Kodak teaser update: new Ektra smartphone announced

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Few weeks ago I reported about Kodak announcing a new smartphone. The new Ektra smartphone was announced today (produced by Bullitt Group, the mobile device licensee for Kodak). Here are the main specs and key features:

  • Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
  • Professional results from a 21MP fast focus camera sensor with F2.0, PDAF, OIS, Dual LED Flash
  • 13MP phase detection auto focus front-facing camera with F2.2 PDAF
  • Helio X20 2.3GHz Decacore processor with 3GB RAM
  • 32GB memory, expandable with MicroSD cards
  • Advanced Manual Mode – adjustable on Exposure, ISO, Focal Length (Manual/Auto), White Balance, Shutter Speed, Aperture (fixed f2.0 main camera)
  • Familiar scene selection dial experience – includes scene modes Smart Auto, Portrait, Manual, Sports, Bokeh, Night-time, HDR, Panorama, Macro,
  • Landscape, Film / Video
  • Integrated high quality printing app
  • Super 8 Video Recorder
  • Integrated social media sharing
  • 3000mAh, with USB 3.0 Type C fast charger
  • Two stage shutter release button
  • 5” Full HD display (441 ppi). (1920 x 1080 resolution)
  • Optical Image Stabilisation
  • 4K Video Capture
  • 3000 mAh battery

Press release:

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New Entaniya 250 fisheye lens for MFT announced

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A new Entaniya 250 Fisheye MFT lens was announced in Japan. Three different models will be available (check US pricing and availability):

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PhotoPlus show in NYC: new product announcements from Leica and Nikon

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Today is press day at the 2016 Photo Plus show in NYC and so far only Nikon and Leica announced new products (of course the rumored Sony announcement got "postponed" again):

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Macphun announced Luminar: a new photo editing solution

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Macphun announced their first, all-in-one photo editing solution called Luminar. Designed exclusively for Mac, "Luminar is built for user convenience, simplicity, and creativity" and will be available for pre-order on November 2nd at the discounted price of $59. The official launch is on November 17th and the price will be $69.

More about Luminar, including few screenshots from the user interface:
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Nikon to announce two new lenses

In the next 24 hours Nikon is expected to announce two new lenses:

Pictures and specifications of the Nikon PC Nikkor 19mm f/4E ED and 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lenses leaked online

Nikon announcement tonight, US pricing and availability for the two new Nikkor lenses

Price of two upcoming Nikon lenses leaked in Japan (Nikkor 19mm f/4E ED tilt shift and 70–200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR)

Two new Nikon lenses to be announced soon: Nikkor PC 19mm f/4E ED and 70–200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR

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Fuji Instax square format camera teaser

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Fujiflm released a video teaser about their new/upcoming Instax square format camera:

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Sigma updates (85mm f/1.4 and 12-24mm f/4 Art lenses reviewed)

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→ The original shipping date of the new Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens was initially listed as "late October". B&H now lists the US shipping date as mid-November 2016.

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→ Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art lens first test and real-live pictures are now available online (pre-order, more info available here). Another set of sample photos can be found at Optyczne and Lenstip.

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DC.Watch went to Sigma's headquarter to try the three new lenses (Google translation).

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→ First look on the new lenses available also on the official Sigma blog.

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→ Optyczne reviewed the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art lens.

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PetaPixel published the first review of the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 ART lens:

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Leica to announce a new Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 lens

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Leica will soon announce the long rumored Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 lens for M mount. Additional information:

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