DxO ONE camera now shipping, currently in stock

By PR admin | Published: October 3, 2015

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The DxO ONE camera is now in stock in the US. Additional information:

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Reikan FoCal 2.0 released (Autofocus calibration tool for Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras)

By PR admin | Published: October 3, 2015

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FoCal Version 2.0 Final has been released for both Mac and Windows platforms:

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Uncompressed 14-bit RAW firmware update fot the Sony A7R II coming in mid-October

By PR admin | Published: October 2, 2015

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Sony Japan announced that their new uncompressed 14-bit RAW firmware update for the A7rII  camera will be officially released in mid-October. There is no information regarding the A7sII firmware update.

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Rokinon 50mm f/1.2 and 21mm f/1.4 mirrorless lenses now shipping

By PR admin | Published: October 1, 2015

Rokinon 50mm f:1.2 and 21mm f:1.4 mirrorless lenses
The Rokinon 21mm f/1.4 and 50mm f/1.2 mirrorless lenses are now shipping and are currently in stock at Amazon:

A silver version of the lenses is also available:

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The latest patents from Canon, Panasonic and Konica Minolta

By PR admin | Published: October 1, 2015

Canon 58mm f:1.4 lens patent
The latest Canon patent is for a 58mm f/1.4 lens (probably to compete with the Nikon 58mm f/1.4).

Canon EF-S 9-20mm f:4.5-5.6 IS STM lens designed for APS-C DSLR cameras
Canon also filed a patent for a EF-S 9-20mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM lens (designed for APS-C DSLR cameras). This could be the replacement for the current EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM lens. Canon also has a new patent application for a global shutter.

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This Tiny1 camera from TinyMos is designed for astrophotography

By PR admin | Published: October 1, 2015

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Tinymos are working on a new small Tiny1 camera that is specifically designed for astrophotography. There is not much information available on their website right now:

"The Tiny1 is a small and powerful camera that delivers excellent image quality in low-light situations.
The Tiny1 is currently in development and will be available for crowdfunding at the end of the year."

but there are several sample photos taken with a prototype:

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Top 10 PhotoRumors posts for September 2015

By PR admin | Published: October 1, 2015

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HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR lens Camera-Restricta-prototype Size of the Pentax full frame DSLR camera compared to the K-3
The top 10 PhotoRumors posts for September, 2015:

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New Kinoshita Kistar 55mm f/1.2 lens

By PR admin | Published: October 1, 2015

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Kinoshita Kogaku Kenkyujyo, a Japanese optical laboratory that designs lenses for various purposes, announced the Kinoshita Kistar 55mm f/1.2 lens - a modern interpretation of the famous Tomioka Kogaku Auto Tominon 55mm f/1.2 from the '70s. The new lens is meant to be used on mirrorless cameras with the appropriate adapter. Here are the lens specifications:

  • 7 elements in 6 groups
  • minimum focusing distance: 50cm
  • 8-blade iris
  • filter thread diameter: 55mm
  • single-layer coating
  • 64.5mm (max. diameter) × 56mm (length)
  • 310g
  • Contax/Yashica mount
  • price: ¥124.200 (approx. $1,049 - but is currently listed for $1,465 on eBay)

Additional information:

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