Photokina 2014 - Day 2 , 17 September

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Stay tuned as we upload the reports over the next few hours....

 

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Sigma announced their new lens to their S (Sports) line 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM, Tele-converter TC-1401 and TC-2001, and their DP1 Quattro

 

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Quite a number of drone manufacturers showcasing their products this year apart from DJI

AEE drones



VectorHeli

 

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There seems to be challengers aplenty to the GoPro action cam

From Ricoh's WG-M1
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to the Italian Nilox


360 Fly



Kolor Abyss underwater action cam
The Kolor Abyss Rig is a Gopro Hero 3 / Hero 3+ camera mount to film underwater in 360 degree. (Kolor Abyss comes in a waterproof and shockproof Peli case).


[video=youtube_share;r2jY-UofjSA]http://youtu.be/r2jY-UofjSA[/video]

 

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Lytro introduced its newest camera...... the Illum now with each image file an average whooping 54mb in size and gaining significant heft compared to its original model
About US$1600







[video=youtube_share;P5q8XdhBAZg]http://youtu.be/P5q8XdhBAZg[/video]

 

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Metz is getting into the selfie religion these days with the introduction of its externally charged , lithium ion and adjustable LED-72 Smart

Expected to hit the stores in October

 

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Holga and Lomo displayed interesting film cameras

 

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Interesting to find that there are more competitors to DJI. Perhaps things can be more affordable now.

 

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Strange and unique the Petzval brass lens made by Zenit




http://youtu.be/mI93wWsN0Xw

[video=youtube_share;VhChIKdm7gU]http://youtu.be/VhChIKdm7gU[/video]

 

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Sigma announced their new lens to their S (Sports) line 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM, Tele-converter TC-1401 and TC-2001, and their DP1 Quattro

https://flic.kr/p/oYCkhR

https://flic.kr/p/oYBr4z

https://flic.kr/p/oYBqig

https://flic.kr/p/pg7mAD

No info on Sigma 24-70 f/2?

 

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One interesting facet about Photokina is that its not just about equipment now..... emphasis has been made on lifestyles and communities


Google Earth's document and publish efforts


The European equivalent of Clubsnap..... fotocommunities.com with 1.5mil subscribers in Europe

 

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ok will try to give you guys a feel of what the event atmosphere is like

 

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Go Pro's all tethered together





Schneider

 

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Drool worthy..... the Glidecam


Samsung NX1 rigged for work

 

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Roto 360 Pan


Metz LED-960 newly launched... the top knob adjusts light output, the bottom knob adjusts light tempreature

 

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Phase One's 645DF not new but very drool worthy still



[video=youtube;UmXCiQsiesQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmXCiQsiesQ[/video]

 

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Tamron also launched their own ultra long range zoom lens in the SP 150-600MM F/5-6.3 Di VC USD (A011) - http://www.tamron-usa.com/lenses/prod/150600_vc_a011.php





Although, not launched yet, the new SP 15-30mm F/2,8 Di VC USD (Model A012) was on display...