Photo Rumors

The Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art full frame lens officially announced

By PR admin | Published: June 19, 2015

The Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art lens I reported yesterday is now officially announced and will be available in Sigma, Canon and Nikon mounts. The matching lens hood is LH876-03. Check pricing at B&H.

Update: some sample images and a quick hands-on review can be found here.

Technical specifications:

Lens Construction: 18 elements in 13 groups
Minimum aperture: F16
Filter size: 82mm
Angle of view (35mm): 84.1°-63.4°
Minimum focusing distance: 28cm/11.0in.
Dimensions (Diameter x Length): 87.6mm x 122.7mm/3.4in. x 4.8in.
Number of diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded diaphragm)
Maximum magnification ratio: 1:4.4
Weight: 940g/33.2oz.

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Topaz DeNoise plugin is 25% off this month

By PR admin | Published: June 19, 2015

The Topaz DeNoise plugin is 25% off ($20 off) for the month of June with coupon code JUNEDENOISE. Topaz DeNoise is used to remove distracting High ISO image noise and preserves detail. Here are two before and after examples:

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Fuji X-T10, Panasonic G7 cameras, new Sony Vario-Sonnar lenses now in stock

By PR admin | Published: June 18, 2015

Now shipping in the US and currently in stock:

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Ricoh GR II camera additional coverage

By PR admin | Published: June 18, 2015

The new Ricoh GR II camera did not bring any significant updates (only Wi-Fi, NFC, upgraded AWB and wireless flash sync), but it still remains one of the best compact cameras available today. Here is some additional coverage on the new GR II:

→ Ricoh announced also a new limited edition GR II set that includes a leather case, hand strap and a green lens ring.

→ A demo of the new smartphone app can be found here.

→ The Ricoh GH-3 hood & adapter is compatible with the new GR II.

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Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art full frame lens confirmed for tomorrow

By PR admin | Published: June 18, 2015

The rumor I reported earlier today was correct – Sigma will announce a new 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art full frame lens (pictures via digicame-info). Stay tuned for details.

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DxO One camera attachment for iPhone announced

By PR admin | Published: June 18, 2015

The DxO One camera for iPhone is now officially announced and is available for pre-oder at $599. You should have already seen the teasers, the leaked pictures of the camera and the detailed specs from my previous posts. In case you missed them, visit dxo.com for more information. The DxoMark scores for the new camera are already available:

Here is the full press release:

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New Sigma 24-35mm f/2 full frame lens rumored to be announced tomorrow

By PR admin | Published: June 18, 2015

I just received a last minute tip that tomorrow Sigma will announce a new 24-35mm f/2 full frame lens. Let’s wait and see… sounds too good to be true.

Update #1: this lens is coming, the first leaked pictures can be found here.

Update #2: the lens is now officially announced.

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The Canon PowerShot G3 X premium compact camera is here with a premium price

By PR admin | Published: June 18, 2015

The Canon PowerShot G3 X premium compact camera is now officially announced with the premium price of $999.99 (pre-orders are open at B&H and Adorama). The G3 X was initially introduced during the 2015 CP+ show. Here is the technical specifications of the camera:

One-inch, 20.2 Megapixel High Sensitivity CMOS Sensor
Canon DIGIC 6 Image Processor
24-600mm equivalent, f/2.8-5.6 25x Optical Power Zoom Lens
Improved Five-Axis Intelligent IS
Dust- and water-resistance (approx. equivalent to EOS 70D)
Multi-Angle, 3.2-inch 1.62-million dot capacitive touch panel LCD screen
1080p Full HD video (24p, 30p, 60p), Live HDMI output
External stereo microphone and headphone jacks
EOS-inherited control layout
31-point High Speed AF system
Wi-Fi and NFC enabled
Compatible with a variety of Canon EOS system accessories

Accessories:

Canon LH-DC100 Lens Cap & Filter Adapter for the G3 X ($47.50)
Canon PSC-6200 Deluxe Soft Case for the G3 X ($69.95)

Sample photos taken with the new camera can be found here.

Press release and promo videos:

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Ricoh GR II camera officially announced

By PR admin | Published: June 17, 2015

Ricoh officially announced the previously rumored Ricoh GR II camera with 16MP, Wi-Fi, NFC, fast auto focus, wireless flash functionality, full 1080p HD video for a price of $799.95 (available for pre-order at B&H, Amazon and Adorama). The previous version currently sells for $579. Shipping will start in July.