The Pentax K-3 II camera is now officially announced. You can read the first hands-on preview here. The price is $1,099 (body only) B&H, Amazon and Adorama are currently taking pre-orders. Shipping will start on May 25th.
Mean features (click for larger view):
The Samsung NX1 camera ($1.499) has the highest score at DxOMark in their APS-C hybrid category:
DxOMark's conclusion:
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:
Stay tuned for additional coverage.
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:
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:
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:
Update: the new lenses are officially announced.
Zeiss is teasing on Twitter and Facebook about a new mirrorless "surprise" (lens?):
Hey @cliffordphoto, don't spoil the #surprise! >> http://t.co/RDN6lyDXMC pic.twitter.com/nheeMS1nOv
— Carl Zeiss Lens Team (@CarlZeissLenses) April 21, 2015
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):
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:
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:
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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