Sony’s patent for phase detection and contrast detection autofocus systems

By PR admin | Published: September 20, 2015

Sony patent for phase detection and contrast detection autofocus systems

Sony has a new patent for phase detection and contrast detection autofocus systems. See the detailed explanation over at Imaging-resource:

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Canon 5Ds R vs. Sony a7R II hands-on video review

By PR admin | Published: September 20, 2015

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An interesting hands-on video comparison between the Canon 5Ds R and Sony a7R II cameras by Kai from DigitalRev:

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Genus prototype lens adapter with built in electronic neutral density (ND) filter

By PR admin | Published: September 20, 2015

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Two new ND solutions were shown at the 2015 International Broadcast Conference (IBC) in Amsterdam - the first one is a Genus prototype lens adapter with built in electronic ND filter:

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Size comparison between the new Pentax full frame and K-3 DSLR cameras

By PR admin | Published: September 19, 2015

Size of the Pentax full frame DSLR camera compared to the K-3
Pentax full frame DSLR camera compared to the K-3
Xitek forum member created a size comparison between the Pentax full frame DSLR camera (screenshots taken from the new teaser) and the K-3 (via Ricehigh).

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Is Samsung shutting down their camera business?

By PR admin | Published: September 18, 2015

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A reader sent me a link to this article on a Korean website claiming that Samsung will shut down their camera business. The article quotes an "industry insider" as a source of the information and continues to say that since the NX500 announcement, Samsung have not announced anything new and have basically abandon all marketing activities. The camera devision reportedly lost money every single year since they started with the NX product line.

The Samsung NX1 and NX500 are currently $200 and $150 off.

Flashback from 2010:

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The latest rebates from Rokinon, Sony, Olympus, Pentax, Fuji, Leica, Nikon, Canon, Sigma and Tamron

By PR admin | Published: September 18, 2015

Rokinon XEEN cine lens discount
The Rokinon XEEN cine lenses currently have an early adopters discount: $1500 instant rebate on the 24mm/50mm/85mm Canon, Micro 4/3, Nikon, PL, or Sony E mount lens set or a $300 instant rebate on any XEEN cine lens: see the details at B&H, Adorama and Amazon.

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Check out the latest Sony cameras and lens instant rebates.

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Up to $400 off and 4% in rewards on selected Olympus cameras.

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See also the new Pentax lens rebates and the latest Pentax 645z savings.

Fuji, Leica, Nikon, Canon, Sigma and Tamron rebates after the break:

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Pentax will announce their full frame DSLR camera in Spring of 2016

By PR admin | Published: September 18, 2015

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Pentax has a new website (teaser?) that simply says: Full Frame Pentax 2016 Spring Debut. When Pentax announced their plans for a new full frame DSLR camera earlier this year, the shipping was supposed to start by the end of 2015. No additional information was released - we still don't know the camera's specs and model name.

Via DCWatch

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Sony Alpha a7S II now available for pre-order, shipping starts in October

By PR admin | Published: September 17, 2015

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The new Sony a7S II full frame mirrorless camera that was announced last week (4k video, 5-axis image stabilization and ISO 409,600) is now available for pre-order at B&H, Amazon, Adorama and WEX (UK). Shipping starts on October 16th. More info on the Sony a7S II can be found here.

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