Sony RX100 IV and RX10 II cameras announced

By PR admin | Published: June 10, 2015

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In addition to the new a7R, Sony announced also the Sony RX100 IV ($948) and RX10 II ($1,298) cameras. The specs in a glance:

Sony RX100 IV

  • 20.1 MP 1" Exmor RS BSI CMOS Sensor
  • BIONZ X Image Processor
  • Internal UHD 4K Video & S-Log2 Gamma
  • Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* f/1.8-2.8 Lens
  • 24-70mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • 2349k-Dot OLED Tru-Finder Pop-Up EVF
  • 3.0" 1229k-Dot Multi-Angle Xtra Fine LCD
  • Slow Motion Video at 960 fps
  • Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
  • ISO 12800 and 16 fps Continuous Shooting

Sony RX10 II

  • 20.2MP 1" Exmor RS BSI CMOS Sensor
  • BIONZ X Image Processor
  • Internal 4K XAVC S Video & S-Log2 Gamma
  • Carl Zeiss 24-200mm f/2.8 Lens (35mm Eq)
  • Slow Motion Video at 960 fps
  • 3.0" 1228K-Dot Tilting Xtra Fine TFT LCD
  • XGA OLED Electronic Viewfinder
  • Built-In Wireless and NFC Connectivity
  • Low-Light Sensitivity to ISO 12800
  • Super Sonicwave Motor for Fast Autofocus

Press release and promo videos:

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New Leica Q Typ 116 compact full frame camera with Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH lens announced

By PR admin | Published: June 10, 2015

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Today Leica announced a new Leica Q Typ 116 compact full frame camera with a fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH lens. Additional details can be found here. Check out also the details hands-on review.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: June 8, 2015

SLR Magic 50mm T0.95 HyperPrime CINE lens
→ SLR Magic announced new 50mm T0.95 HyperPrime CINE lens.

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→ The Voigtlander Nokton 10.5mm f/0.95 Micro Four Thirds lens will start shipping on June 12. The US price is not yet announced.

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→ Metabones announced a new SpeedBooster XL 0.64x adapter.

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→ Panasonic Japan announced a new line of "matte black" G7 camera and lenses.

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The lot of 600 vintage cameras from 1880-1980 is still available for sale

By PR admin | Published: June 5, 2015

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The lot of 600 vintage cameras I reported about few months ago is still available for sale on eBay. The item description is "most are in working order, newer SLRs not working"... The collection, described as the 3rd or 4th largest in world, contains Zeiss, Nikon, Leica, Canon, Rollei and Kodak cameras from 1880-1980. You can also make an offer 🙂

Additional pictures from the collection:

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First leaked picture of the Ricoh GR II camera

By PR admin | Published: June 4, 2015

Ricoh GR II camera
The first picture of the upcoming Ricoh GR II camera leaked online. The design looks identical to the previous (current) version and has the same 18.3mm f/2.8 lens. The only difference appears to be in the hot shoe:

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This is the new Hasselblad A5D aerial camera

By PR admin | Published: June 4, 2015

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Hasselblad got a new A5D aerial camera. Here are some of the new features:

  • Reduced foot print designed to fit existing POD mountings
  • Up to 14 stops Dynamic range ( depending on sensor)
  • Improved external connectivity via LEMO connections for DC power, FMS and multiple camera synchronisation
  • Secure camera mounting via 4x M4 screws
  • Choice of On-board CF storage or external storage via Firewire 800 connection

Press release:

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The mirrorless movement: Sony boasts record growth in expanding mirrorless digital camera market

By PR admin | Published: June 4, 2015
Sony ILC Brand Growth (PRNewsFoto/Sony Electronics)

Sony ILC Brand Growth (PRNewsFoto/Sony Electronics)

Events & Situations for Taking Photos (PRNewsFoto/Sony Electronics)

Events & Situations for Taking Photos (PRNewsFoto/Sony Electronics)

Interchangeable Lens Camera Growth 2013 - 2015 (PRNewsFoto/Sony Electronics)

Interchangeable Lens Camera Growth 2013 - 2015 (PRNewsFoto/Sony Electronics)

First-time ILC Buyers (PRNewsFoto/Sony Electronics)

First-time ILC Buyers (PRNewsFoto/Sony Electronics)

Sony is happy to report that in the past 12 months:

  • their mirrorless camera revenue has grown 16.5% (while DSLR sales declining approximately 15%)
  • Sony has experienced a 66% boost in their company's mirrorless camera sales
  • Sony is currently the #1 overall mirrorless brand, a position they have held for 4 consecutive years

Now if they can only release a firmware update for the RX1...

Here is the full press release:

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“The Indispensable Guide to Lightroom CC” book giveaway winner announced plus a $16 off coupon

By PR admin | Published: June 3, 2015

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The winner of the new The Indispensable Guide to Lightroom CC book from Rocky Nook is Matthew S. Congratulations!

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For everyone else: if you use coupon code LIGHTROOMCC during checkout, you can get the The Indispensable Guide to Lightroom CC ebook for only $20 ($15.99 off):

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Book description:

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