Happy New Year! Our first news round-up of 2024 is a short one, but if you haven’t caught up yet, we have a few interesting articles from the past week. Kolari Vision launched their glass sunglasses targeted towards photographers, straight 8 announced an IMAX presentation in 2024, and there’s a new 120 scanning system on the block from BlackScale Lab.
This series brings together the latest news from the last few weeks. If you want to read the individual articles in full detail, then head to the links for each story.
Kickstarter for Kolari Shades Launches Today: Sunglasses Made By Photographers For Photographers
Today, Kolari Vision is launching their Kickstarter for Kolari Shades, a set of sunglasses made by photographers, for photographers. Boldly claiming the new eye protection is the world’s sharpest, the Kolari team backs this statement up with Corning Gorilla glass, titanium frames, facial recognition technology blocks, and advanced IR and UV protection.
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25th Anniversary of STRAIGHT 8 Goes Big on IMAX in 2024
This year is STRAIGHT 8’s 25th anniversary and the competition’s premiere is going big with a BFI (British Film Institute) IMAX premiere for the top 25 short films selected. Anyone can enter the competition with the chance of being featured not only at the BFI but also at the Cannes Film Festival.
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NEWS: 25th Anniversary of STRAIGHT 8 Goes Big on IMAX in 2024
BlackScale Lab Releases BlackBox 120 for Medium Format Film Scanning After 35mm Success
The BlackBox 120 is built to adapt to most digital cameras with interchangeable lenses by using a clever filter ring and height extension design. Except for a DSLR/mirrorless camera and lens, the BlackBox 120 kit includes everything needed to start scanning negatives.
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NEWS: BlackScale Lab Releases BlackBox 120 for Medium Format Film Scanning After 35mm Success
Mint’s New 35mm Film Camera will use the Rollei Brand Name
We also saw on the interwebs a lovely poster from Mint letting us know they have secured the Rollei brand name for their new 35mm autofocus film camera. The camera will be called the Rollei 35AF and it’s coming in 2024. We cannot wait for this one! Sign up for Mint’s newsletter to stay updated here.
Northeast Photographic posted on Instagram, “Well well well! My favorite camera brand kinda sorta returns via @mintcamera! A new 35mm compact is a huge deal in a tiny package.”
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