The Indonesian agency ePostel registered the new Samsung NX3000 camera. As you know the agency registers devices having Wifi before they can be sold in their country.
The camera is going to replace the Samsung NX2000 but specs are yet not known.
Lomo released the new Russar+ 20mm f/5.6 M-mount lens. It is a based on the popular original 1958 Russar lens design!
You can read the full specs, watch image samples and preorder the lens at shop.lomography.com/us/russar-plus
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April 17, 2014 09:25, amalric said:
It really looks splendid. Unfortunately on cropped formats it makes little sense. That was a FF35mm lens.
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Today Fuji announced plenty of new accessories. The most important addition is the TCL-X100 Tele Conversion lens for the X100/X100s series. It can alreayd preorderd at BHphoto (Click here).
There are also plenty of enw X-T1 accessories:
MHG-XT Metal Hand Grip for X-T1 on preorder at BHphoto (Click here). TheGB-001 Grip strap, the X-T1 Extended eyecup EC-XT and the X-T1 Cover kit CVR-XT (all not on preorder yet).
TCL-X100 Press Release
Fujifilm is proud to announce the launch of the TCL-X100, a tele-conversion lens designed specifically for the FUJIFILM X100 and X100S cameras. The lens attaches directly onto the camera and increases picture taking versatility by multiplying the fixed focal length by approx. 1.4×, converting it from 23mm (35mm in 35mm equivalent) to a 33mm fixed focal length (50mm in 35mm equivalent).
Superb optical quality and maximum versatility
This is Fujifilm’s second conversion lens for the X100 and X100S cameras and follows on from the WCL-X100 wide-conversion lens. Both conversion lenses offer Fujifilm’s supreme optical quality and are created by the same experts who designed the X100/X100S’s lens. The TCL-X100 delivers high image quality even at the F2.0 wide aperture setting, retaining the original optical characteristics. This optical excellence is underlined by the fact that the TCL-X100 is manufactured in Japan, allowing Fujifilm engineers to guarantee precision and quality in every component. The optical construction uses four premium glass elements in four groups to keep aberrations to a minimum and also employs Fujinon’s unique Super EBC coating for outstanding results.
Image processing optimizes picture quality
Achieving the very best results from the TCL-X100 is simple; just select the ‘Tele- Conversion Lens’ option in the FUJIFILM X100/X100S’s shooting menu. To enable this extra functionality, the camera must update the firmware(X100:ver2.10 or later /X100S:ver1.20 or later) which also allows the option to be selected via the function (Fn) button. If you select ‘Tele’ in the “Conversion Lens” option, the FUJIFILM X100 and X100S cameras automatically apply image processing to shots taken using the TCL-X100, reducing image distortion, ensuring balanced illumination across the frame and reducing chromatic aberration commonly found in tele-conversion lenses. In practice, the TCL-X100 enhances the functionality of the FUJIFILM X100/X100S. Its 14cm of minimum focusing distance enables you powerful macro photography and it is also compatible with the FUJIFILM X100/X100S's hybrid viewfinder. With the optical viewfinder (OVF) selected, icons showing the edge of the frame are displayed, while selecting the electronic viewfinder (EVF) gives users a 100% field of view.
The perfect match for the FUJIFILM X100/X100S
The design of the TCL-X100 has been carefully considered to ensure it blends seamlessly with the look and feel of the cameras. It is manufactured using the same materials, textures, colors and finishes as the X100 and X100S. Available in two colors: silver and black
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Fujifilm wide conversion lens TCL-X100: key features
- Approx. 1.4× magnification factor to convert X100/X100S lens to 50mm normal angle (35mm equivalent)
- All glass optical construction using four elements in 4 groups
- Fujinon Super EBC coating
- “Made in Japan” for optimum quality
- Available in silver and black
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April 16, 2014 11:54, Dmitry Anisimov said:
1. In mirrorless designs, the rear of lens sits very close to image plane, leaving very little space to fit TC. Very little space means TC would add too much aberrations [oh wait, you can work with transient aerial image]
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April 16, 2014 09:32, Dummy00001 said:
Can anybody explain why there are so few/none TCs for mirrorless cameras? (I mean TCs which go between camera and lens.)
It's very baffling.
