More on the claim that Sony E-mount was not designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras

By PR admin | Published: October 23, 2018




Some additional information on the claim made by a Leica executive that Sony E-mount was initially developed for APS-C sensors and not specifically designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras (a story that was widely reported by many major websites, including PetaPixel, DIYphotography, Fstoppers sand others).

First, let’s take a look at this old interview with Mr. Kazuto Yamaki, the CEO of Sigma who clearly states that it is very difficult to make full-frame mirrorless lenses for E-mount because it almost looks like the E-mount was designed for APS-C and not full frame (Google translation):

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New Fuji interview: “We will never go full-frame” and other interesting statements on their future products

By PR admin | Published: October 23, 2018


Dpreview published their interview with Toshihisa Iida, General Manager of Fujifilm’s Optical Device and Electronic Imaging Products Division. Here is the excellent recap from FujiAddict:

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Olympus rumored to announce a new Tough TG camera

By PR admin | Published: October 23, 2018



Olympus has registered a new battery charger UC-92 with the Korean National Radio Research Agency. The previous Olympus UC-90 charger model was designed for the Tough TG camera line, so we can speculate that Olympus is planning to announce a new Tough camera in the next few months:

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Universal Lens Cap 2.0 now on Kickstarter

By PR admin | Published: October 22, 2018


The Universal Lens Cap 2.0 is now listed on Kickstarter and so far has raised $62,703 with an initial goal of $5,000 and 35 more days to go. The lens caps come with a lifetime replacement warranty and 30-day money back guarantee. Additional information:

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Canon manager on their EOS R mirrorless system: “We want to surprise and astonish you, so please expect big things”

By PR admin | Published: October 22, 2018


Dpreview published their interview with the engineering and management team that work on the new Canon EOS R full frame mirrorless camera ($2,299) and the Deputy Senior General Manager was quoted saying “We want to surprise and astonish you, so please expect big things“:

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Additional information on the upcoming Pixii camera with Leica M-mount

By PR admin | Published: October 22, 2018




Some additional information on the upcoming Pixii camera with Leica M-mount:

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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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