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The French startup Curve One announced the first commercial curved CMOS sensor

By PR admin | Published: December 17, 2020

The French startup Curve One announced their first commercial curved CMOS sensor (initially reported back in February 2019):

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: December 17, 2020

Leica camera in space (a history of cameras in space video) Leica S3 camera now in stock in the US Sekonic L-858D-U SPEEDMASTER Light Meter RT-GX Flashpoint/Godox Transmitter Module Released Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4, 33mm f/1.4, and 56mm f/1.4 Firmware Updates Released

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: December 14, 2020

Monster Adapter LA-KE1 Pentax K to Sony E lens autofocus adapter demo (Pentax FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited lens on Sony a9 camera in high speed shooting with Eye-AF) Pentax K-3 Mark III camera AF points arrangement and internal pictures Leica SL2-S camera additional coverage Fujifilm Color Interview Part 2: GFX and X Series Color, Film […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: December 10, 2020

Converted Contax G 35mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount now available from Funleader Leica SL2 vs. Leica SL2-S specifications comparison Fuji Guys: Fujifilm Camera Remote App Setup and Trouble Shooting

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Update: the 2021 CP+ Camera and Imaging Show will take place online only

By PR admin | Published: December 9, 2020

Last month the CP+ Camera and Imaging Show in Yokohama was confirmed for both in the exhibition hall and online. Today a new press release indicated that the show will take place online only:

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October CIPA numbers: the best months so far this year

By PR admin | Published: December 7, 2020

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data and October os far is the best month in 2020 (orange: 2020, black: 2019, blue: 2018, click for larger view):

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Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RX D APS-C lens confirmed for tomorrow

By PR admin | Published: December 2, 2020

Today Nokishita confirmed my report from yesterday about Tamron announcing their new 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RX D APS-C zoom lens for Sony E-mount on December 3rd. Shipping will start on January 14, 2021. The price including tax is expected to be around $900. Here are the details:

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Photokina is no more

By PR admin | Published: November 27, 2020

Photokina is “suspended until further notice” – the Koelnmesse AG basically just canceled the biggest photo gear show in Cologne, Germany:

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New Black Friday deals from Topaz Labs, DxO, Skylum, Exposure Software and more

By PR admin | Published: November 26, 2020

Topaz Labs Black Friday deal: 60% off (if you own one or more Topaz products, the Everything Bundle price will be even lower). Update: Capture One is offering 30% off on all products with coupon code BLACKFRIDAY30. DxO Black Friday savings: up to 50% off (November 26 – 30): Nik Collection: 50% off (now $74,90 from […]

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X-tra is a new creative battery solution for Nikon, Canon, Sony, and Blackmagic cameras

By PR admin | Published: November 25, 2020

X-tra is a new creative battery solution for Nikon, Canon, Sony, and Blackmagic cameras that has already raised over $100k on Kickstarter:

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