New $500 instant rebate on all Sony a7 mirrorless cameras and bundles – see all eligible listings here (some bundles come with free case, free $299 Shure VP83F LensHopper microphone and other accessories).
Amazon also has a good deal on the Sony NEX-5TL camera:
Your votes for the worst camera of the year are in and the winner is the $10,000 limited edition Hasselblad Lunar camera (Hasselblad holds that title for a second year in a row). Here are the detailed results (total number of votes – 4,990):
Two weeks ago I reported here on PhotoRumors that Samyang will be coming with a new 100mm macro lens (probably f/2.8). Samyang now has a teaser on their Facebook page where you can get an idea of the dimensions of the new lens. The text says:
“With immense focus and unparalleled features, #Samyangoptics will introduce the latest product. Stay tuned.”
→ 21 rare Rolleiflex prototype cameras listed for sale on eBay for $177,950 (via Popphoto).
→ The Ricoh WG-M1 camera is currently on sale for $145.81.
→ Firmware update v1.21 for the Pentax 645z camera released.
→ Sony released new firmware updates for the a7, a7R, a7S, a7II and a6000 cameras.
→ IR interview with Fuji: “now we have the X100T, we’re finished, no firmware upgrades [for the X100S] anymore“.
→ The Ricoh Theta camera is now compatible with YouTube’s new 360-degree video format.
→ ThinkTankPhoto announced new Urban Approach camera bags in 3 different sizes: 5 | 10 | 15
The Ricoh GR camera is currently listed for $479.99 on eBay (regular price: $596.95). Only 3 cameras are left.
A reader sent me those pictures of what appears to be a new 4k Canon video camera concept that will most likely be announced at the 2015 NAB show (April 11-16th). The funny part is that somebody from the audience (Jackie Chan?) jumped on stage and grabbed the camera from the Canon China President & CEO Hideki Ozawa:
Update: I received some more details on the new camera:
Additional pictures:
If you are following PhotoRumors, you probably remember my post from few weeks ago on the rumored Ricoh pixel/sensor shift technology that could be included in the upcoming Pentax full frame DSLR camera. Imaging-resource posted some more information on this topic – apparently (not confirmed yet) this new technology could be available to current cameras via a firmware update:
Deal of the day: the Sony NEX-7 camera with 18-55mm lens is now $750 off at B&H. The E-mount based NEX-7 camera has a 24.3MP APS-C sensor, 3″ tiltable LCD screen, OLED viewfinder, 1080 HD video and built-in flash.
Canon EOS 5DS/R camera pre-orders are now open at several websites:
