Category Archives: Other

The Z Camera E1 MFT 4k camera is now shipping

By PR admin | Published: December 9, 2015

      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.

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DSLR cameras are still ruling in the UK

By PR admin | Published: December 9, 2015

Amateurphotographer published some interesting stats for the UK market (data from Futuresource Consulting):

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The new Alien Skin Exposure X nondestructive photo editing solution officially announced

By PR admin | Published: December 9, 2015

Last month I reported on the new non-destructive editing solution called Exposure X from Alien Skin. The software package is now officially announced:

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Konost is till working hard on their full frame digital rangefinder camera project

By PR admin | Published: December 8, 2015

  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):

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Check out those unusual cameras at the Bonhams auction in Hong Kong

By PR admin | Published: December 6, 2015

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 […]

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The science of camera sensors (video)

By PR admin | Published: December 4, 2015

An interesting video on the science behind film, CCD and CMOS sensors explained:

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This Technical Farm lens flare adapter is all about light leaks

By PR admin | Published: November 23, 2015

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 […]

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HD Pentax-D FA 645 35mm f/3.5 AL IF lens officially announced

By PR admin | Published: November 11, 2015

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:

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Updates from TinyMos on the upcoming Tiny1 camera for astrophotography

By PR admin | Published: November 5, 2015

Some updates on the upcoming Tiny1 camera specifically designed for astrophotography from TinyMos:

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Gun grip for the Olympus Open Platform Camera (OPC)

By PR admin | Published: October 27, 2015

In Japan you can now buy this gun styled grip for the Olympus Open Platform Camera (OPC). Use at your own risk.

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