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Huawei’s Mate 10 Pro is finally available for pre-order in the US

07 Feb

AT&T and Verizon may have pulled out of selling the Huawei Mate 10 Pro in the US—under a little bit of political pressure—but luckily, you can still get your hands on Huawei’s latest flagship smartphone and it’s well-reviewed “co-engineered with Leica” dual camera.

The Chinese manufacturer announced that pre-orders for the unlocked version of the Mate 10 Pro are starting in the US today, in-store and online at electronic retailers including Amazon, BestBuy, Microsoft, Newegg, and B&H. The phone will initially be available in Midnight Blue and Titanium Grey. A Mocha Brown variant will make it to the stores in the near future. In addition, the souped-up Porsche Design version of the Mate 10 Pro will be available online starting February 18th.

We spoke to a Huawei spokesperson to confirm, and even though you won’t be able to purchase a Mate 10 Pro through a carrier, the unlocked device will operate on GSM networks in the U.S., including: AT&T, T-Mobile, Cricket, MetroPCS, Simple Mobile and Tracfone. As an added bonus, customers that pre-order between now and February 17th will receive a $ 150 gift card from the retailer from which it was purchased.

If you are contemplating replacing your current device, the Huawei Mate 10 Pro is definitely worth a closer look. Its Leica-co-engineered camera performed very well during our testing, and it’s a great device is general use as well. The regular Mate 10 Pro in its various colors goes for $ 800 unlocked, while the special Porsche Design version will retail for $ 1,225 when it starts shipping in 12 days’ time.

The ‘Best Smartphone at CES’ Now Available in the U.S.

Award-winning HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro now available for pre-order in-stores and online at BestBuy, Amazon, Microsoft, Newegg, and B&H with a $ 150 gift card promotion until Feb. 17

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Pre-orders for the highly acclaimed HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro will begin on Feb. 5in-stores and online at major electronic retailers including Amazon, BestBuy, Microsoft, Newegg, and B&H. Customers who pre-order the device from now until Feb. 17 will receive a $ 150 gift card from the retailer in which it was purchased. The HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro will begin shipping Feb. 18.

Available in Midnight Blue and Titanium Grey now, and Mocha Brown soon; the HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro’s stunning design is matched only by its performance. Featuring the world’s first AI-enhanced processor with a dedicated Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU) in a smartphone, the HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro achieves new breakthroughs in computing capacity to deliver up to 25 times better performance and up to 50 times greater energy efficiency for AI-related tasks.

Partnering with renowned camera maker Leica, Huawei co-engineered the HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro’s dual camera with AI capabilities that enables users to take professional quality photos without having to adjust the camera settings. The camera’s computer vision technology supports real-time scene and object recognition to automatically choose and adjust camera settings to capture the best photos possible.

“Huawei prides itself in delivering premium, high-performing devices that are elegant, secure and user-friendly, and the award-winning HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro embodies all those characteristics and more,” said Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Group. “The HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro has the ideal combination of camera, battery life and performance; and was designed for how individuals use a smartphone today.”

Highlighting the HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro’s mobile AI capabilities, intelligent and intuitive new Leica camera, long-lasting battery life, and elegant design; the HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro has earned 42 awards to date from global technology media, including “Best Smartphone of CES” from TechRadar, “Best of CES 2018” from Android Police, “2018 CES Top Pick” from Android Central and “Best Smartphone of 2017” from Android Authority. Editors from Android Central even proclaimed the device as Huawei’s “best phone ever.”

In addition to the HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro, the new Porsche Design HUAWEI Mate 10 will be available online at major retailers, including Best Buy, Amazon, Microsoft, Newegg, and B&H. Retailing for $ 1,225 starting Feb. 18, the Porsche Design HUAWEI Mate 10 combines luxury aesthetics with cutting-edge mobile engineering and technology. Porsche Design HUAWEI Mate 10 showcases a race track inspired design in a Diamond Black body, and features 6GB of RAM, 256GB of ROM and a customized UI to perfectly complement its premium experience.

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Japan Camera Hunter StreetPan 120 Black & White film is now available for preorder

31 Jul

Bellamy Hunt of Japan Camera Hunter has just launched the JCH StreetPan 120 Black & White film for preorder through the company’s online shop. Hunt first released a 35mm version of the StreetPan film in 2016, and he has now launched this 120 version in response to popular demand.

According to Hunt, “It is the same old StreetPan you know and love, just in a larger size” for medium-format photographers.

Hunt goes on to explain that, while the film is available for preorder now, it is still in production; if everything goes as planned, the film will launch in mid-to-late August with shipping starting in early September. The film is offered in various quantities starting at a 3-pack for ¥3900 / $ 35 USD and ranging up to a 10-pack for ¥13,000 / $ 118 USD. Shipping is available globally.

As with the original StreetPan film, the 120 version offers a very fine grain alongside ‘excellent penetration’ through atmospheric conditions like fog and haze. Japan Camera Hunter explains that this high-speed film is sensitive to red light and has “near IR sensitivity.” Full details on its properties, including development times, are available here.

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CineStill 50D Film in 120 format goes up for pre-order

01 Jul

CineStill has launched its 50D film in 120 format, currently offering it for pre-order with an anticipated August 2017 shipping date. The 50D is a color-balanced daylight (5500K) color negative motion picture film; CineStill explains that its ‘Premoval’ process, which is proprietary, enables photographers to safely process the film at home or using standard C-41 chemicals. CineStill first introduced this film in late 2014.

This fine grain ISO 50/18° speed film is ideal for landscape and portrait photography, according to CineStill, which claims that its 50D product offers ‘unrivaled highlight and shadow latitude.’ The company says this film has been tested to have a shelf life of up to 1.5 years, though buyers are advised to use it within 6 months after purchase; price is $ 11.99 per roll.

The full list of features as provided on the 50D product page:

  • Color Balanced Daylight (5500K) color negative motion picture film stock for use as still photography film
  • ISO 50/18° in C-41 or ECN-2 Process
  • Factory spooled with self-adhesive labels inside
  • Remjet backing free, resulting in a unique halation effect
  • Unrivaled highlight and shadow latitude
  • Dynamic accurate color rendition
  • High resolution with maximum sharpness
  • Enhanced Scanning Performance
  • Great for portraits and landscapes
  • Recommended to process C-41 without worrying about remjet

Via: PetaPixel

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Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C available for pre-order for $800

31 Mar

The Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Lens introduced last month during CP+ has launched for pre-order at $ 800. The telephoto lens is described by Sigma as both lightweight and compact, offering a dustproof and splashproof design alongside a front lens water- and oil-repellent coating to help keep the glass clean.

Four SLD glass elements complement the Contemporary lens’ Super Multi-Layer coating to decrease both color fringing and chromatic aberrations, and they are joined by a nine-blade rounded diaphragm. Optical image stabilization works alongside the Hyper Sonic Motor autofocusing system to provide sharp images. Sigma bills this lens as offering ‘exceptional performance at lower shutter speeds.’

Specs:

  • Lens Construction: 21 Elements in 15 Groups
  • Angle of View:  24.4º — 6.2 º
  • Min to Max Aperture: f/22 — f/5 – 6.3
  • Max Reproduction Ratio: 1:3.8
  • Min. Focusing Distance: 5.25′ (1.6 m)
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Dimensions: 86.4 x 182.3mm/ 3.4 x 7.2in
  • Weight: 1160 gram / 40.9 ounce

The new Sigma Contemporary lens is currently listed as available for pre-order on B&H Photo with a shipping date of ‘end of May 2017.’ The lens is also listed on Sigma’s website, but it still reads ‘Available Soon’ with no pre-order option.

Via: NikonRumors

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Ricoh R Development Kit 360 degree camera will be available for pre-order in May

28 Feb

Ricoh has released pricing and full specifications for the Ricoh R Development Kit 360 degree live streaming camera that was first shown to the public at CES earlier this year. The company has also announced it is starting to take pre-orders for the device on the Ricoh R website starting in May. The kit will be available at a price point of $ 499.

