The latest patents: Canon 35mm f/1.4, Sigma 200mm f/2 and more

By PR admin | Published: April 10, 2016

Canon 35mm f/1.4 lens:

Canon 35mm f:1.4 lens patent
Canon's patent for improved image stabilization (IS):

Canon's patent for improved image stabilization
Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS HSM Sports lens:

Sigma 200mm f:2 DG OS HSM Sports lens patent
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS HSM lens:

Sigma 70-300mm f:4-5.6 DG OS HSM lens patent

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: April 9, 2016

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→ The Venus Optics Laowa STF 105mm f/2 lens is now available for pre-order (Sony E+A, Nikon and Pentax mounts).

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→ Check out the latest RockyNook photography books. You can still get 40% off with coupon code "PHOTORUMORS".

Fuji X-T1 graphite silver camera
→ We must be getting closer to the announcement of the new Fuji X-T2 camera: the X-T1 is $300 off (even the graphite version). Grey market X-T1 can be found for $699 (new low price).

Sigma 30mm f:1.4 DC DN lens Issue
→ Sigma issued a firmware update for the new Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary MFT lens ($339) - the lens did not properly correct distortion during JPEG shooting.

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→ New from Swarovski Optik: digiscoping adapter TLS APO 23mm for system cameras (check US pricing).

Orah 4i Live Spherical VR 4k 360° camera

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-iI58lJ1fU

→ Just announced: new Orah 4i Live Spherical VR 4k 360° camera.

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Hasselblad to enter prosumer market

By PR admin | Published: April 8, 2016

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Hasselblad already sold out their last Lunar camera (still available in the US) and now "the Swedish medium-format giant still has plans to open up its professional dominated market to a wider audience". Hasselblad's CEO also said that the company's next move will be "from professional to the prosumer. That’s the arena we see as a next step. What it is, when that is, I will not say" (source).

Two more related comments from recent interviews with Hasselblad's CEO:

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Meyer Optik Goerlitz coming up with a new “legend” lens

By PR admin | Published: April 8, 2016

Meyer Optik Goerlit lens teaser
Meyer Optik Goerlitz lens teaser
Some quotes from Meyer-Optik-Goerlitz describing their upcoming lens (see teasers above):

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Two Hasselblad H6D medium format cameras announced (H6D-50c, H6D-100c with 4k video)

By PR admin | Published: April 7, 2016

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The rumored Hasselblad H6D medium format camera I already reported on is now officially announced. Two different models were indeed introduced:

Hasselblad H6D-50c

  • 50MP 43.8 x 32.9mm CMOS Sensor
  • 16-Bit Color, 14-Stop Dynamic Range
  • Hasselblad Natural Color Solution
  • Full HD 1080p RAW Video at 30 fps
  • ISO 100-6400, Shooting Up to 2.3 fps
  • Shutter Speeds: 60 min to 1/2000 sec
  • 3.0" 920k-Dot Touchscreen LCD Monitor
  • Dual CFast and SD Memory Card Slots
  • Built-In Wi-Fi, USB 3.0 Type-C
  • Price: $25,995.00 (shipping starts in June, 2016)

Hasselblad H6D-100c

  • 100MP 53.4 x 40.0mm CMOS Sensor
  • 16-Bit Color, 15-Stop Dynamic Range
  • Hasselblad Natural Color Solution
  • UHD 4K and Full HD RAW Video at 30 fps
  • ISO 64-12800
  • Shutter Speeds: 60 min to 1/2000 sec
  • 3.0" 920k-Dot Touchscreen LCD Monitor
  • Dual CFast and SD Memory Card Slots
  • Built-In Wi-Fi, USB 3.0 Type-C
  • Price: $32,995.00  (shipping starts in June, 2016)

Additional information can be found on new dedicated Hasselblad H6D page. Sample photos can be download here and here.

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In addition to the two new cameras, B&H also lists a bunch of new Hasselblad lenses - not sure if those are new for B&H or they were just announced together with the H6D:

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Update: Hasselblad indeed updated their full range of H lenses to incorporate a new shutter unit capable of the faster shutter speed of the H6D (1/2,000) and rated for more actuations (thanks Mistral75). From Hasselblad's website:

"The legendary H System lenses just got better. We've launched a new, updated range of lenses, increasing the performance of the exposure unit, allowing for a faster shutter speed of up to 1/2000th of a second."

Hasselblad H6D promo videos:

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Tamron to introduce two more lenses in 2016

By PR admin | Published: April 7, 2016

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In addition to the 85mm f/1.8 and 90mm f/2.8 (already announced), Tamron is expected to announce two more lenses in 2016:

  • wide angle zoom
  • ultra tele zoom (probably a new xxx-600 lens or something similar with the new SP treatment)

My sources confirmed that the  picture of the Tamron SP 135mm f/1.8 VC Di lens I received few days ago is fake:

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Samsung NX1 listed as discontinued

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2016

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Update: the Samsung NX1 is back in stock at B&H.

It has been a slow dead: the Samsung NX1 camera is finally listed as discontinued at B&H (both the kit and body only listings). We never saw any significant price drops or discounts on the NX1. Adorama and Amazon still have the NX1 in stock for almost full price.

There is a petition with 560 signatures to keep the NX line alive.

There are several NX hack projects currently going on - maybe this will be the future of the NX cameras. Check also this dpreview discussion on the latest NX500 hacking progress.

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The semi-annual Sony Alpha lens sale is now on

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2016

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The semi-annual Sony Alpha lens sale started today. Here is the list of all discounted lenses:

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