Photokina 2016: Kodak Pixpro 4KVR360 action camera

By PR admin | Published: September 20, 2016

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JK Imaging announced a new Kodak Pixpro 4KVR360 action camera:

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Photokina day 0 recap (press day)

By PR admin | Published: September 20, 2016

The press day for the 2016 Photokina show is now over. I still expect few more announcements from Leica tomorrow... and maybe Ricoh/Pentax? Here is a quick recap of what was announced today in case you missed it:

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Sigma 85mm f/1.4, 12-24mm f/4 and 500mm f/4 lenses announced

By PR admin | Published: September 19, 2016

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The previously rumored Sigma lenses are now officially announced:

Press release:

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Olympus press event live streaming (E-M1 Mark II camera announcement)

By PR admin | Published: September 19, 2016

Olympus press event live streaming:

Most of the information has been leaked already. For additional coverage follow 43addict.com.

You can see all new Olympus products with US pricing here.

Here are some screenshots from the Olympus E-M1 Mark II camera presentation (check availability and pricing):

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This is the Fujifilm GFX 50S medium format digital camera

By PR admin | Published: September 19, 2016

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S medium format digital camera is now officially announced (check availability and price) Here are few promo videos and the full press release:

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Fuji press event live streaming: Fuji GFX 50S medium format digital camera announced

By PR admin | Published: September 19, 2016

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The Fuji press event just started - watch it live here. Fuji GFX 50S medium format digital camera is now officially announced with new G-mount and new line of GFX lenses. For a detailed coverage check FujiAddict.com. Here are the highlights:

  • New G Mount
  • 43.8 x 32.9mm CMOS
  • 1.7x larger than 25mm
  • 51.4MP 8256×6192
  • 4:3 Multi Aspect 3:2/16:9/65:24/5:4/7:6/1:1
  • Mirrorless
  • Flange back 26.7mm
  • Focal Plane Shutter up to 1/4000th
  • Like an X-T2
  • Viewfinder is detachable and can be rotated up to look through
  • LCD on the top
  • Available in Early 2017
  • Check availability and price

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Fuji GF lenses:

  • Can resolve over 100 MP
  • Three new GF lenses laucnhed now:
    • GF 63mm f/2.8R WR
    • GF 32-61mm f/4 R LM WR
    • GF 120mm f/4 Macro

Some screenshots and a video from the presentation:

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New Sony a99 II camera announced

By PR admin | Published: September 19, 2016

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New Sony a99 II camera just announced with 42.4 MP, 12 fps, 4k video, 5 axis stabilization. - watch the Sony press event live streaming.

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Update: here is the official press release. Sony a99 II camera specifications (more information available here):

  • Full-frame 4D Focus: Innovative Hybrid Phase Detection AF system with accurate 79 hybrid cross AF points enabled by 79-point dedicated and 399-point focal-plane AF sensors and continuous shooting at up to 12fps
  • High resolution 42.4 effective MP 35mm Full-frame Exmor R™ CMOS sensor
  • Newly developed optical 5-axis in-body image stabilisation system
  • Outstanding operability and reliability in newly designed downsized body
  • Internal 4K movie recording in XAVC-S format with host of pro-orientated movie features

US pricing is not yet announced. Additional Sony coverage available on SonyAddict.

Some screenshots from the press conference:

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Hasselblad at 2016 Photokina: new 30mm XCD lens, X1D 4116 edition and V1D concept camera

By PR admin | Published: September 19, 2016

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Hasselblad announcements for Photokina - new 30mm XCD lens, X1D 4116 edition and V1D concept camera:

Hasselblad XCD 30mm lens

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Hasselblad announced the previously rumored XCD 30mm lens for the X1D medium format mirrorless camera (more info, check pricing).

The XCD lens is part of a new family of dedicated autofocus lenses, developed to support optical quality and portability, offering a wide range of shutter speeds and full flash synchronisation up to 1/2000 sec. Hasselblad can now offer following XCD lenses: 30mm, 45mm and 90mm – in addition to all 12 HC/HCD lenses.

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