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Latest updates on the TinyMos Tiny1 camera for astrophotography

TinyMos Tiny1 camera for astrophotography
Few updates on the upcoming TinyMos Tiny1 camera for astrophotography:

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The Impossible I-1 analog instant camera launched yesterday

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The Impossible I-1 analog instant camera officially launched yesterday. The price of the I-1 is $299 and can be purchased from B&H and Impossible’s website. Additional information:

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Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT, EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM, PowerShot SX620 HS announced

Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT EF-M 28mm f:3.5 Macro IS STM PowerShot SX620 HS announced
Canon announced three new products today (previously reported here):

  • Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT flash – price: $579, shipping in June, 2016
  • Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM lens with LED light – price: $299, will be also shipping in June, 2016
  • Canon PowerShot SX620 HS – price: $279, shipping will start in late May, 2016

Additional information:

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Coming soon: Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM lens and Speedlite 600EX II-RT flash

Additional information on two new Canon products that are expected to be announced soon:

Canon EF-M 28mm f:3.5 IS STM macro lens for EOS-M cameras
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Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM lens (previously reported here)

  • The world’s lightest macro lens
  • Hybrid IS built-in
  • Built-in LED light
  • Maximum magnification: 1.2x
  • One UD and two aspherical elements
  • Minimum focusing distance: 0.093m

Canion Speedlite 600EX II-RT flash

Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT flash

  • Coverage: 20mm-200mm
  • Guide number: 197ft / 60m (ISO100)
  • Dust and water sealed
  • New design for accessories
  • LCD screen
  • 15 custom actions
  • 6 personal functions
  • Can be rotated 180 degrees in either direction
  • guide number at 60 200Mm (ISO100)

More 600EX II-RT specs after the break:

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Three new Sigma lens deals (ending tomorrow)

Sigma lens deals
B&H currently has special deals on three Sigma lenses that will end tomorrow:

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Olympus to announce a new action camera: first picture leaked online

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Olympus will soon announce a new action camera. The technical specifications are not yet available, but it seems the new model will be from the Tough series. Not sure if the leaked picture is for the already rumored Olympus Stylus TG-Tracker camera.

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Tamron announced shipping dates for the SP 35mm f/1.8 and SP 45mm f/1.8 Di USD lenses for Sony A mount

Firmware updates for Sony a7R II and a7S II cameras released

Reminder: the 12% savings on Leica gear will end on May 10th

Pentax K-1 reviews and videos

Exclusive Interview with Dr. Prenzel from Meyer-Optik-Görlitz

 

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The Topaz Photography Collection is now 40% off (coupon code included)

Topaz Photography Collection sale coupon code
The Topaz Photography Collection is now 40% off (that’s a $200 discount) with coupon code SPRINGSUMMER2016 (valid from May 3rd through May 22nd).

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March 2016 CIPA reports are out

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CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their March 2016 report (list of all participating companies). Camera shipments are slightly up compared to previous months (orange: 2016, black: 2015, blue: 2014 click for larger view):

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