Nikon, Canon, Sony and Panasonic price increases coming to Canada on April 1st

By PR admin | Published: March 1, 2016

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In case you missed my post on NikonRumors from few days ago: a price increase is coming to Canada on April 1st, 2016 (not a joke) on all major camera manufacturers, including Nikon, Canon, Sony and Panasonic. The reason for the price increase is the decline of the Canadian Dollar:

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TopazLabs DeNoise 6 released (noise reduction software)

By PR admin | Published: February 28, 2016

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TopazLabs released DeNoise 6 – an updated version of their noise reduction software, complete with new features. The update is free to anyone who already owns DeNoise. DeNoise 6 is now on sale for $49.99 (regularly $79.99, $30 off) with coupon code “NOISEFREE”.

Additional information:

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More on the new Sigma sd Quattro mirrorless cameras

By PR admin | Published: February 27, 2016


Some more info on the new sd Quattro and sd Quattro H mirrorless cameras with Foveon X3 sensor and Sigma SA mount (based on this YouTube CP+ presentation)

  • Sigma did not try to create a small mirrorless solution with the new sd Quattro (obviously)
  • Sigma tried to gain advantage from AF, AE accuracy and lack of mirror vibration – all typical to mirrorless cameras
  • The new Foveon sensor has one stop better high ISO performance compared to their previous dp cameras
  • The new EVF has 40% delay improvement over previous versions
  • The exact release dates are not yet available, but the sd Quattro is expected before the summer, the sd Quattro H before the end of the year

More Sigma sd Quattro hands-on videos from the CP+ show:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 27, 2016

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→ We already have the first flash-meter / light-meter running on a Galaxy smart watch.

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→ The transparent lens adapter (for creating lens flare effects) I mentioned few months ago was also on displayed at the CP+ show.

Huawei and Leica announce technology partnership for the “reinvention of smartphone photography”

Updated 2016 Pentax K, 645 and Q lens roadmap

Pentax K-1 at the CP+ show

Potential Cause of The X-Pro 2 Delay Found?

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Get the complete photography business bundle for $87 (valued at $1,900)

By PR admin | Published: February 25, 2016

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This new 5daydeals.com deal on the complete photography business bundle will expire on March 1st (price: $87, valued at $1,900). See all details here.

Here is what you get for $87:

  • 49+ videos
  • 65+ templates
  • 24+ eBooks
  • 54+ worksheets

Full list of included titles:

ProductContributorValue
Business Action Planner Toolkit for PhotographersCorwin Hiebert$50.00
Lightroom Workflow Tutorial BonusTrey Ratcliff$39.99
ZEN PHOTOGOGRAPHER – Turning Your Passion into FocusDan Bailey$12.95
Photography Business MasterclassSerge Ramelli$90.00
A Beautiful AnarchyDavid duChemin$10.00
How to Feed a Starving ArtistDavid duChemin$10.00
Growing the VisionMonger 1 (Corwin Hiebert)David duChemin$5.00
Growing the VisionMonger 2 (Corwin Hiebert)David duChemin$5.00
Love & Light (Jen Bebb)David duChemin$10.00
(micro)STOCK (Nicole S. Young)David duChemin$5.00
Email + Website TemplatesRachel Brenke$49.00
Salesographer In-Person Sales BundleChris Scott$130.00
Business Planning CookbookZach Prez$99.00
Simple Wedding PhotographyRobert Lim$49.95
Photography SEO and Web Marketing | Secrets to Growing Your Studio OnlineSLR Lounge$69.00
Abbey Kyhl Community Membership + BONUS 24-Hour Work Week CourseAbbey Kyhl$129.00
A Photographers Marketing Guide & Hard Conversions Guide + Email TemplatesJasmine Star$49.98
Get Connected – Build Relationships to Drive Your BusinessGeoff White$49.00
Click Click Tick TockDan Carr$24.99
Email Marketing For Professional PhotographersDave Seeram$89.00
Thriving In The Market PlaceJoel Grimes$49.99
Portrait Photography for Profit – Attracting ClientsBrent Mail$275.00
How to Make Digital Delivery Work FOR You … Instead of Against YouAdam Birnbaum$49.00
Blogging Brilliantly – 30 Days to a Better BlogChristine Tremoulet$97.00
Pricing for Profit eBookBryan Caporicci$29.00
The Complete Wedding ToolkitErin Youngren$199.00
Autofocus Marketing CalendarSarah Petty$229.00
 Total $1,904.85

Additional information:

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Olympus PEN-F delivery delayed

By PR admin | Published: February 25, 2016

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Olympus Japan issued an official statement that the new Olympus PEN-F camera ($1,199) will be delayed. No official release date was given. The new PEN was already spotted in stock in the US two weeks ago.

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Voigtländer Heliar-Hyper Wide 10mm f/5.6 Aspherical and Super Wide-Helliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical III lenses for Sony E-mount

By PR admin | Published: February 25, 2016

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Cosina announced the Japanese pricing of their Voigtländer 10mm f/5.6 and 15mm f/4.5 lenses for Sony E-mount:

  • Heliar-Hyper Wide 10mm f/5.6 Aspherical E-Mount: ¥155,000 (around $1,300), shipping starts in May 2016
  • Super Wide-Helliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical III E-Mount: ¥115,000 (around $1,000), shipping starts in April 2016

Here is a 10mm f/5.6 sample video from Newsshooter:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 24, 2016

Polaroid Remote-Controlled Panorama Eyeball Head Spins 360

→ Polaroid announced new remote controlled Panorama Eyeball Head Spins 360° for capturing panoramic pictures and videos:

The versatile Polaroid remote-controlled 360°panorama eyeball head accessory is a compact, portable freestanding mini tripod that can also be placed on a tripod, slider or even selfie stick. Designed for Polaroid cameras, other small popular cameras and SLRs, the Polaroid remote-controlled 360° panorama eyeball head is ideal for creating the perfect panoramic video or picture. IR remote controls offer five speed modes, clockwise and counter clockwise rotation, as well as a triangle mode up to 75°.

Sony PXW-Z150 4K Solid-State Memory Camcorder

→ Sony announced a new PXW-Z150 4K solid-state memory camcorder.

Casio EX-ZR3100 camera

→ New Casio EX-ZR3100 camera announced in Japan.

More after the break – Leica smartphone rumors, tilt-shift adapters for the Zeiss Otus lenses and electronic ND filter for Sony E-mount cameras:

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Panasonic Lumix G 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. lens announced

By PR admin | Published: February 24, 2016

Panasonic Lumix G 12-60mm f:3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. lens
Panasonic announced a new Lumix G 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. lens for MFT cameras:

  • Price: $497.99
  • Shipping will start on April 28th
  • Production 1,000 pieces / month
  • Micro Four Thirds System Lens
  • 24-120mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/5.6
  • One Extra-Low Dispersion Element
  • Three Aspherical Elements
  • POWER O.I.S., Dual I.S. Compatible
  • Splash- and Dust-Proof Construction
  • Rounded Seven-Blade Diaphragm
  • Technical specifications:

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New low price on the Fuji X-E2 mirrorless camera

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2016

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There is a new price drop on the Fujifilm X-E2 camera (all listings below come with a free Fuji HG-XE1 hand grip):

Fuji X-E2 + hand grip is now $499 (regular: $788):

Fuji X-E2 kit with XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS lens + hand grip is now $699 (regular $1,188):

Shipping is free. This promotion expires on March 8th, 2016.

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