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Ricoh Announces the New Pentax KF DSLR Camera

Ricoh Imaging announces a new Pentax KF, a slightly-tweaked version of its K-70 APS-C DSLR camera.

The Pentax KF DSLR will be available in black starting ‘late November 2022’ on Ricoh Imaging’s online shop for $849.95, body only. If you pair it with the Pentax DA L 18–55mm F3.5–5.6 AL WR lens as a kit, it’ll set you back $949.95. Limited-edition ‘Crystal Blue’ and ‘Crystal White’ versions of the KF will also be available exclusively through Ricoh Imaging’s online shop for $899.95 (only 700 of each are being produced).

Pre-orders are coming soon at Adorama, B&H Photo, and Amazon. Continue reading “Ricoh Announces the New Pentax KF DSLR Camera”

Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S Lens Officially Announced

Nikon officially announced the new NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S lens with a built-in 1.4x teleconverter. The US price is $15,496.95, and it is now available for pre-order at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

With its built-in 1.4x teleconverter, this lens is the longest Z-mount lens Nikon has manufactured to date, with an effective focal length of 840mm. There are a total of 19 elements in the lens (26 with the teleconverter), including 3 ED elements, 2 Super ED elements, and 2 short-wavelength refractive (SR) elements.

This Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S lens is a super-telephoto prime designed to withstand the challenges of shooting sports and wildlife. In addition to its long focal length, brilliant f/4 design, fast AF, and powerful VR, this NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S lens stands out because of its built-in 1.4x teleconverter, which allows for almost quick change to an effective 840mm f/5.6 for even longer reach when necessary.

In addition to the new NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S lens, Nikon also officially announced the new MC-N10 remote grip for the Nikon Z mount system.

Pre-order links:

The new Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S lens is now available for pre-order:

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Canon EOS R6 Mark II & RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM Lens Officially Announced

Canon today officially announced the new Canon EOS R6 Mark II & RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM Lens. Now the new products – Canon EOS R6 Mark II & RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM Lens – are available for pre-order at B&H, Adorama.

Pre-order links:

Canon EOS R6 Mark II Pre-order links:

Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM Lens Pre-order links:

Canon Speedlite EL-5 Flash Pre-order links:

Canon EOS R6 Mark II Key Features

  • 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
  • 4K60 10-Bit Internal Video, C-Log 3
  • External 6K ProRes RAW Recording
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
  • 12 fps Mech. Shutter, 40 fps E. Shutter
  • Sensor-Shift 5-Axis Image Stabilization
  • 3.69m-Dot OLED EVF
  • 3″ 1.62m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
  • Dual UHS-II Memory Card Slots
  • Multi-Function Shoe, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM Lens Key Features

  • RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
  • Nano USM AF System
  • Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Ultra-Low Dispersion Elements
  • Air Sphere Coating
  • Lens Function Buttons and Control Ring
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

Canon Speedlite EL-5 Key Features

  • 2.4 GHz Wireless Radio Transmission
  • Guide Number: 197′ at ISO 100 and 200mm
  • Runs on LP-EL Lithium-Ion Battery
  • Modeling Lamp; Multi-Function Shoe
  • Zoom Range: 24-200mm (14mm with Panel)
  • Recycle Time: 0.1-1.2 Seconds
  • Extended Control from 1/1 to 1/1024
  • Joystick, Dial, and High-Definition LCD
  • Remote Control with Camera Connect App
  • Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction

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Fujifilm X-T5 & XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro Lens Officially Announced

Fujifilm officially announced the new Fujifilm X-T5 & XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro Lens. Now the new products – Fujifilm X-T5 & XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro Lens – are available for pre-order at major US stores.

Shipping of the Fujifilm X-T5 & XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro Lens products will start on November 17, 2022.

Pre-order links:

Fujifilm X-T5: $1,699.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Fujifilm X-T5 with XF 18-55mm Lens Kit: $2,099.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Fujifilm X-T5 with XF 16-80mm Lens Kit: $2,199.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

→ EUROPE: AmazonUK / AmazonDE

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OM SYSTEM OM-5 Officially Announced, Price $1,199

OM SYSTEM OM-5 mirrorless camera is now officially announced. he OM-5 is a smaller, lighter alternative to the OM System OM-1 for content creators whose primary interest is an outdoor pursuit like walking or climbing, while the OM-1’s target market is dedicated photographers and videographers.

Compact, lightweight, and durable, the OM SYSTEM OM-5 mirrorless camera is suitable for both still pictures and video capture. Even though its body is the same as the older OM-D E-M5 Mark III, its processing has been improved so that it can use computational photography features that were only available on more expensive cameras before.

The OM SYSTEM OM-5 will be available for $1,199.99 body-only and $1599.99 with the 12-45mm f/4 PRO lens as a kit.

