Photo Rumors

Deal of the day: take an extra 30% off any book on Amazon

By PR admin | Published: November 30, 2014

There are still few hours left on the Amazon 30% off any book offer:

To use this promotion, you must enter "HOLIDAY30" at checkout under the "Gift cards & promotional codes" section to receive 30% off any ONE (1) book purchased in your order (up to $10 promotional credit).
This offer is only valid on print books. Excludes Kindle eBooks and Audible Audiobooks.
The promotion is valid for a limited time only, from November 26, 2014 at 9pm PST to November 30, 2014 at 11:59pm PST. Amazon reserves the right to modify or cancel this offer at any time.
Offer only applies to products sold and shipped by Amazon.com.

More information is available here.

The photography book section on Amazon can be found here.

Here are the best selling photography books on Amazon.

Posted in Deals | Tagged Books | 3 Comments

GoPro rumored to launch consumer drones with HD cameras in 2015

By PR admin | Published: November 30, 2014

GoPro is rumored to start producing consumer drones (multi-rotor helicopters) with a HD cameras in late 2015. The expected price will be between $500 and $1,000. Read more at The Verge and WSJ (picture: Phantom Quadcopter with GoPro mount kit).

Posted in GoPro | Tagged Drones, GoPro Karma | Leave a comment

Lensbaby circular fisheye 5.8mm f/3.5 lens now available for MFT, Sony, Samsung and Pentax mounts

By PR admin | Published: November 30, 2014

Lensbaby announced new MFT, Sony, Samsung and Pentax mounts versions of their circular fisheye 5.8mm f/3.5 lens (already available for Canon and Nikon mounts). Sample images can be downloaded here. Additional information:

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The latest patents from Fuji, Ricoh and Canon

By PR admin | Published: November 30, 2014

Fuji filed a patent for a 27mm and 30mm f/2.8 pancake lenses designed for APS-C mirrorless camera that could be a replacement for the Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 lens.

Ricoh filed a patent for an adjustable translucent mirror where the amount of reflected and transmitted light can be adjusted (0-50%; 50-100%).

Ricoh filed a patent for a 18.3mm f/2.8 lens.

Canon filed a patent for expanding the dynamic range of a sensor by creating pixels with high and low light sensitivity.

Canon filed a patent for a body cap that can clean the electronic contacts of the lens mount.

Posted in Canon, Fuji, Ricoh | Tagged Patents | 1 Comment

Last moment Black Friday deals

By PR admin | Published: November 28, 2014

Few last moment Black Friday deals (see also this post):

→ Fuji X100s camera (black) for $899.95 ($400 off)

→ Samsung NX300 camera with 18-55mm lens for $399 ($400 off)

→ Sigma dp2 camera for $599 ($400 off)

→ More Sony camera deals (check out also the Sony a7 trade-in program)

→ SanDisk 64GB Extreme Plus SDXC memory card for $39.95 (original: $73.95)

→ Blackmagic pocket camera with a free Olympus or Panasonic lens (click the Receive A FREE Gift Of Your Choice link for more info)

→ Spend $25 in camera gift cards at Amazon, get an additional $25 to spend on qualifying digital cameras

Posted in Other | 1 Comment

Joke of the day: Hassleblad Stellar is now $2,300 off

By PR admin | Published: November 28, 2014

After the announcement of the new Stellar II camera the price of the previous Stellar dropped by $2,300 and is now selling for $999.

The first Stellar model is based on the Sony RX100 camera that currently sells for $448.

Posted in Deals, Hasselblad | Tagged Hasselblad Stellar | 34 Comments

Limited time Topaz Labs special for Black Friday and Cyber Monday

By PR admin | Published: November 27, 2014

For Black Friday and Cyber Monday TopazLabs are offering their entire Photography Collection (all 15 products) for $249.99 (reg. $429.99) with coupon code BLACKFRIDAY2014. For more information, click here. This offer will end on December 1st.