→ Check out the Filmtoaster – it lets you digitize your own film archive with a digital camera (available on Amazon). → New Plustek OpticFilm 135 film scanner announced (price: $399). → PhaseOne and ALPA announced a new A-series IQ3 100MP camera system. → Check out the current Olympus and Panasonic rebates. → Olympus released new firmware updates for the E-M1 and E-M5 […]
→ Canon EOS M10 mirrorless camera tested at DxOMark → Lensbaby Edge 50 Optic lens launched as a separate item, available for pre-order. → Many brands are increasing their prices in Canada as a result of the week Canadian dollar (the Canadian dollar has fallen 15% in the last six months). I was told that Tamron is […]
The Z Camera E1 was a successful Kickstarter project from earlier this year and is now in stock in the US for $699. The detailed technical specifications and additional information can be found on Z Camera’s official website.
Amateurphotographer published some interesting stats for the UK market (data from Futuresource Consulting):
Last month I reported on the new non-destructive editing solution called Exposure X from Alien Skin. The software package is now officially announced:
Konost is still working hard on their full frame digital rangefinder camera and they will have some new updates/announcement in the next few weeks – most likely the camera will get a new look and a funding campaign will be introduced (Kickstarter is one of the options mentioned):
There were some interesting cameras on the last Bonhams auction in Hong Kong: The Doryu pistol cameras were apparently developed for police and surveillance tasks. The first model, the Doryu 1 took 9.5mm film and was ready in 1952. The absence of film stock caused a re-think and a successor, the Doryu 2-16, taking 16mm film […]
An interesting video on the science behind film, CCD and CMOS sensors explained:
At the 2015 Interbee show the Japanese company Technical Farm had on display a new “lens flare adapter” prototype that intentionally leaks light in order to create flare effects. Pricing and shipping dates were not announced. The flare adapter will be available in PL to E-mount, EF to E-mount and EF to EF versions. Additional […]
Ricoh announced the previously rumored HD Pentax-D FA 645 35mm f/3.5 AL IF medium format lens. The price is £1,549.99 / $1,096.95. Shipping starts in mid December 2015. For comparison, here is the current Pentax smc FA 645 35mm f/3.5 AL IF version: Additional HD Pentax-D FA 645 35mm f/3.5 AL IF lens details:
