This is how a 200mm f/1.0 lens looks like

By PR admin | Published: September 21, 2015

Rank-Taylor IRTAL 200mm f:1.0 lens 4
This Rank-Taylor IRTAL 200mm f/1.0 lens is currently listed on eBay for $389k:

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Is the DxO ONE camera dead on arrival?

By PR admin | Published: September 21, 2015

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The DxO ONE camera is scheduled to start shipping on September 24th, but according to this video/review from Luminous-Landscape the module has one very serious problem:

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Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras now available

By PR admin | Published: September 21, 2015

Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm f:0.95 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras 3
Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm f:0.95 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras
Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm f:0.95 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras 2
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The new Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras that was announced two weeks ago is now available for purchase on eBay for $399. Here are the lens specifications:

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Firmware update 1.10 for Sony a7R II camera now available

By PR admin | Published: September 21, 2015

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Sony released firmware update 1.10 for the ILCE-7RM2 mirrorless camera with the following improvements:

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Rokinon 50mm f/1.2 and 21mm f/1.4 mirrorless lenses announced

By PR admin | Published: September 21, 2015

Rokinon 50mm f:1.2 and 21mm f:1.4 mirrorless lenses
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Rokinon announced two new mirrorless lenses – 50mm f/1.2 and 21mm f/1.4 that will be available in Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mounts. I have been reporting rumors for the 50mm f/1.2 lens since 2013. Here are the detailed specifications (check pricing and availability at B&H):

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Canon working on a new EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS lens

By PR admin | Published: September 20, 2015

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Canon is rumored to be working on an new EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS lens with image stabilization. This should not be a surprise since Nikon recently announced a new Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E lens with VR.

The current Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM lens ($1,799, pictured above) was announced back in 2012.

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Sony’s patent for phase detection and contrast detection autofocus systems

By PR admin | Published: September 20, 2015

Sony patent for phase detection and contrast detection autofocus systems

Sony has a new patent for phase detection and contrast detection autofocus systems. See the detailed explanation over at Imaging-resource:

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Canon 5Ds R vs. Sony a7R II hands-on video review

By PR admin | Published: September 20, 2015

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An interesting hands-on video comparison between the Canon 5Ds R and Sony a7R II cameras by Kai from DigitalRev:

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Genus prototype lens adapter with built in electronic neutral density (ND) filter

By PR admin | Published: September 20, 2015

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Two new ND solutions were shown at the 2015 International Broadcast Conference (IBC) in Amsterdam – the first one is a Genus prototype lens adapter with built in electronic ND filter:

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Size comparison between the new Pentax full frame and K-3 DSLR cameras

By PR admin | Published: September 19, 2015

Size of the Pentax full frame DSLR camera compared to the K-3
Pentax full frame DSLR camera compared to the K-3
Xitek forum member created a size comparison between the Pentax full frame DSLR camera (screenshots taken from the new teaser) and the K-3 (via Ricehigh).

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