Photo Rumors

Olympus Tough TG-5 camera announced

By PR admin | Published: May 17, 2017

Olympus announced their new Tough TG-5 camera announced (price: $449). Additional information:

Panasonic will “preview” their new compact cinema camera on June 2nd

By PR admin | Published: May 16, 2017

Panasonic will "preview" their new compact cinema camera on June 2nd at the Cine Gear Expo:

"At Cine Gear Expo in Hollywood, CA, Panasonic will preview our new Compact Cinema Camera on Friday, June 2nd at 4:15 p.m. PDT. This exclusive preview takes place in the Paramount Theater." (source: Facebook)

"Teased at NAB 2017, Panasonic will preview for the first time its new compact cinema camera. Be the first to learn more details on what is sure to be the industry’s most anticipated camera this Fall." (source: Cinegearexpo)

The mystery Panasonic compact video camera will most likely have a Super 35 (not MFT) sensor and Canon EF mount - the camera displayed at NAB had a Sigma 24-35mm f/2 Art full frame lens attached to it:

Profoto B1X just announced

By PR admin | Published: May 15, 2017

Profoto just announced their new B1X off camera flash (additional information is available here). The Profoto B1X is currently in stock (free shipping). Additionally, all B1X orders are automatically entered in a $500 gift card giveaway from Adorama:

Profoto B1X 500 AirTTL TO-Go monolight kit: $2095
Profoto B1X 500 AirTTL location kit $4148
Profoto TTL-S Air remote for Olympus cameras: $419
Profoto Li-Ion battery MKII for B1 and B1X: $295
Profoto OCF zoom reflector: $149
Profoto OCF magnum reflector: $199

Sony a9 camera additional coverage (continuous eye autofocus demo and other videos)

By PR admin | Published: May 15, 2017

Some additional coverage on the Sony a9 mirrorless camera ($4,498):

Posted in Sony | Tagged Sony A9 camera | 1 Comment

What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: May 15, 2017

→ Sony has a new 256GB XQD G memory card - according to Amazon it was introduced on March 7, 2017. The card is currently $50 off at B&H.

→ The Panasonic LUMIX G 14mm f/2.5 ASPH II MFT lens is now listed as discontinued at B&H.

→ The new Venus Optics Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT lens is now available for pre-order.

→ Phase One announced the world's first 101MP Achromatic digital back.

→ Hahnel introduced new radio-controlled MODUS 600RT hot-shoe flash system.

→ Phase One also has a 100MP DJI camera drone.

→ Macphun released a custom preset collection for the Luminar photo editor - there are 8 completely free sets, plus 3 premium collections.

Posted in Leica, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Phase One, Ricoh, Venus Optics | Tagged What else is new? | 3 Comments

The latest US camera and lens rebates from Tamron, Olympus, Nikon, Canon, Sony, Sigma, Fuji and Panasonic

By PR admin | Published: May 13, 2017

Posted in Canon, Deals, Fuji, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Sigma, Sony, Tamron | 4 Comments

New: Kinoshita Kistar 35mm f/1.4 lens

By PR admin | Published: May 13, 2017

One and a half years after the Kinoshita Kistar 55mm f/1.2, the Japanese company Kinoshita Kogaku Kenkyujyo has a new lens - the Kistar 35mm f/1.4. A few specifications (the lens was officially announced last year):