The current Pentax smc FA 645 35mmf/3.5 AL IF version
A new HD Pentax-D FA 645 35mm f/3.5 AL IF medium format lens for 645 mount will be announced on November 12th, 2015 – this will be a replacement of the current Pentax smc FA 645 35mmf/3.5 AL IF version.
Via Digicame-info
Another nail in the Samsung camera business coffin: I received multiple reports that different European stores are pulling out their Samsung inventory. The latest one is coming from the Norwegian camera store Japan Photo – they are getting rid of their Samsung stock and are cutting the prices by 50%:
A reader sent me a quick hands-on report on the new Canon PowerShot G9 X and Canon PowerShot G5 X cameras (both currently in stock and shipping):
I had a chance to try out the said Powershots at the local Canon showroom a day ago (they were press-launched locally just a few days ago along with the EOS M10). FYI here are a few quick feedback and observations:
Canon PowerShot G9 X
a. Can be almost considered as the S120’s replacement, except for the touch-only rear control interface which is a BIG issue. Without the usual RHS control set the touch-only operation is really a PIA especially if one has large fingers. And as usual, touch buttons can be mis-pressed very easily during operation. Despite the shorter focal zoom length, could’ve otherwise been the perfect Powershot compact P+S had the full RHS control config been retained.
Adorama is offering a 30% discount on metal prints: use coupon code PXAFN30 during checkout (offer expires Nov 30th).
After some big discounts on their current light field cameras, today Lytro announced their professional VR video setup called Immerge – a new solution built from the ground up to seamlessly blend live action and computer graphics (CG) using light field data:
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II camera that was announced last month is now available for pre-order:
Shipping is expected to start on November 25th:
Pentax K-1 will be the name of upcoming full frame DSLR camera from Ricoh and a prototype is currently on display at the Salon de la Photo show in Paris:
Photos: Ricoh/Facebook
If you are following PhotoRumors, you probably remember my post from October 4th where I reported that Hasselblad will probably not see 2016 as a stand-alone company because they are out of cash. The company was desperately seeking for investors and it seems that they found them – DJI now owns 20% of Hasselblad:
The latest Pentax deals and price drops:
Yongnuo announced a new YN660 flash (price: $168) with built-in radio that replaces the previous YN560 model. Here are the main features/specifications:
