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Ricoh celebrates 80th anniversary with limited edition silver GR II

16 Feb

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If the stealth-black GR II isn’t quite showy enough for you, then you may be interested in Ricoh’s new ‘Silver Edition’ camera, which it created to celebrate its 80th anniversary. In addition to its new color, Ricoh has also diamond-engraved the lens’ specs onto its front ring, added a custom on/off ‘termination’ screen and bundled a leather carrying case. Only 3200 of the Silver Edition GR II cameras will be sold worldwide, so get your order in soon.

The compact GR II features a 16MP APS-C-size CMOS sensor, 28mm equivalent F2.8 lens, 1080/30p video and Wi-Fi with NFC.

The GR II Silver Edition is priced at $ 699.

Ricoh Imaging Unveils GR II Silver Edition Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Ricoh Company, Ltd.

Special-edition package pairs a silver-colored GR II premium digital compact camera and leather camera case

DENVER, Colo., February 15, 2016 – Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the RICOH GR II Silver Edition to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the founding of Ricoh Company, Ltd. This exclusive package consists of a silver-color edition of the GR II premium digital compact camera (launched in July 2015) and an exclusively designed camera case. It will be marketed in a limited quantity of 3,200 units worldwide.

The GR II is the smallest premium digital compact camera, offering digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) image quality with Wi-Fi and Near Field Communication (NFC) functionality. The GR 18.3mm F2.8 lens is a compact, high-performance GR lens with a focal length of 28mm (in the 35 mm format). It also boasts a large, APS-C-size CMOS image sensor with approximately 16.2 effective megapixels.

Features of the GR II Silver Edition include:

Stylish silver camera body: The camera body has a high-grade, silver-color leather- tone finish, featuring an elegant, grained texture.
Distinctive features compared to the standard GR II: The Silver Edition’s shutter release button and the ring cap have been finished in silver identical to that of the camera body. Additionally, the lens descriptions are engraved on the front ring using a diamond- cutting process and the GR logo’s color on the camera’s front panel has been changed to white. Even the product box has been specially designed for this
Termination screen: When the camera’s power is turned off, the camera displays an original termination screen, which has a solid, high-grade design expressing the GR II’s product concept.
Genuine leather camera case: The package includes a black, genuine-leather camera case exclusively designed for the GR II camera body. It provides features useful for quick- action snapshot photography, including a belt loop on the back, and a top cover that opens fully for easy removal of the camera body.

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Olympus reveals faux-leather-wrapped limited edition E-M10 II

28 Jan

Along with the launch of the new PEN-F, Olympus has announced a limited edition OM-D E-M10 II. Wrapped in a tan faux leather, it comes with a matching leather neck strap and a collapsible 14-42mm EZ electronic zoom. In the inside, the limited edition E-M10 II is still offers the 16MP sensor, 5-axis image stabilization and 2.36 Million-dot OLED EVF that earned it a silver award when we reviewed it in August 2015.

The limited edition Olympus OM-D E-M10 II will cost $ 899.99 when it arrives in February.

Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Specifications

Price
MSRP	$ 799
Body type
Body type	SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Max resolution	4608 x 3456
Image ratio w:h	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels	16 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors	17 megapixels
Sensor size	Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
Sensor type	CMOS
Processor	TruePic VII
Color space	sRGB, AdobeRGB
Color filter array	Primary color filter
Image
ISO	Auto, 200 – 25600, expands to 100-25600
Boosted ISO (minimum)	100
White balance presets	7
Custom white balance	Yes (4 slots)
Image stabilization	Sensor-shift
Image stabilization notes	5-axis image stabilization (yaw/pitch/roll/vertical/horizontal)
Uncompressed format	RAW
JPEG quality levels	Super fine, fine, normal, basic
File format	JPEG RAW MPO
Optics & Focus
Autofocus	Contrast Detect (sensor) Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View
Autofocus assist lamp	Yes
Manual focus	Yes
Number of focus points	81
Lens mount	Micro Four Thirds
Focal length multiplier	2×
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD	Tilting
Screen size	3″
Screen dots	1,040,000
Touch screen	Yes (Focus, shutter release, AF point selection, menus, image playback)
Screen type	TFT LCD
Live view	Yes
Viewfinder type	Electronic
Viewfinder coverage	100%
Viewfinder magnification	1.23×
Viewfinder resolution	2,360,000
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed	60 sec
Maximum shutter speed	1/4000 sec
Maximum shutter speed (electronic)	1/16000 sec
Exposure modes	Program AE Aperture priority Shutter priority Manual
Scene modes	Portrait e-Portrait Landscape Landscape + Portrait Sport Hand-held Starlight Night scene Night + Portrait Children High Key Low Key DIS mode Macro Nature Macro Candle Sunset Documents Panorama Fireworks Beach & Snow Fisheye Conv. Wide Conv. Macro Conv. Panning 3D
Built-in flash	Yes (Olympus Wireless RC Flash system compatible)
Flash range	5.80 m (ISO 100)
External flash	Yes (via hot shoe or wirelessly)
Flash modes	Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Flash X sync speed	1/250 sec
Continuous drive	8.0 fps
Self-timer	Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom)
Metering modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Exposure compensation	±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)
AE Bracketing	±5 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)
WB Bracketing	Yes
Videography features
Resolutions	1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Format	H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone	Stereo
Speaker	Mono
Storage
Storage types	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI	Yes (micro-HDMI)
Microphone port	No
Headphone port	No
Wireless	Built-In
Wireless notes	802.11b/g/n with smartphone app
Remote control	Yes (Optional Remote cable RM-UC1)
Physical
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Battery Pack
Battery description	BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	320
Weight (inc. batteries)	390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)
Dimensions	120 x 83 x 47 mm (4.72 x 3.27 x 1.85″)
Other features
Orientation sensor	Yes
Timelapse recording	Yes (Up to 999 shots. Can create 4K / 5 fps video)
GPS	None
GPS notes	via smartphone

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Leica releases 60 rare Pandas into China – limited edition M-P rangefinders, that is

27 Jan

In a move intended to honor the giant panda – a Chinese national treasure – German camera manufacturer Leica has produced a limited edition version of its M-P (Typ 240) rangefinder that is finished in black and white. The ‘Panda Edition’ will consist of a pair of kits that include the camera body along with either a Summicron-M 28mm F2 ASPH lens or a Summilux-M 35mm F1.4 ASPH.

The lower parts of the bodies will be covered with the traditional black leather trim of the Leica M cameras, but the metal areas above the lens, and the base plate, will be finished in a ‘special’ white paint. The black and white color scheme is designed to remind us of the giant panda, and the white paint will symbolize calm.

A panda logo will decorate the rear of the metal portion of the upper body, along with the engraving ‘CHENGDU CHINA’. Chengdu is an area in the Sichuan province that is considered home to the endangered giant panda, and where the majority of those still left in the wild live. The region is also home to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and the world’s largest giant panda nature reserve in the Wolong Valley.

Disappointingly the lenses will be in the regular silver finish, but the traditional red dot will be replaced with a rare black one – perhaps to symbolize a panda’s eye.

Leica will produce just 30 units of each of the two editions – reflecting the rarity of the giant panda itself, according to the press release – and the cameras will only be available from within the Chinese market, including the stores in Hong Kong and Macau. The kits will cost HK$ 110,000 ($ 14,000 / £10,000) for the 28mm lens version, and HK$ 120,000 ($ 15,000 / £11,000) if you prefer the 35mm lens.

The only store is advertising the camera kits is the Leica Store Hong Kong, but more pictures can be found on the Leica Rumours website.

Press release:

German technology encounters Chinese National Treasure: Leica M-P ”Panda Edition”

Leica Camera AG, Wetzlar, presents a new limited edition: Leica M-P “Panda Edition”. This special limited edition is offered in two different sets, with a Leica Summicron-M 28mm f / 2 ASPH lens or Leica Summilux-M 35mm f / 1.4 ASPH lens. There are only 30 sets for each edition and are available for sale only in the Chinese market. The number is extremely rare, reflecting Leica camera’s pursuit of exquisite craftsmanship, profound interpretation of environmental protection, peace concepts, and its cultural connotation to high oriental esteem; the perfect crystallization of the Leica Spirit and Chinese elements.

Following the launch of the “Revolution Centenary” commemorative edition in 2011, Leica camera launches the special edition featuring the Chinese-style again. German technology combined with the traditional national treasure – the panda. Timeless symbols of a black body is a classical tradition while highlighted with flawless white calm, brings unique color and imagery of the Chinese national treasure; the panda. This cleverly echoes past Oriental artistry.

