Photo Rumors

Just announced: Topaz Labs Glow software

By PR admin | Published: December 10, 2014

Topaz Labs announced Glow - a new stand-alone or a plugin software that contains more than 70 unconventional and quirky filters you can infuse your images with neon, graphic, liquid and other electrifying effects (see the samples at the bottom of this post). The technology behind Glow seeks out the unexplored lines and patterns in your images and illuminates them.

From December 9th through December 31st 2014, Topaz Labs is running a promotion on Glow: $49.99 instead of the regular $69.99 if you use coupon code INTROGLOW.

Additional Topaz Labs Glow information:

Topaz Labs Glow examples:

Posted in Deals, Topaz Labs | 24 Comments

Samsung NX400 camera rumored specifications

By PR admin | Published: December 10, 2014

Dpreview's forum member redcrow, who has been reporting accurate information about upcoming Samsung products for year, posted some new specifications on the new NX400 mirrorless camera:

Same sensor and same AF system as in the Samsung NX1 camera (28.2MP BSI APS-C CMOS sensor, 205 phase-detection AF points)
EVF
4k video recording capabilities

FIY: Lensrental posted an interesting wide lens comparison between the Samsung NX1, Nikon D7000 and Nikon D7100 cameras:

Posted in Samsung | Tagged Samsung NX400 | 1 Comment

What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: December 5, 2014

→ New price drop: Fuji X-E1 camera + lens kit for $699 (regular: $1,129) valid till December 9, 2014.

→ The new Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens will start shipping on December 12th, 2014.

→ Amazon Gold Box deal of the day: over 55% off the Sony NEX-5T camera with 16-50mm lens.

→ The new ThinkTankPhoto Perception backpacks for mirrorless systems are now available.

→ After a successful Kickstarter project, the Lomo instant camera is now available for regular purchase.

→ BestBuy now sells Fuji X cameras.

→ Casio's new EX-MR1 selfie camera has a lens hidden behind a mirror.

Posted in Canon, Casio, Deals, Fuji, Lomography, Sony, ThinkTank Photo | Tagged Patents, Sony NEX-5T | 3 Comments

Polaroid Socialmatic instant print digital camera to start shipping on January 1st, 2015

By PR admin | Published: December 4, 2014

The Polaroid Socialmatic digital instant print & share camera started as a concept back in 2012. After a delay (shipping was supposed to start in early 2014), the camera will be released on January 1st, 2015 according to this Amazon listing. Here are the camera's specifications:

Posted in Polaroid | 10 Comments

Big Hasselblad H5D price drop/instant savings

By PR admin | Published: December 3, 2014

After reducing the price of the Stellar camera by $2,300, Hasselblad is now running a promo in the US on several of their cameras through December 24, 2014:

Hasselblad H5D-40 for $9,995 (reg: $18,500)
Hasselblad H5D-40 with 80mm f/2.8 HC AF lens for $12,495 (reg: $21,000)
Hasselblad H5D-50 for $23,500 after $4,000 instant rebate
Hasselblad H5D-50 with 80mm f/2.8 HC AF lens for $26,000 after $4,000 instant rebate

There's also a 20% discount on select lenses when purchased with the H5X, H5D and CPO cameras (lens discount does not apply when purchased with an H camera):

This offer is also available at B&H.

Posted in Deals, Hasselblad | 31 Comments

HTC planning to release next generation RE action camera in 2015

By PR admin | Published: December 3, 2014

In 2015 HTC will release the next generation of their RE action camera. HTC's first RE model was announced in October and will start shipping in January. The camera has a 16MP sensor, full HD video, microSD slot and no LCD screen (connects to a smart phone). The price of the HTC RE is $200.

Focustaiwan via Engadget

Posted in Other | 3 Comments

Pentax K-5 IIs and Mamiya RZ67 Pro II cameras listed as discontinued

By PR admin | Published: December 2, 2014

After the $500 instant rebate, the Pentax K-5 IIs DSLR camera is now listed as discontinued at B&H.

The Mamiya RZ67 Pro II medium format camera is also listed as discontinued:

I also received some information that the Mamiya 7II medium format camera is also already discontinued (not listed at B&H, still in stock at Adorama).