Leica is teasing us with the Mini M. We don’t know anything yet but two speculations: A compact fixed prime lens camera, maybe full frame, with a 35mm equivalent. In line with the Sony RX-1. A micro 4/3 camera, possibly the rumored revamp of the Panasonic Lumix L1 (it was their first mirror-less, with a… Continue reading Leica Mini-M teaser
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Kodak to sell film and imaging division…
Kodak announced the plan to sell the film and imaging division to the UK Kodak Pension Plan in a move to settled debt and going toward exiting chapter 11 The question is whether the pension plan will deal with this asset as the film business or just as financial value? One would think the Kodak… Continue reading Kodak to sell film and imaging division…
No more Zeiss Ikon rangefinder nor Hasselblad V
Back in December, Cosina announced they discontinued Zeiss Ikon camera bodies. Now it is Hasselbad to announce the discontinuation of the V System after over 50 years, having manufactured the last 503CW body. This was bound to happen. The question remain: if no more film camera is being made, will the used market be enough… Continue reading No more Zeiss Ikon rangefinder nor Hasselblad V
New film products
Early December Ilford announced two new disposable cameras with their black and white film, one with HP5, the other with XP2. Strangely, disposable cameras still sell well in comparison, and Ilford is just trying to capitalize on this. There is a version with processing included for the HP5 film as it is traditional B&W. The… Continue reading New film products
RIP Bryce Bayer
RIP Bryce Bayer we learn from Imaging Resource. Bryce Bayer invented in 1975 the colour filter array, known as bayer filter, when at Kodak. This invention, widely in used in most digital cameras allowed to have RGB colour reproduction on a single sensor, allowing for a much more compact form of sensors. Very little has… Continue reading RIP Bryce Bayer
Bye bye Fuji Reala 100 in 120
Fujifilm Reala 100 Discontinued in 120 Format: It is with great sadness that I have to report the announcement of the discontinuation of Fujifilm’s Reala C-41 colour film in 120 format. Thanks to the phoblographer.
X-E1: one more thing
Concerning the Fuji X-E1 announcement, I have one more thing to say: They added an audio input jack – which the X-Pro1 didn’t have, sadly. While this doesn’t matter for the still photographer, the videographers will really appreciate. And hybrid still / movie cameras are the future. And I have that pet peeve about Youtube… Continue reading X-E1: one more thing
Fujifilm X-E1 and al.
Fujifilm just announced the X-E1. Simply put, it is a cheaper version of the X-Pro1, without the optical-hybrid viewfinder, slightly shrunk down, albeit with a very similar design. In addition it has a popup flash next to the EVF. Engadget has a preview of the X-E1. The camera body only will be around $1000. Comes… Continue reading Fujifilm X-E1 and al.
Efke and ADOX to be discontinued
Fotokemika Ceases Production, Affects Efke/ADOX: Fotokemika in Croatia has effectively ceased production of their films and papers, affecting Efke and ADOX products. Efke films and papers are completely shut down, but there’s some hope for ADOX films. This is sad. Less choice of black and white film.
Kodak to sell film division?
It has been rumored that Kodak is trying to sell its still profitable film division. What worries is that beside Kodak and Fujifilm, who makes colour film? I like film photography in colour. I do love colour. If I can’t buy anymore film, I’ll be very sad. Time to stock up, and hope that whoever… Continue reading Kodak to sell film division?