Tag: Announcement

Leica D-Lux 7 Street Kit for Spontaneous Photography

Leica has announced the D–Lux 7 Street Kit aimed at travel and street photographers. The US price is $1,549 and it is now in stock and shipping at B&HPhoto.

Leica is now offering its D-Lux 7 Black camera version in a “Street Kit”. The camera kit includes a hand grip, a black paracord wrist strap (made by COOPH), a lens cap with automatic opening mechanism, and a spare battery, which are ideal as light luggage for street photography and when traveling.

The new Street Kit gets most of its features from the black-finish Leica D-Lux 7. Looks like a more rebranded Panasonic LUMIX LX100 II, the Street Kit D-Lux 7 offers a 17MP Four Thirds sensor with a Leica DC Vario-Summilux 10.9–34mm F1.7–2.8 ASPH lens in front (24 – 75mm full-frame equivalent). Continue reading “Leica D-Lux 7 Street Kit for Spontaneous Photography”

Primoplan 58mm F1.9 II Lens for Canon EF, Nikon F, MFT, Pentax K, Sony E, Fuji X, Leica M & L

The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz brand has expanded its range with a new full frame lens – the Primoplan 58mm F1.9 II. As expected, this new lens has been released for various mounts: Canon EF, Nikon F, M42, Pentax K, Sony E, Fujifilm X, Leica L, Leica M, as well as Micro Four Thirds.

The Primoplan 58mm F1.9 II lens is marketed by the manufacturer as a “reborn” version of the original lens, developed by Meyer-Optik designer Paul Schefter 80 years ago. Then this lens became popular due to the extremely high aperture for that time, as well as the ability to create a wide range of bokeh effects – from swirling to “creamy” with small details in a blur.

The manufacturer focuses on the quality of the optics assembly, high-quality color reproduction with high sharpness of the image, and, of course, on the possibility of creating an expressive bokeh effect (see sample images on the Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II).

Price and availability

The cost of the Primoplan 58mm F1.9 II lens is $899 and it can be purchased via the B&HPhoto website. Here are all updated/new Meyer Optik Görlitz lense. Continue reading “Primoplan 58mm F1.9 II Lens for Canon EF, Nikon F, MFT, Pentax K, Sony E, Fuji X, Leica M & L”

Insta360 GO 2 Flagship Waterproof Action Camera

Insta360 introduces the Insta360 GO 2 flagship action camera. The brand new, thumb-sized, and ultra-light Insta 360 camera weighes less than 27 grams. Thanks to its stabilization, the 360 2 enables high-resolution, hands-free recordings and allows you to capture extraordinary perspectives while shooting videos.

Insta360 GO 2 is the world’s smallest action camera. It weighs about 6x lighter than your old action cam, with the same sized image sensor, and fits perfectly on your shirt.

The US price is $299.99 and it is now available for pre-order at B&H, Adorama. Continue reading “Insta360 GO 2 Flagship Waterproof Action Camera”

7artisans 35mm f/5.6 Photoelectric Lens for Sony E, Leica L, Canon RF and Nikon Z

7artisans released the new 7artisans 35mm f/5.6 Photoelectric Lens for Sony E, Panasonic/Sigma/Leica L, Canon RF, and Nikon Z mount mirrorless cameras. The lens has a very compact dimension, almost like a lens cap. The manual focus optic offers f/5.6 constant aperture and stylish design.

7artisans 35mm f/5.6 lens for Sony E, Panasonic/Sigma/Leica L, Canon RF, and Nikon Z mount is now available to order on the Bhphotovideo.com store for $138.

7Artisans lenses are sold at: AmazonUS | AmazonUK | AmazonDE | eBayUS. Continue reading “7artisans 35mm f/5.6 Photoelectric Lens for Sony E, Leica L, Canon RF and Nikon Z”

Nikon Z9 Pro Mirrorless Camera Development Announced

Nikon has released information on the development of the Nikon Z9. This new mirrorless camera will take position as the flagshop model aimed directly at the professional market.

This new Nikon Z9 will feature a FX-Format stacked CMOS sensor along with an all new image-processing engine.

Nikon is developing the Nikon Z 9 full-frame flagship mirrorless camera

MELVILLE, NY – Nikon Inc. is pleased to announce the development of the first flagship model for which the Nikon Z mount has been adopted: The Nikon Z 9. The full-frame (Nikon FX-format) mirrorless camera is scheduled for release in 2021, and represents a significant leap in technology and performance.

