ProGrade Digital launches CFexpress 160GB Type A memory card

ProGrade Digital has announced a new 160GB CFexpress 2.0 Type A memory card designed for recording up to 8K resolution video. The US price is $329.99.

ProGrade Digital CFexpress Type A cards provide read speeds up to 800MB/s and burst write speeds up to 700MB/s. In addition, ProGrade Digital’s CFexpress Type A card delivers a minimum sustained write speed of 400MB/s (VPG 400) – specifically designed for high-resolution video capture.

ProGrade Digital 160GB CFexpress Type A Cobalt Memory Card: $329.99 at B&HAdorama.

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GoPro HERO10 Black Action Camera Officially Announced

GoPro officially announced its new flagship action camera: GoPro HERO10 Black, which features the company’s new high-performance GP2 processor. GP2 delivers breakthrough image quality and blistering video frame rates that enable HERO10 Black to capture life-like 5.3K video at 60 frames per second, 4K video at 120 frames per second and 2.7K video at an incredible 240 frames per second. The new processor also enables HyperSmooth 4.0 video stabilization, setting a new bar once again and all but ensuring HERO10 Black captures the smoothest shake-free video you’ve ever seen from any camera, regardless of price.

GoPro HERO10 Black: $499.99 at AmazonAdorama.

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GoPro Hero 10 Black Specs and Images Leaked

Here are the very first leaked images and specifications of the upcoming GoPro Hero 10 Black action camera.

According to the German website WinFuture.de, the GoPro Hero 10 Black action camera will reportedly sport a new image sensor that increases the resolution from 20-megapixels to 23-megapixels, and it is capable of recording video at up to 5.3K/60fps resolution or 4K/120fps resolution, as well as 2.7K video at 240fps for slow-motion. However, it’s still unclear when GoPro will officially reveal it. Continue reading “GoPro Hero 10 Black Specs and Images Leaked”

Godox Ving V860III Flash Released for Sony, Canon, Nikon, and Fuji

The Godox Ving V860III flash for Sony, Canon, Nikon, and Fuji is now officially released and in stock at B&H Photo, Amazon USAmazon DE.

Godox Ving V860III flash key features:
  • Built-In X Wireless Radio System
  • Recycling 1.5 sec Full Power
  • Guide Number: 197′ at ISO 100
  • Battery Gives 450 Full-Power Flashes
  • Flash Coverage: 20-200mm
  • Wireless Master/Slave TTL Functionality

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Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens Release Date & Pricing Info

Here is the price and release date info of the upcoming Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens. The official announcement is expected happen on August 4th, 2021.

  • Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens Release Date: August 27, 2021
  • Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens price (including VAT): 176,000 yen

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens: $1,998 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E: $1,399 at B&HAdorama. Continue reading “Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens Release Date & Pricing Info”

Venus Optics Announces Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT Lens with Automatic Aperture Control

Venus Optics has announced an updated version of its Laowa 7.5mm f/2 Micro Four Thirds (MFT) lens that has electronic aperture control.

This lens is currently the widest rectilinear lens available for Micro Four Thirds. It gives a field of view equivalent to a 15 mm lens on 35 mm sensors. This allows MFT users to enjoy an impressive 110° ultra wide angle of view for a broad range of shooting.

The new lens features the same optical construction as its fully-manual predecessor (13 elements in nine groups), but adds an electronically-controlled aperture at the cost of reducing the number of aperture blades to five.

Designed for the MFT system, Laowa 7.5mm f/2 lens with electronic aperture control costs $549. Venus Optics lenses are sold atAdorama and B&HYou can view a gallery of full-sized sample images on Venus Optics’ Flickr album.

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New ZY Optics Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f//0.95 Lens for L-mount

ZY Optics released a new version of their Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 version III for full frame L mount (Sigma FP, Panasonic S1 and S1H, Leica SL, SL2).

The price of the new lens is $799 and you can order with free international shipping. The bright prime lens is also available for Nikon ZSony E, and Canon RF mounts.

The ZY Optics Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 M-mount lens weighs 1.38 lb. (675g). The lens is 3.46″ (88mm) long and has a maximum diameter of 2.95″ (75mm). The lens has a 75mm filter thread.  Other features include a nine-blade aperture diaphragm, an aperture range of F0.95 through F16 and a 100cm (3.25ft) minimum focusing distance. Continue reading “New ZY Optics Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f//0.95 Lens for L-mount”

Panasonic Lumix S5 Sensor Review : Scored 94 Points at DxOMark

DxOMark published their tests and review of 24.2MP sensor inside the Panasonic Lumix S5 camera ($1,697).

According to sensor review, the Panasonic Lumix S5 gets an outstanding overall DxOmark score of 94 points, with a combination of 25.1 bits color depth, 14.5 EV dynamic range, and 2697 ISO low-light score.

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Atomos Ninja V+ 8K HDMI H.265 Raw Recording Monitor Announced

Atomos officially announced three new pieces of news regarding its Ninja V lineup:

  • Atomos Ninja V gets H.265 codec support in a new, paid upgrade
  • Atomos Ninja V+ 5″ 8K HDMI H.265 Raw Recording Monitor
  • Ninja Stream – 4Kp60 HDR for a high-quality social distancing production environment

Atomos Ninja V: $599 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

Atomos Ninja V+: $1,499 at B&HAdorama.

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Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 Z Lens Firmware Update Version 1.2.0 Released

Viltrox released a new firmware version 1.2.0 for Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 Z Lens for Nikon Z-mount.

The lens is currently available to purchase on Amazon for $399. That’s $300 less than the MSRP of Nikon’s own Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S lens. The lens will work on all Nikon Z full-frame cameras, including the new Z6 II and Z7 II.

Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 STM Lens for Nikon Z-Mount – $399 at Amazon and B&HPhoto.

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