Category Archives: Other

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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Best selling cameras in Japan for 2013 and the future of the industry according to one financial analyst

BCNRanking published their 2013 rankings the for the best selling DSLR and mirrorless cameras in Japan:

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What else is new? (MacPro, 360 degree video, tilt shift lens adapter)

→ The new Apple MacPro computer is now available for pre-order. → Eye Mirror is a device that you attach to your camera in order to record 360 degree videos. → Kipon announced a new 0.7x Baveyes reduce optic adapter for full frame lenses on APS-C mirrorless cameras. They are also developing a new tilt shift lens adapter:

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Worst camera of the year (2013)

Scroll down for the latest posts, click to vote.

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What else is new?

→  360-degree HD video camera with live steaming raised over $250,000 on Kickstarter → The Panono throwable panoramic ball camera is listed on Indiegogo and got over $350,00 funding. → Google is working on RAW support and improved camera features for Android based devices. → Olympus may expand common digital camera parts with Sony.

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Back online

In the next few days I will be catching up on the latest camera and lens news and rumors. I missed several announcements, but multiple new products will be announced in the next few days. Stay tuned.

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Offline for two weeks

Due to unexpected family emergency I will be offline in the next two week. I will try to post updates and reply to emails when possible.

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What else is new?

Phase One released Capture One v.7.1.4 ($299.95). TrueSense Imaging (ex-Kodak) announced 4K Micro Four Thirds sized CMOS sensor. Ilford Imaging Switzerland (the inkjet paper company) plans to rise from financial trouble. New Nauticam underwater housing for Sony NEX-5T camera. Tokina announced a new 16-28 T3.0mm cinema lens in Japan.

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