The Z 9 brings together Nikon’s groundbreaking technologies to deliver the best still and video performance in Nikon history, meeting the advanced needs of professionals in a wide range of genres. It utilizes a newly developed FX-format stacked CMOS sensor and new image-processing engine. In response to the growing needs of professionals, advanced enthusiasts and cinematographers, it includes support for 8K video recording as well as various other video specifications that fulfill diverse needs and workflows. The Z 9 embodies ultimate usability as a tool, offering users an unprecedented imaging experience from capture to workflow exceeding that of previous digital-SLR and mirrorless cameras.

Information regarding the release of this product will be announced at a later date.

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Sony Announced a Medium Format 128MP Global Shutter Sensor

Sony announced a 128MP global shutter sensor. The sensor has a 56.73mm diagonal which is about the size of the sensor used by medium format cameras like the new GFX100.

The IMX661 sensor features Sony’s Pregius global shutter technology, which enables the ‘capture of motion distortion-free images.’ The sensor is expected to be ‘used in industrial equipment cameras for a wide variety of applications [to] help to solve a variety of complex challenges, thereby contributing to the development of industry.’

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Sony Announces ECM-W2BT Wireless Microphone & ECM-LV1 Compact Stereo Lavalier Microphone

Sony announces ECM-W2BT Wireless Microphone & ECM-LV1 Compact Stereo Lavalier Microphone with high-quality, stable audio recording for vloggers, YouTubers and video creators.

Sony Electronics Inc. today announced two new microphones with the launch of the ECM-W2BT Multi-Interface shoe compatible wireless microphone and ECM-LV1 compact stereo lavalier microphone. Wireless high-quality audio recording with lower noise and stable connection is possible with the ECM-W2BT wireless microphone, especially when paired with the ECM-LV1 stereo lavalier microphone and one of Sony’s cameras[i] with digital compatibility. This combination offers the perfect solution to meet the needs of today’s vloggers, YouTubers and video creators who want to capture clear, reliable audio for a wide range of environments including street performance, product reviews, food reviews travel vlogs and more. Continue reading “Sony Announces ECM-W2BT Wireless Microphone & ECM-LV1 Compact Stereo Lavalier Microphone”

Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens Announced

Leica has announced the release of the APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH. The compact 35mm F2 is the closest-focusing M-mount lens, with a minimum focus distance of just 30cm (11.8″).  The US price of the lens is $8,195 and it is now available for pre-order at B&H.

The lens has a close focusing distance of 30cm, and has been designed to give maximum image performance, with 10 elements, in 5 groups, with 3 aspherical elements, and 6 of the elemtns are designed to reduce chromatic and apochromatic aberrations. The lens has 11 aperture blades for an almost circular aperture circle, and the lens has been designed to give exceptional image quality even when used wide-open.

Pre-order links:

Pre-order Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens: $8,195 at B&H.

Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens Key Features

  • Leica M-Mount Lens
  • Aperture Range: f/2 to f/16
  • Apochromatic Design
  • Three Aspherical Elements
  • 10 Elements in 5 Groups
  • Manual Focus Design
  • Minimum Focusing Distance: 11.8″
  • Filter Thread: 39mm
  • Included Lens Hood and Leather Pouch

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Laowa Unveils Argus line of f/0.95 Prime Lenses

Venus Optics has released the Argus line of f/0.95 prime lenses. There are five new manual Laowa lenses, including three for full-frame camera systems, one for APS-C camera systems and one for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) camera systems.

Laowa has unveiled f/0.95 prime lenses that comprise its new Argus line – three for full frame, and one each for APS-C and Micro Four Thirds cameras. Venus Optics lenses are sold at Adorama and B&H.

Here is another set of specifications from the company’s CP+  presentation: Continue reading “Laowa Unveils Argus line of f/0.95 Prime Lenses”

Ricoh Updates HD Pentax-FA 31mm f/1.8, 43mm f/1.9, 77mm f/1.8 Limited Lenses

Ricoh officially announced three new Pentax HD PENTAX-FA limited lenses for PENTAX K-mount DSLR cameras. These lenses are the HD Pentax-FA 31mm F1.8 Limited lens, HD Pentax-FA 43mm F1.9 Limited lens and HD Pentax-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited lens.

Three new Pentax HD PENTAX-FA limited lenses are now available for pre-order at B&H, Adorama. Shipping is scheduled to start in April 2021.

Pre-orders:

Pentax HD Pentax-FA 31mm f/1.8 Limited Lens: $1,049.95 at B&H, Adorama.

Pentax HD Pentax-FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited Lens: $599.95 at B&H, Adorama.

Pentax HD Pentax-FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited Lens: $799.95 at B&H, Adorama.

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