
The upcoming full frame NEX-9 is rumored to accept full frame Sony Alpha lenses; however, it is supposed to do so without the use of the LA-EA3 NEX-to-Alpha converter like the Sony VG900 camcorder uses.

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By Eric Reagan

The upcoming full frame NEX-9 is rumored to accept full frame Sony Alpha lenses; however, it is supposed to do so without the use of the LA-EA3 NEX-to-Alpha converter like the Sony VG900 camcorder uses.

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By Eric Reagan
Lowel’s new Prime Power LED 800 continuous light is now shipping. It joins the Prime LED series with the 200 and 400 models, and offers nearly twice the output of the 400 model with 126-foot candles at 9-feet.
The Lowel Prime Power LED Model 800 retails for $3895; however, street price is currently $2784.95 here at B&H Photo.
By Eric Reagan
Sigma’s refreshed Micro Four Thirds and NEX primes, the 30mm F2.8 DN and 19mm F2.8 DN lenses, will begin shipping later in March for $199 each.
These new lenses are priced the same as their predecessors and should be solid additions to mirrorless kits – particularly the NEX versions due to the limited selection of available lenses thus far. I own the 30mm in the older version in NEX mount and have been more than happy with the performance it delivered at the $199 price point.
You can order the new, improved versions from B&H at the below links.
Sigma 30mm f/2.8 DN: Sony NEX version | Micro Four Thirds version
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN: Sony NEX version | Micro Four Thirds version
By Eric Reagan
Sigma’s new 30mm F1.4 DC HSM lens will be available later this month for $499. The new lens is designed for APS-C sensor DSLRs and will be offered in Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts. Check it out at B&H Photo at the following links.
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM (Canon mount)
By Eric Reagan

Hasselblad has confirmed that its new $5,000 Lunar mirrorless camera will launch next month.
The Hasselblad Lunar will be officially launched in April 2013.
We will, within a short time, launch a new and dedicated website section for the Lunar with all the information.
Recall that the Hasselblad Lunar is basically a rebadged Sony NEX-7 with Hasselblad’s cosmetic changes and a $4,000 markup. I can’t think of a good reason anyone should buy this camera, but I’m open to suggestions…
By Eric Reagan
The new full frame Nikon AF-S 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED lens is now in stock and shipping from B&H. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
By Eric Reagan
It’s time for our weekly break from the gear for a few minutes so we can enjoy another round of reader photos from the Photography Bay Flickr Group.
Check out the rest of the photos below. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan

The Sony NEX-7N is rumored to replaced the NEX-7 with an announcement next month. The first spec list for the NEX-7N is below. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan

New rumors on the Canon 7D Mark II point to an integrated battery grip for vertical orientation shooting, which would point the APS-C camera squarely at pro shooters. Part of the speculated reasoning behind such a move is to make room for a bigger and more serious battery. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan

The latest bid in Dove’s ‘Real Beauty’ marketing campaign is a Photoshop action that is a Trojan horse disguised as various “enhancing” and “retouching” actions across websites that share free Photoshop actions. [Read more…]