Contax digital camera concept

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A reader sent me those renderings of two Contax digital concept cameras. Don’t expect to see them in your local camera store anytime soon. Here is the second camera:

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Deal of the day: Lytro Illum lightfield camera now $399

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The Lytro Illum lightfield camera is now selling for $399 on Amazon – this is $900 off (69% off) from the original price of $1,299 (currently $599 at B&H). Some readers had issues accessing the page – you can try also this Amazon link.

Here are the Lytro Illum main specifications:

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Sony to bring uncompressed RAW to a7 II cameras on November 18

Sony a7 II camera
Here is the full press release from B&H:

Sony to Bring Uncompressed Raw to a7 II via Firmware Update; Follow B&H Photo Explora Blog for Updates

Photography News: Sony’s Latest Firmware Update Brings an Uncompressed Raw File Option to the a7 II, Along With Support for Phase-Detect AF With Adapted Lenses and Additional Customization Options

NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwired – November 03, 2015) – B&H Photo would like to share the announcement of a new firmware update for the Sony Alpha a7 II Mirrorless digital camera, which is scheduled for release on November 18. This update brings the uncompressed raw option — first seen in the a7S II and a7R II — to the a7 II, and provides users with the choice between smaller file sizes via compression or the retention of as much image data as possible for advanced raw file development. Along with this, the camera’s AF system sees a massive boost in performance with the 117-point on-sensor phase detection AF array now supporting adapted lenses, such as those from Sony’s A-mount line. This is similar to what we have already seen with the a7R II, and ensures fast, accurate autofocus performance with a vast variety of glass, making the move to mirrorless much easier. Additionally, Sony is adding more customization options to the camera, allowing movie recording to be assigned to a custom key.

Sony Alpha a7 II Mirrorless Digital Camera Product Highlights:

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Free “Guide to Flash Terminology” eBook from Rocky Nook

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Rocky Nook has recently released its latest free eBook, Rocky Nook’s Guide to Flash Terminology.

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In addition, Rocky Nook also launched their Halloween sale, offering 40% off all eBooks with coupon code SPOOKY at checkout. The full catalog of photography books can be found here.

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Aquatica announced underwater housing for the Sony A7r II mirrorless camera

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Aquatica announced new underwater housing for the Sony A7r II mirrorless camera. The price is $2,699. Additional information:

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Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens: first sample photos and reviews

Sigma 20mm f:1.4 DG HSM Art lens sample photos
The German website d-pixx posted the first sample pictures taken with the new Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens that is scheduled to start shipping this month in the US (November 15ht according to Adorama).

Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens additional information:
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Polaroid Snap instant digital camera with Zero Ink (ZINK) printing now available

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The Polaroid Snap instant digital camera that was announced last month is now shipping in the US (price: $99.99). The Snap is a digital camera with Zero Ink (ZINK) printing technology platform:

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Top 10 PhotoRumors posts for October 2015

Pentax-full-frame-DSLR-camera-specifications Mitakon 135mm f:1.4 lens 4 Pentax full frame DSLR camera
Pentax-full-frame-DSLR-camera-delayed Canon-develops-250MP-APS-H-CMOS-sensor Canon PowerShot G5 X camera
Sony-RX1R-Mark-II-camera Canon EOS M10 mirrorless camera Lensbaby-Composer-Pro-II-with-Edge-50-Optic-lens
The top 10 PhotoRumors posts for October, 2015:

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The latest DxOMark tests

Carl Zeiss Loxia 2:50 Sony FE vs Carl Zeiss Distagon T* Otus 1.4:55 ZF.2 Nikon vs Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A Canon
Zeiss Loxia 2/50 Sony E-mount lens review can be found here:

“Anyone looking for a small, high-grade 50mm lens for the Sony A7-series cameras will find a lot to like about the Zeiss Loxia. Not only is it relatively small and lightweight compared with other lens options such as the 55mm Otus (which could be used with an adapter), it is a very good performer, not to mention a lot more accessibly priced. It’s still not cheap, of course, and somewhat bizarrely, it competes directly with the similarly-priced Sony-made Zeiss-designed 55mm f/1.8 which not only is a slightly better performer in the outer field, but is an autofocus model, which may appeal to a wider market. Still, the Loxia is a great lens, but choosing between it and the Sony model may come down to whether you prefer manual focus or not.”

Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM Art lens review
The Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM Art lens (Canon mount) review is here:

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Yongnuo YN-622N II pictures and specifications

Yongnuo YN-622N II trigger for Nikon cameras
Yongnuo published the first pictures and specifications of their new Yongnuo YN-622N II trigger for Nikon cameras (available also for Canon). Check pricing and availability on eBay. Here are the specs:

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