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Rumor: Ricoh May Lose Rights to Use Pentax Brand. Ricoh: Uh, No. http://bit.ly/2KcUE3f The was a curious rumor floating around this month suggesting that Ricoh may soon lose the right to use the Pentax brand name after the licensing agreement expires. Ricoh has now debunked that rumor. On March 20th, Pentax Rumors published an article in which it quoted “a well-respected member of Pentax Forums with an impressive track record of inside information about soon to be launched products.” That unnamed individual stated:
The Japanese optical glass manufacturer Hoya announced back on July 1st, 2011, that it had agreed to sell its Pentax camera business to the Japanese imaging and electronics company Ricoh, reportedly for about $124 million. As part of the deal, Hoya continues to own the Pentax trademark for its medical products (e.g. endoscopes) while Ricoh uses the brand for its camera business. Ricoh announced the K-1 Mark II DSLR back in February 2018, but things have been very quiet in the 15 or so months since then — a strangely long time when it comes to product cycles in the camera industry. The rumor attempts to explain this by suggesting that Ricoh may not extend its rights to use the Pentax brand beyond 2020. But not so, says Ricoh. The company has just issued a statement to DPReview refuting the rumor and affirming its commitment to Pentax camera gear. “No, [the rumor] is not a fact,” the company tells DPReview. “Hoya is the owner of the PENTAX trademark, but there are no restrictions or limitations attached for RICOH to use the PENTAX brand in the camera business. We will continue to offer the PENTAX brand products including new items.” Pentax has been a player in the photography industry since the early 1950s, and if you’re a fan of the brand, the good news is that it doesn’t appear to be going away anytime soon. Photography News via PetaPixel https://petapixel.com May 30, 2019 at 12:20PM
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Yongnuo reveals YN560TX Pro TTL flash and EF-E II Adapter for Sony E-mount http://bit.ly/30O0pds Chinese company Yongnuo has announced two new products: the EF-E II Adapter for Sony E-mount cameras and the YN560TX Pro TTL flash. The new adapter is available to purchase from online retailers now for $99.99 USD, but the YN560TX Pro flash won't be available to buy until some time in June. The Yongnuo EF-E II adapter makes EF and EF-S series lenses compatable with Sony E-mount cameras. This model supports AF and mixed-focus systems, and also offers a function key, USB interface, and a 1/4-in screw hole for tripods. Joining the new adapter will be the YN560TX Pro scheduled for release in June. Yongnuo describes the product as 'a new generation of flash signal transmitters' that will integrate with the YN622 and YN560TX systems. There will be full support for 'flash mode, focus control, high-speed synchronization and other functions such as GR/TTL/M/Multi,' according to the company. No pricing information for the YN560TX Pro TTL flash is currently available Photography News via Dpreview http://bit.ly/i0r8o5 May 30, 2019 at 12:17PM
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Sony Just Slashed Its Mirrorless Camera Prices by Up to $1,000 http://bit.ly/2HL9Vqb If you’ve been eyeing a Sony mirrorless camera, now may be the time to pull the trigger. Sony just announced a major summer sale in which the prices of many popular camera models have been slashed by up to $1,000. The “Step Up to Sony” promotion will run until June 22nd. Here are the deals you can snag over the next few weeks in descending order of savings: Sony a9:
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Fujifilm promised back in April that the Android version of its Fujifilm Camera Remote app would be available in May. Now, with only a few days to spare, it fulfilled its promise, releasing version 4.0.0 on the Google Play Store.
Like the iOS version, the new Android version features an updated user interface and many other features designed to streamline the remote capture process.
The new interface sheds wasted space and is specifically designed to make use of smartphones with larger displays. Additionally, Fujifilm has simplified the pairing process and added a new 'Album' feature, making it easier to sort through images transferred to the device. Other improvements include support for new cameras and numerous bug fixes.
Below is a list of features the Fujifilm Camera Remote app provides, according to the app's description:
- Transferring images and movies to a Smartphone
- Browsing the Camera from a Smartphone
- Downloading Location Data from a Smartphone
- Shooting Images by Remote Control(*)
- Easily transfer pictures from the cameras that offer Bluetooth capability.
- Synchronizing "date and time" and/or "location information" with the cameras that offers Bluetooth capability
- Firmware update via a Smartphone to the cameras that offers Bluetooth capability.
- Bluetooth wireless remote control camera shutter release is now supported for cameras that offers Bluetooth capability.
*How to change the setting depends on your camera.
Fujifilm's X-T30, GFX 50R, X-T3, XF10, X-H1 and X-E3 cameras support all the above features while the FinePix XP140 supports all but number seven. The X-T100, X-A5 and FinePix XP130 support features one through six and the GFX 50S, X-T20, X100F, X-A10, X-A3, X-T2, X-Pro2, X-E2S, X70, X-T10, X-T1, X30, X100T, X-E2, FinePix XP120, FinePix XP90, FinePix XP80, FinePix S9900W and FinePix S9950W support features one through four. Wrapping up, the X-E2, XQ2, XQ1, X-A2, X-A1, X-M1 and FinePix Z1100EXR support features one through three while the FinePix Z1000EXR only supports the transfer of images and movies.
Fujifilm Camera Remote version 4.0.0 is live in the Google Play Store for free and works with smartphones running Android 5.0 or later. Geotagging functionality only works with devices equipped with LTE connectivity.
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May 30, 2019 at 08:05AM
We have been told by a source with a pretty good track record (but not perfect) what we can expect the rest of the way from Canon in 2019.
First up, it’s not a secret anymore, but we’re going to get the Canon EOS 90D, a camera that will apparently replace both the EOS 80D and the EOS 7D Mark II. With the latter line being killed off by Canon.
We’re told to expect an announcement near the end of August.
Apparently, a new EOS M body will come at the same time. It has been described to use as “very well specced” and “aggressively price”, with Canon wanting to show that the EOS M lineup isn’t dead. No specifications were provided to us.
No other EOS M cameras or lenses are scheduled for 2019.
What about the EOS R system?
The same source tells us that a new EOS R camera is coming later in 2019 and that it is a “head scratcher”, and not at all what anyone is expecting. I have no idea what that means at this time, but we hope to hear more soon. What sort of niche market could benefit the EOS R?
There was nothing mentioned about lenses for the RF mount, but I assume the remaining 5 RF mount lenses need to be officially announced and shipping before we see any others.
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May 30, 2019 at 08:05AM
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