Pre-order links:

OM SYSTEM OM-5 body: $1,199.99 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

OM SYSTEM OM-5 with 12-45mm f/4 PRO Lens: $1,599.99 at B&H, Adorama. Continue reading “OM SYSTEM OM-5 Officially Announced, Price $1,199”

Sony A7R V Announced : (61MP, AI-based AF, 8 stops IBIS, $3898)

Sony officially announces the new Sony A7R V. The high-resolution model offers 61.0MP still images plus the most effective 8-step image stabilization system ever offered in any of Sony’s Alpha cameras, as well as refined 8K movie recording, a new 4-axis multi-angle LCD monitor, high-speed communication functions, high-level operability and smooth workflow integration. This new camera is ideal for professionals who want a first-class high-resolution imaging tool.

Sony’s newest high-res a7R V camera features massive processing power and new AI autofocus.

Sony A7r V Price and Release Date:

Sony a7R V costs $3,898, first available for pre-order

In US at B&HPhoto, Amazon, Adorama
In EU at Amazon DE, Amazon UK

The official release date for a7R5 is in December 2022. Continue reading “Sony A7R V Announced : (61MP, AI-based AF, 8 stops IBIS, $3898)”

Sony ZV-1F Vlogging Camera Officially Announced

Sony officially announced the new compact Sony ZV-1F vlogging camera with a Type 1 (13.2×8.8mm) sensor and a fixed 20mm equivalent lens. The US price is $499, $300 less than the launch price of the existing ZV-1 model.

Sony ZV-1F Key Features:

  • 20.1MP 1″ Exmor RS BSI CMOS Sensor
  • BIONZ X Image Processor
  • ZEISS 20mm-Equivalent f/2-f/8 Lens
  • UHD 4K30p Video Recording
  • 3.0″ Side Flip-Out Touchscreen LCD
  • Background Defocus & Face Priority AE
  • 5x Slow Motion & 60x Hyperlapse Modes
  • Directional 3-Capsule Mic & Mic Jack
  • High-Quality Livestreaming
  • Easy Smartphone Connection

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Canon EOS C70 Firmware Version 1.0.4.1 Now Available

The new firmware version 1.0.4.1 for the Canon EOS C70 RF Mount cinema camera is now available for download at Canon USA official site.

The EOS C70 is a new generation RF Mount Cinema EOS System camera featuring Canon’s 4K Super 35mm DGO sensor. With 4K 120P Slow Motion, High Dynamic Range and Dual Pixel CMOS AF in a compact body, it takes the RF System into a brand-new era.

Canon EOS C70 Cinema Camera: $5,499 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

You can download the Canon firmware update for EOS C70 below.

Firmware Version 1.0.4.1 incorporates the following fix:

1. Fixes an issue, in which, in rare instances, the camera cannot be normally operated when operating the REC button with the camera set to the [Continuous Recording] function.

Caution:
– Firmware version 1.0.4.1 is for updating EOS C70 cameras running firmware version 1.0.0.1 – 1.0.3.1. If your camera’s firmware is already version 1.0.4.1, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Once the camera is updated to the latest version, it cannot be restored to a previous version.
– Please refrain from loading menu settings generated using the most recent firmware version to a product running an old firmware version, as doing so may affect camera operations.

Download firmware v1.0.4.1 for the Cinema EOS C70

Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 Di III VXD Lens Announced, Available for Pre-Order

Tamron today officially announced the new Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens (Model A062) for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. The US price is $699 and it will be released on October 27, 2022.

This new Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens (Model A062) for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless available for pre-order at B&HPhoto/ Adorama / Amazon. Tamron is well known for making for E-mount. See Tamron lenses here.

Pre-order links:

Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E: $699 at B&HPhoto/ Adorama 

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Sony FX30 Cinema APS-c Camera with 26MP and 16-bit RAW recording

Sony has announced the FX30, a compact digital cinema camera that shares the same body design as the older FX3, but upgrades from full-frame to an all-new back-illuminated 26MP APS-C sensor that captures Super35 4K video.

The new Sony FX30 sits below the FX3 in Sony’s E-mount cinema camera lineup and is designed to bridge the gap between what budding creators want and what’s being released for the professional market.

Compared to the Sony FX3 (approx. $3,898 on Adorama | B&H | Amazon), which features a 4K direct-sampling full-frame sensor with ISO 409,600, the Sony FX30 instead uses a Super35 sensor with 6K sampling and ISO 32,000. 6K resolution.

The Sony FX30 digital cinema camera is already available to pre-order on Bhphotovideo.com and Adorama.com for $1,799. Continue reading “Sony FX30 Cinema APS-c Camera with 26MP and 16-bit RAW recording”