Category Archives: Blackmagic

Those are the two new Blackmagic cameras

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema camera II I reported earlier today is most likely just another fake (I should have spotted that before posting, will try not to recycle cheap fakes in the future). This is what the two new Blackmagic cameras look like:

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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema camera II leaked online

Update: on second thoughts, I think the picture of the camera is fake. See this post for the “real” upcoming Blackmagic cameras. A new Blackmagic Pocket Cinema camera II appeared online (with Micro Four Thirds mount). The new model has the same design as the previous version – the only obvious difference is the sensor: new model: previous model: […]

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The latest deals on photo gear

→ Blackmagic Pocket Cinema camera is now 50% off. → Save up to $225 on SanDisk Pro CF cards. → Topaz Labs ReMask is 50% off till July 31st with coupon code “julyremask”. Topaz Labs recently released a free ReMask update for existing customers. → Adorama currently offers up to $300 off on selected Samsung cameras, including the Samsung NX mini, Samsung […]

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What else is new?

→ Canon’s EF interchangeable lenses production surpasses 100 million mark. → The Sony NEX-6 mirrorless camera is now up to $275 off. → The newly released Blackmagic Studio HD Camera with MFT lens mount is now in stock. → New firmware update brings X-T1 viewfinder performance to the Fujifilm X-E2 camera. → The Cactus V6 is a new wireless […]

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What else is new? (NAB 2014 edition)

→ New cameras from Blackmagic: URSA – a new modular cinema camera with a swappable sensor (priced from $5,995) and a new 4k Studio Camera (price: $2,995.00). → Two new Tokina lenses from their Cinema ATX line: Tokina Cinema ATX 11-16mm T3.0 (price: $1,899.00) and Tokina Cinema ATX 16-28mm T3.0 (price: $4,499.00). → The new RED Scarlet Dragon camera can […]

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What else is new?

→ Fujifilm released firmware updates for several X series cameras and Fujinon zoom lenses (X-Pro1, X-E1, X-E2, X-M1, X-A1, XC16-50mm, XF18-55mm and XF55-200mm). → Fujifilm opened a new photography boutique in Tokyo called Wonder Photo Shop (see translated press release). → CASE is an Indiegogo project for a lighter and smaller wireless camera controller. → New: SOCAM UltiMate action camera.

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Images from the 2014 CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan

The 2014 CP+ expo is now over. Here are few pictures from the show courtesy of Glenn (see also his flickr stream):

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What else is new?

→ This new Liquid Image Ego LS camera comes with a built-in 4G LTE connection and can stream photos and videos. → Polaroid announced new sports action cameras.

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What else is new?

Canon announced a weird looking “mini compact personal camcorder” called VIXIA that features an ultra wide-angle lens, full HD video and Wi-Fi. The Blackmagic cinema camera price dropped by $1,000 (also EF mount). The first Hasselblad Stellar review is out: “The unavoidable question is whether all this is worth it when you are paying $2000 for a discontinued […]

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Several new cameras are now shipping

Sony RX1r is currently in stock a Adorama. Sony RX100MII is in stock at Adorama and Amazon. B&H will receive their next shipment of Ricoh GR cameras on August 1st (Thursday). Check also the new Pentax Ricoh GR Brand Ambassador website. Fuji X100s: Amazon expects the camera to start shipping in 3-6 weeks. Fuji X-M1 is now in […]

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What else is new?

The Rokinon 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC tilt-shift lens will start shipping on May 2nd, the Samyang version is scheduled to be released on May 15th. Shipments of the Plustek OpticFilm 120 professional grade scanner ($1,999.99) are temporary put on hold due to a faulty component. The Sony 50mm f/1.4 Carl Zeiss Planar T* ZA lens is delayed till […]

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What else is new at the 2013 NAB show?

Blackmagic announced their production 4k camera priced at $4k. The new compact Novo camera takes C-mount lenses and fits int he palm of your hand.

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