Updates on the Yashica digiFilm camera project


After multiple comments online questioning the specs and validity of the Yashica digiFilm project (currently at $1,079,761 raised), a new update was posted on Kickstarter together with some sample photos and videos showing a prototype camera:

We have just uploaded 4 videos of our team taking pictures with the Y35 working prototype and those sample pictures taken from it. Please rest assured we do have a prototype that is working!

For the last couple of days, the whole YASHICA team has been spending all extra effort during the weekends to make sure we work out the best solution in delivering our first stretch goal: F2. As well as exploring the possibility of adding a larger sensor or metal body which most backers are excited about. This may result in oversight and delayed in responding your comments, we are really sorry about this and will commit being as responsive as we can in the future, but we kindly ask for your patience if sometime we can’t answer your question immediately.


Here are some of the comments that raised questions about this project:

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Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III camera officially announced

The previously rumored Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III camera is now officially announced:

  • 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 7 Image Processor
  • 3x Zoom Lens, 24-72mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Built-In Electronic Viewfinder
  • 3.0″ Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
  • Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Image Stabilizer
  • ISO 25600, 9 fps Continuous Shooting
  • Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC, Bluetooth
  • Dust- and Water-Resistant Construction
  • Pre-order: B&H, Adorama, Park Camera (UK), WEX (UK)
  • Full press release
  • Related videos:

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Zeiss to announce a new Milvus 1.4/25 lens


Zeiss will soon announce a new Milvus 25mm f/1.4 (1.4/25) full frame DSLR lens:

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New rebates from Canon (up to $350 off) and Fuji (up to $1,000 off)



Canon and Fuji started new rebates in the US today:

New Fuji savings were introduced also in the UK.

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Yongnuo 100mm f/2 lens reviews

 

Here are a few video reviews of the Yongnuo 100mm f/2 lens (YN100mm F2N) that is currently available for sale on Amazon:

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What else is new?

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This week’s recap from the rumors and addicts blogs:

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Flashback: Sigma and Tamron may stop releasing Sony A-mounts lenses

Just in case you have missed my posts from a few months ago:

Sigma and Tamron may stop releasing Sony A-mounts lenses in the future

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The 2017 Complete Photography Bundle by 5DayDeal is back: $2,500 worth of photography education for $117



The 2017 Complete Photography Bundle by 5DayDeal is back: you can get $2,500 worth of photography education for $117 (96% off).

10% of every sale goes to charity:

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New Olympus camera to be announced in the next few weeks


In addition to the M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.2 PRO and 45mm f/1.2 PRO lenses (already registered), Olympus will also announce a new (PEN?) camera in the next few weeks – probably before, during or after the upcoming PhotoPlus show.

A new Olympus camera was recently registered with the Taiwan NCC agency (IM008):

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First picture of the rumored new Leica THAMBAR-M 90mm f/2.2 lens


Leica will soon announce a new THAMBAR-M 90mm f/2.2 lens (for Leica M-mount) and the first picture already leaked online. Additional information on the original Thambar lens can be found here.

The full list of upcoming/rumored Leica cameras and lenses is available here.

Via LeicaRumors

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