I was curious to see how different the results would be between Canon’s 85mm F1.2 and the Fuji 56mm F1.2. Both are considered to be top in quality for both companies and are meant to be a top notch portrait lens. In the case of the 85mm, we get a true 85mm F1.2 on a full frame camera while with the 56 F1.2, we get an 84mm F1.8 equivalent on a 1.5x APS-C cropped sensor. I tested the 85mm using the Canon 5D Mark III and the 56mm F1.2 using the Fuji XT-1.
On paper, this should mean that the images from the full frame sensor should look more rich, have more detail and should have shallower depth of field. At least this is what one who knows camera gear would guess. The one thing that holds true is that the 85mm does indeed have the ability to have a more shallow depth of field. Other than that…
Follow the link to see my findings:
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April 17, 2014 05:09, bousozoku said:
It's shocking that the Canon exposures all seem to be off. The one thing I expect with the 5DMkIII is that it's incredibly accurate. Could it just be an Adobe problem?
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April 17, 2014 03:32, Andrew Van Beek said:
We're talking about a portrait shoot, not the Olympics.
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April 17, 2014 02:59, yofred said:
85L has "very fast focus"... wow. cant take this review seriously at all.
The members of the Photokina company presented these forecast slides at an event in Tokyo (Source: DC.watch). As you can see the overall camera market is shrinking. The good news is that mirrorless is expected to have a small growth while DSLR sales will remain stable. The compact camera market will keep shrinking while the major surprise is the big increase of the premium compact camera market!
Also interesting is the expected growth of non pure camera devices:
The camera world is deeply changing. I am wondering how the photography market will be in 5 years from now!
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April 17, 2014 08:10, madmax said:
Well, if the viewing system is not "the main point of a camera", at least is the main difference between mirrorless and DSLRs...
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April 15, 2014 22:24, Andrew said:That's a non total non-sequitur. If phones do attain the image quality of DSLRs, it may have some validity. However mirrorless cameras certainly have already attained that level of quality, so I'm more than justified in saying that they can stand ...
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April 15, 2014 20:27, ronin said:
Then by that token the black swan is that smartphones will take the place of mirrorless cameras as they move upstream.
Dpreview (Click here) posted the full Fuji X-T1 review. The camera earns the Gold Award with a very high score of 84%:
Overall, then, the X-T1 combines a hugely engaging control setup with a superb viewfinder, excellent image quality, one of the best AF systems in a mirrorless camera, and a pretty compelling selection of lenses to choose from.
Store links:
Fuji X-Ti body at Amazon (Click here), BHphoto (Click here), Adorama (Click here), Wex UK (Click here), CameraWorld UK (Click here), Wex Germany (Click here).
Fuji X-T1 with 18-55mm lens at Amazon (Click here), BHphoto (Click here), Adorama (Click here), Wex UK (Click here), CameraWorld UK (Click here), Wex Germany (Click here).
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April 16, 2014 07:21, tecnoworld said:
Outstanding camera. I tried it in a shop some days ago, and I was stunned by the evf. I suffer from rainbow effect (very visible for me in samsung nx30 and panasonic gx7) and I never saw it in the x-t1. Besides its evf is much larger compared to t...
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April 15, 2014 21:25, Shi Zheng said:
really? i find the ability to zoom in to focus on the EVF very handy! but then again you can always zoom in on live view to nail focus too
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April 15, 2014 10:26, Corrado Topi said:
If you are wondering why the new APS-C Leica T mirrorless system will costs that much ($3000) than one of the reasons has just be found out by Fotoskoda. They publsihed these pictures of the Leica T plain aluminum chassis.
That's how Leica wants to sell these $3000 cameras!
via LeicaRumors
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April 16, 2014 19:43, Christopher R Field said:
Leica and Panasonic have introduced some of the best stuff in the industry?... Like what? Leica has excellent build and looks good in your $1,000 purse, but i certainly dont see them innovating anything. As for Panasonic, they clearly innovate mor...
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April 15, 2014 16:30, Phil Brown said:
I wonder what an afternoon in a hot car will do the the accuracy of the camera.
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April 15, 2014 15:30, Burgo said:
"and has about 100times as much aluminium" lol. You get fooled if you think this is an argument.
Sony could once again lead the digital mirrorless camera industry in a new territory. SonyAlphaRumors reports that there is a 50% chance Sony will announce a sort of digital Mamiya 7 but likely with fixed lens within the next 5-6 months!
