Sony was seriously impacted by the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake

By PR admin | Published: April 26, 2016

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Sony postponed the announcement of their consolidated results forecast because of the impact of the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake:

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The Panasonic GH5 camera will not feature a Super35/APS-C sensor

By PR admin | Published: April 25, 2016

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Here is a video recorded last week at the 2016 NAB show where Panasonic representative confirms (at the 5:44 mark) that the upcoming GH5 will remain a MFT camera and will not have a larger sensor (Super35/APS-C sensor):

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Yes, the new Leica M-D Typ 262 camera will not have a LCD screen

By PR admin | Published: April 25, 2016

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The first pictures of the upcoming Leica M-D Typ 262 camera are now available online courtesy of www.rangefinder.com.hk.

More info on the Leica M-D Typ 262 camera:

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Deal of the day: Sony a7 for $398

By PR admin | Published: April 24, 2016

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The Sony Alpha a7 full frame mirrorless camera is currently listed for $398 at Adorama ($700 off). This is the lowest price ever for a full frame digital camera. Some of the listings also include free accessories. The same camera sells for $998 at Amazon and B&H.

Update: this was most likely an error and Adorama will probably not honor the advertised pricing. If anyone gets the camera for $398, please post an update in the comments section.

Here are the Sony a7 specs:

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The new Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens and MC-11 lens adapter are now shipping

By PR admin | Published: April 21, 2016

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The Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens is now shipping and is currently in stock (limited availability) at: B&H, Amazon US, Amazon UK, Amazon Germany and Foto Hans Keuzekamp. Sample photos from the lens can be found at Sigma, Optyczne, D-pixx and Dpreview.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: April 21, 2016

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The Kodak SL10 Pixpro lens camera for smartphones is now 56% off.

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Pictar is a new Kickstarter project for a grip that will make the iPhone feel like a real camera.

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StandPlus is a new tripod replacement solution without any knobs or buttons.

Phottix Cerberus Multi Mount

The Phottix Cerberus Multi Mount is a new all-in-one mounting solution for hot shoe flashes.

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Sample photos from the new Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens, shipping should start tomorrow

By PR admin | Published: April 20, 2016

Sigma 50-100mm f:1.8 DC HSM Art lens
D-pixx published several full resolution sample photos taken with the new Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens ($1,099) and the Canon EOS 80D DSLR camera. The lens is expected to start shipping tomorrow (April 21st). Here are few 100% crops:

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The latest patents from Canon, Ricoh and Apple

By PR admin | Published: April 20, 2016

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Ricoh files a patent for a 200mm f/2.8 full frame lens (for Pentax K-1).

Canon EF-M 16-80mm f:2-6 STM lens
Canon EF-M 16-80mm f/2-6 STM lens patent.

Canon EF-M 9-18mm f:3.5-4.5 STM APS-C mirrorless lens patent
Canon EF-M 9-18mm f/3.5-4.5 STM APS-C mirrorless lens.

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