The HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8ED DC AW lens delayed again till April 2016

By PR admin | Published: December 16, 2015

HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f:2.8
Ricoh Japan announced that the new HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8ED DC AW lens is delayed again and will be announced in April, 2016. In the US the lens is already available for pre-order. Here are the technical specifications:

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Firmware update version 4.2 for the Fuji X-T1 camera officially announced

By PR admin | Published: December 16, 2015

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The firmware update version 4.2 for the Fuji X-T1 mirrorless camera I reported about a week ago is now officially announced. Here is the list of improvements in this firmware update:

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Sigma announces the world’s first WR ceramic protector filter

By PR admin | Published: December 16, 2015

Sigma WR ceramic protector filter
Sigma announced the world’s first protective lens filter made of clear glass ceramic:

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Macphun holiday deals

By PR admin | Published: December 15, 2015

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CREATIVE KIT 2016

  1. Bonus # 1: Winter and Holiday Texture Pack by Photobacks.
  2. Bonus # 2: Magic Winter Presets for Tonality & Intensify.
  3. Bonus # 3: Eat Pretty Things inspirational ebook by Trisha Hughes.
  4. Bonus # 4: Watermark Plus by Pearl Mountain
  5. Bonus # 5: CanvasPop Gift Card worth $30.

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AURORA HDR

  • Aurora HDR Pro for $99
  • Bonus # 1: Pro Aurora HDR Training by Trey Ratcliff.
  • Bonus # 2: Photoversity Guide to Aurora HDR by Jeff Carlson.
  • Bonus # 3: High-res Holiday Textures Pack by Trey Ratcliff.
  • Bonus # 4: 1 Month Arcanum Membership.
  • Gift cards also available (free shipping worldwide)

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FREE FOCUS CK (was Focus Pro)

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What to expect in early 2016?

By PR admin | Published: December 15, 2015

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Here is what to expect from the major camera/lens manufacturer in early 2016. Most of those announcements will be made during the CES (January) and CP+ (February) shows:

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New Olympus PEN-F digital camera to be announced next

By PR admin | Published: December 15, 2015

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Olympus will play the retro card again – the company registered a new PEN-F camera at Taiwan’s certification authority NCC (National Communications Commission). This will basically be a digital version of the original PEN-F. Expect the official announcement in 30-60 days (based on previous NCC filings). Here are the certificates:

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Amazon giveaway: Sony a6000 camera with 16-50mm lens

By PR admin | Published: December 14, 2015

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Amazon is currently giving away a Sony Alpha a6000 mirrorless camera with 16-50mm lens. You just need to click on the Amazon box on this page in order to see if you are the winner,

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Another price drop on Hasselblad cameras

By PR admin | Published: December 14, 2015

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The price of many Hasselblad cameras lenses went down even more today:

See all details here. The 50% off deal on the Hasselblad H5D-50c Wi-Fi medium format camera body is supposed to end today (reg. price: $28,500).

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Adobe is making huge profit by switching customers to the cloud

By PR admin | Published: December 14, 2015

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Adobe is making huge profit by switching customers to their cloud subscription.

Theregister.co.uk says it all with the title – “Adobe: We locked our customers in the cloud and out poured money“:

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Sigma’s patent for a 11-22mm f/4.5-5.6 DG HSM FLD Art lens

By PR admin | Published: December 14, 2015

Sigma 11-22mm f:4.5-5.6 DG HSM FLD Art lens patent
Sigma filed a patent in Japan for a 11-22mm f/4.5-5.6 DG HSM FLD Art full frame lens. This will be a nice addition to the current Sigma Art product line. Here are the details:

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