HDR10+ Technologies, LLC, Founded by 20th Century Fox, Panasonic and Samsung, Welcomes First Adopters of HDR10+ Technology

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 29, 2018


HDR10+ Technologies, LLC, Founded by 20th Century Fox, Panasonic and Samsung, Welcomes First Adopters of HDR10+ Technology

Berlin, Germany – August 28, 2018 – HDR10+ Technologies, LLC, a joint venture among 20th Century Fox, Panasonic Corporation and Samsung Electronics announced the first certified products and first adopters for the HDR10+ license program. Panasonic and Samsung are also among the first to announce firmware has been deployed to select 2018 television models enabling support of HDR10+ for consumers.

HDR10+ advances the current industry standard of High Dynamic Range (HDR) and HDR10 TV formats. As an upgraded version of HDR10, HDR10+ adds dynamic metadata to each frame. This optimal HDR data enables advanced chipsets from leading manufacturers to create a true-to-life picture across a wider range of displays. Read More »

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Samyang MF 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS Pre-Orders Start

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 28, 2018

The Samyang MF 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS is now available from B&H Photo and Adorama. It should be available at Amazon soon.

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Samyang MF 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 27, 2018

Samyang announced an 85mm f/1.8 manual focus lens that will be sold in the US under the Rokinon name as the Rokinon MF 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS. The lens will be available in September and retail for $399.

Specifications

Specifications85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS
Aperture RangeF1.8 to F22
Opical Construction9 Elements in 7 groups
Special lensED 1, HR 1
CoatingUMC
Minimum Focusing Distance0.65 m (2.13 ft)
Magnification Ratiox 0.17
Filter SizeΦ 62.0 mm
Maximum DiameterΦ 67.5 mm
MountCANON MSONY EFUJIFILM XMICRO FOUR – THIRDS
Angle of viewASP-C18.0 ˚19.1 °19.1 °–
FOUR-THIRDS 4/3 “–––14.7 ˚
Lengh80.6 mm80.7 mm81.0 mm79.5 mm
Weight
Without Lens Cap, Hood		344 g344 g362 g356 g
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New Meike 25mm T2.2 Cine Lens

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 24, 2018

Meike announced a 25mm T2.2 Cine lens that is available via Amazon.

Minimum focusing distance: 25cm
Front Filter Thread: 77mm
Optical: Ten elements in eight groups
Angle of View: 49.7 degrees
Weight: 560g
Geared rings

via Amazon

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Panasonic LUMIX DC-LX100II Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 22, 2018


Panasonic LX100II: B&H Photo

Reviews:
Richard Wong – Panasonic Lumix LX100 II Review
CameraLabs – Panasonic Lumix LX100 II review so far
CameraJabber – Panasonic Lumix LX100 II Review

First Impressions:
DPReview – Panasonic DC-LX100 II First Impressions Review
DPReview – What you need to know about Panasonic’s LX100 Mark II
Photolari – Panasonic Lumix LX100 II: field test
ThePhoBlographer – First Impressions: Panasonic LX1 II (Maybe the Best Cam for Street?)

Product Highlights

  • 17MP Four Thirds MOS Sensor
  • Leica DC Vario-Summilux f/1.7-2.8 Lens
  • 24-75mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • 2760k-dot Electronic Viewfinder
  • 3″ 1240k-dot TFT LCD Touchscreen
  • 4K Video Recording
  • Built-In Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Connectivity
  • Extended ISO 100-25600
  • Lens & Body-Mounted Exposure Controls
  • Includes Hot Shoe Flash

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