The RICOH R Development Kit is capable of live-streaming fully spherical, 360-degree video in 2K resolution at 30 frames per second. The footage is stitched on the device in real time to fit the standard Equirectangular Projection Format. Streaming video can be output via HDMI or USB, and, when using a power adapter, continuously up to 24 hours. The camera can also record onto a micro SD card. 

The kit consists of the camera, camera stand, a software development kit (SDK) as well as image-control tools and source code. Thanks to an open API the camera is controllable via USB. Ricoh says potential applications include live streaming of events, telepresence, computer vision and surveillance. Full specs are available on the Ricoh website. 

Press Release:

Announced at CES 2017, RICOH R Development Kit delivers up 24 hours of fully spherical live streams

TOKYO and BARCELONA (Mobile World Congress 2017, Hall 8.0 J3), February 27, 2017?Ricoh today announced it is taking pre-orders of the RICOH R Development Kit, featuring the industry’s first camera capable of delivering up to 24 continuous hours of fully spherical, 360-degree live video streams. Showcased at Mobile World Congress 2017, the camera can be pre-ordered from http://ricohR.ricoh, with shipments scheduled to start in May 2017. The sales price will be $ 499.

Using Ricoh’s fully spherical imaging technology, the RICOH R Development Kit can live-stream fully spherical, 360-degree images in 2K resolution at 30 frames per second. Unique to RICOH R technology is the stitching of video within the camera in real time to the Equirectangular Projection Format, which is the standard format for fully spherical images. Video is then output via HDMI® or USB, and—by using an AC power adapter– continuous, live streaming up to 24 hours is possible. The camera records onto a micro SD card, which enables the body to be extremely thin and lightweight.

The RICOH R Development Kit consists of the camera, camera stand, downloadable software development kit (SDK), plus image-control tools and source code. Using the camera’s open API and the “RICOH R Console” image-control tool source code available through GitHub, the camera can be controlled via USB, which will enable its use in a variety of environments and industries such as telepresence and computer vision.

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PowerVision’s PowerEye pro-grade cinematography drone goes up for pre-order

04 Oct

PowerVision has announced the launch of global pre-orders for its PowerEye professional-grade cinematography drone. This drone features Dual Viewing for both subject matter view (SMV) and first person view (FPV) streaming at the same time, something made possible via a gimbal-mounted camera and another camera housed on the drone’s nose. PowerEye also features PowerVision’s Object Detection technology.

Two different PowerEye drone models are being offered: the ‘PowerEye Professional’ and the ‘PowerEye Thermal.’ The Professional model features a 4K-capable 16MP Micro Four Thirds sensor that offers Raw DNG capture and Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH lens while the Thermal model has a switchable thermal/natural light camera with two different lenses and sensors. Operators toggle between the natural and thermal cameras using the PowerEye App.

Overall, PowerEye weighs 3.9kg / 8.7lbs including its propellers and battery; the design includes 4-point landing and liftoff and collapsible rotors and legs for a folded transport size of 340 x 285 x 296mm / 13 x 11 x 11.6 inches. The battery claims a flight time of up to 29.5 minutes on a charge, about 10 minutes longer than the DJI Inspire 1, and operators can control the drone from distances up to 5km / 3.1 miles. The drone’s max payload is up to 3kg / 6.6lbs. The full spec sheet is available here.

The PowerEye Professional is available for pre-order now for $ 3,988, which includes the Panasonic camera, base station, the battery and charger, propellers + an extra set, a rolling case, and a remote control + an extra remote control for pre-orders specifically. The thermal camera variant is not currently listed on PowerVision’s website, however, and pricing is unclear.

Via: PowerVision

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Lensbaby Edge 50 Optic launches for pre-order

14 Jan

Lensbaby has announced that its Edge 50 Optic lens is now available to existing Muse and Composer owners for pre-order. Previously sold only in combination with the Composer II lens body, the Edge 50 Optic is part of Lensbaby’s Optic Swap System for Muse and Composer series lenses, and was released in October 2015. 

