Samsung NX1 is the new king of APS-C hybrid cameras at DxOMark

By PR admin | Published: April 22, 2015

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The Samsung NX1 camera ($1.499) has the highest score at DxOMark in their APS-C hybrid category:

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DxOMark’s conclusion:

 

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There is a scheduled Sony press conference for tomorrow

By PR admin | Published: April 22, 2015

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In connection with the Sony World Photography Awards, Sony has a scheduled press conference for tomorrow. From the provided press release, it doesn’t look like they will be announcing any new products, but you never know. In the first quarter of 2015 (between now and June) Sony is rumored to introduce new A7, A6000 and RX cameras:

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Stay tuned for additional coverage.

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Pentax K-3 II with pixel shift resolution to be announced tomorrow

By PR admin | Published: April 22, 2015

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Tomorrow Pentax will announce their new K-3 II DSLR camera. Adorama already published their K-3 II camera review (the post is now removed). Here are few quotes:

Starting with the basics, the Pentax K-3 II utilizes a 24M CMOS image sensor to faithfully recreate the color and tonal range in any scenario. Featuring Pixel Shift Resolution, the K3-II merges multiple shots in a single image to generate an ultra-high definition image.

The K-3 II includes built-in GPS, (accessible with the push of a button) making it a great tool for the intrepid outdoor photographer on assignment. This includes an understated GPS log function that can record field routes to be uploaded to map services such as Google Earth.

With 4.5 stop in-camera shake reduction (SR), loss of stabilization when using non-SR or even old manual focus lenses is a thing of the past. If you enjoy using manual focus, a Pentax is a no-brainer.

The K-3 II has the ability to capture Full HD 60i/30p movies, and also includes inputs to record stereo audio with an external microphone.

Several K-3 II promo videos are already available on YouTube:

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Zeiss got a new Batis series of full frame mirrorless lenses

By PR admin | Published: April 22, 2015

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The teaser I posted yesterday was for a new line of Zeiss full frame mirrorless lenses called Batis (for now only for Sony FE). The new lenses are already listed on Adorama and B&H. The lenses have a built-in OLED screen that displays focal information and aperture.

Technical specifications:

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The Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2 clone lens for Canon DSLR cameras is now available

By PR admin | Published: April 21, 2015

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The Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2 clone lens for Canon DSLR cameras is now in stock at Amazon ($122) and eBay ($116). Here are the lens technical details:

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Zeiss got a new mirrorless surprise (teaser)

By PR admin | Published: April 21, 2015

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Update: the new lenses are officially announced.

Zeiss is teasing on Twitter and Facebook about a new mirrorless “surprise” (lens?):

One possibility are the already rumored wide angle and tele Loxia mirrorless lenses which recently got mentioned again in this NAB interview with Zeiss (at 4:26 mark):

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Here is the direct link to download/upgrade the standalone version of Adobe Lightroom 6

By PR admin | Published: April 21, 2015

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Adobe has done a very god job at hiding the link to purchase the standalone/upgrade version of the new Lightroom 6. Here are few ways of doing it:

  • you can purchase/upgrade directly here  – edit your cart, in the dropdown menu you can select “full” or “upgrade” and then save changes.
  • If the above doesn’t work, you can try this link, select LR and then click buy.
  • The third option is to go to this page (make sure you are signed out from your Adobe ID), scroll to the bottom right of that page and click on “Lightroom 6 For desktop only. Mobile capabilities not included. Buy now“.

Update: Adobe changed their links again and some of the above instructions may no longer be valid.

The upgrade price from LR5 to LR6 is $79:

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The full LR6 version can also be downloaded from B&H. They also have a special 12 months subscription for Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan for $99 ($20 off).

Additional details on the new Lightroom can be found here.

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Adobe Lightroom 6/ Lightroom CC officially announced

By PR admin | Published: April 21, 2015

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Adobe Lightroom 6/ Lightroom CC is now officially announced. You can find all the details on Adobe’s website. The different desktop, web and mobile version can be downloaded here. The updated CC plans and pricing can be found here. The list of all supported cameras is here.

The stand alone LR6 version can also be purchased at Amazon, Adorama and B&H. B&H also has a special 12 months subscription price for Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan ($20 off).

Here is the direct link to download/upgrade the standalone version of Adobe Lightroom 6. It is doesn’t work, try this one. The upgrade price from LR5 is $79.

Update #1 – Adobe also released Camera Raw 9 (download links: Mac| Windows).

Here is what’s new in Lightroom CC:

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Comparison between LR5, LR6 and LR CC can be found here:

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The full press release from Adobe can be found here.

Lightroom CC tutorial videos:

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Pentax K-3 II DSLR camera specs leaked online

By PR admin | Published: April 21, 2015

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Here are the leaked specifications of the upcoming Pentax K-3 II DSLR camera (Google translation), the official announcement is on April 23rd:

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Adobe Lightroom 6 already listed at Adorama for $149

By PR admin | Published: April 21, 2015

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Update: the Lightroom is now officially announced.

Adobe Lightroom 6 / Lightroom CC will be officially released shortly – I think the official announcement will be at noon EST. The official Adobe website is not yet updated, but the new LR6 is already listed at Adorama for $149.

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