If you watch this Yashica Y35 digiFilm camera disassembly video, you will understand why Kickstarter backers are furious

By PR admin | Published: October 21, 2018


For the past few weeks, I have been reporting on how bad the Yashica Y35 digiFilm camera is and the large number of complaints from Kickstarter backers. If you want to understand why people are furious, watch this Yashica Y35 digiFilm camera disassembly video:

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Fujifilm Fujinon XF 200mm f/2 OIS WR lens will start shipping next week, first unboxing video

By PR admin | Published: October 21, 2018


The $6,000 Fujifilm Fujinon XF 200mm f/2 OIS WR lens with XF 1.4x TC F2 WR teleconverter is expected to start shipping next week (the listed date is October 25th) and we already have the first unboxing video:

Fujifilm Fujinon XF 200mm f/2 OIS WR lens key features:

  • Fujifilm X Mount is compatible with all Fujifilm X Series interchangeable system cameras
  • Weather-sealed at 17 points for weather and dust-resistance; operates in temperatures as low as 14°F/-10°C
  • 19 elements in 14 groups including 2 ED elements, and 1 super ED element
  • Uses linear motors for quiet and ultra-fast AF
  • Focus Preset Function instantly changes focus to a preset position to capture main subject without readjustments
  • Optical Image Stabilization system achieves 5-stop image stabilization
  • Fluorine coating applied to front lens element for improved durability
  • Matte silver color for reduced risk of overheating
  • XF1.4x F2 TC: 7 elements in 4 groups including 1 aspherical element

Here is some 4k video footage taken with the lens:

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Deal of the day: Canon EOS M5 mirrorless camera now $400 off

By PR admin | Published: October 21, 2018

 
 
The Canon EOS M5 APS-C camera, one of the best selling mirrorless cameras in Japan, is now $400 off (discounted price: $579, original price: $979) and some retailers even offer additional free accessories:

The Canon  M5 + 15-45mm lens kit is also $400 off: Adorama | B&H | Amazon.

The Canon M5 + 18-150mm lens kit is now $580 off: Adorama | B&H | Amazon.

The Panasonic G9 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera is now also $400 off.

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Sony E-mount was not designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras

By PR admin | Published: October 20, 2018


In a recent Photokina interview with Leica executives on the new L-Mount Alliance (already covered here), Stephan Schulz from Leica Camera AG claimed that the Sony E-mount was not designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras:

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The new Samyang/Rokinon 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS APS-C mirrorless lens is now available

By PR admin | Published: October 20, 2018


The new Samyang 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS APS-C mirrorless lens is now available (in the US the lens is sold under the Rokinon brand):

Here are the lens specifications, MTF and lens design charts:

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Another interview with Sigma’s CEO Kazuto Yamaki

By PR admin | Published: October 19, 2018

Lensvid published their interview with Sigma's CEO Kazuto Yamaki, here is the recap (more interviews can be found here):

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The Panasonic G9 is now $400 off

By PR admin | Published: October 19, 2018


The Panasonic Lumix G9 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera raised a few eyebrows when it was announced with a price tag of $1,700 in November last year.

The Panasonic G9 is now $400 off and it even comes with some free accessories at selected retailers:


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Pixii camera with Leica M-mount specifications revealed

By PR admin | Published: October 19, 2018


The technical specifications of the Pixii camera with Leica M-mount were revealed today (see previous Pixii posts):

Update: Pixii cameras are now available for sale at B&H Photo.

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The Yashica camera comeback Kickstarter project is a nightmare

By PR admin | Published: October 18, 2018

Over a month ago I reported that the Yashica Y35 digiFilm camera project that was funded on Kickstarter is not really what some expected it to be. Things went from bad to worse in the past few weeks as more people started receiving their cameras. Here are some reports:

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Sony promising more APS-C mirrorless lenses and cameras, no plans to go medium format

By PR admin | Published: October 18, 2018


Sony did not announce a new APS-C mirrorless camera before, during or after the Photokina show as some have suggested. In a recent interview, Sony confirmed that a new APS-C based mirrorless camera will be announced by the CP+ show that will take place at the end of February (February 28th - March 3th).

Today Dpreview published their interview with Kenji Tanaka, VP and Senior General Manager at Sony - here is a quick recap:

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