New Sony A9 mirrorless camera announced


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Sony announced a new a9 mirrorless camera - chek out the live blog here or the live stream here. Here are the main specs/features:

  • world’s first full-frame stacked CMOS sensor, 24.2 MP resolution
  • blackout-free continuous shooting at up to 20fps for up to 241 RAW/ 362 JPEG images
  • silent, vibration-free shooting at speeds up to 1/32,000 sec
  • 693 point focal plane phase detection AF points with 60 AF/AE tracking calculations per second
  • extensive professional features including Ethernet port for file transfer
  • dual SD card slots
  • BIONZ X Image Processor
  • blackout-Free Quad VGA 3.7m-Dot OLED EVF
  • 3.0" 1.44m-dot tilting touchscreen LCD
  • internal UHD 4K/30p video recording
  • Mag. alloy body
  • extended battery life
  • 5-axis in-body image stabilization with a 5.0 step shutter speed advantage
  • price: $4,499 / £4,500 (ouch!)
  • pre-orders to open on Friday (more pre-order options available here)
  • shipping starts in June, 2017

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The latest Fuji GFX product announcements

Fuji announced new GF lenses and GFX accessories:

Fuji Fujinon GF 110mm f/2 R LM WR lens

  • FUJIFILM G Mount is compatible with the FUJIFILM GFX 50S
  • Weather-resistant design capable of operating at temperatures as low as 14°F / -10°C
  • 14 elements in 9 groups, including 4 ED lens elements
  • Super ED lens and three ED lenses for suppressed chromatic aberration and high resolution performance all the way to the edges
  • 9 blade aperture creates smooth and circular bokeh
  • Price: $2,799.95

Fuji Fujinon GF 23mm f/4 R LM WR lens

  • FUJIFILM G Mount is compatible with the FUJIFILM GFX 50S
  • Weather-resistant design capable of operating at temperatures as low as 14°F / -10°C
  • 12 groups and 15 elements construction using two aspherical lenses, one super ED lens, and three ED lenses
  • 9 blade aperture creates smooth and circular bokeh
  • Nano GI coating suppresses ghosting and flare
  • Price: $2,599.95

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New firmware update for the Fuji GFX 50S medium format mirrorless camera coming soon


New firmware update for the Fuji GFX 50S medium format mirrorless camera ($6,499) will be announced soon: the free upgrade will provide support for computer tethering via Wi-Fi and operational updates:

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Fuji Instax SQ10 square format hybrid instant film camera announced


Fuji announced the previously rumored Instax SQ10 square format hybrid instant film camera that combines digital imaging technology with square film prints:

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Panasonic announced a new Lumix DMC-ZS70 compact camera


Panasonic announced the rumored Lumix DMC-ZS70 compact camera (pre-order, press release). Here are the camera's features and specifications:

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Fujifilm GFX lens roadmap for 2017/2018


This is the updated Fujifilm GFX lens roadmap for 2017/2018 - the new additions are:

  • Fuji GF 45mm f/2.8 R WR G lens
  • Telephoto prime lens
  • Teleconverter

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Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH lens announced


Panasonic officially announced the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH lens for MFT cameras. The US price of the lens is $1,097.99 (pre-orders now open).


Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH lens features:

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Panasonic to release a firmware update v1.1 for the GH5 with 10-bit 4:2:2 1080 video


On April 24th Panasonic will release a new firmware update version 1.1 for the GH5 MFT camera that will add support for 10-bit 4:2:2 1080 video. Check the Panasonic Lumix download page next week for additional information.

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