Monthly Archives: February 2011

Canon patents new 300mm f/4 lens

Canon filed a patent in Japan for a new 300mm f/4 lens: For comparison, here is the current Canon EF300mm F4L IS USM design (1997):

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New compact camera design from Olympus

Olympus registered a new compact camera design with the European Trade Marks and Designs office. The new point and shoot camera is similar to the Olympus SZ-10 model that was announced a week ago: For comparison here is the Olympus SZ-10 design:

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RED “just warmed up the engine”, big surprise at NAB 2011

The CEO and founder of RED Jim Jannard promised a “big surprise” at NAB 2011 (April 9-14). RED have “just warmed up the engine” and have big plans for the future: In the beginning, some said that RED was a scam. Now some say that RED is a one trick wonder. I have said that [...]

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The 2011 CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show is now over

Yesterday was the last day of the 2011 CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging show. A total of 49,368 people visited the show. Here is a recap of the main headlines from the show: Fuji X100 first impressions from the CP+ show floor Voigtlander SL II Heliar Classic 1,8/75 and Nokton 1,2/35mm ASPH II lenses announced [...]

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Samsung NX lens lineup

Several unreleased Samsung NX lenses appeared on a Korean forum (original source: clubnx.co.kr): Picture above: 50-200mm, 18-200mm , 85mm f/1.4, 60mm Macro, 16mm Pancake, 20mm Pancake Silver, 20-50mm Silver (from the left, all i-Function lenses)

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Something exciting is coming from Fuji in Fall of 2011 (Fuji S6?)

The FujiGuys just posted this cryptic tweet about something exciting coming from Fuji in Fall ’11. Fuji S6 maybe? I’m all ears!

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