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Nikon, Leica and Olympus will not take part in the next 2020 Photokina show in Germany.
The 2020 show follows a fallow year in 2019. Back in 2018 the show’s organisers announced that Photokina would cease to be held biannually and would become an annual event in May of each year.
However, organisers later announced that the annual schedule would begin in 2020, pushed back from its originally proposed May 2019 slot. Continue reading “Nikon, Leica and Olympus will not Attend Photokina 2020 Show”
SLR Magic has added a pair of Micro Four Thirds (MFT) ‘MicroPrime’ lenses to its cinema lineup: the MicroPrime CINE 21mm T1.6 and the MicroPrime CINE 50mm T1.4.
The MicroPrime CINE 21mm T1.6 is constructed of 13 elements in 11 groups and weighs 700g (1.57lbs), while the MicroPrime CINE 50mm T1.4 is constructed of 6 elements in 5 groups with a weight of 630g (1.39lbs). The lenses, which will retail for $599 a piece at authorized retailers, round out SLR’s MFT lineup alongside the 12mm T2.8 and 18mm T2.8.
With the new lenses, SLR Magic’s Cine range for Micro Four Thirds now includes the 12mm T2.8, 18mm T2.8, 21mm T1.6, 25mm T1.5 and 50mm T1.4 optics. You can buy SLR Magic optics at Adorama. Continue reading “SLR Magic announces 21mm T1.6, 50mm T1.4 ‘MicroPrime’ cine lenses for Micro Four Thirds”
Apple has launched the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, which both have three different cameras for taking ultra-wide photos.
iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max will be available in 64GB, 256GB and 512GB models in midnight green, space grey, silver and gold colors.
The standard 11 Pro has an eye-watering starting price of £1049/$999 − and that only gets you 64GB of storage. The 11 Pro Max starts at a staggering £1149/$1099 (also for 64GB).
Here’s the full pricing breakdown: Continue reading “Apple iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max”
Fujifilm today has officially announced the new Fujifilm X-A7 APS-C mirrorless camera. The X-A7 features an all-new 24MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III sensor with the same color reproduction, famous film simulations, quality, and abilities as the sensors riding in their top-tier X-system cameras like the X-T3 and X-Pro2.
The press release can be found here, the product page is here. The US price for X-A7 with XC 15-45mm kit lens costs $699, release date on October 24th, 2019. Pre-orders are now open at Adorama, B&H and Amazon. Continue reading “Fujifilm X-A7 unveiled with improved AF, 4K/30p video and $700”
September 10, 2019
Sigma Corporation today made the following announcements:
All newly announced products will be on display at the 2019 IBC Show in Amsterdam. Continue reading “SIGMA announces the FF Classic Prime Line of CINE lenses and More”
Phase One XT medum format camera system incorporates the company’s IQ4 series of digital backs with up to 151MP of resolution and marries them to a line of Rodenstock lenses using the new XT camera body. The US price for XT IQ4 150MP Camera System, including a lens of your choice, is $56,990.
The lenses were developed with its partner, Rodenstock, and include:
Each XT lens uses Phase One’s new digital, electromagnet X-Shutter. The XT Camera System also takes full advantage of Rodenstock lenses with 24mm of shift on both the X and Y axis. See press text. Continue reading “Phase One XT Announced : Price, Specs, Release Date”
The Irix Cine 11mm T4.3 is a new cine lens offering an extremely short focal length, rectilinear image projection and a large image circle of 43.3mm.
The Irix Cine 11mm T4.3 will be offered in the following lens mounts: Canon EF, Sony E, MFT and Arri PL. The price and availability will be announced shortly. Continue reading “Irix Cine 11mm T4.3 Full-frame Cine Lens”
Canon announces plan to improve video autofocus performance on the PowerShot G7 X Mark III with new firmware update.
The PowerShot G7 X Mark III is priced for $749, with a choice of black or silver bodies. Check availability at now available for pre-order online at Adorama/B&H Photo Video/Amazon. Continue reading “Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Upcoming Firmware Improves Video Autofocus”
SanDisk officially announced the world first CFexpress memory card.
SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress Type B Memory Card, the 512GB version now available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video for $599.99. And the CFexpress card reader costs $49.99 at B&H Photo Video. Continue reading “SanDisk Announced Extreme Pro CFexpress Type B Memory Card (512GB Version for $599)”
Canon officially announced the all-new Canon EOS C500 Mark II full frame cinema camera. The US price is $15,999, and it is now available for pre-order at B&H, Adorama. Shipping will start in December 2019.
With its modular design, competitive price point and new features such as a 5.9K Full Frame CMOS sensor, user-changeable lens mounts, electronic image stabilization, internal cinema RAW light recording and the new DIGIC DV 7 Image Processor, the EOS C500 Mark II represents a bold leap forward for Canon’s Cinema EOS system line. The variety of assembly and lensing options help to make this camera ideal for a broad range of applications, from run-and-gun documentary shooting to live television broadcasts and big-budget films. Continue reading “Canon EOS C500 Mark II Cinema Camera Officially Announced”
