Fuji X100F camera owner’s manual now available

By PR admin | Published: February 22, 2017


The Fuji X100F camera is already shipping in the US (check availability at Adorama, B&H, Amazon) and you can now download the owner’s manual here.

Via FujiAddict

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The latest updates on the Fuji GFX 50S medium format digital camera

By PR admin | Published: February 22, 2017


The latest updates on the Fuji GFX 50S medium format digital camera:


The new Fotodiox adapters for the Fuji GFX camera are now available for preorder at Adorama (adapters for using Nikon, Canon, Contax, Mamiya and Olympus lenses on the Fuji GFX).



Fujifilm GF lenses tested – read more here.


The latest shipping date for the GFX camera is February 28th. Just a few hours ago Fujifilm Japan issued a warning about a potential delay for the GFX system citing the now comic “because of high demand” excuse.

The latest GFX hands-on videos:

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2018 Fuji X-mount lens roadmap

By PR admin | Published: February 22, 2017


Fuji released a new roadmap which shows the just announced 18-55 T/2.9 cinema lens (more info available here) and two new X-mount lenses scheduled for 2018:

  • Ultra wide angle zoom lens (probably a new XF 8-16mm lens)
  • Telephoto prime lens (probably a new XF 200mm f/2 lens)

From the press release:

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Ricoh is developing a new Pentax D FA 50mm f/1.4 lens

By PR admin | Published: February 21, 2017


Ricoh is developing a new Pentax D FA 50mm f/1.4 lens. Here is what we know so far:

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Sigma announces four new full frame DSLR lenses

By PR admin | Published: February 21, 2017


Sigma announced the previously rumored three Art and one Contemporary full frame DSLR lenses for the 2017 CP+ show in Tokyo, Japan (full press release and MTF charts available at NikonRumors).

Update: Big price drop on Zeiss 15mm, 18mm and 135mm lenses after Sigma’s announcement (for both Nikon and Canon mount):

Big price drop on the Zeiss 15mm, 18mm and 135mm lenses after Sigma’s announcement

Technical specifications of the new Sigma lenses (check pricing and availability – not announced at the time of this post):

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Film is not dead: Adox is building a new factory to produce photographic film, paper and chemicals

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2017


Adox has begun the construction of a new factory where they will produce photographic film, paper and chemicals (Adox film is available for sale at B&H):

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New Kowa Prominar 90mm f/2.5 macro lens for MFT cameras to be announced soon

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2017


Kowa will announce a new Prominar 90mm f/2.5 macro lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. In 2015 Kowa already announced three MFT lenses (sold on Amazon). The official announcement will most likely be at the CP+ show later this week.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2017


→ Firmware 1.15.0 released for the Hasselblad X1D-50c camera.


→ Lytro raises $60 million for its light field camera, announces first VR project.


→ Canon is introducing exciting prospects for CMOS sensors.

   
   
→ New Sony bundle deals introduced (see also the Sony trade-in program and the current Sony rebates).

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Pictures leaked of the three new Sigma Art and one Contemporary lenses

By PR admin | Published: February 19, 2017

The first leaked pictures of the four new Sigma lenses I reported about yesterday are now available:

Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art full frame DSLR lens:


Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art full frame DSLR lens:



Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art full frame DSLR lens:

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Sony a99 II camera finally in stock in the US

By PR admin | Published: February 18, 2017


As SonyAddict reported yesterday, a new batch of Sony a99 II cameras was coming to the US and the latest SLT model is already in stock at Adorama and Ace Photo (Amazon still show 1-3 months shipping time). The a99 II was announced back in September, 2016.

Also in stock now:

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