I don’t know much about those two images of a Phase One 645DF camera with a Leaf Aptus-II 12 digital back mounted on a video rig with focus pulling and external mic, but I do know that back in 2010 there were some rumors that Phase One is working on a medium format digital back with live view and RAW video recording.
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Yesterday Apple announced their new iPad. Here are the camera related specs:
The lens inside the new iPad
You can see some sample images taken with the new iPad here.
The double instant Canon rebates are currently valid for the 60D, 7D and 5D Mark II cameras.
Check also those camera+lens bundles (both offers expire March 31th):
Samsung developed the world’s first sensor that can capture both an RGB and range (or depth) image at the same time. (via Gizmodo)
There is a new patent for a Samsung Galaxy camera (via Androidandme).
Samsung also announced a new 8MP camera phone sensor with backside illumination, zero shutter lag, 1.4um pixel pitch with 120fps 720p or 240fps slow motion video recording capabilities:
Today the Chinese manufacturer Kipon announced that they will start selling their third party M-mount adapter for Fuji X-Pro1 cameras later this month (they will offer also Nikon and Contax versions). A DCHome forum member has posted several images (and samples) of the Kipon lens adapter. At the 2012 CES show Fujifilm confirmed that they will have their own M-mount adapter coming later in 2012.
The following Fuji X-Pro1 accessories are currently a available for pre-order:
Fujifilm NP-W126 Battery for FinePix X-PRO 1
Fujifilm LC-XPro1 Leather Case for FinePix X-PRO 1
Fujifilm HG-XPro1 Hand Grip for FinePix X-PRO 1
The Pentax K-01 is now shipping in limited quantities in the US (update: B&H and AcePhoto also has some in stock).
Unboxing video:
Here are the results of the poll posted here few weeks ago:
Here are the specs of the new, yet to be announced, Samyang 8mm f/3.5 IF MC Nikon F (Video Aspherical) VDSLR lens:
Adobe just officially released Lightroom 4 (as expected). The full version costs $149.00 and is now available for pre-order at B&H.
The upgrade version costs $79.
For student and teacher edition click here.
Instant download options available on adobe.com.
Check also Amazon’s pre-order options.
After Samyang confirmed on Facebook their plans for a 24mm tilt-shift lens, I received this image from megapiksel. The aperture range is f/3.5-32. No other information is available at that point.
