Photo Rumors

Samyang to start making AF lenses for Canon and Nikon, Fuji and Micro Four Thirds “are not very important”

By PR admin | Published: September 30, 2016

In a recent interview with Focus-numerique, the head of product planning at Samyang Jeong Min Shin said that autofocus lenses will be coming also for Nikon and Canon mounts (already reported here on PR) and that the Fuji X and Micro Four Thirds markets “are not very important” and will not get any AF support:

Posted in Samyang| Tagged Samyang AF lenses| 25 Comments

Deal of the day: 15%-25% off at KEH

By PR admin | Published: September 29, 2016

KEH is now offering 15% off pre-owned digital gear and 25% off pre-owned film gear with coupon code IDEAL. This deal is ending today at midnight.

Posted in Deals| 1 Comment

Hasselblad H lenses might be able to autofocus on the X1D mirrorless camera in the future

By PR admin | Published: September 28, 2016

In a recent interview with dpreview, Hasselblad representative suggested that in the future H system lenses might be able to autofocus on the new X1D medium format mirrorless camera with an adapter:

Posted in Hasselblad| Tagged Hasselblad X1D| 14 Comments

Fuji X-A3 camera is delayed

By PR admin | Published: September 28, 2016

Fuji Japan issued a statement that the new X-A3 camera will be delayed and will start shipping on November 10th instead of the previously reported October 6th date. The X-A3 was announced a month ago. The camera with a 16-50mm lens is priced at $599 in the US.

Posted in Fuji| Tagged delay because of high demand, delayed, Fuji X-A3| 1 Comment

Fuji GFX 50S medium format digital camera: all the specs and details we know so far

By PR admin | Published: September 27, 2016

Here is a recap of all Fuji GFX 50S medium format digital camera specifications:

GFX stands for: G is the format, F is for film, X is for the X DNA
New G Mount:
- 6mm deep mount
- throat diameter is 65mm
- mount plate is 4mm thick
- 12 pins
- lenses’ minimum back focus is 16.7mm
43.8 x 32.9mm CMOS
1.7x larger than 25mm
51.4MP
Effective pixels: 8256 x 6192
Sensor size: Size: 43.8 × 32.9mm
Crop factor: 0.79x
Sensor “developed by Fujifilm”
Bayer array sensor
X-Processor Pro image processor
Contrast detect AF (no PDAF)
Various aspect ratios, including 4:3 (default), 3:2, 1:1, 4:5, 6:7 and 6:17
Mirrorless design
Flange back 26.7mm
ISO range: 100-12,800
Focal plane shutter up to 1/4000th
Weather-sealed construction
Weather and dust resistant (14° F \ -10° C)
Dual card slots
Joystick for easy AF point selection
Tethered shooting support
Wi-Fi (subject to change)
HDMI
PC sync port
New larger battery
Hot shoe on top of viewfinder
Compatible with Fujifilm EF-X500
Flash sync speed of 1/125
Full-HD at the very least
Adjustable diopter
Fujifilm film simulation
Viewfinder is detachable and can be rotated up to look through
A standard viewfinder will be included
LCD on the top (uses E-ink and does not turn off so it can always be used for reference)
Tiltable/swivel LCD screen on the back (just like the X-T2)
Weight: 800g (75 grams heavier than the Hasselblad X1D-50c)
Available in Early 2017
Optional grip will be available (see pictures at the bottom of this post)
Check pricing (not yet announced – expected to be under $10,000 with the 63mm f/2.8 lens)

Fuji GF lenses:

Can resolve over 100 MP
Lenses will have a C position that allows the aperture to be controlled from the command dial like a DSLR
Leaf shutter based lenses can be released or adapted in the future
Three new GF lenses launched:
- GF 63mm f/2.8 R WR
- GF 32-64mm f/4 R LM WR
- GF 120mm f/4 Macro R LM OIS WR: minimum focusing distance of 45cm and a maximum magnification of 0.5x (macro 1:2)
More lenses expected to be released in 2017:
- GF 110mm f/2 R LM WR
- GF 23mm f/4 R LM WR
- GF 45mm f/2.8 R WR

Additional pictures and the latest video from the Fuji Guys:

Posted in Fuji| Tagged Fuji GFX 50S medium format digital camera| 73 Comments

The latest updates and deals on photo editing software

By PR admin | Published: September 27, 2016

Today Topaz Labs announced their new Texture Effects 2 and is currently offering $10 off until October 30th with coupon code TFX2.

The Franzis NEAT Projects is 46% off till the end of the September (more info available here).

Macphun os also running some specials on their new Aurora HDR 2017 software (more info available here)

ON1 posted their first look of their upcoming Photo RAW software (more info available here).

Check Adobe’s special offers for students and teachers.

Posted in Adobe, Deals, Topaz Labs| Tagged Franzis, Macphun, ON1 Photo RAW, photo editing software, Topaz Labs| 2 Comments

The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens will be hard to get the next three months

By PR admin | Published: September 26, 2016

Sony Japan issued the now standard statement about very high demand for the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens (SEL70200GM) and it will take them three months to catch up with production. Similar statements seem now to be a standard procedure also for Nikon and Fuji.

The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens was announced in February, 2016 and is already shipping in limited quantities. The lens is available for pre-order at B&H, Adorama and Foto Hans Keuzekamp.

Here is a quick size comparison of the new 70-200mm f/2.8 lens with the 85mm f/1.4 and 24-70mm f/2.8:

Posted in Sony| Tagged delay because of high demand, delayed, Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens| 12 Comments

Sigma will make lenses for Sony FE mount in the future (they said that last year too)

By PR admin | Published: September 26, 2016

In a recent interview with Focus-numerique Sigma’s president Kazuto Yamaki confirmed that Sigma will start producing full frame FE lenses for Sony E-mount in the future. Interestingly enough, he said the same thing in March last year in at least two different interviews with major websites. No other details were given, except the fact that Mr. Yamaki himself bought a Sony a7 camera – maybe he is not aware of third party services that will add Sony mount to a Sigma Merrill compact camera (already discontinued):

Here is the Google translation:

Posted in Sigma, Sony| Tagged Sigma FE lenses for Sony, Sigma Merrill camera with Sony E-mount| 4 Comments

What else is new? (final Photokina 2016 recap)

By PR admin | Published: September 25, 2016

The 2016 Photokina show is now over. Here is one final recap:

Posted in Fuji, Leica, Nikon, Sony| Tagged Photokina 2016| Leave a comment

Fujifilm X100T camera listed as discontinued

By PR admin | Published: September 24, 2016

After the Fuji X-T10 and X-T1 cameras were recently listed as discontinued at the official Fujifilm Japan website, now also the X100T model is listed as discontinued at DigitalRev:

Posted in Fuji| Tagged Fuji X100T, Fuji X200, To be discontinued...| 8 Comments

Photokina 2016: Hasselblad X1D medium format mirrorless camera

By PR admin | Published: September 24, 2016

Some additional Hasselblad X1D medium format mirrorless camera coverage from Photokina. First, a recap from Photographyblog and Ephotozine interviews with Hasselblad:

X1D has just started shipping
Hasselblad sold more X1D cameras in 10 days, than they expected to sell in a year.
Hasselblad has a roadmap of 5 additional XCD lenses for the X1D (already in development by Nitto)
The new Hasselblad XCD 30mm lens will cost 3,300 Euros ($3,995 in the US)

Hasselblad X1D camera unboxing, hands-on and interview videos:

Posted in Hasselblad| Tagged Hasselblad X1D, Photokina 2016| 13 Comments

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