Leica cameras’ century-old brand history devotes each set of these extraordinary and unique limited products to the photographer and collector as an indispensable part of their collection. Leica M-P “Panda Edition” digital rangefinder camera uses a special combination of black and white color design. The metal part of the body is colored with a special white paint coating, matched with high-quality black leather trim, and on top of the machine’s operating dial, shutter button, and each key, are an all-black design.

The rear of the camera body is engraved with a distinctive black and white panda logo. Under the logo, the word of “CHENGDU CHINA” is also engraved. This special edition is not only a camera with the premium quality, but also valuable to any collection.

Leica M-P “Panda Edition” consists of the Leica M-P (Typ 240) and is accompanied by a Leica Summicron-M 28mm f / 2 ASPH lens or a Leica Summilux-M 35mm f / 1.4 ASPH. Both silver lenses are made with metal and the lens’ red dot features an extremely rare black design, so this special edition has a unique, simple, and elegant exterior design.

The front end of the two special edition lenses are equipped with a full metal hollow design, retro round hood, and a special bond spin-tunnel installed in the lens which encourages the use of filters. The lens cover is also made from metal; every detail of the product highlights Leica’s meticulous use of materials and the pursuit of the most sophisticated production processes. German advanced technology coupled with the highest quality materials with meticulous craftsmanship, not only to ensure the quality of products, but also increases the product’s durability.

This special limited edition is offered in two different sets, with either a Leica Summicron-M 28mm f / 2 ASPH lens or Leica Summilux-M 35mm f / 1.4 ASPH lens. There are only 30 sets for each edition, and will only be available at the Leica Store in China, Hong Kong and Macau. The recommended selling price in Hong Kong is HK$ 110,000 and HK$ 120,000. The same camera and lens special edition features the same technical specifications as the normal versions.

“Panda” theme fable

As a “living fossil,” the panda is a 300-year-old animal, it still retains many of the ecological structures of the most original features. The panda won the people’s heart around the world and are now known as the animal kingdom’s superstar. The Pandas in China mainly live in Sichuan Province, their numbers are extremely rare and they are referred to as China’s national treasure, therefore, making them a gift with deep meaning when presented as China’s gift to the world.

Choosing “Panda” as the design theme of this special limited edition is not only because the panda is a national treasure of China, but also because of its image representing Chinese people’s love for peace and kindness to others, strong-will and resilience to environmental change.

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Week in Review: 2016 CES edition

09 Jan

Week in Review: 2016 CES edition

CES isn’t always a blockbuster show for photography, but Nikon fixed that for us this year. Welcome to 2016, the year of the long-awaited D300 replacement. But that wasn’t all – a few hours before Nikon trounced all over the other show announcements, Olympus took the wraps off a 300mm F4 Pro lens, Panasonic put a 1″ sensor into a travel zoom camera and Kodak brought back Super 8. If this week was any indication of how the rest of 2016 will go, then we’ll be needing a lot more of the ‘Just Chill’ anti-energy drinks that Dan brought into the office last week.

Nikon D5/D500

We knew that Nikon had a professional grade full-frame camera coming, so while we weren’t surprised to see the D5 announced at CES, we were not expecting the D500. Possibly the longest-awaited successor to a popular model ever, the D500 replaces the D300S after six years – long after many enthusiast Nikon photographers had given up hope of ever seeing it.

Like the D5, the D500 uses a 20MP CMOS sensor and 153-point AF system. But being an APS-C format camera, that AF array stretches almost to the edges of the frame. Both the D5 and D500 are hugely impressive and we look forward to getting them in our studio very soon.

Nikon KeyMission 360

Nikon had quite a few ‘firsts’ this week, including the introduction of its first 360-degree camera. Despite a name that reminds of Tom Cruise movies, the KeyMission 360 looks enticing. Fully rugged and capable of 4K video, the KeyMission uses two lenses on opposite sides of the camera to create immersive video and stills. We weren’t able to get any closer to it than this and were told that the design is ‘not quite final yet.’ For now it’s just a mysterious figure behind glass and a super intense name.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100/TZ100

Joining the ever-expanding ranks of 1″-type sensor compacts is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. With its 25-250mm equivalent field of view it provides more reach than the RX100s without the substantial size gains seen in the likes of the company’s own DMC-FZ1000 or Canon’s PowerShot G3 X. Throw in an EVF and Panasonic has a little travel cam ready to accompany you on your next journey.

