Monthly Archives: December 2010

The first RED Epic-M has shipped

By PR admin | Published: December 21, 2010

The first RED Epic-M camera has shipped to Mark Pederson (from OffHollywood studio). The M stands for machined version that will later be followed by production EPIC-X model. Via Photographybay

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Pentax files a patent for a DA 12-35mm f/3.5-4.5 AL WR SDM lens

By PR admin | Published: December 16, 2010

Pentax filed for a patent in Japan for a DA 12-35mm f/3.5-4.5 AL WR SDM lens: Patent number: 2010-282230 Release date: December 16th, 2010 Filing date: September 10th, 2010 Focal length: 12.30-34.50mm Aperture: 3.6-4.5 Angle of view: 101.2-44.0° 3 aspherical elements Suited for APS-C format cameras

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Correction

By PR admin | Published: December 16, 2010

A week ago I wrote a post about Kodak not attending PMA 2011. The initial source of this information was the PEN newsletter from December 6th, 2010: After some clarifications from PMA, it seems that the presented information was wrong and was referring to the PMA Australia event and not the US PMA 2011 that […]

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Pentax k-5 got issues, sensor issues

By PR admin | Published: December 15, 2010

Multiple Pentax k-5 owners have reported stains on their sensors. Pentax Imaging USA have acknowledged the issue and an investigation is currently ongoing: “I can confirm that Pentax Japan is fully aware of this situation and is diligently investigating the cause of these stains. I’d like to remind our US customers that their K-5 is covered under the 1-year […]

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Latest updates for Red Epic camera

By PR admin | Published: December 14, 2010

The latest updates on the Red Epic camera in the form of a Q&A session:

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Fuji X100 price revealed?

By PR admin | Published: December 14, 2010

The Canadian retailer Vistek is now listing the Fuji X100 as available for pre-order and the price is 1099 CAD (around 1091 USD). This probably confirms the previously rumored US price of 1000 USD. The release date is listed as March 31st, 2011. No US retailers are currently taking pre-orders for that camera (you can only sign […]

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The “Subjectiv” 65mm 4-in-1 lens kit

By PR admin | Published: December 13, 2010

Photojojo is now selling the “Subjectiv” 4-in-1 lens kit available for both Nikon and Canon mounts. The kit contains five modules: pinhole, plastic, glass, zone plate, and aperture. The rest of the specs: Combine aperture module with plastic and glass modules to stop down exposures All lenses have a focal length of 65mm Pinhole: f/180, hole diameter […]

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Fuji to increase prices of photo paper

By PR admin | Published: December 13, 2010

Fujifilm Corporation announced that it will increase prices for photographic papers (5%-20%) on a worldwide basis effective January 2011:

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Q&A on the Fuji Finepix X100 camera

By PR admin | Published: December 13, 2010

Fujifim published a Q&A section regarding the new X100 camera (see also previously released details): Q: Will ‘Made in Japan’ remain on the back of the camera or be moved to the base? It will remain etched on the back of the camera. Q: Will the X100 be available in black? No concrete plan is […]

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Ongoing holidays rebates on photo equipment

By PR admin | Published: December 12, 2010

I received an email from B&H with their latest rebate programs: Camcorders Nikon updated rebates Olympus rebates Sony rebates and NEX rebates Pentax rebates Canon has DSLR and lens combo rebates, double instant rebates and Pixma printers rebates

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