  The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) published a press release confirming the development of a Samyang anamorphic cinematographic lens (originally reported on July 1st here and on Facebook). From the press release: “Anamorphic lens is an optical lens that compresses and converts wide-angle and wide-angle scenes into a standard-sized film area“. Samyang already has the XEEN […]

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Panasonic still owns 49% of TowerJazz

By PR admin | Published: July 31, 2018

Some needed clarification: there was a Nikkei report last year about Panasonic dismantling their digital camera business and unloading shares of the sensor manufacturer TowerJazz. According to this press release from June 4th, Panasonic still owns 49% of the TowerJazz Panasonic Semiconductor Company:

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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS camera announced

By PR admin | Published: July 31, 2018

  Canon officially announced the previously rumored PowerShot SX740 HS camera. The US price is $399.99. Shipping is expected to start on August 20th. Here are the basic specifications and the press release:

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