Rocky Nook has recently released its latest free eBook, Rocky Nook’s Guide to Flash Terminology.
In addition, Rocky Nook also launched their Halloween sale, offering 40% off all eBooks with coupon code SPOOKY at checkout. The full catalog of photography books can be found here.
Aquatica announced new underwater housing for the Sony A7r II mirrorless camera. The price is $2,699. Additional information:
The German website d-pixx posted the first sample pictures taken with the new Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens that is scheduled to start shipping this month in the US (November 15ht according to Adorama).
Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens additional information:
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The Polaroid Snap instant digital camera that was announced last month is now shipping in the US (price: $99.99). The Snap is a digital camera with Zero Ink (ZINK) printing technology platform:
Zeiss Loxia 2/50 Sony E-mount lens review can be found here:
“Anyone looking for a small, high-grade 50mm lens for the Sony A7-series cameras will find a lot to like about the Zeiss Loxia. Not only is it relatively small and lightweight compared with other lens options such as the 55mm Otus (which could be used with an adapter), it is a very good performer, not to mention a lot more accessibly priced. It’s still not cheap, of course, and somewhat bizarrely, it competes directly with the similarly-priced Sony-made Zeiss-designed 55mm f/1.8 which not only is a slightly better performer in the outer field, but is an autofocus model, which may appeal to a wider market. Still, the Loxia is a great lens, but choosing between it and the Sony model may come down to whether you prefer manual focus or not.”
The Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM Art lens (Canon mount) review is here:
Yongnuo published the first pictures and specifications of their new Yongnuo YN-622N II trigger for Nikon cameras (available also for Canon). Check pricing and availability on eBay. Here are the specs:
The Sony RX1 R camera (grey market) is now available for $1,899.99 ($900 cheaper). Other Sony deals:
$20 off the Adobe CC photography plan (12-months subscription). You can also still get the CC photography plan for $7.99/month.
Canon cuts profit outlook on weak camera demand:
Official press release for Sony buying Toshiba’s image sensors unit (aprox. 1,100 workers will be transferred to Sony)
Last year I reported a rumor that GoPro is working on a consumer drone with HD camera. The official announcement will be in first half of 2016. Yesterday the company published the first sneak peek video of their upcoming quadcopter hat will have a stabilization system (no post-production stabilization was implemented in the video):
