Canon Announces the Development of EOS-1D X Mark III DSLR Camera

Canon held a major announcement. In addition to the new  RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM and RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS, the company also announced the development of the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III flagship DSLR camera.

Price and release date is not available yet. Expected official announcement around CP+ Show 2020 in February.

The new flagship camera will have an all-new CMOS sensor with Dual Pixel AF and a new Digic processor. That combination will be able to produce not only standard JPEG and Raw files, but also 10-bit HEIF files for a greater tonal range than JPEGs are capable of. The Dual Pixel AF region of the sensor will cover 90% of the frame horizontally and 100% vertically, with 525 AF areas.

Canon EOS 1D X Mark III will be able to capture 10-bit, 4:2:2 video footage at up to 4K/60p with built in a C-Log profile, to enhance users’ ability to grade the video files in post.

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III is now listed at B&H. Continue reading “Canon Announces the Development of EOS-1D X Mark III DSLR Camera”

Tamron Announced 4 New FE Lenses for Sony E-mount

Tamron today officially announced four new FE lenses for Sony full frame mirrorless cameras.

These lenses are Tamron 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Lens (B&H Photo), Tamron 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Lens (B&H Photo), Tamron 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Lens (B&H Photo) and Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens (Development Announcement).

The set serves as an accessible means for Sony photographers looking to build a collection of wide-angle primes. All three lenses are compact and lightweight, guaranteeing they won’t take up too much space in your bag. The 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens will be released in the Spring of 2020, currently no price info yet.

All these three Tamron FE lenses will be priced at $349. The 24mm and 35mm will arrive on November 20th, with the 20mm to follow in January. The lenses are the same size and same weight (around 215g/7.6oz), and use the same 67mm filter thread.

Check out the press release and pre-orders are open at Adorama and B&H: Continue reading “Tamron Announced 4 New FE Lenses for Sony E-mount”

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Mirrorless Camera, Specs, Price and Availability

Fujifilm has announced the new X-Pro 3, the latest rangefinder style mirrorless camera from Fujifilm.  Fujifilm has now released full specifications and prices for the camera.

The X-Pro3 has a 26MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensor, the same as on the X-T3, along with a hybrid autofocus system. The LCD flips down by up to 180 degrees and has a resolution of 1.62 million-dots. The viewfinder has a magnification of 0.52x when used optically and 0.66x when used as an EVF. The EVF has an OLED panel with 3.69 million dots. It has a USB 3.1 Type-C port and a 2.5mm remote/microphone socket.

The camera can shoot DCI and UHD 4K at up to 30p. It has dual SD card slots with UHS-II support and you can connect to external power sources over its USB 3.1 (Type C) connector. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.The rear screen is hidden until you tilt it down.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 ($1,799): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Continue reading “Fujifilm X-Pro3 Mirrorless Camera, Specs, Price and Availability”

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III First Impressions

Here are the first Impressions of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III camera.

Featuring a 20.4MP MOS sensor and a TruePic VIII image processor, the E-M5 Mark III offers quick continuous shooting up to 10 fps with a mechanical shutter, up to 30 fps shooting with an electronic shutter, and DCI and UHD 4K video recording.

The OM-D E-M5 Mark III from Olympus is a smaller, cheaper alternative to the flagship E-M1 Mark II / E-M1X models, offering many of the same features at a more palatable price-point in a smaller, lighter body. Check out the first Impressions of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III !

Olympus E-M5 III at Amazon, Adorama, B&Hphoto Continue reading “Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III First Impressions”

Irix Full Frame Cine 45mm T1.5 Lens Announced

Irix have announced a new Cine lens, the 45mm T1.5, which will be the third full-frame cine lens suitable for shooting with 8K Ultra HD cameras from Irix.

The new lens is designed for shooting with Ultra HD 8K cinema cameras and is based on a completely new optical design which includes four elements made of high refraction glass, one extra-low dispersion lens and one aspherical lens. Continue reading “Irix Full Frame Cine 45mm T1.5 Lens Announced”

Zeiss ZX1 to be Announced Soon !

The long awaited Zeiss ZX1 full frame camera is set to be officially announced very soon. You can check price and pre-order options at B&H Photo Video.

Zeiss ZX1 is similar to the Sony RX1, looks like it would be cheaper than upcoming Leica Q2 camera.

Zeiss ZX1 comes with a 37.4MP image sensor and a fixed 35mm Distagon F2 lens. It has a huge 4.3″ touchscreen with a resolution of 1280×720 pixels to augment its physical controls. See the press text and more information. Continue reading “Zeiss ZX1 to be Announced Soon !”

Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT Lens Price, Specs and Availability

Venus Optics announce price, specs and availability of Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT lens – a compact, approachable and fast lens for exquisite performance.

Retailing for just $149, the Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT is the most affordable lens that manufacturer Venus Optics has ever released.

Laowa 17mm f/1.8 lens provides the equivalent of a 34mm angle of view on a full-frame sensor. The lens houses nine elements in seven groups, and has a seven-blade diaphragm to give a pleasing sunstar rendering. The lens is compact and weighs just 6oz (172g). It has a minimum focus distance of 15cm and comes with a 46mm filter thread. Continue reading “Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT Lens Price, Specs and Availability”

Canon EOS R PRO camera coming in March 2020 ?

Canon is rumored to announce a new Canon EOS R Pro camera in March 2020. As previously mentioned it will be equivalent to the upcoming EOS-1D X Mark III. This is expected to be the new high-resolution model in company’s full frame mirrorless system.

This rumor suggests that a 60mp EOS R Pro camera with a similar feature set and an EOS-1 level camera will be announced ahead of the Photography Show 2020 in March of 2020. Continue reading “Canon EOS R PRO camera coming in March 2020 ?”

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Images & Specs

Here are first leaked images and specs of upcoming Fujifilm X-Pro3 X-mount mirrorless camera. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 will be officially announced on October 23rd, 2019.

The X-Pro3 uses the back illuminated 26.1MP X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and the X-Processor 4 image processing engine. As a result it provides superb image & 4K video quality and autofocus performance. The X-Pro3 uses an improved algorithm to enable autofocus at the minimum luminance of -6EV, a new HDR shooting function, which combines multiple continuously shot images of different exposure levels to expand the dynamic range.

Also join the Fujifilm X-Pro 3 Camera Users Facebook Group to share your Fujifilm photography! Continue reading “Fujifilm X-Pro3 Images & Specs”

Tokina ATX-i 11-16mm f/2.8 CF Lens for APS-c DSLRs

The new Tokina atx-i 11-16mm F2.8 CF is an ultra wide angle zoom lens for APS-C sensor Canon & Nikon DSLR cameras.

The ultra-wide 11-16mm focal length is ideal for shooting landscapes, interiors, nightscapes, and group shots, while the constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 offers great performance in low light shooting, with exceptional depth of field control.

The design of this lens is the same as Tokina opera series. US price is $449. Shipping will begin on November 8, 2019. It is also a direct replacement for the current 11-16mm f/2.8 model.

Tokina atx-i 11-16mm f/2.8 CF Lens ($449): Canon EF, NIkon F. Check also Adorama, and Amazon  Continue reading “Tokina ATX-i 11-16mm f/2.8 CF Lens for APS-c DSLRs”