Coming soon: Yashica 35mm photographic negative film


After the epic failure of the Yashica Y35 DigiFilm film, it seems that there now will be a new Yashica 35mm photographic negative film (36-exposure, ISO 400, C-41 film.). No, this was not a Yashica April Fools' joke - the first teasers are already up at yashica.com and Facebook:



Here is also the first sample photo with the upcoming Yashica 400 negative film:

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Panasonic Lumix G95 camera and updated Lumix G Vario 14-140mm lens officially announced


The previously rumored Panasonic Lumix G95 and updated Lumix G Vario 14-140mm lens are now officially announced:

  • 20.3MP Digital Live MOS Sensor
  • Venus Engine Image Processor
  • UHD 4K30p Video, Pre-Installed V-Log L
  • 5-Axis Sensor Stabilization; Dual I.S. 2
  • 0.74x 2.36m-Dot OLED Viewfinder
  • 3.0" 1.24m-Dot Free-Angle Touchscreen
  • Advanced DFD AF System; 4K PHOTO
  • ISO 25600 and 9 fps Continuous Shooting
  • Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi Connectivity
  • Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens

Pre-orders are now open at Adorama and B&H.

Additional information:

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The $20 off promotion for the new Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI version 4.0 expires tomorrow (April 5th)


The $20 off promotion for the new Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI expires tomorrow (April 5th). The new Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI version 4.0 is a major software upgrade to this machine-learning enlargement software solution. Here are some results with the new algorithm:



See also this post on LeicaRumors for before and after comparisons:

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The Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D lens is now available also for Micro Four Thirds

Today Venus Optics announced the MFT version of their Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D lens. Pre-orders are now open at Adorama and B&H (currently in stock at venuslens.net).


Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D lens specifications:

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Panasonic S1/S1R cameras now in stock in the US


The Panasonic S1/S1R cameras are now in stock in the US at Adorama, B&H and Amazon.

Some of the new Lumix S lenses for L-mount are in stock - check availability at: Adorama | B&H | Park Cameras | WEX.


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The new Godox V1 flash (Profoto A1 clone) is now available for pre-order


The new Godox V1 flash that was announced last year during Photokina is now available for pre-order for $259 (compare to the Profoto A1 price of $995).


Reminder: Profoto is accusing Godox of patent infringement.

Here are the Godox V1 flash specifications:

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Almost all Fuji X-H1 camera kits listed as discontinued


Several Fuji X-H1 mirrorless camera kits are already listed as discontinued at B&H. The X-H1 is still available in some configurations and it is still in stock at Adorama.

The Fujifilm X-H1 camera was announced in February last year.

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Panasonic Lumix G90 / G95 / G99 camera specifications leaked online

 

Here are the leaked specifications of the previously reported Panasonic Lumix G90 / G95 / G99 MFT mirrorless camera (replacement for the current Panasonic G85 model) and Lumix G VARIO 14-140 mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH. POWER OIS lens:

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