New Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM and EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lenses to be announced

By PR admin | Published: July 15, 2015

Canon EF 35mm f:1.4L II USM and EF-M 15-45mm f:3.5-6.3 IS STM lenses
The Russian certifications website Novocert has listings for two new Canon lenses:

  • EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM
  • EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

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Additional pictures and specifications of the Panasonic GX8 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera

By PR admin | Published: July 15, 2015

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Some additional pictures and specifications of the Panasonic GX8 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera:

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Today is Amazon Prime Day

By PR admin | Published: July 15, 2015

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Today is Amazon Prime Day. Check out your local listings for the one day only deals on photo gear:

 

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Panasonic DMC-FZ330 superzoom camera also to be announced this week

By PR admin | Published: July 14, 2015

Panasonic DMC-FZ330 camera
In addition to the GX8, Panasonic will also announce a new DMC-FZ330 super zoom compact camera (replacement for the FZ200 model). Here are the detailed specs and few additional pictures:

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Panasonic DMC-GX8 MFT mirrorless camera: pictures and specifications

By PR admin | Published: July 14, 2015

Panasonic DMC-GX8 MFT mirrorless camera
In the next 48 hours Panasonic will announce their latest DMC-GX8 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera (the GX7 is already discontinued). Here are the expected specifications:

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Panasonic working on a light field camera with interchangeable lenses

By PR admin | Published: July 13, 2015

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The Japanese website Sankeibiz reports that Panasonic has already developed a new
light field camera (similar to Lytro) with interchangeable lenses. There is no word on what mount will be used, but Panasonic is expected to make an official announcement in 2016.

Via digicame-info

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Another Fujifilm price increase on photographic film, some products will get discontinued

By PR admin | Published: July 11, 2015

Fujifilm price increase
Fujifilm published another notice regarding their photographic film – the following products will get around 20% price increase in October, 2015:

SizePrice increases target type
Color negative film135Fujicolor 100
135Fujicolor SUPERIA PREMIUM 400
135Fujicolor SUPERIA X-TRA 400
135Fujicolor SUPERIA Venus 800
135Fujicolor NATURA 1600
Lens with film135QuickSnap simple ace
135UTSURUNDESU New Water Proof
Color for professional negative film120 / CUTFujicolor PRO 160 NS
135/120Fujicolor PRO 400 H
Reversal film135/120 / CUTFUJICHROME Velvia50
135/120 / CUTFUJICHROME Velvia100
135/120 / CUTFUJICHROME PROVIA100F
Black-and-white film135/120 / CUTNeopan 100 ACROS

The following Fujifilm film products will be discontinued:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: July 10, 2015

Amazon-Prime-Day
→ Amazon promises better deals on their “Prime Day” than on Black Friday. Check those pages on July 15th for more details:

Sigma-dp0-Quattro-camera
→ The Sigma dp0 camera is now in stock.

Pentax-K-3-II-camera
→ Pentax issued a service advisory for “power-off” issue when using the Pentax K-3 II DSLR camera.

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→ The Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR lens is now shipping and is currently in stock.

Nissin Di700A Flash Kit with Air 1 Commander for Sony Cameras
→ The Nissin Di700A flash & Air 1 commander now come with Sony support.

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→ Yongnuo lenses at B&H: the 50mm f/1.8 is now in stock, the 35mm f/2 is available for pre-order.

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→ Here is the first Yongnuo lens for Nikon F mount.

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Canon 5DS and 5DS R cameras tested at DxOMark, compared with Nikon D810 and Sony a7R

By PR admin | Published: July 8, 2015

Canon 5DS and 5DS R cameras tested at DxOMark
DxOMark published their test results of the Canon 5DS and 5DS R cameras:

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One of the more interesting comparison is agains the Nikon D810 and Sony a7R cameras:

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Canon 5DS & 5DS R DxOMark’s conclusion:

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Canon celebrates the production of 110 million interchangeable EF lenses

By PR admin | Published: July 8, 2015

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Canon Celebrates Significant Milestone With Production Of 110 Million Interchangeable EF Lenses

MELVILLE N.Y., July 8, 2015 – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that its parent company, Canon Inc., will celebrate the achievement of a new lens-manufacturing milestone with the production of the Company’s 110-millionth EF-series interchangeable lens for Canon EOS cameras on June 22, 2015 -an EF 11-24mm f/4L USM ultra-wide-angle interchangeable zoom lens.

Production of interchangeable EF lenses for Canon EOS-series AF (autofocus) single-lens reflex film cameras began in 1987 at the Company’s Utsunomiya Plant. Over the years, EF lenses have garnered support from a wide range of users and production has since expanded to a total of four manufacturing bases, including Canon Inc., Taiwan; Canon Opto (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.; and Oita Canon Inc. in southern Japan.

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