WORLD’S FASTEST 75MM LENS: THE NEW NOCTURNUS 75 F0.95 Pre-Sale Started: Save 40% Until May 26th

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 3, 2018


Meyer-Optik Goerlitz Nocturnus 0.95/75mm – pre-sale started and first images published
Today Meyer Optik has started the pre-sale of the Nocturnus 75 mm f0.95, which is launched as part of its “master of light series”.

The lens, which is probably the fastest 75 mm in the world, is now available in a limited pre-sale on the manufacturer’s website.It comes with mounts for Leica M and TL as well as Sony and Fuji X.

More details about the lens can be found here: http://info.meyer-optik-goerlitz.com/new_nocturnus75_presale

“The images show the outstanding image quality that can be obtained with the Nocturnus 75. Photography at the speed of light, the very fine depth of field and the wonderful bokeh supported by 15 aperture blades make this lens a one of its kind masterpiece”, says Dr. Stefan Immes, CEO of Meyer Optik.

The new Nocturnus 75 is especially suitable for people and portrait photography as well as all situations where the photographer wants to use available light style photography to his advantage. The Nocturnus 75/0.95 – like its little brother Nocturnus 50/0.95 – delivers precise depth of field and a thoughtful bokeh.

Highlights at glance:

  • sharpness with aperture of 0.95 – 16
  • the fastest 75 mm lens of the world
  • with 15 aperture blades
  • a Bokeh ideal for portrait photography in difficult light conditions
  • a lens that creates a three-dimensional appearance separating the subject from the background in a characteristic manner
  • compatible with Leica M, Sony E and Fuji X
  • clickless aperture ring
  • Made in Germany
  • Highest requirements for the glasses used
  • Expected delivery: April 2019
  • Special Early Bird Price until 20.05.2018: 1899 €, expected MSRP €3999
  • Available camera mounts: Leica M and TL, Sony E and Fuji X
  • (Rangefinder Coupling is not supported! Focusing via live view)

Technical Specification

  • Focal Length: 75mm
  • Aperture range: f0.95 – f16
  • Mounts: Fuji X, Sony E, Leica M & Leica TL
  • Angle of view: 32°
  • Minimum Focal Distance: 0,9m
  • Filter Thread: 82mm
  • Elements/Glasses: 5 Elements in 5 Groups
  • Aperture Blades: 15, with special anti-reflex coating
  • Weight: ~ 750g

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Phase One Releases Capture One 11.1.1

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 3, 2018


Capture One 11.1.1 is now available to download

Bug Fixes Mac

  • Fixed a an issue with “Crop to Path” not respecting full canvas
  • Fixed an issue where Histogram did not respect crop
  • Fixed an issue with Auto Crop in CH edition
  • Fixed an issue where the GUI duplicated folders in the library tool (Catalog)
  • Fixed an issue where the include “All Other Metadata” option was ignored

Bug Fixes Windows

  • Fixed an issue where Resource hub didn’t work for some users
  • Fixed an issue with Explorer’s “open with” command not working for files
  • Improved viewer update performance during rapid tethered Capture
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Fujifilm X100F Brown

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 2, 2018

Above Ivan Joshua Loh gives us our first look at the Fujifilm X100F Brown from his blog. Fujifilm hasn’t made a formal announcement but is instead releasing information about this camera slowly through their partners. The Fujifilm X100F Brown is not different from the Black or Silver edition so there isn’t much to report. You can see additional gear porn here on Ivan Joshua Loh’s blog or look for preorders on B&H Photo and Amazon Soon.

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Fujifilm Xerox Merger Update

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 1, 2018


It looks like Xerox’s shareholders might have won a major victory depending on the details of the settlement, but Xerox Corp.’s Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Jacobson and six board members are resigning if Judge Ostrager accepts the proposed settlement. It’s unclear what the details of the settlement are beyond the resignations, but the merger might be on permanent hold until a new deal can be reached with the new CEO and board members.

Keith Cozza, CEO of Icahn Enterprises, is expected to be elected Chairman, while John Visentin is expected to be appointed CEO. Fujifilm hasn’t offered to enhance the terms, but as reported earlier are open to renegotiation. The new board and CEO will meet immediately to either save the Fujifilm/Xerox deal or terminate the relationship.

Via Bloomberg

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Fringer EF/FX Smart Adapters Firmware 1.7 And More

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 1, 2018

Fringer has been releasing firmware update pretty rapidly and the above video pulled by Zed has been updated with FW 1.6 and the Sigma 18-35/1.8, while below we see how quickly you can shoot 30 Canon EF mount lenses. Now Firmware 1.7 is available with 4 optimized lenses and some additional fixes.

2018/4/30 Version 1.70
1. Fixed the issue of failing to identify some of SIGMA 35/1.4 Art lenses and activate PDAF for them.
2. Re-optimized SIGMA 35/1.4 Art to improve its PDAF accuracy
3. Added following lenses to the tested and optimized lens list:

1) EF 200/2.8L II + 2X
2) EF 500/4L IS
3) EF 500/4L IS + 1.4X
4) TAMRON 24-70/2.8 G2

4. Fixed compatibility issues with X-A5 camera. Be noted, since X-A5 is equipped with a none X-Trans CMOS, its AF performance is poorer when using EF mount lenses. Please use MF mode if necessary.

Download Fringer EF-FX Standard Update

Download Fringer EF-FX Pro Update

Fujifilm also ordered some of these adapters to demo at their Fujifilm Square located in Tokyo and if you preorder one now yours should be included in the batch shipping May 10th.

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Instax SQ6 Leaked

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 30, 2018


Nokishita leaked the Instax SQ6 today, which is the long-rumored analog Instax Square camera, that goes all the way back to the Instax SQ10 leaks actually the leaked photo looks very much like part of this camera. Also in the release manual is new Instax Square Black Frame Film, which should have just been Instax SQ Monochrome, but I am sure that will come soon.

The new Instax SQ6 is very much like the traditional analog Instax cameras on the market today, which should make many that did not like the SQ10 happy. The Instax SQ6 might be available from B&H Photo / Amazon shortly since this all came from a retailer leak at beach camera. Retailers rarely leak things very far in advance of launch so stay tuned.

Via Nokishita

 

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