Month: April 2015
Fujifilm unveils Fujinon XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR lens
After adding its to the official X-mount lens roadmap in mid-2014, Fujifilm has revealed the Fujinon XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR lens. It is a bright wide-angle prime that is weathersealed, so it will become a perfect match for the X-T1 weather-resistant camera. The new Fuji XF 16mm f/1.4 lens will be released on the marker in late May 2015.
ZY Optics introduces Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 lens
As expected, ZY Optics has finally unveiled the Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 lens, which has been teased during the past couple of weeks and which has been leaked by the rumor mill. It is referred to as “The Dream” and it has been designed for portrait photographers using Canon EF, Nikon F, and Sony FE full-frame cameras.
First Pentax K-3 II photo leaked before official launch event
Ricoh may be on the verge of announcing a new Pentax-branded DSLR. The rumor mill has leaked the first Pentax K-3 II photo, which is known to preface the introduction of a product. The brand new K-3 II seems to have a similar design to its predecessor, but you should refrain from conclusions before the official launch event!
Sony RX100 IV coming soon with Micro Four Thirds sensor
Sony has just registered three new image sensors. Two of them are Micro Four Thirds models and one of this pair is rumored to find its way into the Sony RX100 IV. Against all odds, the PlayStation company is said to be working on a Mark IV version of the RX100 camera which may become official sometime in 2015.
Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 lens to be announced soon
ZY Optics has been teasing the launch of a new lens on its Facebook page since the beginning of April 2015. Meanwhile, the rumor mill has managed to get a hold of the product’s name, specs, photos, and mount details. Without further ado, the Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 lens is said to become official in the near future!
Garmin announces VIRB X and VIRB XE action cameras
Garmin has returned to the action camera industry with the brand new VIRB X and VIRB XE models. These action cams are packed in a rugged construction and they are offering several built-in sensors, allowing users to create amazing animations using G-Metrix data. Both the X and the XE will become available sometime this summer.
Panasonic HX-A1 action cam introduced at NAB Show 2015
Panasonic announced a wearable camera at NAB Show 2015. The brand new Panasonic HX-A1 is an action cam that can see in the dark thanks to an infrared lighting sensor. The HX-A1 can record videos at up to full HD regardless of conditions or environments, as it is a rugged device despite its small size.
Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR lens price, specs, and photo leaked
Fujifilm is rumored to announce a bright wide-angle prime lens on April 16. Before the product’s official launch event, a trusted source has leaked some details about the lens, including its price and some of its specs. Additionally, the first press photo of the Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR lens has showed up online, too.
3D Robotics Solo Quadcopter revealed for GoPro cameras
The NAB Show 2015 event is bringing you one of the smartest drones available. It is named 3D Robotics Solo Quadcopter and it features two processors that will make sure the users do not crash the drone while flying it. The new Solo drone is compatible with GoPro Hero cameras and it will become available in the near future.
Blackmagic reveals Micro Cinema Camera for pro filmmakers
Blackmagic has introduced a new compact, lightweight, and affordable interchangeable lens camera for professional filmmakers. The devices goes around by the name of Micro Cinema Camera and it comes packed with a Super 16mm sensor that offers up to 13 stops of dynamic range and a global shutter alongside a rolling shutter.
Sony HX90V launched as world’s smallest 30x zoom camera
Sony has officially revealed the recently-rumored HX60/HX60V replacement. The brand new Sony HX90V is here as a device built with miniaturization in mind. It is the world’s smallest compact camera to feature a 30x optical zoom lens and a viewfinder. It is scheduled to arrive on the market within the next few months.
Canon 5D Mark IVc coming alongside the 5D Mark IV
As previously rumored, Canon might actually launch two versions of the 5D Mark III replacement. The first is the 5D Mark IV, which will represent a major upgrade over the current version and will be aimed at photographers. The other is rumored to be called Canon 5D Mark IVc and to be built for professional videographers.
Olympus TG-4 announced with RAW support and new macro modes
Olympus has taken the wraps off of its latest Stylus Tough camera. The brand new Olympus TG-4 has been expected to show up since the beginning of 2015. Here we are in mid-April 2015 and only now the shooter has been revealed. It comes packed with a handful of new features when compared to the TG-3, such as RAW support.
Ultra-compact Sony WX500 becomes official with 30x lens
Sony has announced the second compact camera of the day, which is also the world’s smallest camera with a 30x optical zoom lens. It is called Sony WX500 and it comes with a similar specs list as the HX90V. Although it is lacking some features, the WX500 is more affordable and it is perfect for travel photographers on a budget.
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Nobody Claps Anymore in this poignant portrait photo series
Emotional cancers are causing a lot of harm to a lot of people. Depression or anxiety can turn into real monsters and they can affect the best of us, photographer Alec Dawson says. The artist has even created an amazing photo series consisting of haunting portraits of people struggling to cope with their inner issues.
Portraits of people living a “Life on the Line” at the Arctic Circle
Can you imagine living in a place where sometimes the sun never sets and sometimes it never rises? Welcome to Earth and the Arctic Circle. Temperatures are not very kind to normal human life, but there are people living near the Arctic Circle and photographer Cristian Barnett has portrayed them in the “Life on the Line” project.
Life moments depicted through photos of the “Life of a Bench”
Love, hate, happiness, sadness, work, rest, and so on. These are just some of the things people experience through the course of their life. Photographer Gábor Erdélyi is portraying all these moments with the help of a bench in Barcelona. The “Life of a Bench” has all these moments and it shows that life perseveres.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV to feature faster sensor readout speed
Canon has just introduced the EOS C300 Mark II camcorder, which is capable of recording videos at 4K resolution. Moreover, the shooter comes with sensor readout improvements. According to insider sources, the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV will use the same technology, allowing the DSLR to read the data from the sensor a lot faster.
Fujifilm X-Pro1 successor could feature bigger 27MP sensor
Fujifilm might choose to release two versions of the X-Pro2 on the market. The company is now rumored to be working on a Fujifilm X-Pro1 successor with an APS-X image sensor, that is bigger than APS-C sensors. Additionally, the new sensor will have 27 megapixels, more than the 24 megapixels of the already-rumored APS-C sensor.
Sigma Four Thirds lenses are no longer in development
If you own a Four Thirds camera, then you should know that you will never get the chance to buy new Sigma Four Thirds lenses. It seems like the Japanese company has stopped working on such products. However, there is a chance that the manufacturer will also stop developing Micro Four Thirds lenses in the near future.
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