Fujifilm XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8R LM OIS lens sample images, new firmware update

By PR admin | Published: April 17, 2013

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Fujifilm published several sample images from their just announced Fujinon XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8R LM OIS lens ($699). There will also be a new firmware update that will be released once the lens starts shipping:

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Ricoh GR image quality comparison with Fuji X-Pro1, Canon G1x/G15, Sony RX100 and Nikon Coolpix A

By PR admin | Published: April 17, 2013

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Some quick comparisons between the image quality of the new Ricoh GR and several other cameras (click for larger view):

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Ricoh GR promo and hands-on videos

By PR admin | Published: April 17, 2013

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The first Ricoh GR promo and hands-on videos are out:

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Updated Fujifilm XF lens roadmap

By PR admin | Published: April 17, 2013

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In addition to the new XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8R LM OIS lens, Fujifilm also published an updated XF lens roadmap which includes one small change: the upcoming XF 56mm lens will have a f/1.2 aperture instead of the previously planned f/1.4. The new roadmap includes also two (Planar T* 1.8/32 and Distagon T* 2.8/12) of the upcoming Zeiss lenses for Fuji mirrorless cameras that should be announced soon.

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Ricoh GR officially announced, available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: April 17, 2013

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Ricoh officially announced their new GR digital compact camera. B&H is currently taking pre-orders for the new GR (price: $799.95).

The new GR has a redesigned 28mm equivalent f/2.8 lens. Here are a MTF charts comparison between the GR and the GR Digital IV:

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Detailed Ricoh GR technical specifications:

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Fujifilm Fujinon XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8R LM OIS lens officially announced

By PR admin | Published: April 17, 2013

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It seems that Fujifilm will soon officially announced their Fujinon XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8R LM OIS lens (83-300mm equivalent) from their lens roadmap – there are two new videos from the Fuji Guys and the lens is already listed at B&H:

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Free Fujifilm X-E1 PDF photographer’s guidebook

By PR admin | Published: April 16, 2013

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Fujifilm-x.com published a free photographer’s guidebook (PDF format) for the Fujifilm X-E1 mirrorless camera. You can download the five different files from this link.

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This is the Ricoh GR

By PR admin | Published: April 16, 2013

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More images and specifications leaked for the Ricon GR digital camera that will be announced later today (around midnight EST):

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Deal of the day: Adobe Photoshop CS6 for $449 ($150 off)

By PR admin | Published: April 15, 2013

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Adorama has a special promotion today: Adobe Photoshop CS6 for $449 ($150 off) with free shipping while supply last. Use coupon code S5698745 at checkout. This promotion is valid only for the Windows version.

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Adobe Lightroom 5 Beta now available for download

By PR admin | Published: April 15, 2013

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The previously rumored Adobe Lightroom 5 Beta version is now available for download at Adobe Labs. The videos in this post will give a good overview of the new features and functionality.

Additional Lightroom 5 resources can be found here and here.

Lightroom 5 Beta what’s new video:

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