Tag: Mirrorless

Canon Lens Patents : RF 70-200mm f/4L, RF 28mm f/1.8, RF 50mm f/1.8

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 for Sony E-Mount

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”

Rumors : Nikon D6, Nikon D760, Nikon Z1 and Nikon Z8 Updates

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

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 EOS R Firmware Ver.1.2.0 Now Available To Download

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”

Fujifilm X-T30 Firmware Update Version 1.01 Released

Fujifilm released firmware update ver. 1.01 for Fujifilm X-T30 mirrorless camera. The mid-range APS-c sensor mirrorless camera designed for both stills and video offers the same 26.1MP X-Trans sensor and X-Processor 4 Quad Core-CPU found in the X-T3.

Fujifilm X-T30:B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Check out the firmware update 1.0.1 details and download link below. Continue reading “Fujifilm X-T30 Firmware Update Version 1.01 Released”

List of Upcoming Canon Cameras: Canon EOS M5 Mark II, EOS M100 Mark II, PowerShot G3 X Mark II & G7 X Mark III

Check out the list of the upcoming Canon cameras that have already been registered at certification agencies but not yet announced.

The list includes Canon EOS M5 Mark II, EOS M100 Mark II, PowerShot G3 X Mark II and G7 X Mark III. Also the upcoming mid-range APS-C DSLR camera will not be the rumored EOS 7D Mark III, instead it could be EOS 80D replacement – the so called EOS 90D. Continue reading “List of Upcoming Canon Cameras: Canon EOS M5 Mark II, EOS M100 Mark II, PowerShot G3 X Mark II & G7 X Mark III”

First Video Tests of Sony a7 III & a7R III Firmware 3.0

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

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Tamron Compatibility Notice for Canon EOS RP

Tamron issued a notice about compatibility for Canon EOS RP camera with lenses for Canon mount.  Continue reading “Tamron Compatibility Notice for Canon EOS RP”

New Olympus E-M1X Tests Roundup

Here are the new Olympus E-M1X tests published on the web. The professional Micro Four Thirds camera offers enhanced reliability and performance.

The camera features a 20.4 megapixel Live MOS sensor, Cinema 4K movie recording, 18fps burst shooting with AF/AE tracking with world’s best image stabilization.

The E-M1X ($2,999 – Adorama | B&H | Amazon) is the largest, heaviest and toughest camera in the Micro Four Thirds system to date, measuring 144x147x75mm and weighing 997g with its two battery packs fitted. Check out the latest Olympus E-M1X tests below. Continue reading “New Olympus E-M1X Tests Roundup”