Monthly Archives: August 2009

Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2,8 XR Di II VC

By PR admin | Published: August 31, 2009

Tamron just announced a e new lens: Mount: Nikon, Canon Length: 26-78 mm (eq. 24×36) Angle of view: 78 ° 45′-31 ° 11 ‘ Construction: 19 elements, 14 groups, 2 lenses LD (Low Dispersion) Openings maximum / minimum: f / 2.8 to 32 Stabilizer: Yes, VC Minimum Distance Focus: 0.29 cm Maximum reproduction ratio: 1:4,8 [...]

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Olympus E-600 rumor becomes reality

By PR admin | Published: August 31, 2009

The previously rumored Olympus E-600 is now official: General Camera Type SLR Manufacturer Olympus Model Number E-600 Dimensions 5.1 x 3.7 x 2.4 in. (130 x 94 x 60 mm) Weight 16.8 oz (475 g) Planned Price $600 Planned Availability November 2009 Image Capture Sensor Type N-MOS Four Thirds (approx. 0.85 in. diagonal) 13.10 megapixels [...]

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September 1st: Canon EOS 7D, Panasonic GF-1 and more

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2009

September 1st will be an exciting day. First, Panasonic will unveil the new GF1: Then Canon will bring the big guns with the EOS 7D, 3 New Lenses and an underwater video camera: CanonRumors has all the specs and details (too much to post it all here). And don’t forget: Leica M9 on 09.09.09!

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Sony A700 to be discontinued

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2009

Received multiple tips that the Sony A700 DSLR camera will be discontinued. Expect some good deals on this model. On another note, In an interview with BJP, Sony said that they are not yet ready to to enter the professional market.

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New Sigma 70-300 OS lens

By PR admin | Published: August 29, 2009

This is a very reliable information, but unfortunately I do not have more details. I guess this new lens would be a replacement of the current Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro telephoto zoom lens and will add OS (Optical Stabilizer) function. This lens could be announced next week (maybe even on Monday). The pictured lens is [...]

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