Monthly Archives: November 2010

Canon files a patent for a new 24-70mm F2.8L II USM lens

By PR admin | Published: November 2, 2010

Canon applied for a patent in Japan for a new 24-70mm F2.8L II USM lens: For comparison, here is the diagram of the current Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM lens:

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Tamron to release a new AF 18-270mm VC lens

By PR admin | Published: November 2, 2010

Tamron is working on a new version of its current AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC lens that should be released soon. Initially this lens was scheduled to be released at Photokina, but then it was delayed. The new lens is expected to be significantly smaller than its predecessor (the current model weights 550g|19.4oz).

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Mysterious Olympus device submitted to the FCC

By PR admin | Published: November 1, 2010

The device above was recently submitted to the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) for approval. Engadget speculates that this could be a GPS unit or file transfer device for the Olympus PEN system, since it matches its accessory port located below the hot shoe. For comparison, here is an external PEN microphone:

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Panasonic GF2

By PR admin | Published: November 1, 2010

Panasonic GF2 camera (replacement of the GF1) will be announced this week. The new GF2 should be the smallest mirrorless camera to date and will use the Panasonic G2 12MP sensor (Panasonic already confirmed that they will not use the 16MP sensor form the GF2). Korean Radio Research Agency already has an entry for a “Panasonic PKL-DMC-GF2” camera:

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