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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2013

Fotodiox RhinoCam: a 140MP medium format back for Sony NEX cameras.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: March 3, 2013

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?

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2013

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

By PR admin | Published: February 6, 2013

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?

By PR admin | Published: February 3, 2013

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

By PR admin | Published: February 2, 2013

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

By PR admin | Published: January 31, 2013

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]

By PR admin | Published: January 20, 2013

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

By PR admin | Published: January 14, 2013

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]

By PR admin | Published: January 13, 2013

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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