Monthly Archives: December 2009

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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Sony a700 is now a “previous model”

By PR admin | Published: December 2, 2009

Pressure buildup continues: Sony UK updated their Sony a700 description – it now has the label “previous model”:

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Some Sigma rumors – new 17-70mm lens next week

By PR admin | Published: December 2, 2009

Those are the latest Sigma rumors: next week Sigma will announce a new 17-70mm lens with OS (optical stabilizer). The current model sells for around $369, expect the new model to be more expensive. Next year Sigma is expected to announce a new 70-200mm lens (also with OS) with very high quality glass (probably f/2.8). […]

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