The long rumored medium format fixed lens camera from Fujifilm was just announced. It is called the GFX 100RF. RF stands for Rangefinder style, Fixed lens. This camera will naturally compare with the Leica Q3 that is in a similar market segment. The GFX 100RF has a 102 Megapixel sensor, larger than full frame (43.8mm… Continue reading News: GFX 100RF
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News: Hard to get Canon PowerShot V1
To the surprise of no one, DPReview tells us Hard to get: Canon delays orders of new V1 compact amid high demand: Canon Announced its PowerShot V1 compact just a few weeks ago, with pre-orders only recently opening for those in Asia. Despite that, DCWatch reported that Canon has already warned that demand is high… Continue reading News: Hard to get Canon PowerShot V1
News: TTArtisan to release an Instax camera
TTArtisan is known to produce more budget friendly lenses for a variety of camera, including Fujifilm XF mount and Leica M rangefinder. Now they are entering the market of the Instax cameras. Since the announcement is blocked by the Instagram wall, I’ll link to Kosmophoto: TTArtisan announces Folding Instant Camera which shoots Instax film: Lens… Continue reading News: TTArtisan to release an Instax camera
News: Canon PowerShot V1
Well… The PowerShot G7X Mk3 has been unobtainium for a while (over a year) as my G7X MkII has been malfunctioning/breaking down, and I couldn’t replace it unless I got a Sony. There was rumors, and they are true. Canon unveiled the PowerShot V1. This video-first camera is their answer to the Sony ZV-1, the… Continue reading News: Canon PowerShot V1
New Harman Red
Harman Technologies announced the Harman Red 125. It’s a 35mm “redscale” negative film in the standard C-41 process. It’s a new emulsion based of the Phoenix colour film. Rated at 125 ISO it can be shot between 50 and 400 ISO for different effect. It comes in a 36 exposure roll. DPReview has some more… Continue reading New Harman Red
Kodak to clamp down on bulk loading
Apparently Kodak Alaris decided to restrict the sale of colour film in bulk, unless you are a movie production. No more respooling to save on costs, which is what a lot of reseller were doing. Paying US$8-9 for a roll of Ektachrome instead of US$22 from Kodak was a significant saving. As Kosmofoto reports, Reflx… Continue reading Kodak to clamp down on bulk loading
News: Kodak price updates
Kosmophoto tells us Kodak Alaris announces price rises for January 2025 – but Tri-X is getting cheaper: In contrast to previous price increases, the majority of price increases will under 10%, with most falling between 5% and 8%. It’s a mixed bag, some film raising in prices and some falling, with 120 rolls rising more… Continue reading News: Kodak price updates
News: Kodak pauses film production for factory upgrades
The Verge signals us that Kodak pauses film production for factory upgrades to help meet demand: Eastman Kodak has temporarily paused all film production. The news comes as part of a shutdown in November allowing the company to upgrade and modernize its Rochester, New York factory, I tried to not make the headline click-bait, like… Continue reading News: Kodak pauses film production for factory upgrades
News: Fujifilm X-M5
After a week of rumors, Monday 14 October 2024 set as the date by Fujifilm for the X-Summit, and an announcement about some firmware updates, we now know about the Fujifilm X-M5. The X-M5 is the smallest Fujifilm X body. Without viewfinder, but a tilt screen, it is geared towards “creators” — think of it… Continue reading News: Fujifilm X-M5
The dude is serious: Widelux X
The Widelux X website is up. SilverBridges is Jeff Bridges (the dude) company to revive the Widelux. It will be mechanical, planned for a 2025 release and called the Widelux X. Turns out the dude was serious and now we know a bit more. Previously: The Widelux Revival Project