Month: February 2015
Adobe Lightroom 6 release date is March 9
The Adobe Lightroom 6 release date has been leaked ahead of the software’s official announcement. French retailer fnac is claiming that the image-processing program will begin shipping as of March 9 for the same price as its predecessor at launch. As the listing is still up, an official confirmation could be only hours away!
Nikon D7200 announcement to take place within three weeks
Nikon will allegedly hold a product launch event before March 13, 2015. Among other things, such as the 1 J5 mirrorless camera, the company’s fans will witness the official Nikon D7200 announcement. The new DSLR camera will replace the D7100, roughly two years after its introduction back in February 2013.
Pentax 18mm f/2.8 Macro lens patented for mirrorless cameras
After updating the roadmaps for all Pentax-branded lens mounts at CP+ 2015, Ricoh has patented a new lens, which could describe one of the models found in one of the roadmaps. The Pentax 18mm f/2.8 Macro lens has been patented and it describes an optic made for Q-mount mirrorless cameras with 1/1.7-inch-type sensors.
New Canon 300mm f/4 IS lens is in the works
Canon could be on the verge of announcing a few more lenses in the near future. The company has just patented three new models in Japan, all bearing an updated refractive index distribution element. Among them, we can find a new Canon 300mm f/4 IS lens, which could replace the current model that is more than 10 years old.
Nikon 1 J5 4K mirrorless camera allegedly coming soon
Nikon is rumored to announce a new mirrorless interchangeable lens camera in the near future. When this new model becomes official, it is rumored to be introduced with 4K video recording capabilities. A trusted source is reporting that the Nikon 1 J5 4K mirrorless camera will be unveiled within a few weeks.
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens could be in development
Sigma is reportedly working on a few new Art-series optics. They are supposed to be announced sometime in the future, albeit a more distant future than a neighboring one. It is said that the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens is among the new models, which would also compete against the new Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 lens.
Greg Whitton is the Outdoor Photographer of the Year 2014
The winners of the Outdoor Photographer of the Year 2014 photo competition have been announced officially. UK-based Greg Whitton is the laureate, courtesy of an amazing photo captured in the Southern Highlands, Iceland. The photographers will be awarded a place at the Fjällräven Polar dogsled expedition.
Fujifilm X-T10 is the name of the cheaper X-T1 version
The talks regarding a cheaper version of the weathersealed Fujifilm X-T1 mirrorless camera have returned. This time, more sources have been able to confirm the name of the alleged shooter. It seems like it will be called Fujifilm X-T10 and that it will become official sometime by the end of 2015 as an entry-level X-mount camera.
Veydra 85mm T2.2 lens unveiled for Micro Four Thirds mount
Micro Four Thirds users, who are fond of videography, can now pre-order a new Mini Prime-series cine lens made by Veydra. The company has announced the sixth model of its Mini Prime line-up in the body of the Veydra 85mm T2.2 lens, which handles 4K or higher resolutions, whose shipping begins later this year.
Tamron 28-320mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC lens patent discovered in Japan
Tamron has just patented its sixth lens this year. After patenting some models for mirrorless cameras with APS-C and 1-inch-type image sensors, the Japan-based company has patented an optic designed for full frame mirrorless cameras. The Tamron 28-320mm f/3.5-6.3 DI III VC lens is its name and it could be on its way soon.
Optional Canon image stabilization for lenses patented in Japan
Canon has patented an interesting accessory in its home country, Japan. An optional Canon image stabilization system is apparently in the works. The patent application says that it can be added into a lens, but it would not alter the lens’ focal length or aperture value, while some suspect that it could revolutionize the industry.
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 PF VR lens patent revealed
Nikon is rumored to announce a new lens based on Phase Fresnel design. A Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 PF VR lens patent has been unearthed at the US Patent and Trademark Office. It describes a lens with built-in Vibration Reduction technology, which might be released at the end of 2015, the rumor mill has revealed.
Bright Olympus telephoto lenses coming soon, says manager
An Olympus General Manager has revealed a couple of interesting details about the company’s future. Setsuya Kataoka is claiming that bright Olympus telephoto lenses will be released in the near future, while stating that photographers will be able to capture 40-megapixel high-resolution shots without a tripod soon.
Digital camera shipments 2014 report published by CIPA
The Camera & Imaging Show Production Association, commonly-known as CIPA, has revealed the digital camera shipments 2014 report. The association’s report shows that, once again, the sales for compact, DSLR, and mirrorless cameras have dropped and that they have taken interchangeable lens shipments down with them.
The Secret Photography Ingredients to Getting Blurred Backgrounds
Learn how to get your blurred backgrounds for your photos the quick and easy way.
Behind Photographs project: a tribute to iconic photographers
“Behind Photographs: Archiving Photographic Legends” is a portrait photo project by Tim Mantoani. The artist is documenting the photographers behind some iconic photos that are known all over the world. Captured using a 20×24 Polaroid camera, the project consists of portraits of the photographers holding their images.
How to Edit Images of Couples
It’s easy to edit images — especially sweet, romantic ones. Here’s a step by step process on how to achieve this airy look.
Tokina AT-X 11-20mm f/2.8 PRO DX lens revealed
Tokina announced a new lens at the CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show 2015. This time, it consists of a wide-angle zoom lens with a bright aperture designed for APS-C-sized DSLR cameras from Canon and Nikon. The Tokina AT-X 11-20mm f/2.8 PRO DX lens will also be released on the market in the near future!
Canon 120-megapixel CMOS sensor unveiled at CP+ 2015
After introducing a couple of full frame DSLRs with the biggest resolution in their class, Canon is now showing off an image sensor with an even higher resolution at CP+ 2015. When it becomes available, the Canon 120-megapixel CMOS sensor will be able to capture footage at 60x times full HD resolution.
Updated Pentax lens 2015 roadmap announced at CP+ 2015
The CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show 2015 is underway in Yokohama, Japan and Ricoh has joined the event in order to make a few announcements. The company has released an updated Pentax lens 2015 roadmap, which reveals the new lenses that will become available soon for K-mount, 645-mount, and Q-mount cameras.
Canon 1D X Mark II will not be released sooner than 2016
A lot of Canon 1D X Mark II rumors have circled around the web during the past couple of years. However, it seems like the first reliable details are just showing up. The EOS 1D X replacement is said to come in early 2016. Sources are reporting that the flagship EOS DSLR will not be released sooner except with one condition.
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