It’s official: Samsung pulling their cameras out of Germany

By PR admin | Published: November 19, 2015

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The German magazine FotoMagazin contacted me to share an official statement they got from Samsung about the company pulling all cameras from the German photography market (Google translation):

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Hands-on with the new SLR Magic 50mm f/1.1 full frame lens for Sony FE-mount

By PR admin | Published: November 18, 2015

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I already mentioned that the new SLR Magic 50mm f/1.1 full frame lens for Sony FE-mount will be on display at the InterBEE show. Here is a quick hands-on video report:

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New firmware update for the Panasonic GX8, G7 and FZ300 will allow to select focus after the picture is taken

By PR admin | Published: November 18, 2015

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I received some information that Panasonic will release a new firmware update for the GX8, G7 and FZ300 cameras this Friday, November 20th. The firmware will be available for download on November 25th and will allow users to select the focus point after the picture is already taken - something similar to the Lytro lightfield cameras. The new focus feature will probably work based on their '4k photo' and will allow users to touch where to focus or zoom in and use focus peaking for more precise selection.

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Macphun Aurora HDR Pro and Topaz Texture Effects deals end in 48 hours

By PR admin | Published: November 17, 2015

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The special offers on the new Macphun Aurora HDR Pro and Topaz Texture Effects software packages will expire in the next 48 hours:

Macphun Aurora HDR Pro software special offerThe special Macphun Aurora HDR Pro pre-order package (30% off + special bonuses) will end on November 18th.

Topaz-Labs-Texture-Effects-coupon-codeThe new Topaz Labs Texture Effects is on sale for $49.99 ($20 off) until November 20th - use coupon code TEXTUREFX during checkout.

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New SLRMagic 50mm f/1.1 lens for Sony FE-mount announced

By PR admin | Published: November 17, 2015

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SLRMagic announced a new 50mm f/1.1 lens for Sony FE-mount. The US price is $349 (available for pre-order). Additional information:

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The latest deals on camera gear

By PR admin | Published: November 17, 2015

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Adobe Lightroom CC 2015.3 / 6.3 released

By PR admin | Published: November 17, 2015

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Adobe released Lightroom CC 2015.3 / 6.3. The new version adds supports for several new cameras and lenses and also fixes multiple bugs, including the instability, functionality and performance issues introduced in Lightroom CC 2015.2.x/6.2.x.

Update: Adobe Camera Raw 9.3 was also released: Windows | Mac.

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US price of the HD Pentax-D FA 645 35mm f/3.5 AL IF lens: $1,096.95

By PR admin | Published: November 16, 2015

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Quick update on my previous post - the US price of the new HD Pentax-D FA 645 35mm f/3.5 AL IF lens will be $1,096.95 $1,599. The lens is now available for pre-order. Shipping should start in mid December 2015.

Update #1: the new version is basically $500 cheaper than the old model.

Update #2: the price of the new lens is now changed to $1,599.

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