Category Archives: Other

New PONF multi-back camera project (film and digital camera in one)

There is a new project called PONF for a film and digital camera in one and I just received the first pictures of the 3D printed model of the skeleton of the camera. Here are the camera’s specifications: Camera Body Type: Single-lens reflex Lens Mount: Natively: M42 – Other mounts available through adapters Body finish: Chosen by […]

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New: Flashpoint XPLOR 600PRO TTL Monolight

Just announced: new Flashpoint XPLOR 600PRO TTL battery-powered monolight with built-in R2 2.4GHz radio remote system (Bowens mount) – Godox AD600 Pro (previously leaked here):

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November CIPA report: system camera shipments down again compared to last year

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their November report. The downturn continues – the number of shipped interchangeable lens digital cameras is lower compared to the same month of last year (orange: 2017, black: 2016, blue: 2015, click for larger view). The table with the actual numbers can be found here (click for larger […]

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What else is new?

The latest recap:

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What’s next?

Here is an updated list of all upcoming/rumored cameras and lenses:

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What else is new?

Ricoh released new firmware update and roadmap for the Theta V camera New Leica T and TL firmware updates add support for the new Elmarit-TL 18 f/2.8 ASPH lens Nikon to announce a new Nikkor AF-S 180-400mm f/4 ED TC VR lens soon Fujifilm X-Pro 2 Firmware 4.00 Released Fujifilm X100F, X-T1 and X-T20 Firmwares Updated Fringer […]

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What else is new?

This week’s recap:

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What’s next?

Here is an updated list of all upcoming/rumored cameras and lenses:

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What else is new?

CononMark adds studio flash support for Pentax cameras Leica M-P Typ 240 “Canada Edition” now in stock The new Leica Q “Leica Store SF” limited edition camera is now in stock Iridient Developer 3.2.1 Released And On Sale December 14-28 The Fujifilm GFX is Incredibly Durable

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Is the best camera really the one you have with you? Shooting Hawaii with a mediocre cell phone

Is the best camera really the one you have with you? Shooting Hawaii with a mediocre cell phone I first visited Hawaii in 2008, and I brought every piece of photo gear I had: D300, 17-55DX, 80-200AFS, 30mm 1.4, D40 with kit lens, and a cheap palm-sized 720p video camera. I used it all.  Hawai’i […]

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