Tag Archives: astrophotography

New OM System E-M1 Mark III ASTRO camera announced

By PR admin | Published: July 1, 2024

OM System announced a new E-M1 Mark III ASTRO dedicated camera for astrophotography (check for pre-orders, but it seems that for now, the camera is announced only in Japan):

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Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 E APS-C lens coming next

By PR admin | Published: April 9, 2021

After the 24mm f/1.8 FE lens for astrophotography announcement, Samyang will announce another AF 12mm f/2.0 E APS-C lens for astrophotography (18mm equivalent) that was present on the initial teaser. The price is expected to be around  $470. Here are the first leaked pictures: Via SonyAddict

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Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE lens for astrophotography

By PR admin | Published: April 9, 2021

The previously rumored Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE lens for astrophotography is now officially announced with a new Focus Hold function and LED indicator. Pre-orders should be open soon at B&H Photo. Additional information: Update: pre-orders are now open at B&H.

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More info on the upcoming fast wide-angle Samyang lenses for astrophotography (24mm f/1.8?)

By PR admin | Published: April 7, 2021

Some additional information on the upcoming fast wide-angle Samyang lenses for astrophotography (24mm f/1.8?) – the new lenses will have a new feature that will let you easily set infinity when doing astrophotography. Anyone who has done Astro knows how difficult it is to set infinity on a lens when pointing to a dark sky. […]

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Samyang is teasing two new fast wide-angle lenses for astrophotography

By PR admin | Published: April 4, 2021

Samyang is teasing two new fast wide-angle lenses that should be announced later this month (April). One of the lenses will be full-frame and the second APS-C. The teaser suggests that both lenses will be well suited for astrophotography. Stay tuned for more details. Update: it seems one of the new lenses will be 24mm […]

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New: in-body clip-on ND filter and light pollution cut filter

By PR admin | Published: March 27, 2017

STC Optics, the company that makes the light pollution clip-on filter for DSLR cameras will soon also introduce a new in-body ND filter that will work on the same principle (clip-on filter directly on the sensor). This could be a cheaper solution for photographers who use ND filters frequently – you can use the clip-on filter with […]

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Latest updates on the TinyMos Tiny1 camera for astrophotography

By PR admin | Published: May 11, 2016

Few updates on the upcoming TinyMos Tiny1 camera for astrophotography:

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