Category: Equipment

PIXII camera update – Leica Rumors A quick update to my last post about the PIXII camera (update – I had to remove the PDF file because of confidential information) The https://pixii.fr/ website is now updated: Related posts: Apple Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 4.04 released with via Leica Rumors: https://leicarumors.com/2018/09/28/pixii-camera-update.aspx/ Here are the major camera announcements from the…

Zeiss ZX1 – this is the camera Leica should have announced at Photokina – Leica Rumors Zeiss just announced a new ZX1 full frame camera with 36MP, 35mm f/2 fixed lens, EVF, 4.3″ screen, aluminum body, integrated Lightroom and 512 GB internal memory (full specifications available here): Zeiss ZX1 full frame camera announced Like the…

Dear Panasonic: A Plea from a Photojournalist It’s not often camera news puts dread in my heart, but Panasonic’s full frame announcement felt like watching CNN at its most doom-laden. The future, via PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2018/09/26/dear-panasonic-a-plea-from-a-photojournalist/ It’s not often camera news puts dread in my heart, but Panasonic’s full frame announcement felt like watching CNN at…

Zenit and Leica Unveil the Zenit M Full-Frame Rangefinder The Russian camera brand Zenit has announced a new full-frame “mirrorless” camera. Called the Zenit M, it’s a rangefinder based on the Leica M (Type 240) via PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2018/09/26/zenit-and-leica-unveil-the-zenit-m-full-frame-rangefinder/ So the BBC started looking into the video, which allegedly took place in Cameroon. In July, when…

Fujifilm’s Next GFX is a 102MP Medium Format Mirrorless with PDAF, IBIS, 4K Fujifilm today announced that it’s currently building its third GFX medium format mirrorless camera. The new flagship camera will feature a 102-megapixel via PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2018/09/25/fujifilms-next-gfx-is-a-102mp-medium-format-mirrorless-with-ibis-and-4k/ It will also be the first medium format digital camera to feature in-body image stabilization, allowing photographers…

Fujifilm GFX 50R is a 51.4MP Medium Format Rangefinder-style Mirrorless Fujifilm has announced the new GFX 50R, a new medium format mirrorless camera that features a compact, rangefinder-style body that’s reminiscent of famous via PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2018/09/25/fujifilm-gfx-50r-is-a-51-4mp-medium-format-rangefinder-style-mirrorless/ Inside the GFX 50R is a 51.4-megapixel G Format 43.8×32.9mm CMOS sensor with an ISO range of 100-12800 (expandable…

I’m Back’s Digital Backs for Old 35mm Cameras Are Now In Production The I’m Back digital back for old 35mm cameras generated a huge amount of hype back in October 2017, but its first Kickstarter campaign fell short. The via PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2018/09/21/im-backs-digital-backs-for-old-35mm-cameras-are-now-in-production/ The I’m Back digital back for old 35mm cameras generated a huge amount…

Apple Unveils the iPhone XS and XS MAX: Smart HDR and Bokeh Slider Apple has just announced the iPhone XS and XS MAX, a new generation of iPhones that brings iPhone photographer to the next level. The iPhone XS and XS MAX via PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2018/09/12/apple-unveils-the-iphone-xs-and-xs-max-smart-hdr-and-bokeh-slider/ It allows you to adjust the photo’s depth of field…

Fujifilm GFX 50R Leaks: The Cheapest Digital Medium Format Ever? 2018 is turning out to be the year of the mirrorless camera. After answering the Nikon Z and Canon R mirrorless camera announcements with the X-T3, via PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2018/09/10/fujifilm-gfx-50r-leaks-the-cheapest-digital-medium-format-ever/ Photo Rumors is hearing that the price of the camera will be around $3,600. It suggests…

Fujifilm Unveils the X-T3 with a 26MP X-Trans Sensor and 4K/60p Video Fujifilm has announced the new X-T3, a fourth-generation APS-C mirrorless camera that packs impressive photo and video capabilities. Inside the sealed via PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2018/09/06/fujifilm-unveils-the-x-t3-with-a-26mp-x-trans-sensor-and-4k-60p-video/ Inside the sealed magnesium-alloy camera is a new back-illuminated 26.1-megapixel X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor backed by an X-Processor 4…

Canon Unveils the EOS R, Its First Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Canon has officially unveiled the new EOS R, the company’s first full-frame mirrorless competitor. The announcement comes just two weeks after Nikon via PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2018/09/05/canon-unveils-the-eos-r-its-first-full-frame-mirrorless-camera/ Canon has officially unveiled the new EOS R, the company’s first full-frame mirrorless competitor. The announcement comes just two weeks…

Canon’s Full Frame Mirrorless EOS R(evolution) is here! – Newsshooter Canon EOS R. Yes, it’s finally here, the Canon EOS R mirrorless full frame camera. The Canon EOS R is somewhat late to the game with Sony, Panasonic & Fujifilm all making mirrorless models. via Newsshooter: https://www.newsshooter.com/2018/09/05/canons-full-frame-mirrorless-eos-revolution-2/ Yes, it’s finally here, the Canon EOS R…

Phase One Unveils the 151-Megapixel XF IQ4 Camera System The Danish camera company Phase One has announced the new Phase One XF IQ4 camera system, which the company calls “a giant leap forward in photography.” via PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2018/08/28/phase-one-unveils-the-151-megapixel-xf-iq4-camera-system/ Both of the 150MP backs feature a 151-megapixel backside-illuminated (BSI) sensor for “unprecedented image quality in detail”…

Z-Directory: here are all Nikon Z posts in one place – Nikon Rumors Here are all Nikon Z posts in one place: Nikon Z, Nikkor 500mm f/5.6E pre-orders now open Nikon Z gallery The new NIKKOR Z lenses Here are the new Nikon XQD memory cards Nikon Z6 and Z7 mirrorless cameras officially announced Nikon…

Nikon Launches the 500mm f/5.6 PF VR, a Tiny Super-Telephoto Lens Nikon just released the new Nikkor 500mm f/5.6 PF ED VR, a new super-telephoto prime lens that’s ultra small and lightweight for its class. The via PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2018/08/22/nikon-launches-the-500mm-f-5-6-pf-vr-a-tiny-super-telephoto-lens/ Nikon just released the new Nikkor 500mm f/5.6 PF ED VR, a new super-telephoto prime lens…

Nikon Unveils the Z Series Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera System After months and months of hints, rumors, leaks, speculations, and teasers, Nikon just finally officially unveiled the highly-anticipated Z Series, its via PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2018/08/22/nikon-unveils-the-z-series-full-frame-mirrorless-camera-system/ The Z mount uses a large 55mm inner diameter and a 16mm flange focal distance that allow for apertures as fast as…

Nikon Z6 and Z7 related videos (hands-on previews, promos, demos) – Nikon Rumors All Nikon Z6 and Z7 related videos in one post: This post will be updated multiple times, refresh for the latest news. See all Nikon Z posts here Like: Nikon Z Facebook page | Join: Nikon Z Facebook group Nikon Z pre-orders: Adorama | B&H | Amazon Related via Nikon Rumors:…

“Do I NEED a drone?” Forget what you think you need. Focus instead on doing more with less — and refine your vision. via Medium: https://witness.worldpressphoto.org/do-i-need-a-drone-c0931ea3b32 Forget what you think you need. Focus instead on doing more with less — and refine your vision.