The Edge 50 is a 50mm F3.2 optic which, according to Lensbaby, creates a ‘sharp slice of focus bordered by silky, smooth blur.’ Features include a 9-blade aperture, 8″ minimum focusing distance, 8 multi-coated glass elements in 6 groups, a flat optic field and 46mm filter threads.

The Lensbaby Edge 50 Optic is available to pre-order now for $ 224.95 and will begin shipping to customers starting January 26.

Lensbaby Announces Availability of Edge 50 Optic for Photographers Who Already Own a Lensbaby Lens in the Composer or Muse Series

Portland, OR – January 11, 2016- Lensbaby, providing creative effects lenses to photographers that ignite their creativity and expand their unique visions of the world, today announced the availability of the Edge 50 Optic, part of their Optic Swap System, for photographers who already own a Lensbaby lens in the Composer and Muse series. 

Edge 50 Optic was originally released on October 21, 2015 in combination with the Composer Pro II lens body. Composer Pro II is an upgraded metal-bodied lens that swivels and tilts on a smooth metal ball and socket design, providing a fast and intuitive way to switch between traditional straight lens photos and tilt photography. Edge 50 Optic is designed to work with all Optic Swap System-compatible Lensbaby lenses in the Composer and Muse series. These lenses work on DSLR and mirrorless cameras.

Edge 50 Optic is a high-quality, 50mm f/3.2 optic that lets you control depth of field in-camera for an authentic, immersive shooting experience. Photographers can use Edge 50 to create images with a sharp slice of focus bordered by silky, smooth blur. Using selective focus, shooters can lead the viewers’ eyes on a unique journey through landscapes, close-ups, miniature effects, street photography and food photos.

“We created our Optic Swap System to provide unlimited creative effects through interchangeable optics,” said Craig Strong, Lensbaby Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer. “We’re happy to finally be able to provide our loyal fans who use and love their older Composer and Muse lenses with yet another creative visual tool in the Edge 50 Optic.”

Edge 50 Optic specs:

  • For use with Lensbaby Optic Swap System lenses in the Composer and Muse series
  • Focal Length: 50mm
  • Aperture range: f/3.2 through f/22
  • 9-blade internal aperture
  • Flat field optic (creates a slice of sharp focus)
  • Minimum focusing distance: 8” from the front of the lens
  • Maximum focusing distance: Infinity
  • Size/Weight:  2.125” (5.4 cm) high x 1.875” (4.76 cm) wide / 5.5 oz (155.9 g)
  • 8 multi-coated glass elements in 6 groups
  • 46mm filterthreads

Images
http://lensbaby.com/resourceroom/optics

Availability
Edge 50 Optic retails for $ 224.95 and is available via pre-order beginning January 11, 2016 (shipping January 26th, 2016). Lensbaby products are available at lensbaby.com, B&H, Adorama, and from select specialty photo stores worldwide.

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Mitakon Speedmaster 135mm F1.4, world’s fastest 135mm lens, is up for pre-order

21 Oct

ZY Optics, a Chinese company that sells lenses under brand name Mitakon, teased a massive lens on the Chinese social network Weibo over the weekend, the Mitakon Speedmaster 135mm F1.4. While the company revealed a few details at the time, it didn’t specify when the lens would be available for pre-order. That changed on Monday, and the company is now offering $ 500 non-refundable deposits to reserve a unit for shipping in early 2016. Read more

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Vantage Robotics’ new Snap 4K camera quadcopter is up for preorder

24 Sep

Vantage Robotics has a new 4K camera quadcopter called Snap, and it’s now up for pre-order. The company calls this a ‘flying camera’, one that fits in a backpack and is safe enough to grab out of the air with a bare hand. Read more

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Lomography’s LC-A Minitar-1 Art Lens f/2.8 32mm lens available for pre-order

03 May

Lomography has introduced the LC-A Minitar-1 f/2.8 32mm to its ‘Art’ line of lenses. Like that of the original Lomo LC-A 35mm camera (and more recent LC-A+) the lens features a pancake design and Russian optics, aiming to preserve the ‘unique character of its vintage’ origins. The lens will be sold in a Leica M-mount, and is available for pre-order. Read more

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