Photo Rumors

Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras now available

By PR admin | Published: September 21, 2015

The new Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras that was announced two weeks ago is now available for purchase on eBay for $399. Here are the lens specifications:

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Firmware update 1.10 for Sony a7R II camera now available

By PR admin | Published: September 21, 2015

Sony released firmware update 1.10 for the ILCE-7RM2 mirrorless camera with the following improvements:

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Rokinon 50mm f/1.2 and 21mm f/1.4 mirrorless lenses announced

By PR admin | Published: September 21, 2015

Rokinon announced two new mirrorless lenses – 50mm f/1.2 and 21mm f/1.4 that will be available in Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mounts. I have been reporting rumors for the 50mm f/1.2 lens since 2013. Here are the detailed specifications (check pricing and availability at B&H):

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Canon working on a new EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS lens

By PR admin | Published: September 20, 2015

Canon is rumored to be working on an new EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS lens with image stabilization. This should not be a surprise since Nikon recently announced a new Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E lens with VR.

The current Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM lens ($1,799, pictured above) was announced back in 2012.

Via Canonrumors

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Sony’s patent for phase detection and contrast detection autofocus systems

By PR admin | Published: September 20, 2015

Sony has a new patent for phase detection and contrast detection autofocus systems. See the detailed explanation over at Imaging-resource:

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Canon 5Ds R vs. Sony a7R II hands-on video review

By PR admin | Published: September 20, 2015

An interesting hands-on video comparison between the Canon 5Ds R and Sony a7R II cameras by Kai from DigitalRev:

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Genus prototype lens adapter with built in electronic neutral density (ND) filter

By PR admin | Published: September 20, 2015

Two new ND solutions were shown at the 2015 International Broadcast Conference (IBC) in Amsterdam – the first one is a Genus prototype lens adapter with built in electronic ND filter:

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Size comparison between the new Pentax full frame and K-3 DSLR cameras

By PR admin | Published: September 19, 2015

Xitek forum member created a size comparison between the Pentax full frame DSLR camera (screenshots taken from the new teaser) and the K-3 (via Ricehigh).

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Is Samsung shutting down their camera business?

By PR admin | Published: September 18, 2015

A reader sent me a link to this article on a Korean website claiming that Samsung will shut down their camera business. The article quotes an “industry insider” as a source of the information and continues to say that since the NX500 announcement, Samsung have not announced anything new and have basically abandon all marketing activities. The camera devision reportedly lost money every single year since they started with the NX product line.

The Samsung NX1 and NX500 are currently $200 and $150 off.

Flashback from 2010:

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The latest rebates from Rokinon, Sony, Olympus, Pentax, Fuji, Leica, Nikon, Canon, Sigma and Tamron

By PR admin | Published: September 18, 2015

The Rokinon XEEN cine lenses currently have an early adopters discount: $1500 instant rebate on the 24mm/50mm/85mm Canon, Micro 4/3, Nikon, PL, or Sony E mount lens set or a $300 instant rebate on any XEEN cine lens: see the details at B&H, Adorama and Amazon.