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Fuji X-Pro2 firmware update 2.0 to be released soon

By PR admin | Published: October 4, 2016

Fujifilm will soon release a new firmware update 2.0 for the Fuji X-Pro2 mirrorless camera ($1,699). Here are the details:

Posted in Fuji| Tagged firmware, Fuji X-Pro2| 2 Comments

The new reality (price increases everywhere)

By PR admin | Published: October 3, 2016

When I first reported the rumored price of the new Olympus E-M1 Mark II camera, I was hoping that it was a mistake. Few hours after my post, I received a confirmation from a good source that the European price will indeed be 1,990 Euro (around $2,200). Then I noticed that the price of the Pentax K-1 camera also went up by $150… and just few weeks ago the price of the RX1R II went up by $600. I think we just have to get used to the “new normal” – a good MFT camera will cost $2,000, other prices will go up as well, product lifecycles will get longer (Ricoh, Nikon and Leica did not make any significant announcements at Photokina this year). Even Sony who announced 8 cameras last year and 17 different models in 2014, has only 4 new models this year. Some products will just die (compact cameras), others will be delayed (the new shipping date for the Hasselblad X1D is now November). Some companies will look at medium format as the savior (Hasselblad X1D, Fuji GFX) while others will try to venture outside of photography by investing in/buying small companies.

So yes, this is the new reality – get used to it.

Updates:

Sigma lenses price increase (9% – 28%) coming to Europe in 2017
Nikon price increase coming to Europe in 2017
Digital camera market forecast: units shipped down, revenue up (source:Credence Research):

Here is the latest camera shipment data from CIPA (orange: 2016, black: 2015, blue: 2014 click for larger view):

Posted in Pentax| Tagged Pentax K-1, price increase| 32 Comments

Both the Panasonic GH5 and Olympus E-M1 Mark II cameras priced around $2,000?

By PR admin | Published: October 1, 2016

A reader sent me these links to online retailers that have already listed a price for the new Panasonic GH5 and Olympus E-M1 Mark II cameras – if those prices are correct/true, both cameras will be selling for around $2,000 (the previous GH4 is now $1,497.99, while the Olympus E-M1 is now $1,099):

Posted in Olympus, Panasonic| Tagged Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, Panasonic GH5| 51 Comments

What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: October 1, 2016

Our weekly recap from both the rumors and addict blogs:

Posted in Fuji, Leica, Nikon, Pentax, Sony| Tagged What else is new?| Leave a comment

Samyang to start making AF lenses for Canon and Nikon, Fuji and Micro Four Thirds “are not very important”

By PR admin | Published: September 30, 2016

In a recent interview with Focus-numerique, the head of product planning at Samyang Jeong Min Shin said that autofocus lenses will be coming also for Nikon and Canon mounts (already reported here on PR) and that the Fuji X and Micro Four Thirds markets “are not very important” and will not get any AF support:

Posted in Samyang| Tagged Samyang AF lenses| 25 Comments

Deal of the day: 15%-25% off at KEH

By PR admin | Published: September 29, 2016

KEH is now offering 15% off pre-owned digital gear and 25% off pre-owned film gear with coupon code IDEAL. This deal is ending today at midnight.

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Hasselblad H lenses might be able to autofocus on the X1D mirrorless camera in the future

By PR admin | Published: September 28, 2016

In a recent interview with dpreview, Hasselblad representative suggested that in the future H system lenses might be able to autofocus on the new X1D medium format mirrorless camera with an adapter:

Posted in Hasselblad| Tagged Hasselblad X1D| 14 Comments

Fuji X-A3 camera is delayed

By PR admin | Published: September 28, 2016

Fuji Japan issued a statement that the new X-A3 camera will be delayed and will start shipping on November 10th instead of the previously reported October 6th date. The X-A3 was announced a month ago. The camera with a 16-50mm lens is priced at $599 in the US.

Posted in Fuji| Tagged delay because of high demand, delayed, Fuji X-A3| 1 Comment

Fuji GFX 50S medium format digital camera: all the specs and details we know so far

By PR admin | Published: September 27, 2016

Here is a recap of all Fuji GFX 50S medium format digital camera specifications:

GFX stands for: G is the format, F is for film, X is for the X DNA
New G Mount:
- 6mm deep mount
- throat diameter is 65mm
- mount plate is 4mm thick
- 12 pins
- lenses’ minimum back focus is 16.7mm
43.8 x 32.9mm CMOS
1.7x larger than 25mm
51.4MP
Effective pixels: 8256 x 6192
Sensor size: Size: 43.8 × 32.9mm
Crop factor: 0.79x
Sensor “developed by Fujifilm”
Bayer array sensor
X-Processor Pro image processor
Contrast detect AF (no PDAF)
Various aspect ratios, including 4:3 (default), 3:2, 1:1, 4:5, 6:7 and 6:17
Mirrorless design
Flange back 26.7mm
ISO range: 100-12,800
Focal plane shutter up to 1/4000th
Weather-sealed construction
Weather and dust resistant (14° F \ -10° C)
Dual card slots
Joystick for easy AF point selection
Tethered shooting support
Wi-Fi (subject to change)
HDMI
PC sync port
New larger battery
Hot shoe on top of viewfinder
Compatible with Fujifilm EF-X500
Flash sync speed of 1/125
Full-HD at the very least
Adjustable diopter
Fujifilm film simulation
Viewfinder is detachable and can be rotated up to look through
A standard viewfinder will be included
LCD on the top (uses E-ink and does not turn off so it can always be used for reference)
Tiltable/swivel LCD screen on the back (just like the X-T2)
Weight: 800g (75 grams heavier than the Hasselblad X1D-50c)
Available in Early 2017
Optional grip will be available (see pictures at the bottom of this post)
Check pricing (not yet announced – expected to be under $10,000 with the 63mm f/2.8 lens)

Fuji GF lenses:

Can resolve over 100 MP
Lenses will have a C position that allows the aperture to be controlled from the command dial like a DSLR
Leaf shutter based lenses can be released or adapted in the future
Three new GF lenses launched:
- GF 63mm f/2.8 R WR
- GF 32-64mm f/4 R LM WR
- GF 120mm f/4 Macro R LM OIS WR: minimum focusing distance of 45cm and a maximum magnification of 0.5x (macro 1:2)
More lenses expected to be released in 2017:
- GF 110mm f/2 R LM WR
- GF 23mm f/4 R LM WR
- GF 45mm f/2.8 R WR

Additional pictures and the latest video from the Fuji Guys:

Posted in Fuji| Tagged Fuji GFX 50S medium format digital camera| 73 Comments

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