After layoffs and a new $50 million investment, Lytro will concentrate on virtual reality and video

By PR admin | Published: February 26, 2015

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I guess the Lytro camera concept did not go so well. Re/code now reports that Lytro is going to cut “between 25 and 50 people from its 130 person workforce” after raising an additional $50 millions. The company is planning to concentrate on virtual reality and video in the future:

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Deal of the day: up to 73% off refurbished Samsung NX300, NX1000 and NX2000 cameras

By PR admin | Published: February 26, 2015

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For a limited time Amazon has up to 73% off refurbished Samsung NX300, NX1000 and NX2000 mirrorless cameras. More information on this deal is available here. This Amazon GoldBox offer will expire in 12 hours.

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Pentax K-S2 camera now shipping, currently in stock

By PR admin | Published: February 26, 2015

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The latest Pentax K-S2 DSLR camera is now shipping. Most kits are currently in stock.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 25, 2015

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→ The UK price of the new Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens was announced: £799.99

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→ Meike announced a new MK-XT1 battery grip for the Fuji X-T1 camera. They also have a new TTL flash for Fuji cameras: MK320 F Speedlite.

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→ Both the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II camera and Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens should start shipping this week. Update: the E-M5 II is now in stock.

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→ Hasselblad announced a new aerial imaging camera.

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Canon C700x cinema camera rumored specifications

By PR admin | Published: February 25, 2015

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I am not sure if this is legit – here is the leaked information on a new  Canon C700x cinema camera:

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How to tackle the collapsing camera market (video)

By PR admin | Published: February 24, 2015

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A very interesting presentation by Mayflower Concepts at the 2015 CES show on how to tackle the collapsing camera market:

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Leica announced two new limited edition M-P camera kits

By PR admin | Published: February 24, 2015

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Leica Camera announced two new limited edition M-P camera kits:

Additional images of the actual kits:

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Konost FF is a full frame digital rangefinder camera that seeks funding

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2015

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The Konost FF is a full frame digital rangefinder camera that is currently seeking funding opportunities. The prototype shown has an optical viewfinder with electronic frame-lines and a focusing patch:

With a 20.0 megapixel 35mm full-frame image sensor, the Konost camera delivers image quality on par with any modern camera. Our analogy is to think of it as driving a 800hp manual Ferrari.

There are only a handful of digital rangefinder cameras on the market today, a domination held by Leica Cameras. The Konost camera is unique in that instead of using rotating mirrors and prisms in the rangefinder mechanism, it uses a secondary image sensor and image processing algorithms to display the rangefinder patch in the viewfinder. This allows the camera to be all-digital, decreasing manufacturing costs, and does not require high maintenance or re-callibration.

Specifications:

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From Konost’s website:

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Panasonic Lumix 30mm f/2.8 and 42.5mm f/1.7 lenses announced

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2015

Panasonic just announced two new lenses:

Panasonic LUMIX G MACRO 30mm f/2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. lens

Panasonic LUMIX G MACRO 30mm f:2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. Lens

  • Micro Four Thirds System
  • 60mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • One Aspherical Element
  • Multi-Layer Coating
  • Stepping AF Motor, Internal Focus
  • MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Maximum Magnification: 1:1
  • Minimum Focusing Distance: 4.1″
  • Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm
  • Additional information available here
  • Price: $397.99

Panasonic LUMIX G 42.5mm f/1.7 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. lens

Panasonic LUMIX G 42.5mm f:1.7 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens

  • Micro Four Thirds System
  • 85mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/1.7 to f/22
  • One Aspherical Element
  • Stepping AF Motor, Internal Focus
  • POWER Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm
  • Additional information available here
  • Price: $397.99
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What to expect from Sony in the next few weeks

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2015

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As I already reported previously, Sony did not announce any photography gear at the CES and CP+ shows. In the next few weeks Sony will release/start shipping some of their latest products and will most likely officially announce some of their new FE full frame mirrorless lenses:

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