Photo Rumors

New: Lexar 256GB SDXC UHS-I memory card

By PR admin | Published: September 19, 2012

At Photokina Lexar announced the industry’s first 256GB SDXC UHS-I memory card (MSRP: $899.99).

Lexar 256GB SDXC UHS-I memory card features:

Industry-first 256GB SDXC UHS-I memory card provides world’s largest capacity for capturing, storing, and transferring high-quality images, as well as extended lengths of 1080p HD and 3D video content
UHS-I technology enables high performance with 400x (60MB per second) minimum guaranteed sustained read transfer speed*
Leverages SD 3.0 specification to address the workflow needs of professional photographers and videographers

BIG 15mm f/4.5 shift lens for Micro Four Thirds

By PR admin | Published: September 19, 2012

The company Brenner Import und Großhandels (BIG) announced at Photokina a new 15mm f/4.5 shift lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Here are the specs:

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Those are the new Fujinon XF lenses for 2013

By PR admin | Published: September 19, 2012

Few months ago Fuji published their Fujinon XF lenses roadmap. The 14mm f/2.8 and 18-55mm f/2.8-4 lenses were already released two weeks ago. Yesterday at Photokina Fujifilm showed prototypes of all lenses that will be released in 2013 (only the 56mm f/1.4 lens is missing):

Fujinon Super EBC XF 10–24 mm f/4 R LM OIS

Fujinon Super EBC XF 27 mm f/2.8 R

Posted in Fuji| Tagged Fujinon XF lenses, Photokina 2012| 17 Comments

Zeiss announces new SLR lens family for high-resolution full frame DSLR cameras

By PR admin | Published: September 19, 2012

After the 50mm f/1.4, 135mm f/2 and a new set of mirroress lenses, Zeiss made another big announcements at Photokina today: they are introducing a new high-end SLR lens product line specially designed for high resolution, full frame DSLR cameras with resolution more than 30MP (Nikon D800, D800E):

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New Phottix products: Strato, Ares TTL flash trigger and MitrosTM TTL flash

By PR admin | Published: September 19, 2012

The Phottix Strato TTL Flash Trigger will come in Canon, Nikon and Sony versions and will be released at the end of the year:

“The Strato TTL Flash Trigger provides an easy-to-use and affordable TTL flash triggering solution to photographers. High-speed and second curtain sync are supported in this 4-channel, 2.4 GHz transmitter and receiver set. Shoot at maximum shutter speeds of 1/8000 s.”

Phottix also announced the Ares flash trigger:

“Phottix is proud to announce the Phottix Ares – a simple way to use off-camera flash. The 8-channel transmitter and receiver units have a range of 200m and feature a “fire-all” channel function. No advanced bells or whistles – simple, reliable and affordable radio flash triggering engineered with Phottix durability and quality.”

Posted in Phottix| Tagged Photokina 2012| 7 Comments

Think Tank Photo announces CityWalker and Airport Navigator camera bags

By PR admin | Published: September 18, 2012

The CityWalker messenger bag series are designed with the urban photographer in mind. Extremely lightweight, the bags have a sound silencer on the main flap, extra flaps for smaller lenses with a fully lined velex insert for maximum customization, internal pockets that fit a pro-size flash, and a removable padded insert.

The Airport Navigator bag, the photography industry’s first rolling pilot’s case, allows photographers to access gear from the top and the front. It holds two pro-size bodies, plus three to six extra lenses and most 15.4” laptops, iPads and documents.

Posted in ThinkTank Photo| Tagged Photokina 2012| 11 Comments

Hasselblad working also on a new A-mount camera

By PR admin | Published: September 18, 2012

In addition to the Lunar mirrorless camera, Hasselblad is working also on a new A-mount camera (I assume it will be full frame based on the Alpha a99, after today’s announcement of partnership between Sony and Hasselblad).

And if you are like me and think “the new Hasselblad mirrorless camera is so ugly, I cannot stop looking at it“, here is the new Lunar promo video from Hasselblad:

Posted in Hasselblad, Sony| Tagged Lunar| 55 Comments

Lensbaby Spark announced

By PR admin | Published: September 18, 2012

Lensbaby announced a new selective focus lens called Spark ($79.95). This is what Spark can do:

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Zeiss to produce lenses for Sony NEX and Fuji XF mirrorless system cameras

By PR admin | Published: September 18, 2012

Zeiss announced on their blog plans to produce lenses for Sony NEX and Fuji XF mirrorless cameras. The first three lenses currently in development are 2.8/12, 1.8/32 and 2.8/50 macro. What to expect:

All new Zeiss mirrorless lenses will have autofocus
Zeiss lenses for X-mount will have also a manual aperture setting
Priced at around EUR 1,000
Shipping will start in early summer 2013
The new lenses will be made in Japan
For now Zeiss will not make lenses for Micro Four Thirds because… their sensor is too small (finally someone said it)

Posted in Fuji, Sony, Zeiss| Tagged Zeiss Touit 2.8/50 macro lens| 45 Comments