Pre-order : Sony FX3 Cinema E-mount Camera

Now you can pre-order the new Sony FX3 cinema E-mount camera at major US stores: Adorama | B&H | Amazon.

The Sony FX3 is built around the same 12MP full-frame BSI-CMOS sensor as the a7S III and promises the same UHD 4K capabilities, including 60p capture from the full sensor width and 4K/120p with a slight crop. It offers the same choice of bitrates and codecs as the a7S III, meaning 10-bit 4:2:2 in a choice of XAVC HS (H.265) or XAVC S (H.264) with matching bitrates. It can also shoot XAVC S-I, an All-I H.264 format. It doesn’t have the DCI (1.89:1 ratio) options of the FX6.

The FX3 powered by the well-known Sony NPFZ 100 batteries used on cameras like the A7 IIIA7R IIIAlpha a6600, and A9 II.

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Fujifilm GFX 100S User Manual now Available for Download

Fujifilm GFX100S User Manual, User Guide, Instructions Download, Fujifilm GFX 100S Owner’s Manual View Online. Free Download Fujifilm GFX 100S PDF User Manual, User Guide, Instructions, Fujifilm GFX 100S Owner’s Manual. Download Fujifilm GFX 100S PDF User Manual here.

The GFX 100S user’s manual and reference manual are now available for download .

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First Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens Reviews

Here are the first reviews of the XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR telephoto zoom lens. Designed for sports and wildlife photographers, the US price of XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens is $799 and it will be released in March, 2021. Fre-orders are available at AmazonB&HAdorama.

Offering a highly versatile 107-457mm-eq. zoom range but in surprisingly lightweight and compact form factor, the new XF 70-300mm lens is an excellent choice for those wanting a capable outdoor sports and wildlife lens that won’t weigh them down. For even more telephoto performance, the XF 70-300mm is also compatible with Fujifilm’s 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters. With the 1.4x TC attached, the zoom range is extended out to a maximum of 630mm-eq, while the 2x TC will boost you out to an impressive 914mm-eq. focal length. Check out the very first Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens Reviews. Continue reading “First Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens Reviews”

FUJIFILM GFX100S Shipping Delay Notice

Fujifilm has issued an official statement, telling customers that the Fujifilm GFX100S won’t be shipping at the end of February like planned, but later. The Fujifilm GFX 100S is scheduled to start shipping on March 11, 2021, and it is expected to be one of the best selling mirrorless cameras in 2021. Fujifilm GFX 100S Pre-order, Availability & in Stock Tracker

The reason is that the pre-orders exceed Fujifilm’s expectations. Hence, Fuji says it will “take some time” until they’ll be able to ship the high-end medium format camera.

The Fujifilm GFX100S price tag is $5,999 and available for pre-order from AmazonB&HAdorama in the USA. It will cost £5,499 in EUAmazonDE / AmazonUK.

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Fujifilm GFX 100S Pre-order, Availability & in Stock Tracker

Welcome to BCN’s free Fujifilm GFX 100S pre-order, availability and in stock tracker.

The Fujifilm GFX 100S is a 102MP medium format camera with an image stabilized BSI-CMOS sensor that was officially announced on January 27th, 2021. It has a hybrid autofocus system with nearly 100% coverage and a multi-shot mode for capturing 400MP images of static subjects. It shoot a DCI or UHD 4K video with internal capture at up to 400Mbps or a choice of 10-bit 4:2:2 or 12-bit Raw output over HDMI. The compact body is weather-sealed, has an OLED info displays on the top, and a fixed 3.69M-dot OLED viewfinder. Its dual-hinged 3.2″ LCD can tilt for both landscape and portrait photography. The camera has two SD card slots (see best memory cards) and ports for a mic, headphones and remote control.

The Fujifilm GFX 100S is scheduled to start shipping on March 11, 2021, and it is expected to be one of the best selling mirrorless cameras in 2021. So, if you are interested or want to get as far to the front of the list as you can, you should probably go ahead and pre-order now. All the authorized Fujifilm dealers will not charge your card until they actually ship the item to you, and you can cancel it anytime. Continue reading “Fujifilm GFX 100S Pre-order, Availability & in Stock Tracker”

Olympus 150-400mm f/4.5 PRO Lens Delayed Again

Welcome to Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25X IS PRO Lens delayed because of high demand post. The super telephoto zoom lens is delayed again. This is the second delay because of a large number of customers who ordered the lens.

