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What else is new?

Phase One introduced Capture One Express 7, currently available as an electronic download for $99. Toshiba Light Field camera module to have 2 to 6 MP resolution. Rambus announces new “Binary Pixel” technology promising wider dynamic range. Instagram Socialmatic camera started as a concept by ARD Studio and it seems that Polaroid will start producing it.

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What else is new?

Check out this digital Bolex camera. This doughnut camera is real. MIT developed a chip that creates a natural look when using flash. Austrian researchers have developed a new kind of plastic sheet image sensor that is a flat, flexible and transparent. New on Kickstarter: Luxi incident light meter for iPhone.

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New: Ibe Optics 26mm f/1.4 lens for Micro Four Thirds

Ibe Optics announced a new 26mm f/1.4 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. This is the same manufacturer that introduced the Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 lens for mirrorless cameras last week during the 2013 CP+ show.

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What else is new?

LumoPro published a teaser for their upcoming LP180 Quad Sync Manual Flash. Cokin announced Pure Harmonie filters – the thinnest and lightest filters in the world. Kodak completes $527 million transaction related to digital imaging patents. Lomography introduced a new 400 ISO color negative film which gives naturally infrared results.

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New: Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 lens for mirrorless cameras

Another interesting product that was on display during the 2013 CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan: Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 lens for mirrorless cameras (pictured on a Sony NEX mirrorless camera). The lens is expected to be released in July, 2013 with a price between ¥120,000 – ¥ 150,000 ($1,200-$1,600). The lens will be available in X mount (Fuji), M mount (Leica), […]

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Fujifilm released firmware updates for X-Pro1, X-E1 cameras and XF 35mm lens

Fujifilm released the previously rumored firmware updates for the X-Pro1, X-E1 and Fujinon XF 35mm f/1.4 lens:

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What else is new? [weekend digest]

Litepanels wins patent case, other companies must pay licensing fees in order to sell LED lights in the US. See also related posts here and here. Sony filed a patent for a 55-300mm f/4-6.3 lens designed for APS-C sensor.   Yongnuo released the YN568EX – their first HSS-enabled flash (currently available on eBay).

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Metabones Speed Booster lens adapter for mirrorless cameras increases apertures, sharpness

Metabones and Caldwell Photographic introduced today the Speed Booster lens adapter that mounts between a mirrorless camera and a SLR lens. The adapter increases the maximum aperture by 1 stop, it also improves MTF, sharpness and has a focal length multiplier of 0.71x. To learn more details about this new prodcut, read the Speed Booster White Paper on Metabones’ web site:

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What else is new? [weekend digest]

The new Chinese made KineRAW super35 digital cinema camera looks a lot like a RED model – down to the red dot. Check out this new Geonaute’s 360 degree sports camera. Rumor: Canon might be launching their own chain of “Canon Experience Stores”.

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Recap of all new cameras/lenses announced at the 2013 CES show during press day

Here is a recap of all new cameras/lenses announced at the first day (press day) of the 2013 CES show: Fuji X100s, X20 (videos) and more than a dozen new compact cameras (X100s pre-order options: Amazon | Adorama, Fuji X20 pre-order options: Amazon | Adorama | B&H).       Pentax MX-1 (pre-order links: black | silver). Nikon announced two mirrorless cameras, two […]

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