Monthly Archives: December 2009

Pentax D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro WR lens official!

By PR admin | Published: December 9, 2009

Follow this link for to pentax.ru: SMC PENTAX- D FA MACRO of 100mmF2.8 WR: macro-photohunting under any conditions HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Of imaging Of systems Of division presents SMC PENTAX- D FA MACRO of 100mm Of f2.8 WR – high-aperture auto-focal [makroobektiv], created specially for the work with the digital cameras PENTAX. All best qualities […]

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The Pentax D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro WR lens is real!

By PR admin | Published: December 9, 2009

Take a look at this link: http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/pentax_unwraps_weatherresistant_macro_lens_news_292726.html?aff=rss The link says “Pentax unwraps weather resistant macro lens news”. There is still no text on the page – they probably are writing it now. The Pentax D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro WR lens was leaked 10 days ago. Read the related discussion @ dpreview.

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Pentax 645D may be using this 39MP sensor from Kodak

By PR admin | Published: December 8, 2009

As a reader mentioned in a previous post (jeff-c) the expected medium format Pentax 645D camera may be using this model KAF-39000 39MP CCD sensor from Kodak (visit the link for full specs): A back view picture of the Pentax 645D:

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Canon 5D Mk II to get 24fps in Spring 2010

By PR admin | Published: December 8, 2009

This is a screenshot of the online trade show hosted by PDN last week and the rumor is that Canon 5D Mk II will get 24fps firmware update in Spring 2010 (via PhotographyBay). And since we are talking about Canon, you got to see this lens! Now I know how “Canon” got its name. More […]

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Sony expectations for CES 2010

By PR admin | Published: December 7, 2009

I received a rumor that Sony will introduce two DSLR models at the CES show in Las Vegas between January 7th and 1oth, 2010: Alpha 450 and a successor to the Alpha 700 (not clear what will be the exact model number). The Alpha 450 will not have video capabilities (the a700 replacement is also not expected to […]

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Samyang plans for 2010

By PR admin | Published: December 7, 2009

Samyang plans to publish dedicated 4/3 mount lenses: 85mm f/1.4 and 8mm fisheye in Q1 of 2010. Those will be the first Samyang lenses with a 4/3 mount. Samyang will release also a Nikon dedicated 85 mm f/1.4 lens with contacts for EXIF data and aperture control, however this lens won’t have AF – it […]

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Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM announced

By PR admin | Published: December 4, 2009

Update: the price of the new lens is $449 – see all pre-order options here (different mounts). Reported 2 days ago, the Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM is now real. Here is the full press release: The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM. This […]

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Canon patents touchscreen DSLR solution

By PR admin | Published: December 3, 2009

PhotographyBay found an interesting patent for a touchscreen DSLR filed by Canon. No, you will not change the menu with your nose while shooting – the iPhone works in a similar way: it has a sensor that turns off the touchscreen when you get it close to your face. Here is the suggested solution from Canon: […]

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