Nextorage’s New CFexpress 4.0 Type B Cards Are VPG400 and Up to 1.3TB
Nextorage's NX-B2PRO CFexpress Type B memory cards promise high-level read and write performance, including maximum read and write speeds of 3,900 and 3,600 MB/s, respectively.
Viltrox’s AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro Lens is Coming to Sony and Nikon APS-C
Viltrox is bringing the AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro lens, the second in its ultra-large aperture prime lens Pro series of optics that aims to combine ultra-high resolution and super large aperture that produces "pleasant" bokeh, to Sony and Nikon APS-C cameras.
Sigma’s CEO Wants to Make Lenses for Medium Format Cameras
Sigma's CEO Kazuto Yamaki says that he is "very much personally interested in supporting medium format," and now that the company has filled out its support of full-frame mirrorless, perhaps the time to expand to larger sensors is nigh.
Saramonic’s New Blink500 B2+ All-In-One Wireless Mic is Very Affordable
Audio giant Saramonic announced the new Blink500 B2+ wireless mic. The new device promises content creators and videographers versatile audio recording capabilities at a budget-friendly price.
Hands-On With the Leica-Powered Xiaomi 14 Ultra Smartphone
After launching in China, Xiaomi is bringing two devices in its 14 Series, the 14 and 14 Ultra, to global availability at its keynote in Barcelona on the eve of Mobile World Congress.
Kase Announces a 200mm f/5.6 Catadioptric (Mirror) Lens
Kase, a Chinese filter company, announced the release of its first ever lens. The Kase 200mm f/5.6 is a catadioptric lens and will be available in six different mounts, including RF, GFX, and Z.
Wise Launches CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Cards Starting at $200
Alongside its new USB4 CFexpress 4.0 Type B card reader, Wise, a Compact Flash Association Member, has released new CFexpress 4.0 Type B cards at CP+ in Yokohama, Japan.
Wise’s New CFexpress 4.0 Type B Reader Will Speed Up All Cards
Wise, a member of the Compact Flash Association (CFA), has joined the USB4 generation with its new Wise RD-40CXB CFexpress 4.0 Type B card reader.
Sigma’s Full-Frame Foveon Camera is Still at Least ‘a Few Years Away’
Sigma's long-awaited full-frame Foveon sensor, the heart of a new camera that began development in 2016, is still at least a few years away, and the company's CEO adds that its arrival is not guaranteed, PetaPixel has learned.
Wandrd Launches New Transit Travel Series Bags for Photographers
Gear and bag company Wandrd is well known by photographers and travel enthusiasts. The company has released four new products in a new Transit Travel line to expand its offerings.
OWC Unveils Super-Fast USB4 CFexpress 4.0 Type B Card Reader
Other World Computing (OWC) unveiled its new USB4 CFexpress 4.0 Type B card reader at the CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show in Yokohama, Japan.
Sony’s 5G PDT-FP1 Photo/Video Transmitter Is Coming to the US
Last month, Sony announced the PDT-FP1 portable data transmitter in Japan. The company has now revealed it in other regions, including North America.
Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Is L-Mount’s First All-in-One Zoom
Not even two months after announcing the remarkably compact Lumix S 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens, Panasonic is back with another lens for its full-frame cameras. The Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro O.I.S. all-in-one zoom lens may not move the needle much for pros, but it fills an essential role in Panasonic's L-mount lens lineup. The new lens marks Panasonic's first wide-to-tele zoom for Lumix S Series cameras.
Sony FE 24-50mm f/2.8 G Review: A Solution in Search of a Problem
When it comes to general-purpose standard zooms, Sony has you covered. With some classic choices like 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master II and 24-105mm f/4 G or the unique Sony FE 20-70mm f/4, there is something for everyone. However, Sony decided to go even further and add the brand new FE 24-50mm f/2.8 G to its growing collection. The idea is to have a more affordable and compact lens alternative to the expensive 24-70mm GM while still having a fast f/2.8 aperture, albeit with a reduced zoom range. I got my hands on one to try, and here is what I found.
Sony’s New FE 24-50mm f/2.8 G Lens is Compact, Light, and Fast
Novel and non-traditional focal length and aperture combinations are becoming significantly more common among mirrorless system lenses. Sony is no stranger to different sorts of lenses, having launched the 20-70mm f/4 G last year. Sony is channeling a similar spirit with its newest E-mount lens, the FE 24-50mm f/2.8 G.
An OM System OM-1 Firmware Update is Coming and Will Improve AF and UX
Following the launch of the OM System OM-1 Mark II, many photographers wondered, "Could this have been a firmware update?" There are quite a few new features exclusive to the new Micro Four Thirds flagship camera because it features improved processing power and memory. Nonetheless, OM Digital Solutions (OMDS) has heard the complaints and has announced a new firmware update for the original OM-1.
Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN Sport Review: The Perfect Telephoto?
When I heard about the latest Sigma lens, the 500mm f/5.6 DG DN Sport, I wanted to revisit the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary. The new lens sounded ideal because it is unobtrusive, lightweight enough to handhold easily, and has the reach to capture these elusive Wolfdogs in their natural surroundings.
Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports Lens Is a Mobile Pro-Grade Ultra-Tele
Sigma has long struck an exciting balance between offering high-quality alternatives to lenses the major camera makers offer and creating unique optics that offer something different from existing lenses. Sigma's two newest lenses both mostly fall into the latter category. The Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports lens is not wholly unique but fills an empty void in the E-mount and L-mount systems.
Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DG DN Diagonal Fisheye Art Lens Is Fast and Unique
Alongside the Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports lens, Sigma has announced the 15mm f/1.4 DG DN Diagonal Fisheye Art. The new lens is the world's first-ever f/1.4 diagonal fisheye for interchangeable lens full-frame cameras.
Fujifilm Teases New XF Kit Lens and Upcoming X Series Firmware Updates
Fujifilm made a splash at its X Summit event in Tokyo today. Beyond announcing the highly anticipated X100VI camera, which is nearly everything we wanted from a new X100 camera, Fujifilm added a few interesting tidbits to the end of its keynote speech, including teasing a new XF lens and announcing exciting firmware coming to older cameras.
Cosina Details the RF, Z, E, and VM Lenses It Is Bringing to CP+ This Week
The CP+2024 show is slated to start later this week in Yokohama, Japan, and Cosina has announced the Voigtlander lenses it will showcase at the event.
The Full-Frame Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D is Laowa’s First AF Lens
Venus Optics has announced its first autofocus lens ever, the Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF. The full-frame lens weighs just 0.93 pounds (420 grams) and is available for multiple mirrorless camera systems, including Canon RF, L-Mount, Nikon Z, and Sony E-mount.
Sandmarc Launches 6x Telephoto Lens for iPhone
Photography accessory and equipment company Sandmarc has announced a new Telephoto 6x lens for iPhone.
Puget Systems Launches Workstation-Grade 17-inch Laptop
Puget Systems, the makers of the famous PugetBench software that many, including PetaPixel, use to test computers, has entered the laptop workstation market.
Fujifilm X100VI Hands-On: It’s Nearly Everything We Wanted
I'm gonna let you in on a dirty little secret of mine: I never liked the original Fujifilm X100. When it first came out, I was -like many others- enamored by the beautiful styling, but the operation of the camera just never gelled with me. The rather boring -- in my opinion -- 35mm lens didn't help things either. It wasn't until I played with the newly designed X100V that I had my aha moment, and realized the appeal of this camera.
Fujifilm’s X100VI Adds 5-Axis Image Stabilization and Jumps to 40MP
After teasing its arrival, Fujifilm announced the X100VI today at its X-Summit in Tokyo, Japan. The new version, pronounced "X100 six," maintains the familiar compact form factor but upgrades the sensor to 40-megapixels and adds 5-axis in-body image stabilization.
Build a Raspberry Pi-Powered Aurora Detecting Camera for Under $300
Predicting aurora activity is exceptionally challenging.
Viltrox to Launch Four New Lenses, Including First ‘LAB’ Prime: Report
Reports out of China suggest that Viltrox is preparing to launch four new prime lenses, including its first LAB series prime lens, a new product line that promises pro-level image quality.
Phase One is Finally Selling the XC Camera Without the $46K Back
Phase One will finally make its medium format travel camera, the XC, available as body-only for those who might already own an IQ4 digital back.
Fujifilm GF 55mm f/1.7 R WR Review: Astonishing Image Quality
Last fall, Fujifilm unveiled its newest medium format camera, the Fujifilm GFX 100 II along with its first tilt-shift lenses and a new fast prime: the Fujifilm GF 55mm f/1.7 R WR.
Unistellar Brings Its Smart Solar Filter to the Odyssey Telescope Line
Unistellar is bringing its Smart Solar Filter to the Odyssey line of telescopes with plenty of time to spare ahead of the highly anticipated solar eclipse hits North America this spring.
Cosina is Making a Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1 for Sony E-Mount
Cosina announced a new ultra-large aperture apsherical lens, the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1 for Sony E-mount.
Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L Z Review: The Best Do-It-All Lens
We've seen 24-105mm lens formulas before and we have seen f/2.8 zooms, too. However, we have never seen the two combined, and it's about time.
Angelbird Discontinues Its 1TB Sony CFe Card 10 Months After Launch
Angelbird has discontinued its massive 1TB capacity CFexpress Type A card. The $500 card was not only cheap, it promised full compatibility with Sony cameras. That might be the source to the "why" it has been taken off store shelves.
Canon Patents a Triple-Layer High-Speed Stacked Image Sensor
Patents are always a fun way to see what camera companies are up to and theorize about what might be coming next, even if they frequently don't find their way into actual products. A new Canon patent filed in Japan is particularly intriguing, as it outlines a triple-layer high-speed stacked image sensor.
Lexar’s SL600 SSD Promises Speed and Portability for Photographers
Lexar's new SL600 portable SSD promises speeds up to 2,000 MB/s and comes in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities.
Rare 33-Year-Old Blue and Gold Hasselblad Camera Appears for Sale
To celebrate its 50th year manufacturing cameras, Hasselblad released a special-edition version of its 503 CX V-System medium-format film camera. The "Golden Blue" camera hit stores in 1991, limited to just 700 units worldwide. Hasselblad fans have the rare opportunity to purchase a used one right now from Park Cameras.
‘Hyper-Vigilant’ Photographer is Robbed of $16K Worth of Camera Gear
A "hyper-vigilant" photographer was robbed of $16,000 worth of camera gear right under his nose.
Lomography Sprocket Rocket Pano Film Camera Gets Colorful Facelift
Lomography's Sprocket Rocket analog panorama camera has been available since 2011, and remains a popular choice for 35mm photographers. The unconventional camera is now available in two fresh new colors, blue and red, giving shooters some stylish new options.
The Canon 6D Mark II Is Listed as Discontinued in Japan
Has the Canon 6D Mark II DSLR been discontinued? It seems a simple enough question, but as is often the case with cameras being officially killed off, the answer is more complicated than it should be.