Leica SL2 camera officially announced

By PR admin | Published: November 6, 2019

The Leica SL2 camera is now officially announced with a new 47MP sensor, IBIS, Maestro III processor, 5.76MP OLED EVF, improved ergonomics and weather sealing. The Leica SL2 will be available on November 21st at a list price of $5995. Pre-orders are now open at Adorama, B&H and Park Camera (UK). The basic SL2 specifications are:

  • 47MP CMOS sensor offering twice the resolution
  • Speedy Maestro III processor for up to 20 fps shooting
  • 5-axis in-body image stabilization
  • Full Frame Cine 4k (60 fps) video recording
  • Top-of-the-line 5.76MP OLED Electronic Viewfinder
  • Larger and more detailed 3.2” touchscreen
  • Updated Wi-Fi with bluetooth
  • Dual UHS-II SD card slots
  • USB 3.1 Type-C port for tethering and power
  • IP54 weather-sealed full metal body made from aluminum and magnesium
  • Streamlined menu interface and button layout

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Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art lens for L-mount and E-Mount

By PR admin | Published: November 6, 2019


The previously rumored Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art lens for L-mount and E-Mount is now officially announced. For pricing and availability check B&H Photo (not available at the time of post). Sample photos are available here. Additional information can be found here:

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Panasonic firmware updates for S Series, GH5, GH5S, and G9 cameras announced

By PR admin | Published: November 6, 2019


In addition to the two new L-mount lenses, Panasonic also officially announced the previously rumored firmware updates for the S Series, GH5, GH5S, and G9 cameras and you will be able to download them on November 19 from the Lumix Support Site.

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Announced: Panasonic S PRO 16-35mm  f/4 and Panasonic S PRO 70-200mm f/2.8 OIS lenses

By PR admin | Published: November 6, 2019


Panasonic officially launched two new L-Mount interchangeable lenses for the Lumix S series full-frame mirrorless camera:

  • Panasonic S PRO 16-35mm  f/4 lens (pre-order: Adorama, B&H)
  • Panasonic S PRO 70-200mm f/2.8 OIS lens (pre-order: Adorama, B&H)


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The Canon EOS Ra astrophotography full-frame mirrorless camera is now officially announced

By PR admin | Published: November 6, 2019


The Canon EOS Ra astrophotography full-frame mirrorless camera is now officially announced. Pre-orders will begin on Tuesday, November 19 at 12:01 am EST at Adorama and B&H.

The full press release is next:

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Leica SL2 camera specifications

By PR admin | Published: November 5, 2019


The full set of Leica SL2 camera specifications just leaked online hours before the official announcement (more pictures of the SL2 camera can be found here and here):

Update – here is the official Leica SL2 promo video:

Here are some screenshots in case the video gets removed:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: November 5, 2019

The new Pentax K APS-C DSLR flagship camera is rumored to be announced in the summer of 2020

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Stories #1: The New Sub LCD

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Stories #2: Learning from Film

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Coming soon: new Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN lens

By PR admin | Published: November 5, 2019

In addition to the Leica SL2, Panasonic S PRO 16-35mm  f/4, Panasonic S PRO 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses and new Panasonic firmware update(s), there will be one more product announcement this week (most likely tomorrow) – a new Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN lens:


Via Nokishita

New Peter McKinnon X Nomatic, Shimoda Action X, Pgytech OneMo camera bags:

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Pictures of the upcoming Panasonic S PRO 16-35mm f/4 and 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses for L-mount

By PR admin | Published: November 5, 2019


Leaked pictures of the new Panasonic lenses for L-mount that will be announced tomorrow (November 6th):

Panasonic S PRO 16-35mm  f/4 lens: $1,499.99, shipping in December 2019:

  • Lens construction: 22 elements in 17 groups (including 2 UED lenses and 3 ED lenses)
  • Minimum focusing distance: 0.95m
  • Maximum shooting magnification: 0.21 times
  • Number of diaphragm blades: 11
  • Filter diameter: 82mm
  • Size: 94.4 x 208.6 mm
  • Weight: 1570 g

Panasonic S PRO 70-200mm f/2.8 OIS lens: $2,599.99, shipping in January 2020:

  • Lens configuration: 12 elements in 9 groups (including 3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED lens, 1 UHR lens)
  • Minimum focusing distance: 0.25m
  • Maximum shooting magnification: 0.23 times
  • Filter diameter: 77mm
  • Number of diaphragm blades: 9
  • Size: 85 x 99.6 mm
  • Weight: 500 g

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Canon EOS Ra astrophotography full-frame mirrorless camera additional information

By PR admin | Published: November 5, 2019


The new Canon EOS Ra astrophotography full-frame mirrorless camera will cost $2,499 in the US and will start shipping in early December 2019.  Here are the technical specifications:

  • 30.3 Megapixel Full-frame CMOS Sensor and DIGIC 8 Image Processor
  • Modified Filter for Enhanced Night Sky Recording
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF with 5,655 Manually Selectable AF Positions
  • RF Mount Compatible with RF Lenses and EF/EF-S Lenses* (with Optional Mount Adapter EF-EOS R)
  • 4K 30p with Canon Log and 10-bit 4:2:2 HDMI Output
  • Built-in EVF with 3.69 Million Dots, Vari-angle Touchscreen LCD and Dot-matrix LCD Panel
  • Sophistication in a Lightweight, Compact Size
  • High Magnification Ratio of 30x in Live View
  • Impressive Durability
  • Silent Shutter
  • USB Charge Compatible
  • Price: $2,499


Additional information:

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