Category Archives: Other

Leica T type 701 mirrorless camera announcement tomorrow

Tomorrow Leica will announce their new T type 701 mirrorless camera. For additional information including specifications and images, visit LeicaRumors.com.

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Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 lens price: $800

Quick update on my post from yesterday: the price of the new Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 lens from MXcamera will be $799. The lens will be available for pre-order on April 20th on MXcamera’s online store.

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New Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 lens from MXcamera

MXCamera announced a new Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 lens. Here are the detailed specifications:

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Calumet delayed paycheck last week, announced immediate closing of all US stores today

Calumet posted on their Facebook page that they are closing down all US based stores. The trouble started last week when Calumet employees were not paid at the normal 1 am, instead they received this email at 4:45:

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Top 10 PhotoRumors posts for February 2014

        These are the top 10 PhotoRumors posts for February 2014:

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AP discusses the compact system camera sales crash

AP published a long article discussing the more than 30% sales plunge of mirrorless cameras in the UK and the future outlook:

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How to follow PhotoRumors

Once a year I post the different ways to follow PhotoRumors for all new readers. Here are your choices: RSS Feed Full text PhotoRumors RSS feeds – just add the RSS feed(s) to your favorite RSS reader and you will get the latest blog posts few minutes after they are published online. PhotoRumors blog posts RSS feed […]

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New Kowa Micro Four Thirds lenses

Kowa announced three new Micro Four Thirds lenses scheduled to be released this summer. Here are the technical specifications:

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What else is new?

→ The new Fuji camera grips for the X-Pro1 and X-E2 are currently in stock. → Adobe announced new features in Photoshop CC (14.2) including Perspective Warp, Linked Smart Objects and 3D Printing. Check this blog post for derailed information and more videos.

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Tamrac filed for chapter 11

Tamrac, the producer of camera bags, cases, straps and other photography accessories, has filed for chapter 11 (reorganization petition under the bankruptcy laws of the United States). The details are available on their blog.

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