New Lomography Daguerreotype Achromat 2.9/64 Art lens

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2016

New Lomography Daguerreotype Achromat 2.9:64 Art lens
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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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Panasonic GX85 (GX80) camera specifications

By PR admin | Published: April 4, 2016

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I already reported last week that in the next few days Panasonic will announce a new GX85 camera in the US (model GX80 in Japan). Here are leaked specifications (Google translation):

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Hasselblad event in Berlin on April 15th

By PR admin | Published: April 4, 2016

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Hasselblad have scheduled an event in Berlin on April 15th that could be related to the rumors about a new H6D medium format camera. Here is a quote from the event description (Google translation):

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