Category Archives: Other

SD Association revealed “Video Speed Class” with support for 8k and multi-file video recording

By PR admin | Published: March 3, 2016

The SD Association has revealed their fastest speed class called Video Speed Class, which also delivers real-time multi-file recording (4K, 8K, 3D and 360 degree video recordings). Additional information:

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The new Tamron TAP-in console (model TAP-01) lens accessory for firmware updates and customized lens setup

By PR admin | Published: February 22, 2016

Some additional information on the new Tamron TAP-in console model TAP-01 lens accessory (pricing not yet announced) for firmware updates and customized lens setups of selected Tamron lenses (similar to the Sigma USB dock):

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 4, 2016

→ 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 […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: January 17, 2016

→ 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 […]

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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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