Designed for Micro Four Thirds system cameras the lens announced with a very expensive price tag as $7500 at Adorama and B&HPhoto.

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Fujifilm X-E4 Pre-order, Availability & in Stock Tracker

Welcome to BCN’s free Fujifilm X-E4 pre-order, availability and in stock tracker.

The Fujifilm X-E4 ($849 at AmazonB&HAdorama) is a rangefinder-style mirrorless camera that was officially announced on January 27th, 2021. Featuring the same 26.1MP X-Trans CMOS 4 APS-C sensor and X-Processor 4 from the X-T4, the Fujifilm X-E4 offers rich color rendering, wide dynamic range, and an impressive sensitivity range for working in difficult lighting conditionsm. The camera is capable of 8 fps continuous shooting with the mechanical shutter, 20 fps rate with an electronic shutter, or a 30 fps rate with an electronic shutter and a 1.25x crop, and it supports DCI/UHD 4K video recording at up to 30 fps and Full HD recording up to 240 fps for ultra slow-motion playback.

The Fujifilm X-E4 is scheduled to start shipping on March 11, 2021, and it is expected to be one of the hot selling mirrorless cameras in 2021. So, if you are interested or want to get as far to the front of the list as you can, you should probably go ahead and pre-order now. All the authorized Fujifilm dealers will not charge your card until they actually ship the item to you, and you can cancel it anytime. Continue reading “Fujifilm X-E4 Pre-order, Availability & in Stock Tracker”

Sony a1 Pre-order, Availability & in Stock Tracker

Here is BCN’s free Sony a1 pre-order, availability and in stock tracker.

The Sony Alpha 1, A1 (ILCE-1) is a high-end full-frame mirrorless camera that was officially announced on January 26th, 2021. It is the most technologically advanced, innovative camera that Sony has ever released. Featuring a 50MP Stacked BSI-CMOS sensor and in-body image stabilization, the a1 offers blackout-free shooting on its giant 9.44M-dot (240 fps) EVF at burst rates of up to 30 fps. It has Sony’s latest autofocus system, with fast processing and face/eye/animal detection. The electronic shutter is designed to eliminate flicker and offers a flash sync of 1/200 sec (it’s an impressive 1/400 sec with the mechanical shutter).

Sony a1 captures oversampled 8K/30p at a bit rate of 400Mbps as well as oversampled 4K at up to 120 fps. The camera can record 10-bit 4:2:2 video, and supports S-Cinetone, S-Log2/3, and HLG Log formats. 16-bit Raw recording to compatible external recorders is also available. The a1’s body is designed to allow 30 minutes of continuous 8K recording.

The Sony a1 is scheduled to start shipping on March 4, 2021, and it is expected to be one of the best selling mirrorless cameras in 2021. So, if you are interested or want to get as far to the front of the list as you can, you should probably go ahead and pre-order now. All the authorized Sony dealers will not charge your card until they actually ship the item to you, and you can cancel it anytime. Sony A1 Availability & in Stock Tracker

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Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 and 27mm f/2.8 R WR Lenses

Fujifilm has announced the Fujinon XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR a new pancake prime lens aimed at everyday photography and XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR telephoto zoom for sports and wildlife photographers.

The US price of XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens is $799, the XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR Lens is priced at $399 (AmazonB&HAdorama) and it will be released in March, 2021. Now the new Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 & 27mm f/2.8 R WR Lenses are available for pre-order at AmazonB&HAdorama. Continue reading “Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 and 27mm f/2.8 R WR Lenses”

Sony a1 now Available for Pre-order

The Sony a1 preorders are now open at all the major stores in US.  The price of the Sony’s flagship camera is $6,498 and available at AmazonB&HAdorama.

The Alpha A1 is Sony’s most technologically advanced camera to date and combines high-resolution and high-speed performance. Sony A1 uses a brand new 50.1-megapixel full-frame stacked Exmor RS image sensor and can perform up to 120 AF/AE calculations per second. Like the a7S III, it can shoot 4K at up to 120p in 10-bit 4:2:2 quality.

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