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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

Additional pictures:

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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: