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Sony confirms again that they are committed to A-mount

By PR admin | Published: October 26, 2015

In a new interview with dpreview, Sony’s product manager Kenta Honj confirmed again that they are committed to the future of A-mount (at 30:38 mark). Similar comment was made also in another recent interview after Sony UK made a comment that there are not plans for A-mount camera.

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New Sony sensor tech: Starvis and Pregius

By PR admin | Published: October 26, 2015

Two new videos from Sony that demonstrate their latest sensor technology:

“Starvis” Sony CMOS image sensor technology is designed for security:

“The STARVIS is back-illuminated pixel technology used in CMOS image sensors for surveillance camera applications. It features a sensitivity of 2000 mV or more per 1 µm2 (color product, when imaging with a 706 cd/m2 light source, F5.6 in 1 s accumulation equivalent), and realizes high picture quality in the visible-light and near infrared light regions.”

“Pregius” Sony CMOS image sensor with global shutter technology:

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Deal of the day: $100 off the Sigma 35mm and 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lenses

By PR admin | Published: October 24, 2015

Both the Sigma 35mm and 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lenses are now $100 off (all mounts):

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens: Amazon | Adorama | B&H
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens: Amazon | Adorama | B&H

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Sony’s plan for world domination: buy Toshiba image sensor business

By PR admin | Published: October 23, 2015

Reuters reports that Sony is about to purchase Toshiba’s image sensor business:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: October 23, 2015

→ Check out this Leica M Typ 801 concept camera.

→ First $300 price drop on the Canon EOS 5DS and 5DS R cameras.

→ Pocketwizard introduced a new Plus IV transceiver.

Posted in Canon, Deals, Leica, Phase One, Pocket Wizard, Red| 2 Comments

This is the Pentax full frame DSLR camera (behind glass)

By PR admin | Published: October 22, 2015

Adorama posted on their website several pictures of the upcoming Pentax full frame DSLR camera. The prototype shown on displayed at the 2015 PhotoPlus Expo in NYC has more details than the previous version released few months ago (see this image and this prototype):

Posted in Pentax, Ricoh| Tagged Pentax full frame DSLR| 58 Comments

Mitakon Speedmaster 135mm f/1.4 lens at PhotoPlus Expo

By PR admin | Published: October 22, 2015

PhotographyBay posted few pictures of the new Mitakon Speedmaster 135mm f/1.4 lens taken at the PhotoPlus Expo. This thing is huge!

Check out also this video from Newsshooter:

Here are two more images from Weibo:

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B&H exclusive specials for the 2015 PhotoPlus Expo

By PR admin | Published: October 22, 2015

B&H is offering several special deals during the 2015 PhotoPlus Expo in NYC. Some of them require promo code PPEBH15 during checkout.

The Pentax 645Z camera is currently $1,500 off (offer valid only during the PhotoPlus Expo).

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Deal of the day: Sony Alpha a7S camera now $850 off (US warranty)

By PR admin | Published: October 22, 2015

A brand new Sony Alpha a7S camera with US warranty is now selling for $1,649 ($850 off) on eBay. The current price at B&H is $2,498.

The Sony RX100 III is now available for $664.90.

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Another report about Samsung shutting down their camera business

By PR admin | Published: October 21, 2015

Another website asiae.co.kr | Google translation reports that Samsung will be closing their camera business unit. They have already stopped any camera/lens development and there will be no more new products announced.