If ultimate Image Quality is your aim and you don’t mind psending 20k than check out the new Phase One XC 40 Camera. It’s a medium format camera with a fixed 40mm f/4.0 lens (25mm f/2.5 quivalent in Full Frame). It uses that crazy Sony 150MP medium format sensor that promises ton of resolution, dynamic range and color information.
You can read a small field report on this page.
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Sony announced this curious new device with the following key features:
Sony writes:
From precision engineering to quality control and industrial inspection, this camera revolutionizes machine vision applications. Its high-resolution imaging capabilities enable accurate analysis and detection, essential for maintaining superior production standards. With precise optical zoom, it offers unparalleled versatility in capturing fine details across various industrial environments.
Here is the introduction video:
Llano just announced a new 2-in-1 Camera Fast Sony Battery Charger that has a built-on 20W power bank. You can get it now for $99 on Amazon (Click here ad select the 10% coupon discount) for at Amazon DE, Amazon IT, Amazon FR, Amazon ES, for £90 at Amazon UK.
The built-in 20W power bank comes very handy for photographers on the go.
Key Features:
Capacity: 12,400 mAh;
PD 20W Fast Output;
USD-C Ports;
58% faster charging compared to standard chargers;
Charges two camera batteries in just 2.5 hours;
Recharges the power bank itself in 2 hours;
LED Display shows the charging status.
Samyang is officially teasing the worldwide launch of the new Remaster Slim modular lens. It’s already on preorder at WexUK and ParkCameras.
So far we only have some Korean Youtube reviews of the lens. Just add the autotranslated subtitles to read what they say:
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TTartisan announced this new 75mm f/1.5 M-mount lens. You can reorder it now on Amazon, TTartisan, Pergear. It’s M-mount so that it can be used on every modern mirrorless sytem camera through appropriate adapters. What makes this lens special is that it aims ot reproduce the Image look of the old Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75. Specifically that iconic swirly bokeh effect.
Philip Reeve tested the lens and writes:
This is a character lens, appreciated for what it is—one with unique and specific characteristics based on an old design from photography’s romantic eras. If it aligns with your taste, you’ll love it. If not, you’ll likely find it unappealing. There’s little room for middle ground or lukewarm feelings with a lens like this.
Here you can find some image samples and the description of the lens:
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