Tokina atx-m Series Firmware 03 Updates Released

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 13, 2025

Tokina released firmware update version 03 for its Tokina atx-m 23mm f/1.4, atx-m 33mm f/1.4, and atx-m 56mm f/1.4 lenses. You can download the updates here. It is unclear what this update addresses, but it came out in December.

Tokina ATX-M 85mm f/1.8 FE:
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Tokina atx-m 23mm f/1.4: B&H Photo
Tokina atx-m 33mm f/1.4: B&H Photo
Tokina atx-m 56mm f/1.4: B&H Photo

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New Affordable Angelbird CFexpress 4.0 Type A Now In Stock

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 11, 2025


The Angelbird CFexpress 4.0 Type A is in stock everywhere now and can be purchased form

B&H Photo

Amazon

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New Hollyland LARK M2S Mini Combo

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 10, 2025


New Hollyland LARK M2S Mini Combo:
B&H Photo

Record up to two people in mobile journalism or content creation applications using this LARK M2S Mini Combo Wireless Microphone System from Hollyland. The system includes two ultracompact transmitters with built-in omnidirectional microphones for discreet recording, a USB-C plug-in receiver for direct connection with mobile devices, a camera-mount receiver, and a charging case. The transmitters feature a titanium clip-on design to attach securely to your talent and do not have visible logos for a low-profile appearance.

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Tamron Lens Sale Extended Until January 31st

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 9, 2025


Tamron Lenses
Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD Save $130
B&H Photo / Amazon
Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE Save $100:
B&H Photo /  Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE G2 Save $200:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Save $100
B&H Photo / Amazon
Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Save $100
B&H Photo / Amazon
Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Save $50
B&H Photo / Amazon
Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Save $100
B&H Photo / Amazon
Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Save $200
B&H Photo / Amazon

Tamron 20mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Save $50:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 24mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Save $50:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Save $50:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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More Vitrox Lab Lenses Coming Soon

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 8, 2025

Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB FE:
B&H Photo / Amazon

Viltrox already released the excellent Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB FE and not it looks like they are ready to roll out a few more high-quality prime lenses to pair it with.

Expected Lenses

  • Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB Expected at NAB in April
  • Viltrox 50mm f/1.2 LAB Coming After NAB
  • Viltrox 85mm f/1.2 LAB Coming After NAB

These lenses will all be coming to E mount and will hopefully come to other popular mounts like Fujifilm X and Nikon Z mount.

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DIY: Sitina 1 Open Source Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Update

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 6, 2025


We first covered the Sitina 1 open source Full-Frame mirrorless camera project here last year. The files for the project can be found here on gitlab and the creator released a video about updates to the project which you can view below.

Changes include

  • Switching the 3.7V cells in parallel to serial providing 7.4V
  • Video output now requires less energy
  • Line skipping was added to the LCD to speed up the refresh rate of the EVF
  • He tried to increase the frame rate with 3.7V but it required too much power which is why the 7.4V was necessary
  • Live view frame rate can now reach 14FPS up from 3FPS
  • It sounds like he is trying to have selective line skipping so that no detail is lost related to the primary subject
  • Working on image quality issues like random noise and discontinuity in the center of the image and diagonal stripes that are caused by SD card noise
  • The left and right half of the image are handled by separate chips which can cause the discontinuity problem
  • Image quality continues to improve

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