Panasonic DMC-GX8 MFT mirrorless camera: pictures and specifications

By PR admin | Published: July 14, 2015

Panasonic DMC-GX8 MFT mirrorless camera
In the next 48 hours Panasonic will announce their latest DMC-GX8 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera (the GX7 is already discontinued). Here are the expected specifications:

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Panasonic working on a light field camera with interchangeable lenses

By PR admin | Published: July 13, 2015

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The Japanese website Sankeibiz reports that Panasonic has already developed a new
light field camera (similar to Lytro) with interchangeable lenses. There is no word on what mount will be used, but Panasonic is expected to make an official announcement in 2016.

Via digicame-info

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Another Fujifilm price increase on photographic film, some products will get discontinued

By PR admin | Published: July 11, 2015

Fujifilm price increase
Fujifilm published another notice regarding their photographic film - the following products will get around 20% price increase in October, 2015:

Size Price increases target type
Color negative film 135 Fujicolor 100
135 Fujicolor SUPERIA PREMIUM 400
135 Fujicolor SUPERIA X-TRA 400
135 Fujicolor SUPERIA Venus 800
135 Fujicolor NATURA 1600
Lens with film 135 QuickSnap simple ace
135 UTSURUNDESU New Water Proof
Color for professional negative film 120 / CUT Fujicolor PRO 160 NS
135/120 Fujicolor PRO 400 H
Reversal film 135/120 / CUT FUJICHROME Velvia50
135/120 / CUT FUJICHROME Velvia100
135/120 / CUT FUJICHROME PROVIA100F
Black-and-white film 135/120 / CUT Neopan 100 ACROS

The following Fujifilm film products will be discontinued:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: July 10, 2015

Amazon-Prime-Day
→ Amazon promises better deals on their "Prime Day" than on Black Friday. Check those pages on July 15th for more details:

Sigma-dp0-Quattro-camera
→ The Sigma dp0 camera is now in stock.

Pentax-K-3-II-camera
→ Pentax issued a service advisory for "power-off" issue when using the Pentax K-3 II DSLR camera.

Fuji-X-T10-camera-with-Fujinon-XF-90mm-f2-R-LM-WR-lens
→ The Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR lens is now shipping and is currently in stock.

Nissin Di700A Flash Kit with Air 1 Commander for Sony Cameras
→ The Nissin Di700A flash & Air 1 commander now come with Sony support.

Yongnuo-YN-35mm-f2-clone-lens-for-Canon-DSLR-cameras
→ Yongnuo lenses at B&H: the 50mm f/1.8 is now in stock, the 35mm f/2 is available for pre-order.

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→ Here is the first Yongnuo lens for Nikon F mount.

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Canon 5DS and 5DS R cameras tested at DxOMark, compared with Nikon D810 and Sony a7R

By PR admin | Published: July 8, 2015

Canon 5DS and 5DS R cameras tested at DxOMark
DxOMark published their test results of the Canon 5DS and 5DS R cameras:

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One of the more interesting comparison is agains the Nikon D810 and Sony a7R cameras:

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Canon 5DS & 5DS R DxOMark's conclusion:

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Canon celebrates the production of 110 million interchangeable EF lenses

By PR admin | Published: July 8, 2015

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Canon Celebrates Significant Milestone With Production Of 110 Million Interchangeable EF Lenses

MELVILLE N.Y., July 8, 2015 - Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that its parent company, Canon Inc., will celebrate the achievement of a new lens-manufacturing milestone with the production of the Company's 110-millionth EF-series interchangeable lens for Canon EOS cameras on June 22, 2015 -an EF 11-24mm f/4L USM ultra-wide-angle interchangeable zoom lens.

Production of interchangeable EF lenses for Canon EOS-series AF (autofocus) single-lens reflex film cameras began in 1987 at the Company's Utsunomiya Plant. Over the years, EF lenses have garnered support from a wide range of users and production has since expanded to a total of four manufacturing bases, including Canon Inc., Taiwan; Canon Opto (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.; and Oita Canon Inc. in southern Japan.

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First hands-on of the new Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art full frame lens with many sample photos

By PR admin | Published: July 8, 2015

Sigma 24-35mm f:2 DG HSM Art full frame lens
Herbert from d-pixx.de just informed me that he posted his preliminary hands-on of the new Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art full frame lens with 36 real-life pictures (taken with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III camera). The complete test/review will follow on Saturday.

The US pricing of the lens is still not announced.

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Canon got a new wireless Speedlite 430EX III-RT flash

By PR admin | Published: July 8, 2015

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Canon announced a new wireless Speedlite 430EX III-RT flash and accessories. The new zoom flash has a compact body, built-in Catchlight panel, dot-matrix LCD and a Multi dial (guide number 141 feet, 24-105mm zoom). Here are the US prices:

Canon 430-EX III features:

  • Compact body for space efficiency and style.
  • Zoom flash head covers a range of 24-105mm; maximum guide number 141 ft./43m at ISO 100.
  • Convenient controls include a built-in Catchlight Panel to help enhance the subject's facial expression, Dot-matrix LCD and Multi Dial that help provide smooth operation anduse.
  • A broad bounce angle range allows the flash head to be moved up from 0-90°, 150°to the left and 180° to the right.
  • Wireless flash shooting support is available for both radio and optical transmission offering users greater functional range when using a flash.
  • Shortened recycling time and quick firing from 0.1-2.5 seconds per flash.
  • Accessory options include a color filter and new bounce adapter that adjust temperature and brightness helping to produce more natural-looking photographs.
  • Enhanced Flash Exposure Compensation and Light Distribution settings allow the user to make lighting adjustments based on their specific needs.
  • 10 Custom Functions and 8 Personal Functions allow the user to tailor the Speedlite to their personal needs.

More details in the press release:

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