Kodak and Wenn to launch new blockchain initiative and cryptocurrency

By PR admin | Published: January 9, 2018


KODAK and WENN Digital Partner to launch a new blockchain initiative and cryptocurrency:

"The KODAKOne image rights management platform will create an encrypted, digital ledger of rights ownership for photographers to register both new and archive work that they can then license within the platform. KODAKCoin allows participating photographers to take part in a new economy for photography, receive payment for licensing their work immediately upon sale, and sell their work confidently on a secure blockchain platform."

The website kodakcoin.com is coming soon.

Full press release:

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DxOMark is now separated from DxOLabs

By PR admin | Published: January 9, 2018



DxO Mark distributed an email announcing that DxOMark is now separated from DxOLabs:

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Watch the Sony CES 2018 press event live now

By PR admin | Published: January 8, 2018


Watch the Sony CES 2018 press event live at 8pm EST:

As usual, SonyAddict will be live-blogging the event - follow them if you are interested in a more detailed coverage. As I already reported earlier, I do not expect any camera related announcements today, but with Sony you never know.

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Panasonic GH5s camera announced

By PR admin | Published: January 8, 2018


The new Panasonic GH5s MFT mirrorless camera is now officially announced. If you have missed our previous reports, you can find all the details on Panasonic's website. The price of the new camera is $2,497.99 (pre-order: B&H | Adorama).


Here are the basic camera specs:

  • No IBIS
  • 10.28MP Multi Aspect Ratio MOS Sensor
  • DCI 4K60p and Full HD 1080/240p Video
  • Internal 4:2:2 10-Bit Long GOP
  • V-Log L Gamma and HDR Hybrid Log Gamma
  • 0.76x 3.68m-Dot OLED Viewfinder
  • 3.2" 1.62m-Dot Free-Angle Touchscreen
  • Dual Native ISO 400 and ISO 2500
  • Dual UHS-II SD Slots; Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
  • Advanced DFD AF System
  • 12 fps Cont. Shooting and 4K PHOTO Modes

Related videos and full press release:

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Watch the Panasonic CES 2018 press event now live (Panasonic GH5s)

By PR admin | Published: January 8, 2018

Watch the Panasonic CES 2018 press event where the new Panasonic GH5s camera will be announced:

43addict will be live-blogging the event - follow them if you are interested in a more detailed coverage. The full press release will be available here at 1:45 EST.

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Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 EF lens for Canon mount announced

By PR admin | Published: January 8, 2018


The previously rumored Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 EF full frame DSLR autofocus lens for Canon mount is now officially announced. The US price is $849, in Europe the lens will be €699. Still no word on a Nikon version of the lens.

In the US the lens is available under the Rokinon brand and you can already pre-order one here (shipping starts in February).

Technical specifications, MTF chart and lens design:

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More details leaked on the upcoming Panasonic GH5s MFT camera

By PR admin | Published: January 8, 2018


TechRadar leaked some more details on the upcoming Panasonic GH5s MFT camera - you can see the Google cached site here:

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New PONF multi-back camera project (film and digital camera in one)

By PR admin | Published: January 7, 2018



There is a new project called PONF for a film and digital camera in one and I just received the first pictures of the 3D printed model of the skeleton of the camera. Here are the camera's specifications:

Camera Body

  • Type: Single-lens reflex
  • Lens Mount: Natively: M42 - Other mounts available through adapters
  • Body finish: Chosen by the user
  • Bare dimensions (approximate): Body - LxHxW (cm): 6x6x3.8 - with no pentaprism
  • Backs - LxHxW (cm): 14x8x3 - maximum

Digital Back

  • Sensors: Sony CMOS image sensors, full-frame / APS-C
  • Pixel count: Full-frame: 36.4 MP / 24.3 MP APS-C: 24.3 MP
  • Board: RaspberryPI Compute Module
  • Operating System: Linux Embedded
  • Display: 5' TFT resistive touch display (10x8 cm), 4:3 aspect ratio

Film Back

  • Film type: 135 film ( 36×24 mm )
  • Format: Cartridges

Next is some additional information on the PONF multi-back open camera project from one of the founders:

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