Samsung NX1 listed as discontinued

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2016

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Update: the Samsung NX1 is back in stock at B&H.

It has been a slow dead: the Samsung NX1 camera is finally listed as discontinued at B&H (both the kit and body only listings). We never saw any significant price drops or discounts on the NX1. Adorama and Amazon still have the NX1 in stock for almost full price.

There is a petition with 560 signatures to keep the NX line alive.

There are several NX hack projects currently going on – maybe this will be the future of the NX cameras. Check also this dpreview discussion on the latest NX500 hacking progress.

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The semi-annual Sony Alpha lens sale is now on

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2016

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The semi-annual Sony Alpha lens sale started today. Here is the list of all discounted lenses:

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New Lomography Daguerreotype Achromat 2.9/64 Art lens

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2016

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Lomography has a new Kickstarter project for a Daguerreotype Achromat 2.9/64 Art lens for Canon EF and Nikon F mounts:

Lens technical information:

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Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens EU pricing announced

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2016

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The EU price of the new Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens is now officially announced:

  • 695 EUR for Irix Blackstone
  • 475 EUR for Irix Firefly

The company still doesn’t have US distributors, but expect the US pricing to be similar.

Press release:

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Lytro exits consumer business, will continue with virtual reality solutions

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2016

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Lytro is no longer in the consumer photography business according to this lengthy post by the company’s CEO Jason Rosenthal. Lytro sees a future in virtual reality – they recently announced Lytro Immerge, the world’s first professional light field solution for cinematic VR (pictured above).

The Lytro Illum lightfield camera currently sells for $379, while the cheaper model goes for $99.

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“The ultimate Test of Lenses” now available for crowdfunding

By PR admin | Published: April 5, 2016

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I received this email form the people behind the “The Ultimate Test of Lenses” crowdfunding campaign that just started (click on images for larger view):

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 camera announced with 5 axis stabilization, no AA filter

By PR admin | Published: April 5, 2016

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The already rumored Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 camera is now officially announced (model GX80 in Japan). The US price is $797.95. Here are the basic specifications:

  • 16MP Live MOS sensor
  • Micro Four Thirds System
  • 2.76m-Dot 0.7x electronic viewfinder
  • 3.0″ 1.04m-dots tilting touchscreen LCD
  • UHD 4K video recording at 30/24 fps
  • ISO 25600 and 10 fps shooting with AF-S
  • DFD AF system, 4K photo modes
  • 5-Axis Image Stabilization, Dual I.S.
  • Lumix G Vario 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
  • Post-focus technology
  • 1728-zone multipattern metering system
  • Wi-Fi and NFC
  • Shutter speed range 60-1/16,000 sec
  • Time-lapse, Stop-animation
  • Built-in flash, hot shoe for external flash

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Update – Panasonic also announced a new DMW-FL200L LED flash with a guide number 65 feet. In some countries there will be also a silver/brown version of the GX85/GX80 camera available for sale:

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Promos/features/videos:

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Too good to be true: 25% on selected Nikon, Canon, Sony, Olympus and Fuji products at Newegg

By PR admin | Published: April 4, 2016

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Newegg is currently offering 25% off on select Sony, Fuji, Olympus, Canon, Nikon cameras and lenses with coupon code APRDCSALE00. This deal is valid till April 17th. Some of the eligible cameras are:

  • Fuji X-T10
  • Fuji X-M1
  • Fuji X-Pro1
  • Fuji X30
  • Fuji X-E2
  • Olympus E-M5
  • Nikon Df
  • Nikon D5500
  • Sony SLT-A99V

See all eligible cameras and lenses here.

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Two new Hasselblad cameras rumored: H6D-50 and H6D-100

By PR admin | Published: April 4, 2016

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A quick update on the Hasselblad rumors I reported yesterday: there will be two new medium format cameras – H6D-50 and H6D-100, both with Sony CMOS sensor. The new Hassy cameras are going to be cheaper than the 100MP Phase One camera:

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February 2016 CIPA report is out: camera shipments are down again

By PR admin | Published: April 4, 2016

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CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) published their February 2016 report and camera shipments are down again compared to January 2016, February 2014 and February 2015 (orange: 2016, black: 2015, blue: 2014 click for larger view):

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