Photography Industry News

March 1, 2019

Fine-Art Photography Friday: International Center Of Photography’s “For Freedoms” Exhibition And More
Visit some of these intriguing fine-art photography exhibitions taking place around the U.S.
By Terry Sullivan
When visiting a museum, I like to be left alone so it’s just me and the photographs (or whatever works of art I’m studying). Yet when I recently visited the “For Freedoms: Where Do We Go From Here?” exhibition at International Center of Photography in New York (which opened in February and runs through April 28) there was a conspicuous difference... Read more
February 26, 2019

Sony Introduces New Full-Frame 135mm F1.8 G Master Prime Lens
This new telephoto prime is targeted at a wide array of professional shooters, including portrait, wedding photographers and sports photographers.
By Terry Sullivan
Although other camera makers have jumped into the full-frame mirrorless camera market, Sony has been at the forefront in building out its full-frame mirrorless system, as is evident today in its announcement of a new telephoto prime lens: Today, Sony introduced its 135mm F1.8 full-frame, large-aperture telephoto prime lens (model SEL135F18GM), which... Read more
February 21, 2019

Ricoh Introduces Updated GR III Advanced Point-And-Shoot
The latest iteration of the pricey GR-series point-and-shoot targets street photographers
By Terry Sullivan
Ricoh’s expensive GR-series of advanced point-and-shoot cameras have always had a small but committed following, Today, those Ricoh-faithful photographers will be happy to see a new update to this model: Ricoh announced it has updated the GR III, an advanced point-and-shoot with a large 24.3-megapixel, APS-C-sized CMOS imaging sensor and a non-zoom... Read more
February 19, 2019

Tamron Announces Development Of Three Full-Frame Lenses
This lens manufacturer is continuing to expand its full-frame product lines for both DSLRs and mirrorless cameras
By Terry Sullivan
Like most camera manufacturers, camera-lens manufacturers are continuing to expand their product lines of full-frame lenses. Today, Tamron announces that it’s developing three new lenses, two for DSLRs and one for a specific mirrorless camera brand. Here’s more on each lens: 35-150mm F/2.8-4 Di VC OSD (Model A043) 35-150mm F/2.8-4 Di VC OSD (Model... Read more
February 15, 2019

Fujifilm Introduces X-T30 Mirrorless Camera And Fujinon XF 16mm F2.8 WR Lens
The company continues to expand its mirrorless products with a new camera and lens
By Terry Sullivan
Like most in the camera industry, Fujifilm continues to focus on its mirrorless camera and lenses product lines. Fujifilm has just introduced the 26.1-megapixel Fujifilm X-T30, which the company claims is one of the highest resolution sensors for an APS-C-sized-sensor camera. It’s lightweight, compact and includes the company’s new X-Processor 4... Read more
February 13, 2019

Nikon Unveils New Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S Z-series Lens And Important Future Z-Series Camera Firmware Updates
Nikon expands Z-series lens line-up and announces new capabilities with future firmware updates
By Terry Sullivan
Today, Nikon makes two announcements, both related to its Z-series full-frame mirrorless products, which show its continued commitment to its new system while simultaneously raising questions on its future intent for its DSLRs and compatible lenses. The first announcement centers on a new Z-series system lens, the Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S, which from the specs... Read more
February 13, 2019

Canon Introduces Second Full-Frame R-Series Mirrorless Camera, EOS RP, And Announces Details On Development Of RF-Mount Lenses
We got our first hands-on look at the new versatile and compact Canon EOS RP full-frame mirrorless camera as well as heard the news on upcoming RF lenses
By Terry Sullivan
At a recent NDA-camera product briefing in New Orleans, Canon discussed a number of details of an announcement of a new full-frame mirrorless EOS camera that it made public today: The new 26.2-megapixel Canon EOS RP, which the company says is “designed for photographers looking to step up from Canon’s APS-C cameras” and into the world of full-frame... Read more
February 1, 2019

Panasonic Launches Full-Frame Mirrorless Lumix S1, S1R Cameras And 3 Lenses For New System
The camera manufacturer says it’s targeting professional still photographers with new full-frame mirrorless cameras and compatible lenses, and provided in-depth details following up on the fall 2018 announcement of the new S-series Lumix system
By Terry Sullivan
In late September 2018, at this past year’s Photokina photography trade show in Germany, Panasonic whetted the appetites of photographers by announcing the camera maker would be developing two new digital full-frame mirrorless cameras as well as ten compatible Leica L-mount lenses (by year 2020). Today, the camera manufacturer made the announcement... Read more
January 24, 2019

Olympus Announces New Flagship Mirrorless Camera: OM-D E-M1X
After months of speculation, Olympus unveils a new high-end camera targeted at pros and stays steadfast in its commitment to the Micro Four-Thirds system
Terry Sullivan
During the last few months of 2018, it seemed every camera company was joining the full-frame sensor mirrorless camera party. All but Olympus, a company that committed early to the Micro Four-Thirds format. Today, the company broke its silence and announced a new flagship mirrorless camera, the OM-D E-M1X, which is packed with features and aimed at... Read more
January 18, 2019

Fujifilm Adds A Telephoto Zoom Lens To Its GFX Medium-Format System
A niche camera maker continues to expand its medium-format offerings
Terry Sullivan
Fujifilm hasn’t always had what many consider the most cutting-edge features or camera-body designs. Often, their products have had more of a retro appeal, in look and feel. But make no mistake, Fujifilm is all about building robust technologies, sophisticated systems and impressive optics, as it’s doing with its GFX medium-format system. The proof... Read more
January 16, 2019

The New Sony a6400 APS-C Mirrorless Camera Shoots Beyond 30-Minute Cap And Has Eye AF
This new 24.2-megapixel a6400 APS-C mirrorless camera breaks new ground
Terry Sullivan
Sony’s newly announced 24.2-megapixel a6400 APS-C mirrorless camera may not be targeted at pros photographers and filmmakers, but it’s capturing the attention of many, particularly vloggers and others who want to shoot lots of video. That’s because when asked if the new a6400 mirrorless camera can capture video clips longer than 29 minutes... Read more
January 10, 2019

Nikon Introduces Wide-Angle Z-Mount Zoom And Z 6 Filmmaker’s Kit
As CES in Las Vegas gets underway, Nikon is announcing a new S-Line lens for its Z mount mirrorless cameras, as well as a Filmmaker’s Kit featuring the Nikon Z 6
Staff
NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S for Nikon Z mount cameras Nikon is wasting no time in building out its new full-frame mirrorless system by adding lenses and other products for its first two mirrorless cameras, the Z 6 and Z 7. At this year’s CES trade show, the camera maker introduced two products: a pricey but powerful new wide-angle zoom lens, the NIKKOR... Read more
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