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Sony a9 II is rumored to be announced in September 2019. The Mark II version of high-speed full frame mirrorless camera is expected to feature a 36MP BSI stacked sensor.
The Sony a9 mirrorless camera is now $1000 off at Amazon, B&H, Adorama for $3,498. Continue reading “Sony a9 II Rumored to be Announced in September 2019”
Nikon has released a new firmware update version 1.20 for Nikon D500 DSLR camera.
Firmware update version 1.20 for Nikon D500 fixes several issues More details can be found below. You can download this firmware update here.
Nikon D500 DSLR camera is currently selling for $1,796.95. Continue reading “Nikon D500 firmware update version 1.20 released”
Here are the rumored Nikon D6 specs that has been leaked on the web. The upcoming flagship DSLR to feature 24-megapixel full frame sensor, 4K@60p and IBIS.
According to recent reports the D6 delayed due to buffer design. The earliest announcement date for the Nikon D6 is late 2019. See also Rumors : Nikon D6, Nikon D760, Nikon Z1 and Nikon Z8 Updates!
Continue reading “Rumored Nikon D6 Specs: 24MP, 4K@60p, IBIS”
Sigma released a new firmware update for their 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary lens for Nikon F-mount.
The new firmware for Sigma lens for Nikon fixes issues with the optical stabilization (OS). Continue reading “Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Lens Firmware Update Released”
Here are the latest Canon lens patents discovered online. The patent applications are for RF 70-200mm f/4L, RF 28mm f/1.8, RF 50mm f/1.8 lenses.
Designed for Canon full frame mirrorless camerasystem, the two non-L lenses are the affordable candidates for the consumer market. There is also Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L lens.
EOS R is the first camera to feature the RF lens mount with a 12-pin connection, flange back distance of 20mm and a wide 54mm mount diameter enabling even greater flexibility in lens design. Continue reading “Canon Lens Patents : RF 70-200mm f/4L, RF 28mm f/1.8, RF 50mm f/1.8”
Tokina FiRIN 100mm f/2.8 FE Macro lens now officially announced. Designed for Sony E-Mount cameras, Tokina FíRIN 100mm f/2.8 FE MACRO is the second lens in FíRIN series designed to help shooting artistic photos of people, landscape or things at a very close distance, allowing to see the details that human eyes would hardly see.
The US price is $599 (£579 in the UK). Pre-orders are now open at Adorama and B&H. Sample photos from the Tokina FiRIN 100mm f/2.8 FE AF Macro lens for E-mount are available here and here. Continue reading “Tokina FiRIN 100mm f/2.8 FE Macro Lens for Sony E-Mount”
Here are the latest updates for the upcoming Nikon full frame mirrorless and DSLR cameras. The products in question are the Nikon D6, Nikon D760, Nikon Z1 and Nikon Z8. Continue reading “Rumors : Nikon D6, Nikon D760, Nikon Z1 and Nikon Z8 Updates”
ZY Optics releases Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 mark III lens. It has been designed for Sony FE, Canon RF & Nikon Z cameras.
This full frame optic has a natural 50mm focal length and ultra-fast f/0.95 maximum aperture making it ideal for low light situations.
The aperture control enables you full creative control over the amount of background blur and with such a large maximum aperture you should get a good Bokeh effect.
Compared to the previous version this new lens is slightly more compact and offers better flare resistance than the previous generation.
The US price is $799, you can check the availability at B&H, Adorama. Continue reading “ZY Optics releases Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 mark III Lens”
Canon released a new firmware update for Canon EOS R full frame mirrorless camera. The firmware update ver. 1.2.0 for the Canon EOS R is now available to download at Canon Canada.
Canon EOS R ($2,299 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama) firmware Version 1.2.0 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements: Continue reading “Canon EOS R Firmware Ver.1.2.0 Now Available To Download”
The firmware update version 3.0 for Sony a7R III (Amazon/Adorama/B&H Photo Video) and a7 III (Amazon/B&H Photo/Adorama) full-frame mirrorless cameras now officially released.
With this major upgrade these Sony FE-mount cameras gets enhanced real-time Eye AF functionality as well as an Eye AF mode designed specifically for animals. Here are first roundup video tests of a7 III & a7R III with firmware version 3.0.
Sony Alpha Camera Firmware Update Quick Guide
Continue reading “First Video Tests of Sony a7 III & a7R III Firmware 3.0”
