Photo Rumors

The latest patents from Canon, Ricoh and Apple

By PR admin | Published: April 20, 2016

Ricoh files a patent for a 200mm f/2.8 full frame lens (for Pentax K-1).

Canon EF-M 16-80mm f/2-6 STM lens patent.

Canon EF-M 9-18mm f/3.5-4.5 STM APS-C mirrorless lens.

Posted in Apple, Canon, Pentax, Ricoh| Tagged Patents| 5 Comments

2016 NAB show announcements

By PR admin | Published: April 20, 2016

Some of the new products announced at the 2016 NAB show (see all new product announcements here, NAB special available here, all NAB press releases can be found here):

Posted in Schneider Kreuznach, Zeiss| Tagged NAB 2016| 2 Comments

Samsung NX lens deals at B&H, Galaxy smartphone rumors: 18-24MP 1/1.7″ sensor, f/1.4 lens

By PR admin | Published: April 18, 2016

Several Samsung NX lenses have instant savings and markdowns at B&H (free expedited shipping plus 4% in rewards).

I received some rumors that Samsung is working on new 1/1.7″ CMOS sensor for smart phones – this may also explain why the NX camera line was abandon (at least for now):

Posted in Deals, Samsung| 36 Comments

2016 TIPA photo gear awards announced

By PR admin | Published: April 18, 2016

TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) announced their 2016 awards:

Posted in Other| Tagged TIPA awards| 30 Comments

What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: April 17, 2016

→ New Lexar memory cards specials at Adorama.

→ The new Pelican Air Cases are lighter than previous versions. At B&H you can get 15% off on select Pelican waterproof cases with coupon code BHNAB16.

→ Adobe announced video related updates to Creative Cloud Video.

→ Check out this flexible sheet camera from the Computer Vision Lab at Columbia Engineering

→ Sample photos from the new Irix 15mm f/2.4 full frame lens published on flickr.

→ Japan quakes disrupt Sony production of image sensors. Update: official press release from Sony.

Posted in Adobe, Deals, Irix, Lexar, SLR Magic, Sony| 2 Comments

Some Adobe codecs still depends on the vulnerable QuickTime for Windows

By PR admin | Published: April 16, 2016

Adobe issued an official statement that some of their codecs still depends on QuickTime for Windows which is now highly recommended to be removed form your Windows system because of security concerns:

Posted in Adobe| 12 Comments

Deal of the day: Fuji X-E2 camera with HG-XE1 hand grip for $499

By PR admin | Published: April 15, 2016

Adorama currently has the Fuji X-E2 camera with Fuji HG-XE1 hand grip on sale for $499 with free shipping ($300 off). This is a new low price for that model.

Posted in Deals, Fuji| 2 Comments

Future KMZ-Zenit lenses: Zenitar 50mm f/0.95, 50mm f/1.2, 85mm f/1.2 and more

By PR admin | Published: April 15, 2016

Back in February I reported that the Russian camera and lens manufacturer Zenit is coming back to life. The Russian photographer Denis Gavrilov posted some more information on the upcoming KMZ/Zenit lenses on his website and more specifically in this article (English translation):

→ Zenitar 85mm f/1.2 for 24×36 SLR cameras, planned for 2016 or 2017 (Zenitar-N means the lens has a Nikon mount)

Posted in Zenit| Tagged Zenitar 50mm f/0.95 E full frame E-mount lens, Zenitar 50mm f/1.2 lens, Zenitar 85mm f/1.2 lens| 24 Comments

Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 super wide-angle autofocus lens for Sony E-mount announced

By PR admin | Published: April 14, 2016

The Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 super wide-angle autofocus lens for Sony E-mount is now officially announced. The lens will start shipping on May 5th, 2016. The recommended US retail price is $1,499 (open for pre-orders now). The EU price is €1,499 (incl. 19% sales tax). Additional information:

Posted in Sony, Zeiss| Tagged Zeiss Batis, Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 lens| 9 Comments

Meyer-Optik Görlitz announces Trioplan f2.9/50 lens with a Kickstarter campaign

By PR admin | Published: April 14, 2016

Meyer-Optik Görlitz announced today a new Kickstarter to fund their new Trioplan f2.9/50 lens. The 2016 Trioplan f2.9/50 offers photographers “the most versatile” Trioplan yet with a built-in front element that provides a macro capability of 1:4 and the brand’s famous soap bubble bokeh. The lens commemorates the 100 year anniversary of the Trioplan. Additional information:

Posted in Meyer Optik Görlitz| Tagged Meyer-Optik Görlitz Trioplan f2.9/50 lens| 7 Comments

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