Metabones and Caldwell Photographic introduced today the Speed Booster lens adapter that mounts between a mirrorless camera and a SLR lens. The adapter increases the maximum aperture by 1 stop, it also improves MTF, sharpness and has a focal length multiplier of 0.71x. To learn more details about this new prodcut, read the Speed Booster White Paper on Metabones’ web site:
Capture One Pro version 7.0.2 is now available for download and it comes with full X-TRANS support for the latest Fujifilm X cameras. Here is the changelog:
The new Chinese made KineRAW super35 digital cinema camera looks a lot like a RED model – down to the red dot.
Check out this new Geonaute’s 360 degree sports camera.
Rumor: Canon might be launching their own chain of “Canon Experience Stores”.
During CES Kodak announced that they licensed their brand name to JK Imaging for certain consumer products, including digital cameras, pocket video cameras, and portable projectors. In an interview with AP, Kodak’s representative confirmed that a new compact system camera will be part of the portfolio:
This is the final product coverage for the 2013 CES show: Panasonic announced a new HX-A100 wearable camcorder ($298). The main features are:
The new Fuji X100s is again the most interesting camera at the 2013 CES show. The camera will start shipping in April and can be now pre-ordered at Amazon, Adorama or B&H. Here is some additional X100s coverage from around the Web:
Photographybay published a new Fuji X100s hands-on report:
Petapixel uploaded a video demonstrating the AF speed of the new Fuji X100s:
The new X100s has phase detection pixels and the world’s fastest AF at 0.008 sec thanks to the X-Trans CMOS II sensor and EXR II processor:
Today Canon announced the CN-E14mm T3.1 L F ($5,500) and CN-E135mm T2.2 L F ($5,200) cinema lenses:
Think Tank Photo announced a new product line – the Sub Urban Disguise and a new Change-Up V2.0 bag. If you wish to be alerted when the new gear is in stock, click here and they will send you an email the moment they come into stock. You will also receive free gear with your order form one of the links in this post.
The Sub Urban Disguise will be available in four sizes. Their features include a flip-top lid that folds away from the body to provide quick and unencumbered access to gear. The series meets the high-quality design standards of the original Think Tank Urban Disguise® series, but for smaller gear or photographers who want to travel light.
