I got a minor update on the A6700 from a new source:
A6700-4k120 is true. But will come in FW update along with zve1
While this is not coming from one of my trusted sources it sounds possible the A6700 will have the same fate of the ZV-E1. Probably they use the same new engine and software updates and it makes sense that the 4k120p feature will have the same kind of “delay” as on the just announced ZV-E1.
Imaging Resource is now gone for good. Ironically the news has been reported by Dpreview which is going to close soon too:
After narrowly avoiding closure in 2019, Imaging Resource unceremoniously ceased publication on May 6, 2023. No statement or additional information was made available for the reason behind the closure. Many readers and the photo community at large first learned of the end of publication only after visits to the website returned an error message.
Launched in 1998, the same year as DPReview, Imaging Resource became a longstanding rival and friend in the chronicling of digital photography news, reviews and, ultimately, the history of photography over the past 25-ish years.
Like DPReview, Imaging Resource was based in the US and earned a reputation for in-depth reviews and industry news coverage that was rooted in technical knowledge and expertise rather than hype for everything new and shiny. Many of our editors came to know Imaging Resource’s team, and the two sites had a mutual respect for each other.
‘From the early days of digital photography, Imaging Resource has been one of the most authoritative sources for information about digital cameras,’ said DPReview editor Dale Baskin upon learning of the closure. ‘Long before joining the team at DPReview, Imaging Resource was one of my go-to sites for camera advice, and I bought more than a few cameras based on Dave Etchell’s informative analysis. This is a big hit for camera enthusiasts as well as the camera industry.’
As of Monday, May 8, 2023, Imaging Resource’s website had been offline for over two days with no explanation for why the site had been taken down after nearly 25 years.
In 2019 founder Dave Etchells shared the news the site would be coming to an end, but by March 2020 it had found a new home with Mavador Media. The new owner also operated Outdoor Photographer, Digital Photo Pro, and Digital Photo Magazine, and Etchells was hopeful that his site had found a new long-term home.
In March 2023, ownership of Imaging Resource was transferred once again when Mavador Media was acquired by BeBop Channel.
We reached out to Imaging Resource’s parent companies, Madavor Media and BeBop Channel for comment on the closure. After several hours, and as of press time, we have not received a response. We will update this story should this change.
Venus Optics is preparing the launch of a faster version of their current Laowa 24mm T14 2X PeriProbe lens. The leaked image shows the box of the updated t/8.0 lens. No info yet about exact release date…
Today only you save big on Amazon Anker chargers (Click here), Samsung T7 shields at Amazon and Lexar SD cards sold by BHphoto.
Spinn launched the brand new version of their famous Fully self-adhesive protective gear wrapper on Kickstarter (Click here).
There is a 45% discount on the Flex Bolt sold on Indiegogo. The FLEX Bolt makes it easy to capture stunning lightning shots effortlessly.
I was three days offline but now I am back right in time for the triple announcement: The Nikon Z8 (May 10), the Canon V10 (May 11) and the very important Sony announcement for the Xperia 1V with the world’s first dual layer sensor.
There is still no leak about the camera sensor performance but the phone will apparently cost less than the predecessor. Definitely a step Sony should have done a long time ago because they are still struggling to make meaningful sales in their Xperia lineup.
Viltrox will soon announce this new 16mm f/1.8 E-mount autofocus lens. And it features an LCD screen! We already saw this kind of approach years ago when Zeiss announced the Batis FE lens series. Should be a good solution for filmmakers!
