Monthly Archives: August 2010

Ricoh GXR 35mm f/1.8 Macro patent

Ricoh filed a patent application 2010-175627 (published August 12, 2010, filled January 27,  2009) in Japan for what appears to be a new 35mm f/1.8 Macro lens. focal length f=33.1mm aperture Fno=1.80 image circle 28.4mm macro 1:2 floating focus mechanism

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Voigtlander coming up with a new 75mm 1.8 lens for the M mount

I covered the details over @ LeicaRumors. If you are into rangefinders, definitely check it out.

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Sony a560 and a580 pictures leaked

Sony leak du jour: today, we have pictures of the Sony a560 and a580 cameras (see specs here):

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Canon G12 leaked

Canon G12 was leaked by Cnet Asia (link already removed): and the basic specs:  

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Sony a55 again

Via Xitek

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Three Canon point and shoot cameras announced

For detailed coverage go to to Gizmodo. There will be another Canon announcement next week.

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Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-2 flash

The previously rumored Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-2 flash is now official.

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