2019 CES Sony and Panasonic press events on January 7th

Both Sony and Panasonic have scheduled press conferences for January 7th ahead of the 2019 CES show in Las Vegas.

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The latest Canon rumors


The latest Canon rumors:

  • The upcoming RF mount wide angle f/2.8L zoom will be wider than 16mm (source)
  • Canon EOS R body with more than 75MP on the horizon (source)
  • 5 axis IBIS coming to next Canon EOS R series camera (source)
  • Canon to use a Sony image sensor in an upcoming APS-C ILC body (source)
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Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports lens released, price: $1,499




The new Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports lens is now officially released with a US price of $1,499.

  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • Nine FLD Elements, One SLD Element
  • Super Multi-Layer Coating
  • Hyper Sonic AF Motor
  • Intelligent OS Image Stabilization
  • Removable Arca-Type Tripod Foot
  • Dust- and Moisture-Sealed Construction
  • Rounded 11-Blade Diaphragm
  • Compatible with Sigma Teleconverters
  • Price: $1,499
  • Pre-order: B&H Photo, Adorama and Amazon
  • UK pre-order links: WEX | Park Camera

The MTF charts and full press release can be found here.


Today only: the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens is $350 off

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The new Yongnuo YN 35mm f/1.4 full-frame DSLR lens is now available (Canon mount)

The new Yongnuo YN 35mm f/1.4 full-frame DSLR lens for Canon mount is now in stock at Amazon (price: $399.99). Additional information on the lens:

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The latest patents from Sigma, Sony, Panasonic and Olympus


The latest patents from Sigma, Sony, Panasonic and Olympus:

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Just announced: Kipon Elegant mirrorless lenses for the Nikon Z and Canon R systems


Kipon announced a new set of five full-frame mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z and Canon R mirrorless cameras:

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Canon to partner with GoPro?



CanonRumors ranked the rumors about Canon getting involved with GoPro with a "CR0" rating, which basically means... a joke and I have to agree: GoPro has been in trouble for a while and after Nikon tried and failed with their sport action cameras, I am pretty sure that Canon will not touch this business with a ten-foot pole.

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New Metz Mecablitz M360 flash


Metz announced a new Mecablitz M360 flash a few weeks ago and today the company released the official pricing: £100 or around $120. The new Mecablitz M360 will be compatible with Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Leica and Sony cameras.

Metz flashes are sold at B&H, Adorama and Amazon.

Metz Mecablitz M360 flash features and press release:

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