Photo Rumors

Sony a9 camera accessories

By PR admin | Published: May 8, 2017

We are getting closer to the shipping date of the new Sony a9 mirrorless camera (the date given by Amazon, Adorama and B&H is May 25th). Here are some of the accessories that are available for the Sony a9:

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Interview with Panasonic (LX200, GH5, 8K video)

By PR admin | Published: May 8, 2017

Dpreview published their interview with Yosuke Yamane from Panasonic (Division President, Imagine Network Business Division). Several interesting points on the Panasonic LX100 successor, the GH5 and 8K video:

Posted in Panasonic| Tagged 8k, 8k video, interview, Panasonic 8K, Panasonic GH5, Panasonic LX100 II, Panasonic LX200| 23 Comments

What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: May 8, 2017

→ HandeVision IBERIT mirrorless lenses now in stock.

→ New lens rebates for Tamron and Sigma announced.

→ ON1 Effects 10.5 now available as a free download.

→ Lomography started a new project on Kickstarter: The Neptune Convertible Art Lens System.

→ A new set of rumored Nikon D820 DSLR camera specifications.

Posted in HandeVision, Lomography| 1 Comment

Deal of the day: the Rokinon 12mm f/2 NCS CS mirrorless lens is now $111 off

By PR admin | Published: May 5, 2017

Adorama is running a weekend sale on the Rokinon 12mm f/2 NCS CS manual focus lens for mirrorless cameras: the regular price is $399.95, the sale price is $289 including free shipping and 2% back in rewards:

This deal is valid till Expires 05/07/2017.

Here are the lens specifications:

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Fuji GF670 medium format film rangefinder folding camera now in stock

By PR admin | Published: May 4, 2017

If you remember a while back I reported that B&H found some new old stock of the Fuji GF670 medium format film rangefinder folding camera in a warehouse. The camera is now in stock:

The Fuji GF670 was discontinued back in 2014.

Posted in Fuji| Tagged Fuji GF670 medium format film rangefinder folding camera, Fujifilm GF670| 19 Comments

Sony rep: a9 high ISO performance is similar to a7s, Canon lenses perform as good or even better on the a9

By PR admin | Published: May 4, 2017

In a recent interview with Cameta Camera, a Sony representative made some pretty bold claims:

The high ISO performance of the new Sony a9 camera ($4,498) is similar to the Sony a7s ($2,598).
Canon lenses on the a9 (with an adapter) performed as good or even better than using Canon lenses on Canon cameras…

Here is the video:

A few other details from the interview:

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Venus Optics released Laowa 7.5mm – the widest f/2 rectilinear lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras

By PR admin | Published: May 2, 2017

Last week Venus Optics officially released their Laowa 7.5mm f/2 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras – currently the widest f/2 rectilinear MFT lens. Additional information after the break:

Posted in Laowa, Venus Optics| Tagged Venus Optics Laowa 7.5mm f/2 lens for MFT| 7 Comments

What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: April 30, 2017

→ Macphun deal: Luminar editor for Mac + 1 month of KelbyOne membership + 12 portrait presets from Scott Kelby for $69 (total value of $99). This offer is valid until Wednesday, May 3rd. Pricing as low as s $49 for Macphun users or $59 for non-Macphun users when you use coupon code PHOTORUMORS.