Photography Industry News

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
September 27, 2018

Panasonic Announces Development Of Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras
The company developing not one but two full-frame mirrorless cameras, plus new lenses and a new service and support program
Staff
2018 has become the year of the full-frame mirrorless camera as Panasonic joins Nikon and Canon in announcing the development of its first full-frame mirrorless models. As part of the LUMIX S series, Panasonic will introduce the 47 MP LUMIX S1R and the 24 MP S1. Both cameras will feature a Dual I.S. image stabilization system and 4K 60p video recording.... Read more
September 5, 2018

Canon Debuts Full-Frame Mirrorless System
We're hands on in Maui at Canon's launch event for the EOS R
Staff
Just a couple weeks after Nikon announced its new full-frame mirrorless system in New York, we joined Canon in Maui for the unveiling of its first full-frame mirrorless system, the EOS R. Canon may be the last of the major camera manufacturers to join the mirrorless party, but they certainly went the extra mile in its development. Our sister publication... Read more
September 4, 2018

Tamron Launches SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Ultra-Wide Angle Zoom Lens
Tamron's new ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for full-frame DSLR cameras will first come in Nikon mount
By Joy Celine Asto
Tamron has recently announced the SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A041), a new high-speed, ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for full-frame Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras. Boasting of the same outstanding optical performance as the Model A012, this new offering features an XGM (eXpanded Glass Molded Aspherical) lens element and multiple LD (Low Dispersion)... Read more
August 20, 2018

Hasselblad Announces New XV Lens Adapter For X1D-50c
Hasselblad's newest accessory extends the V system lenses to the X1D-50c
By Joy Celine Asto
Hasselblad has recently introduced the new XV lens adapter to bring its wide selection of V system lenses to the X1D-50c. Through this accessory, the full line of C, CB, CF, CFI, CFE, F and FE lenses, with focal lengths of 30 to 500mm, can already be equipped on the mirrorless medium-format camera. Each of the lenses also work seamlessly with the... Read more
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