Read our Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100/TZ1000 hands-on preview

Samsung

We’re still hoping for some signs of life from Samsung’s NX series but it’s looking pretty grim. We expected the scene at the company’s CES booth to be heavy on VR, high-tech refrigerators and gadgets like the new Galaxy TabPro S, but we’d hoped for at least a glimpse of their camera lineup on the tech world’s biggest stage but nope, not a peep at the press conference and not a single NX1 at the booth.

Maybe, argues staff writer Dan Bracaglia, it’s time to open up your smart fridge, crack open a cold beverage and pour it out for Samsung’s mirrorless line. And that’s a real shame.

Opinion: pour one out for Samsung cameras

Olympus M.Zuiko PRO 300mm F4

When we were briefed on the Olympus M. Zuiko PRO 300mm F4 we were told about the amazing tolerances used when making this lens. This quote isn’t verbatim, but it went something like ‘If the front element is a football field, we are removing inconsistencies the size of a human hair.’

This geeky attention to detail has always been characteristic of Olympus, and the sharpness of the 300mm is a testament to the manufacturer’s hard work. Combine that with a 600mm equivalent prime that can feasibly be used handheld, and we have one impressive tube of metal and glass on our hands. Check out our sample gallery to witness the sharpness for yourself.

Take a look at our hands-on with the Olympus 300mm F4 PRO

Kodak Super 8

Slated for a Fall 2016 release date, the Kodak Super 8 was among the most surprising products we saw at CES this year. It’s not entirely clear how, but the Super 8 still shoots Super 8 film cartridges (which Kodak will process and digitize for you) while allowing you to preview your cinematic masterpiece by way of a flip-out LCD monitor.

A built-in handle/microphone, an array of ports and a versatile C-mount round out the package. Sure, Kodak is leaning pretty heavily on nostalgia-fueled hype surrounding the format and being stingy with actual details on the Super 8 itself, but we still can’t wait to get our hands on a production model.

Read more about the Kodak Super 8 Camera

Week in Review: 2016 CES edition

One does not simply walk into the Las Vegas Convention Center during the first week of January. Prepping for and surviving CES is like an athletic event, never-ending networking happy hour and a Sunday at Ikea all wrapped into one. For several days in a row. So here’s a shout out to Dan and Dale, the DPR staffers who were our eyes and ears on the ground at the show this year. Thanks for hauling your laptops and camera gear through the convention hall for days on end, taking lots of notes and photos, and eating boxed press lunches while sitting on the floor. We owe you a couple of Just Chills.

See more coverage from CES 2016

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Meet PJ:Michelle Edition

05 Nov

Name: Michelle “Meesh” Wallace

What Do You Do Here? Help turn frowns upside down with amazing customer support!

Favorite Camera: Mamiya 7II & the trusty iPhone.

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Motorola Moto X Style / Pure Edition camera review

02 Oct

Replacing the 2014 Moto X, Motorola’s flagship Moto X Style has received a complete overhaul in the camera department. It comes with a Sony IMX 230 1/2.4-inch 21MP BSI CMOS sensor and a dual-LED flash, while an F2.0 aperture and 4K video recording remain unchanged from the predecessor. We put its camera through our range of studio and field tests for this full review. Read more

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Ricoh offers limited edition GR II kit to mark 10 years of digital GR cameras

01 Oct

The forthcoming Ricoh GR II is set to also be available in a special limited edition ‘Premium’ kit that has been announced by the company to mark the 10th birthday of the first digital version of the famous GR film bodies. The kit will come in an aluminum case and will include the GV-1 external viewfinder as well as the GW-3 wide angle converter that uses a 0.75x magnification to turn the camera’s 28mm lens into what seems like a 21mm super wide. Read more

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Meet PJ:Erin Edition

27 Aug

Name: Erin “Ern” Robins

What Do You Do Here? I carefully piece words together in fun ways to describe how awesome our products are!

Favorite Camera: My favorite camera tends to be the one I’m saving up for – currently a FujiFilm X-T1. But my phone, LG G2, is always there for me, which is way more useful than a wish-list camera!

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