After the 50mm f/1.4, 135mm f/2 and a new set of mirroress lenses, Zeiss made another big announcements at Photokina today: they are introducing a new high-end SLR lens product line specially designed for high resolution, full frame DSLR cameras with resolution more than 30MP (Nikon D800, D800E):
The Phottix Strato TTL Flash Trigger will come in Canon, Nikon and Sony versions and will be released at the end of the year:
"The Strato TTL Flash Trigger provides an easy-to-use and affordable TTL flash triggering solution to photographers. High-speed and second curtain sync are supported in this 4-channel, 2.4 GHz transmitter and receiver set. Shoot at maximum shutter speeds of 1/8000 s."
Phottix also announced the Ares flash trigger:
"Phottix is proud to announce the Phottix Ares – a simple way to use off-camera flash. The 8-channel transmitter and receiver units have a range of 200m and feature a “fire-all” channel function. No advanced bells or whistles – simple, reliable and affordable radio flash triggering engineered with Phottix durability and quality."
The CityWalker messenger bag series are designed with the urban photographer in mind. Extremely lightweight, the bags have a sound silencer on the main flap, extra flaps for smaller lenses with a fully lined velex insert for maximum customization, internal pockets that fit a pro-size flash, and a removable padded insert.
The Airport Navigator bag, the photography industry’s first rolling pilot’s case, allows photographers to access gear from the top and the front. It holds two pro-size bodies, plus three to six extra lenses and most 15.4” laptops, iPads and documents.
In addition to the Lunar mirrorless camera, Hasselblad is working also on a new A-mount camera (I assume it will be full frame based on the Alpha a99, after today's announcement of partnership between Sony and Hasselblad).
And if you are like me and think "the new Hasselblad mirrorless camera is so ugly, I cannot stop looking at it", here is the new Lunar promo video from Hasselblad:
Zeiss announced on their blog plans to produce lenses for Sony NEX and Fuji XF mirrorless cameras. The first three lenses currently in development are 2.8/12, 1.8/32 and 2.8/50 macro. What to expect:
This is the new mirrorless camera from Hasselblad called Lunar (click on images for larger view):
"The Lunar is a celebration of the passion that the company's founder Victor Hasselblad had for photography. We've developed this model in the traditional way, using handmade wooden prototypes to ensure superior ergonomics and functionality. This is a camera for both serious photographers and enthusiasts who aspire to shooting with a Hasselblad."
For more info check out the new dedicated Lunar website. The new Hasselblad Lunar mirrorless camera can be seen at Photokina:
