Monthly Archives: September 2011

SLR Magic Noktor 12mm f/1.6 lens for Micro Four Thirds

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I just received some more details and samples of the SLR Magic Noktor 12mm f/1.6 lens for Micro Four Thirds: 12mm wide angle f/1.6 max aperture (best performance is at f/4) ~2% distortion (optical distortion correction for natural perspective when taking photos of people) 0.15m minimum focus distance 12 step-less aperture blades for always round aperture opening like a [...]

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This was the Canon announcement on September 22nd

This was the Canon announcement on September 22nd:

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Sony promises fix to clicking sound when recording video with the NEX-5N

Several users have reported a clicking sound coming out of the new Sony NEX-5N during video recording (see above clip). It seems that Sony has acknowledged the problem and is promising a “performance improvement”. Here is a quote from Sony support site:

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Fujinon lenses for Canon?

Canonrumors received a tip that Fuji may announce a new line of Fujinon lenses for Canon EF mount in March, 2012. Now that’s a shocker. Fujifilm recently mentioned in an interview with Reuters that they may re-enter the interchangeable lens camera market with a product that is fully developed in-house, but my guess was that they are talking about a mirrorless camera [...]

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Canon will have $100 instant saving on 5D MARKII starting September 25th

Canon will have $100 instant saving in the US on the 5D MARKII camera starting September 25th (till October 29th).

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