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Here is a 4k 20MP mirrorless MFT interchangeable lens camera with 12-40mm lens for $150

By PR admin | Published: July 19, 2019

The YI M1 mirrorless MFT camera with 12-40mm lens is now on sale for $150 (the original price was $499). The technical specs are:

Posted in Deals, YI Technology| Tagged YI M1| 15 Comments

The Peak Design Travel Tripod, that raised over $12 million on Kickstarter, is now available for preorder

By PR admin | Published: July 19, 2019

The Peak Design Travel tripod raised $12,142,437 with 27,166 backers. If you missed on the cheaper options at Kickstarter, the same tripod is already listed for pre-order online:

The price is $599.95 and shipping is expected to start on December 21, 2019.

Additional information:

Posted in Other| Tagged Kickstarter, Peak Design camera tripods, Peak Design Travel Tripod| 7 Comments

Exclusive deal: ON1 Photo RAW 2019.5 for half price

By PR admin | Published: July 18, 2019

For a limited time, the latest ON1 Photo RAW 2019.5 software is available for half price to PhotoRumors readers ($49.99 instead of $99.99). No coupon code is required – you can get this deal only if you purchase through this link (otherwise the discount will not be displayed – this deal is hidden from the general public). This offer is available through July 31st.

Posted in Deals, ON1| Tagged ON1 Photo RAW 2019.5| 2 Comments

Hasselblad launches the limited 907X special edition camera to celebrate 50 years on the Moon

By PR admin | Published: July 18, 2019

Hasselblad announced a new limited edition 907X camera to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. The new 907X special edition includes:

Large medium format 50MP CMOS sensor
Up to 14 stops of dynamic range
Captures 16-bit RAW images and full-resolution JPEGs
High-resolution 3.0-inch 920K dot touch and tilt screen
Smooth live view experience with a high frame rate of 60fps
Focus peaking, enabling more accurate focusing (especially advantageous on the manual-focused V System cameras)
Intuitive user interface with swipe and pinch touch controls
Internal battery slot with the option to recharge in-camera via the USB-C port (same battery used on the X System)
Dual UHS-II SD card slots
Integrated Wi-Fi and USB-C connection
Portable workflow with Phocus Mobile 2 support
The price is $7,499 (pre-orders are now open at Adorama and B&H)

Additional information:

Posted in Hasselblad| Tagged Hasselblad 907X special limited edition camera| 10 Comments

Sony a7R IV: the lie of “medium format-level image quality”

By PR admin | Published: July 18, 2019

From PetaPixel regarding Sony’s claim of “medium format-level image quality” for the new 61MP a7R IV mirrorless camera:

Posted in Sony| Tagged fake news, Sony a7r IV| 82 Comments

Fujifilm announced two new lenses: Fujinon GF 50mm f/3.5 and Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4

By PR admin | Published: July 18, 2019

Fujifilm officially announced the previously reported Fujinon GF 50mm f/3.5 and Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4 lenses:

Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Fujifilm Fujinon GF 50mm f/3.5

Additional information can be found here and here:

Posted in Fuji| Tagged Fuji XF 16-80mm f/4 R LM OIS WR, Fujinon GF 50mm f/3.5 LM WR| 4 Comments

Sony a7R IV now available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: July 18, 2019

The new Sony a7R IV mirrorless camera is now available for pre-order at Adorama, B&H and Amazon. Shipping will start on September 12th.

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The Sony a7R line is getting bigger (just like any other mirrorless camera)

By PR admin | Published: July 17, 2019

I updated my post about high-end mirrorless cameras keep getting bigger with the latest Sony a7R versions comparison (Sony a7R vs. Sony a7R II vs. Sony a7R III vs. Sony a7R IV camera size comparison – click for larger view):