The lot of 600 vintage cameras from 1880-1980 is still available for sale

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The lot of 600 vintage cameras I reported about few months ago is still available for sale on eBay. The item description is “most are in working order, newer SLRs not working“… The collection, described as the 3rd or 4th largest in world, contains Zeiss, Nikon, Leica, Canon, Rollei and Kodak cameras from 1880-1980. You can also make an offer 🙂

Additional pictures from the collection:

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First leaked picture of the Ricoh GR II camera

Ricoh GR II camera
The first picture of the upcoming Ricoh GR II camera leaked online. The design looks identical to the previous (current) version and has the same 18.3mm f/2.8 lens. The only difference appears to be in the hot shoe:

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This is the new Hasselblad A5D aerial camera

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Hasselblad got a new A5D aerial camera. Here are some of the new features:

  • Reduced foot print designed to fit existing POD mountings
  • Up to 14 stops Dynamic range ( depending on sensor)
  • Improved external connectivity via LEMO connections for DC power, FMS and multiple camera synchronisation
  • Secure camera mounting via 4x M4 screws
  • Choice of On-board CF storage or external storage via Firewire 800 connection

Press release:

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The mirrorless movement: Sony boasts record growth in expanding mirrorless digital camera market

Sony ILC Brand Growth (PRNewsFoto/Sony Electronics)

Sony ILC Brand Growth (PRNewsFoto/Sony Electronics)

Events & Situations for Taking Photos (PRNewsFoto/Sony Electronics)

Events & Situations for Taking Photos (PRNewsFoto/Sony Electronics)

Interchangeable Lens Camera Growth 2013 - 2015 (PRNewsFoto/Sony Electronics)

Interchangeable Lens Camera Growth 2013 – 2015 (PRNewsFoto/Sony Electronics)

First-time ILC Buyers (PRNewsFoto/Sony Electronics)

First-time ILC Buyers (PRNewsFoto/Sony Electronics)

Sony is happy to report that in the past 12 months:

  • their mirrorless camera revenue has grown 16.5% (while DSLR sales declining approximately 15%)
  • Sony has experienced a 66% boost in their company’s mirrorless camera sales
  • Sony is currently the #1 overall mirrorless brand, a position they have held for 4 consecutive years

Now if they can only release a firmware update for the RX1…

Here is the full press release:

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“The Indispensable Guide to Lightroom CC” book giveaway winner announced plus a $16 off coupon

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The winner of the new The Indispensable Guide to Lightroom CC book from Rocky Nook is Matthew S. Congratulations!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

For everyone else: if you use coupon code LIGHTROOMCC during checkout, you can get the The Indispensable Guide to Lightroom CC ebook for only $20 ($15.99 off):

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Book description:

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Lensbaby lenses now available for Fuji X mount

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The Lensbaby Composer Pro with Sweet 35, Composer Pro with Sweet 50, the Circular Fisheye and the new Velvet 56 lenses are now available in the Fuji X mount:

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Phase One XF medium format camera, LS lenses and IQ3 digital backs officially announced

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Phase One announced the previously leaked XF medium format camera, IQ3 digital backs and two new lenses (Schneider Kreuznach 35mm LS f/3.5 and Schneider Kreuznach 120mm LS f/4.0 Macro). Additional information can be found on Phase One’s website. The detailed specs can be downloaded here. The main XF features are described below:

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GoPro HERO+ LCD is a new entry level action camera with a LCD screen

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The new GoPro HERO+ LCD entry level action camera has a LCD screen and is priced at $299.99. Here are the rest of the specifications:

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No, you won’t get a Sony a7r camera for $199

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Sony-a7r-mirrorless-camera-for-$199
An error on the Sony online store caused a lot of discussion on reddit yesterday – a brand new Sony a7r mirrorless camera was listed for $199.99. Of course all orders got canceled… but don’t hold your breath, they will get canceled too. Sony will never sell you a $2,000 camera for $200. Don’t waste your time.

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New Phase One XF medium format camera, new LS lenses and IQ3 digital backs leaked online

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This is the new Phase one medium format camera that has been rumored for almost 2 years now. The new model is rumored to have some kind of IS technology build in. There will be also two new LS lenses that can support over 100MP resolution – Schneider Kreuznach 120mm LS f/4 Macro and 35mm LS f/3.5:

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and new IQ3 digital backs:

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