New from ProGrade Digital: CFexpress 1TB and SDXC UHS-II V90 memory cards

By PR admin | Published: April 8, 2018

ProGrade Digital is first to publicly demonstrate CFexpress 1.0 technology in 1TB capacity:

  • Industry-leading speeds
    • Greater than 1,400MB/second read
    • Greater than 1,000MB/second burst write
  • CFexpress Type B format factor with two lanes of PCIe®
    and NVM Express® support
  • XQD form factor interoperability
  • Dimensions: 29.6 mm x 38.5 mm x 3.8 mm
  • More info | Press release


ProGrade Digital SDXC UHS-II V90 memory cards:

  • High performance speed verified to perform at a sustained read rate of up to 250MB/second; sustained write speed of up to 200MB/second
  • Video (V90) tested and certified to perform at a minimum sustained recording rate of 90MB/second
  • Recommended specifically for use with the Panasonic GH5S, Panasonic AU-EVA1, Canon Cinema EOS line and the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
  • Optimized for 6K, 4K, UHD, Full HD, Motion JPEG and most high bit rate MPEG-4 CODECs
  • Rigorous full card testing with serialized tracking of key components and manufacturing data for the highest quality control
  • Component-level testing down to individual memory chips for optimal quality
  • Professional-level capacities 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
  • Packaging: jewel case in a sleeve
  • 3-year warranty
  • More info | press release

More info available at Imaging Resource.

ProGrade Digital cards and card readers are available online at Amazon.com and B&H Photo and Video (prices vary from $55 – $700 depending on model and capacity).

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The Panasonic G9 camera now comes with a free BGG9 battery grip

By PR admin | Published: April 8, 2018


The Panasonic G9 MFT mirrorless camera ($1,697.99) now comes with a free BGG9 battery grip (a $339.96 value) at Amazon, Adorama and B&H:


Additional coverage of the Panasonic G9 camera can be found here.

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Fujifilm officially discontinued ACROS film

By PR admin | Published: April 7, 2018


The rumors were true: Fujifilm officially discontinued the ACROS 100 photographic film and several black and white photo paper packages. The last shipping dates were also announced:

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Pictures of the new Leica Super Vario Elmar SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH lens leaked before the official announcement on Monday

By PR admin | Published: April 7, 2018



On Monday Leica will announce a new Super Vario Elmar SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH full frame mirrorless lens for their SL camera. The new lens will be the 8th full frame mirrorless lens for the Leica L-mount:

Here are some leaked pictures of the upcoming lens from LeicaRumors:

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Blackmagic is rumored to announce a new 4K pocket cinema camera on Monday

By PR admin | Published: April 7, 2018

Based on the pictured above poster spotted at the 2018 NAB show in Las Vegas, it seems that Blackmagic will announce a new 4K pocket cinema camera on Monday that will replace their current model. The company’s press conference will take place on Monday, April 9th 2018 at 9:30 am:

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Lomography announced a new Naiad 3.8/15 Art lens

By PR admin | Published: April 7, 2018


Lomography announced a new Naiad 3.8/15 Art lens as part of their Neptune Convertible Art Lens System. Here are the lens specifications:

  • Focal length: 15mm
  • Stepless louvre aperture: f / 3.8 – f / 22
  • Closest Focusing Distance: 0.01m, or 0.4 inches
  • Image angle: 135 °
  • Close-up limit: 1cm
  • Lens construction: 9 elements in 7 groups
  • Filter compatibility: 100mm (wide) x ≥10mm (long) x 2mm (deep) right angle filters
  • Lens coating: multi-coated
  • Electronic contacts: no
  • Convertible Lens Base Mounts: Canon EF, Nikon F or Pentax K

Sample photos and additional pictures of the new lens and the Neptune system:

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New Meyer Optik APO Makro 105mm f/2.7 lens coming soon to Kickstarter

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2018



Meyer Optik will soon start a Kickstarter funding campaign for another retro lens remake: APO Makro 105mm f/2.7. The price is expected to be $2,999 but you can expect discounts for the first orders. Shipping is scheduled for May 1, 2019. Here are the technical specifications:

Update: the funding campaign is now live on Kickstarter

  • Focal length: 105mm Aperture: f2.7-f22
  • Mounts: Fuji G , Hasselblad X1D, Canon, Fuji X, Leica M, Nikon, Sony E
  • Angle of view: 12,5°, (22° medium format)
  • Minimum focusing distance: 1,1m Filter diameter: 52mm
  • Optical design: 6 Elemente in 5 Baugruppen
  • Aperture blades: 52mm, 15, steel, special anti reflex coating
  • Weight: ~ 350g
  • Rangefinder Coupling: not supported

Sample photo taken with a prototype of the new Meyer Optik APO Makro 105mm f/2.7 lens:

Additional information:

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Fujinon GF 250mm f/4 R LM OIS WR lens and Fujifilm GFX 50R camera rumored to be announced earlier than expected

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2018


FujiAddict reported yesterday that the previously rumored Fujinon GF 250mm f/4 R LM OIS WR lens (pictured above) will be announced on April 12th.

The new Fujifilm GFX 50R medium format camera may also be announced earlier than expected (in early summer). The camera was initially rumored for Photokina in September. Here is what to expect from the GFX 50R:

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Tokina FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE AF full-frame lens for Sony E-mount additional info

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2018


As previously reported, today Tokina announced additional information on their new FíRIN 20mm f/2 FE AF full frame lens for Sony E-mount. The official release date in Japan is Friday, April 20, 2018. The actual shipping date for the rest of the world is June 1st.
The suggested retail price in Japan is 138,000 yen excluding tax (around $1,200 – $1,300). Check the US pricing at B&H (not available at the time of this post).

MTF chart, lens design, detailed specifications, accessories and more:

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Remember the boring Olympus PEN E-PL9 camera with 16MP, no EVF, IS and 4k? It’s now available in North America

By PR admin | Published: April 5, 2018



The Olympus PEN E-PL9 mirrorless camera was initially announced in February and today it finally got introduced in North America. The specs are the same (check pricing and availability at Amazon, Adorama or B&H):

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