The sensor should be the one already in use by the new Hasselblad and Phase One cameras (50 MP Cmos). There is not other detail yet but it sounds quite amazing!
Image courtesy: Leica Camera Forum
The site Leica Camera Forum (Click here) posted the invitation they got from Leica. The original Leica text is in German but they kindly provided us with an english translation:
Nothing compares to and is more inspiring than the first touch.
We invite you to experience the haptic fascination of German engineering. Join us and celebrate with us the latest Leica innovation!
Sounds like something big has to come!
Fuji Bangladesh wrote today on Facebook:
FUJIFILM might release another X System MILC very soon. Stay tuned for further update from FUJIFILM.
I haven't heard of any new Fuji system camera coming now. So don't get too excited for yet now...
LavidaLeica got an invitation for the Leica event in Berlin. A bit strange they also claim to know the specs. If the specs are correct leica may not invite them in future again :)
Anyway they say that:
Camera has a 16MP APS-C sensor
Will cost $3k USD for body only
And $4k+ USD with lens…
Sounds too epxensive for what you get. But again, it's a Leica :)
There is one big deal on the Olympus E-Pm2 double kit which now sells for $399 at Amazon. And the reason for such a great deal is simple: The successor will be announced sometimes between May and June!
A couple of store managers told us Olympus discontinued the E-PM2 and E-P5 cameras and they are now discounting these products to clear their stocks.
There is no info about the specs of the E-PM3 and E-P6 cameras but as usual with Olympus we can expect incremental changes only. Recently Olympus manager Watanabe also made it clear that the bets position for the EVF is in the middle of the camera in line with the optical axis. This rules out the possibility of a sort of "rangefinder styled" Pen camera.
Well, there is not a lot going on with Ricoh's mirrorless cameras (namely GXR system). The only news we can report is that Egami spotted a patent describing a 24mm f/2.0 lens for a mirrorless APS-C camera.
This raises a big question: Is Ricoh going to launch a new APS-C mirrorless system?
Well, we don't know yet what the exact upcoming FE lens specs will be. The roadmap only says the next three will be a wide angle zoom from Zeiss, a fast prime from Zeiss and a Sony G macro lens. People over at Kakaku claim to have got "unofficial" words from Sony managers that these are the exact specs of the three lenses:
16-35mm f/4.0 Zeiss
35mm f/1.4 Zeiss
90mm Sony G macro
The lenses could be announced in Spring. All we know for sure is that Sony scheduled a new press release in late March. 4K cameras coming for sure but they could also announce some new FE lens too!
From left: Fujinon XF 18-135 mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS 16-55 mm f/2.8 XF and XF OIS 50-140 mm f/2.8 OIS
The polish site Optyczne shared these pictures of the mockup XF lenses shown at a Fuji presentation. Quite some great lenses Fuji will release here! Wish other systems would follow Fuji way of "thinking" lenses. Fuji seems to be always spot on with their few but great lenses.
From left: Fujinon XF 56 mm f/1.2, XF 10-24 mm f / 4, XF 18-135 mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS
16-55 mm f/2.8 XF and XF OIS 50-140 mm f/2.8 OIS
Steve Huff posted these very likely FAKE(!) images of the Leica T APS-C mirrorless system camera. As you know the new Leica system will be launched in April and the camera and zooms are actually made by Panasonic. Only the prime lenses will be made in Germany by Leica itself.
We will see in April how fake these images were ;)
Sony manager MR. Kimio is creating a lot of expectations! In an interview with the Japanese site Dc.watch (google translation here) he promised many "surprises" for the year to come. He could not say what exactly will surprises us but he stressed to say that it's Sony goal to make thing really new. They will also focus on the High End of the Photographic Market and the A7-A7r are just the start of that.
All I can add as a "rumor guy" is that there will be plenty of new Sony E-mount cameras. And some of them are Full Frame and quite different from the current A7-A7r. Zeiss will support this system with the launch of five manual focusing and fully Zeiss branded and designed lenses. And it is also expected to see some nice Olympus tech coming in these cameras too.
But what could be possibly a surprise for you? Foveon sensor? A Full Frame camera for $1,000? What else?
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Let me guess; same specs as nx2000 + sensor from nx300/30 (the one with pdaf). No physical controls as nx2000. This is what I see in my crystal ball, but I may be wrong, as every oracle :-)