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Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM lens unveiled with BR Optics tech
The rumor mill has got another one right as Canon has revealed a new EF-mount 35mm f/1.4L wide-angle prime. This new product is world’s first model to employ BR Optics technology, which consists of an organic element that reduces chromatic aberration. The new Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM lens will be released this fall.
Olympus E-M10 Mark II mirrorless camera officially announced
The Olympus E-M10 Mark II Micro Four Thirds camera has just become official. It has not been a secret for a few weeks, as its name, photos, and specs have all been leaked in the meantime. Now, the shooter is official with a new design as well as a built-in 5-axis image stabilization system that is reminiscent of its higher-end siblings.
Fotokite Phi is a drone that you fly around like a kite
Capturing aerial selfies may be easier than ever before thanks to the latest drone that is available on IndieGogo. It is called Fotokite Phi and it has been developed by Perspective Robotics. This drone supports GoPro Hero cameras and it comes with a leash, so you can fly it like a kite and capture videos like walking a pet.
Nikon delays AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens
Bad news for Nikon DSLR photographers looking to buy a AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens! The optic’s release date has been delayed officially. The Japanese company has confirmed that the stabilized 24-70mm f/2.8 lens is now scheduled to become available sometime in October 2015 instead of August 2015.
MIT’s Modulo Camera will never capture overexposed photos
The dream of a lot of photographers may be closer to reality than they expect. A team of researchers has developed a new camera that takes HDR photography to the next level. The Modulo Camera is the latest advancement and it is a camera that will never capture an overexposed photo thanks to an amazing algorithm.
DxO Optics Pro 10.4.3 update brings Windows 10 support
Windows 10 has been around since the end of July 2015 and DxO has decided to do something about it. The company has released new versions of its image-editing tools in order to support Microsoft’s newest operating system. The DxO Optics Pro 10.4.3 update now supports Windows 10 as well as six new camera profiles.
Focal Camera is an open-source modular camera project
Have you ever wanted to build your own camera? Well, now is you chance as the Focal Camera project has been announced by Dutch artist Mathijs van Oosterhoudt . Focal Camera is an open-source modular camera project that allows photographers to build their own camera with few tools and components.
Nikon Coolpix P900 firmware update 1.2 released for download
It is firmware day for photographers using Nikon gear. The Japan-based company has released new updates for a couple of its fixed-lens cameras. The Nikon Coolpix P900 firmware update 1.2 is here to fix a couple of issues for the users, while the Coolpix S6700 has also received a new firmware to fix one problem.
Samyang officially unveils Rokinon XEEN cine prime lenses
Just like the rumor mill predicted, Samyang has revealed the Rokinon XEEN series of cine prime lenses today, August 10. There are three new optics, all with a maximum aperture of T1.5. The three models are offering 24mm, 50mm, and 85mm focal lenghts. They have been designed to cover full-frame sensors and are coming soon!
Nikon Q1 2016 FY report reveals improved sales
Nikon has revealed its latest report concerning the sales and earnings of the first quarter of the 2016 financial year. Despite the fact that camera and lens sales decreased, the company reported an increase in sales value and operating income thanks to weaker yen as well a reduction in operating costs.
Graava smart cam automatically edits long, boring footage
How many times did you promise that you would edit those long and boring videos of your trips into short and more exciting footage to share with your friends? Well, one too many times and you have never actually kept it. Thankfully, Graava is here to record hours of videos and then to automatically edit them into something better.
DJI Phantom 3 Standard flying camera drone announced
DJI has introduced a new Phantom 3-series flying camera drone, but this one is aimed at first-time fliers. The new quadcopter with a built-in camera is called DJI Phantom 3 Standard and it is already available for purchase at the company’s official store, the company confirming that this is its most accessible drone ever.
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC lens becomes official
Tamron has taken the wraps off of the world’s lightest all-round zoom lens. The brand new Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC lens is replacing a 10-year-old optic and it does so in fashion. This lens will become available by the end of August 2015 with built-in image stabilization technology for DSLR cameras with APS-C-sized sensors.
CIPA report: DSLR and mirrorless camera sales up in June 2015
June 2015 could prove to be a turning point for digital imaging companies. The latest statistical data from the Camera & Imaging Products Products Association, commonly known as CIPA, is showing that DSLR and mirrorless camera sales as well as lens shipments increased in June 2015 when compared to June 2014.
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens officially unveiled
After announcing three new lenses in early July, Nikon is now unveiling another three lenses in early August. The first of them is the sought-after and much-rumored AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR. The new Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens replaces the older model with a built-in image stabilization technology and more.
Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lens announced
Nikon has just taken the wraps off of its second lens. The brand new AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR has been unveiled as an affordable and lightweight super-telephoto zoom lens for action and wildlife photographers. The Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lens will be released on the market this September.
Nikon 24mm f/1.8G ED lens revealed with high image quality
The third and final announcement of the day from Nikon consists of the AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.8G ED fast wide-angle prime. This new optic promises to deliver excellent image quality in challenging lighting conditions. The Nikon 24mm f/1.8G ED lens is a compact and lightweight optic that will be released with an affordable price tag.
Fujifilm X-T1 IR camera launched with infrared technology
It may have been a while since the last time a special version of an existing camera has been announced. Fujifilm is aiming to correct this, so it has just unveiled an infrared version of the X-T1 mirrorless camera. The new Fujifilm X-T1 IR is official and it is capable of seeing light from the ultraviolet spectrum to the infrared one.
July 2015 round-up: most important camera news and rumors
It is that time of the month again! Here is the July 2015 round-up containing the most exciting news and rumors that featured on Camyx. The digital imaging world brought us new cameras and lenses, while even more products are rumored to become official in the near future! Here is everything that you need to know!
Micro Drone 3.0 is a piloting dream with a built-in camera
The drone market is growing and, as expected, it will not stop from doing so anytime soon. In this sea of unmanned aerial vehicles with implications in the digital photography world, here comes Micro Drone 3.0. It is available though a crowd-funding platform and it consists of a small, customizable drone that will suits all your needs.
Canon ME20F-SH camcorder announced with 4 million ISO
Canon has just introduced one of the most amazing cameras of this year. However, it is not aimed at consumers. The Canon ME20F-SH is a professional multi-purpose camcorder that shoots color full HD videos at 60fps. The great part is that it can do it in extremely low light conditions thanks to its maximum ISO sensitivity of four million.
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