2016 NAB show announcements

By PR admin | Published: April 20, 2016

2016 NAB show
Some of the new products announced at the 2016 NAB show (see all new product announcements here, NAB special available here, all NAB press releases can be found here):

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Samsung NX lens deals at B&H, Galaxy smartphone rumors: 18-24MP 1/1.7″ sensor, f/1.4 lens

By PR admin | Published: April 18, 2016

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Several Samsung NX lenses have instant savings and markdowns at B&H (free expedited shipping plus 4% in rewards).

Samsung mobile phone sensor with Dual Pixel Technology.
I received some rumors that Samsung is working on new 1/1.7" CMOS sensor for smart phones - this may also explain why the NX camera line was abandon (at least for now):

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2016 TIPA photo gear awards announced

By PR admin | Published: April 18, 2016

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TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) announced their 2016 awards:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: April 17, 2016

Lexar Memory Cards specials at Adorama
→ New Lexar memory cards specials at Adorama.

Pelican Air Cases
→ The new Pelican Air Cases are lighter than previous versions. At B&H you can get 15% off on select Pelican waterproof cases with coupon code BHNAB16.

→ Adobe announced video related updates to Creative Cloud Video.

→ Check out this flexible sheet camera from the Computer Vision Lab at Columbia Engineering

Irix 15mm f/2.4 Sample Images
→ Sample photos from the new Irix 15mm f/2.4 full frame lens published on flickr.

Sony logo
→ Japan quakes disrupt Sony production of image sensors. Update: official press release from Sony.

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Some Adobe codecs still depends on the vulnerable QuickTime for Windows

By PR admin | Published: April 16, 2016

QuickTime logo  Adobe-logo
Adobe issued an official statement that some of their codecs still depends on QuickTime for Windows which is now highly recommended to be removed form your Windows system because of security concerns:

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Deal of the day: Fuji X-E2 camera with HG-XE1 hand grip for $499

By PR admin | Published: April 15, 2016

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Adorama currently has the Fuji X-E2 camera with Fuji HG-XE1 hand grip on sale for $499 with free shipping ($300 off). This is a new low price for that model.

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Future KMZ-Zenit lenses: Zenitar 50mm f/0.95, 50mm f/1.2, 85mm f/1.2 and more

By PR admin | Published: April 15, 2016

Russian camera and lens manufacturer Zenit logo
Back in February I reported that the Russian camera and lens manufacturer Zenit is coming back to life. The Russian photographer Denis Gavrilov posted some more information on the upcoming KMZ/Zenit lenses on his website and more specifically in this article (English translation):

Zenitar 85mm f:1.2 lens

→ Zenitar 85mm f/1.2 for 24x36 SLR cameras, planned for 2016 or 2017 (Zenitar-N means the lens has a Nikon mount)

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Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 super wide-angle autofocus lens for Sony E-mount announced

By PR admin | Published: April 14, 2016

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The Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 super wide-angle autofocus lens for Sony E-mount is now officially announced. The lens will start shipping on May 5th, 2016. The recommended US retail price is $1,499 (open for pre-orders now). The EU price is €1,499 (incl. 19% sales tax). Additional information:

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