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Sony FE 50mm F1.4 Lens Announced



Sony has a brand new full frame E mount lens that should be an exciting option for existing A7 owners. The new SEL 50 F1.4 ZA offers 11 aperture blades with 9 groups and 12 elements and signals strong image quality. Unfortunately maximum magnification is only .15x and image stabilization will be left up to the camera body but this still signals a strong lens option in a popular focal length. It will be available later this July for a retail price of $1,500. Check out more details past the break!

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Fujifilm XT-2 Announced with 4k video



Fuji has just announced the new XT-2 with a host of new features in what looks like an amazing upgrade to an already great camera. For starters, we now have a sensor upgrade boasting 24MP (up from 16MP) using an APS-C X-Trans CMOS III sensor. Additionally you will find massive improvements to the AF system, features, and video abilities. This is shaping up to be a killer update so check out all the details past the break.

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Hasselblad X1D-50C Announced - A 50MP Medium Format Mirrorless Camera


Hasselblad has just reshaped the mirrorless camera landscape by launching a 50MP medium format mirrorless camera. The Hasselblad X1D-50C boasts a weather sealed body, dual SD card slots, USB 3.0 Type C, HDMI, WiFi/GPS, and a high resolution 2.36MP Electronic Viewfinder in a body less than have the weight of a traditional medium format camera. The X1D uses the X System Lens Range and Hasselblad is introducing 2 new lenses along with the new camera, a 90mm F3.2 and a 45mm F3.5 boasting a smaller design than typical MF lenses. Check out more details after the break

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NAB 2016 Latest Announcements


NAB has arrived and like always we have many new announcements in a variety of different areas. From cameras to accessories, check out everything new from NAB 2016 at B&H. The king of announcements this year goes to Blackmagic design who introduced an entire line of equipment that almost anyone can appreciate. And while you are at it, don't miss the NAB Deals offered on a variety of cameras, computers, and accessories. There are some huge savings for everyone.

Aputure DEC LensRegain Focal Reducer Adapter


In what has to be one of the coolest tools on the market today, Aputure has taken its original DEC adapter and made it better by integrating a .75x focal reducer in to the adapter for micro 4/3 cameras. This focal reducer provides an additional 1 stop advantage in light, shallower depth of field, and the reduction of focal length. The main feature of the DEC Lens adapter though is the ability to remotely focus and control aperture 2.4G wireless remote. The controller offers variable speed control for focus pulls up to 30 seconds, A-B control for perfect focus pulls between 2 set points, and even control of aperture and record directly from the remote. Check out more details as well as additional order options after the break. 

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Aputure DEC Lensregain Adapter for M/43  
Aputure DEC Wireless Focus for E Mount   
Aputure DEC Wireless Focus for M/43   

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Canon ME200-SH Camera and 18-80mm Cine Lens Announced


Canon has just announced the Canon ME200-SH Camera along side a new 18-80mm T4.4 Cine lens. The Canon ME200-SH brings a super 35mm CMOS sensor and dual pixel AF used in Canon's cinema cameras to modular body design. The camera itself is limited to 1080P at 60P video and will cost $4,999 when it arrives in August. It certainly seems like Canon is still attempting to separate their cinema camera line from traditional DSLRs and mirrorless options both in terms of price and video related features. I'm not sure how long that will last. The Compact-Servo 18-80mm T4.4 EF lens is also available for $5,225. In case you are interested, the Canon ME200-SH and 18-80mm T4.4 are available for preorder. More info on the way...so stay tuned for updates. 

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Canon ME200-SH Camera:  Adorama   |   B&H  
Canon 18-80mm Cine Lens:  Adorama   |   B&H  

Sony RX10III Announced

Not even 1 year after Sony introduced the RX10II, we now have an updated RX10III featuring an unbelievable 24-600mm F2.8-4 zoom lens! In what was already one of the best all in 1 cameras on the market, the new RX10III takes that to an entirely new level with a lens that is ready for everything. Whether shooting sports, wildlife, or your family photographs, the RX10III has it covered without ever changing a lens. Let's also not forget the amazing 4k video quality and 960fps slow motion possibilities we saw in the RX10II. Head past the break for more information and the press release but for good measure, definitely revisit the Sony RX10 II Review to see how this new camera will perform.

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Sony introduces new FE 50mm F1.8 and 70-300mm F4.5-5.6

Building the FE Lens line even more, Sony has introduced a new 50mm FE F1.8 lens as well as a 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS. The 50mm is particularly exciting for me as the retail price is under $249 giving Sony some much needed lens options for those with less cash on hand. It will be interesting to see how this competes with the current Sony E Mount 50mm F1.8 OSS which is not full frame but does offer stabilization for a6300 owners. 

The 70-300mm lens retails for $1199 and fills a much needed gap in Sony's lens selection over 200mm. It also has a decent .31x magnification and image stabilization which could be a great option for many Sony users.

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Sony FE 50mm F1.8:   B&H Photo   
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6:   B&H photo  

Sony Introduces Professional Wireless Radio Flash System


Sony has just introduced a new radio flash system for their cameras, something desperately missing to compete wit Canon and Nikon. The new system uses the FA-WRC1M Radio Commander to communicate with the FA-WRR1 Radio receiver (sorry, no new flashes) and your existing Sony flashes. With a maximum range of 30M, control of 15 separate flash units in 5 groups, and flash sync speeds of 1/250th of a second, this looks like a solid unit. Pricing and detailed specifications will be released at a later date so for now, feast your eyes on the picture above.

Nikon Introduces the DL Series Camera with 3 models and 4k video


I'll start off by saying I'm not in love with the naming procedure here but we now have a new series of high end cameras from Nikon (think Sony RX10 and RX100) called the DL series. Beginning with 3 models, each named for their respective focal lengths, these cameras bring non-removable lenses with wide apertures, awesome features, to relatively compact bodies. Ranging in price from $649-999, there are also different features between the 3 models in addition to their focal lengths. Check out the details of each model after the break.

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Nikon DL24-85 - $649 |   B&H  |  Adorama   
Nikon DL18-50 - $849 |   B&H  |  Adorama   
Nikon DL25-500 - $999 |   B&H  |  Adorama   

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Sigma Announces 50-100mm F1.8 HSM Art


The Engineers at Sigma are clearly operating on another level with this one. In what might be the best APS-C Portrait lens ever created, Sigma has introduced the Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 HSM Art to an unexpected crowd. With an 80-160mm Equivalent focal range and a constant F1.8 aperture, this Sigma lens hits the coveted 85mm and 135mm focal lengths with room to spare. The Sigma 50mm and 35mm F1.4 Art lenses are probably my favorite prime lenses and if the previous Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 lens (review) is any indication, this is definitely a lens you will want to own when it becomes available in April. Check out more details after the break.

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Sigma 50-150mm F1.8 $1,099 -  B&H  |   Adorama   

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Pentax K-1 Announced

A somewhat unexpected and quite astonishing new release from Pentax may be just the shakeup the DSLR market needs. with A full frame 36.4MP CMOS Sensor, full weather sealed body, and a price tag of just $1799, the just announced Pentax K1 is shaping up to be the best camera your $2000 can buy. It isn't all completely perfect though. We do only have 33 AF points with 25 being cross type, 4.5fps, and only 1080p video at 30fps all which put it behind the Nikon D750 though still ahead in many respects of the Canon 6D. The Pentax K-1 is available for preorder starting today with availability in the beginning of April. Check out more information and my opinions after the break!

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Pentax K1 DSLR Body $1799:   B&H Photo   |   Adorama   

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