Watch the Panasonic CES 2018 press event where the new Panasonic GH5s camera will be announced:
43addict will be live-blogging the event – follow them if you are interested in a more detailed coverage. The full press release will be available here at 1:45 EST.
The previously rumored Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 EF full frame DSLR autofocus lens for Canon mount is now officially announced. The US price is $849, in Europe the lens will be €699. Still no word on a Nikon version of the lens.
In the US the lens is available under the Rokinon brand and you can already pre-order one here (shipping starts in February).
Technical specifications, MTF chart and lens design:
TechRadar leaked some more details on the upcoming Panasonic GH5s MFT camera – you can see the Google cached site here:
There is a new project called PONF for a film and digital camera in one and I just received the first pictures of the 3D printed model of the skeleton of the camera. Here are the camera’s specifications:
Camera Body
Digital Back
Film Back
Next is some additional information on the PONF multi-back open camera project from one of the founders:
Just announced: new Flashpoint XPLOR 600PRO TTL battery-powered monolight with built-in R2 2.4GHz radio remote system (Bowens mount) – Godox AD600 Pro (previously leaked here):
CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their November report. The downturn continues – the number of shipped interchangeable lens digital cameras is lower compared to the same month of last year (orange: 2017, black: 2016, blue: 2015, click for larger view). The table with the actual numbers can be found here (click for larger view):
Here are the other two graphs:
For a limited time Adorama is selling the Fuji X-E2s mirrorless camera with XF 14mm f/2.8R lens for $849 ( this is $900 or 51% off) including a free grip and camera bag.
Here are the latest rebates on photo gear by manufacturer:
The first press photos of the Panasonic Lumix GH5s camera leaked online – it has the red button and red ring on top as I already reported previously:
Sony unexpectedly announced a silver version of their a6300 camera (available also as a lens kit) and a new Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens – here are the lens details:
