Sony US is currently selling the A7r for $199 only (Click here). And you can pair it with the 11,700 discounted 500mm G lens at Amazon (Click here).
Two mistakes from two stores that make you save $13,000???? :)
Sony US is currently selling the A7r for $199 only (Click here). And you can pair it with the 11,700 discounted 500mm G lens at Amazon (Click here).
Two mistakes from two stores that make you save $13,000???? :)
NX1 Overview Training Tutorial
Zeiss Batis image samples at Zeiss FB page.
Letters from a Dream - Anamorphic 4K film by Eduardo Angel (Panasonic US).
Interview with the NX1’s Senior Designers (Samsungcamera)
This is one of the first selfies ever from George Harrison (TheNakedCamera).
Sony RX100 III review at Adorama Blog.
Sony Action Cam used in The Samurai World (Actioncamerarumors).
Samsung NX1 test (Graverholtphoto).
Vintage Lenses for NX Cameras: a real Must-See (SamsungCameraRumors).
India Digital Camera market registered an annual shipments of 1.62 million units in CY 2014. Advanced Digital Camera recorded a substantial triple digit growth (6Wresearch).
Samsung NX500 Image Quality Comparison (Imaging Resource).
Nikon makes a selfie camera for dogs (no joke) Read at TheNakedCamera.
Toshiba officially presented a new sensor that has a sort of built-in Olympus alike High Resolution mode. Here is the full press text:
Overview
Toshiba has developed a super high quality image processing technology that achieves image quality comparable to that of larger image sensors. This new technology is able to apply a compact image sensor like the ones in smartphones and in-vehicle cameras. Our technology sequentially processes a continuous series of captured images to realize a high image quality previously attainable with only larger image sensors.
Development History
With the miniaturization of semiconductors, the number of pixels in image sensors has been increasing year by year. It is now possible to take an image with higher resolution than ever before. However, the size of image sensors has not changed and this leads to increase of noise in the image because the amount of light received per pixel decreases as the pixel count increases. The long time exposure reduces image noise, but the image quality suffers due to camera shake. Conventionally, electronic image stabilization technology has been used to prevent image quality deterioration. In electronic image stabilization, several copies of the image are overlaid to compensate for the noise and a large amount of parallel memory is required to hold the multiple image copies. As a consequence, the noise reduction effect is limited by the number of image copies that can be kept in memory.
Features and Benefits of Our Technology
Toshiba has developed the super high quality image processing technology, allowing the user to acquire a much higher quality image by significantly reducing noise and preventing camera shake without requiring a large amount of memory. This technology generates a very sharp image with less noise by overlaying many continuously recorded images. By correcting camera shake with our proprietary high-precision motion detection technology, the image is sequentially generated using the memory capacity required for just a single image. This new technology effectively and precisely detects everything from tiny vibrations to large camera shake. Random noise is canceled out by overlaying multiple images, and object edges are kept clear and crisp through the same process. The increase in the number of captured images makes it possible to obtain very high image quality using very little memory for storage, which to date has required a highly sensitive large image sensor. In particular, night scenes suffered from increased image noise. Our technology will enable users to produce extremely clear images at low light conditions.
According to Fujirumors Fuji is considering to launch a new 33mm f/1.0 XF lens! It would certainly add some "WOW" factor to the X system. Let's see if they will really do it and how much that fun is going to cost!
from Mirrorless RumorsQuick update to the previous Leica rumor. They will launch new kind of products on June 10 on a special Munich event.
P.S.: Tahnks to the anonymous source who shared this!
from Mirrorless RumorsWe have been told by 100% reliable sources that Leica will launch a surprising product in two weeks from now! Stay tune on! I will try to grab some info about that soon!
from Mirrorless RumorsFor Fuji it makes little sense to compete in the Full Frame market against Canon-Nikon and Sony beasts. And they also understand that the quality difference between APS-C and FF isn't that big. That's why according to Fujirumors they will launch a new Medium Format Mirrorless (system?) camera in 1-2 years from now. They would have no competition, be unique and also lean to their long time medium format history. I think that's a bold move from Fuji!
Students from the University of Amsterdam got a Sony poll here: uvacommscience.qualtrics.com. And Sony is describing a hypotethical (or real?) soon to come new 1300 Euro mirrorless camera:
Sony is considering the introduction of a new model of Mirrorless Digital Camera at the price of 1300€.
This new camera will be the first model of an entire new producline Mirrorless Digital Cameras priced at the same point of Sony's Mirrorless Digital Cameras price range, which fluctuates from 400€ to 2300€.
The new model will be named ''PicYou'' and will include models for both amateur and professional photographers. A wide range of lenses and accessories will be available as well. Sony PicYou will provide to the users exactly the same quality features of current Sony's Digital Mirrorless Cameras.
P.S.: Thanks to the anonymous sender for sharing this!
from Mirrorless RumorsWe finally have a shipping date and price info of the new Sigma DP0. It costs £899.99 in UK and will ship end of June.
Source: Sigma.
from Mirrorless RumorsMeyer-Optik-Görlitz Trioplan announced that it will ship the new F2,8/100 mm in December for 1.400 Euro. There will be differen mount versions: M42, Canon EF, Nikon F, Fujifilm XF, Sony E-Mount and Micro Four Thirds.
The lens is said to have a very smooth "soap bubble" bokeh:
Here is the full press text:
The original Trioplan f2.8/100 lens from Meyer-Optik-Görlitz gained a fanatical following of photographers who fell in love with its dream-like soap bubble ‘bokeh’ effect.
The modern remake of the famous lens, currently in prototype, uses experience and modern technology to emulate this stunning effect more authentically than ever before. Great news. But what exactly is a ‘bokeh’ effect, and why is it so well-loved?
Bokeh, usually pronounced ‘BOH-Kay’ but sometimes ‘BOH-ka’, is a photograpic effect that produces an aesthetic blur in the parts of an image which are out of focus. Derived from the Japanese word ‘boke’, meaning ‘blur’ or ‘haze’, bokeh describes the way a particular lens renders out-of-focus points of light. Whereas some lenses unintentionally produce blurring that is distracting and undesirable, others use clever alternate aperture shapes and other engineered adaptations to create ‘good bokeh’ that is pleasantly ghostly and pleasing to the eye.
[Taken with the Trioplan 100mm f2.8 prototype by Raffaele Hortsmann.]
Taken with the Trioplan 100mm f2.8 prototype by Raffaele Hortsmann.
The distinctive circular shape in the Trioplan bokeh derives from the number of aperture blades. The Trioplan f2.8/100 is made of fifteen steel aperture blades whereas modern lenses often have only six plastic blades. This results in a circular aperture rather than the more common hexagon. The more blades, the more circular the aperture is.
The soap-bubble bokeh effect is, strictly speaking, actually a lens aberration – but it is so pleasing to the eye that it has become a desirable effect. Of course, state of the art engineering could simply correct these aberrations which would make the transfer function of the lens look better on paper (in MTF diagrams, magazine tests, etc) but then the soap bubble bokeh effect, so admired by photographers, would be lost.
Bokeh has many creative applications. Most commonly though, photographers specializing in portrait, macro or long-zoom images use good bokeh to their advantage, by enhancing blurred areas created by the shallow depth of field and making the subject stand out starkly against a gossamer background.
Meyer-Optik-Goerlitz has been associated with innovation, precision, durability and quality in the world of photography for nearly 120 years. In 2015 the Trioplan f2.8/100 finally returns, nearly a century after its first appearance in 1916, ensuring that a new fan base will be able to experience a modern take on the classic soap bubble bokeh lens.
via Digitalkamera.de.
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A genius idea from Ricoh that needs to be improved. Loving it :)
from Mirrorless RumorsThere is right now a "Hidden" $300 off deal on the X-100T. You have to click on that link to Amazon US (Click here). Then click on the Black Fuji and you will see the real discounted price of just $999!
from Mirrorless RumorsDigicameinfo spotted a new Ricoh GRII name registration at Postel. NO info on specs yet but usually this kind of registrations happens closely before the official announcement.
from Mirrorless RumorsAt last the big NX1 firmware has been released. You can download it here: http://ift.tt/1FqTms6
Those the the updated:
Still Photo Enhancements:
Enhanced AF performance in low light condition
Enhanced AF performance in backlit and spot light
Enhanced AF performance in the corners when utilizing 16-50mm PZ lens
Enhanced Face Detection AF performance
Enhanced AF performance in movie mode
Added “Zone AF” mode
Increased the size of AF to 5 steps in AF “Area Size”
No time limitation in Bulb mode
Increased the time-lapse to 3000 shots
Includes 4 most popular Pro Suggest presets (Cinematic, Memories, Gorgeous night, & High Speed)
Simplified EXIF data preview
Video Recording Enhancements:
Larger sensor read out data size with improved FHD quality up to 60P
Time code added features:
Count Up: Rec run / automatic restart when shooting / Free run
Time Notation [Manual time setting (Hour/Min/Sec/Frame), Internal camera time]
Internal time / External recorder
Drop frame / Non-drop frame
“1920x1080 (120)” setting in the Movie Size Menu for easy access
Auto Mic Control On/Off
Histogram & Digital Level is displayed during standby / recording mode
Capture individual 4K frame forward & backward with precision (Embedded EXIF data in jpeg)
Added NEW MF Responsiveness mode (Capable of setting to Low, Medium, High focus angle in manual focus mode).
Remains in Stand By mode after recording
Connectivity Enhancements:
JPEG, RAW (JPEG preview only), & Video transfer via WiFi (RAW files are converted to JPEG thumbnail with Picture Wizard setting embedded and then transfer to smartphone for preview only.)
Introducing NEW Samsung Remote Studio software (Download via launcher, Full control of NX1 through USB)
Supports Tizen OS TV connection
Just like Fuji announce the small sister of the X-T1 also Panasonic announced the small sister of the GH4! Here are the preorder links:
Black G7 with 14-42mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and Panasonic. In EU at Jessops, WexUK.
Silver G7 with 14-42mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and Panasonic. In EU at Jessops, WexUK.
Black G7 with 14-140mm lens at Adorama, BHphoto and Panasonic. In EU at Jessops, WexUK.
Black G7 with 14-140mm and 14mm lens kit at BHphoto.
Black G7 with 14-42mm and 45-150mm lens kit at BHphoto.
Silver G7 with 14-42mm and 45-150mm lens kit at BHphoto.
And a list of previews, tests and videos can be found over at 43rumors!
from Mirrorless RumorsX-T10 preorders:
USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
Fuji 90mm preorder:
USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
Previews and press text:
First Look by Rico Pfirstinger. Hands-on at Ivanjoshualoh. Hands-on at ePhotozine. 90mm lens preview at Kevinmullinsphotography.
The Sony A7S camera is the best video camera in the market. But it has one major challenge when using the video feature. The video record button is too small, awkwardly placed and slightly recessed. This makes it very difficult to activate without much fumbling around. You usually have to remove your eyes from the viewfinder to even locate the button. All this searching and fumbling around can cause shaky footage or missing the action all together.
This is why we created the Cineasy Touch Button Enhancement. This Patent Pending device, for the Sony Alpha line of mirrorless cameras will help your camera to capture pristine video just as easily as it does still images. The Cineasy Touch installs in just minutes and is super intuitive and very responsive. The Cineasy Touch provides a larger point of contact that can easily be found without taking your eye off the action. Simply press the Cineasy Touch and record video intuitively and effortlessly.
You will love it so much you will never remove it from your camera. It simply attaches to the neck strap eyelet nearest the video button with the included screw. Its that simple to make your camera capture video like a professional. And for a limited time you can get yours for the low introductory price of $24.95.
More info
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Model for Sony A7S
http://ift.tt/1bYpfwv
Model for Sony A6000
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43rumors.com and Fujirumors.com posted some last minute leak as appetizer for tomorrow's announcement (Monday May 18).
from Mirrorless RumorsA short heads up to remind you that next week is going to be quite interesting. On Monday Panasonic and Fuji will announce their small brothers of the X-T1 and GH4 flagship cameras.
And by end of the week Sony will introduce a new A6xxx camera and hopefully also the long time rumored A7rII.
Let's see if the A7rII will become a real Canon 50MP cam competitor.
from Mirrorless Rumors
Also Nikon is suffering the digital camera market collapsing. Bloomberg reports:
Nikon plunged 11 percent, the most since August 2013 and the biggest drop on the Nikkei 225. The camera maker forecast 30 billion yen in operating profit for the year ending March, missing the 49.8 billion yen estimate of analysts. The company also slashed its 2017 operating-profit target to 38 billion yen, down from 110 billion yen in June.
Full data can be read at Nikon.
from Mirrorless RumorsThe Fuji X-T10 and Panasonic G7 do have something in common. Both have a sort of "cubic" style! Both cameras will be announced the next Monday (May 18).
Digicameinfo just leaked the G7 images and specs:
– 4K video. 4K Photo
– 4K 30p / 24p
– Contrast AF employing the DFD technology
– 16MP Digital Live MOS sensor
– New Venus engine
– 360-degree panorama function
– Shutter speed 1/16000
– 2.36 million dot organic EL EVF
– 1.04 million dot free-angle monitor