Monthly Archives: February 2011

Another Fuji X100 update

The official X100 sample images are now online. For now only Amazon is taking Fuji X100 pre-orders. Fuji X100 vs. Leica X1 specs comparison. The X100 should start shipping in Japan on March 5th. For the US and Canada I heard March 18th as a potential shipping date. Fuji’s new flashes that will be compatible with the X100 seems to be Sunpak clones […]

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“Kodak is Apple in reverse”

The following headlines sum up the situation Kodak is currently in: Kodak reaffirms plan to complete transformation by 2012 Kodak signals move away from cameras? Analysis: Investors tired of waiting for Kodak to develop Eastman Kodak stock hits new 52-week low Kodak is Apple in reverse

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Something new is coming for Pentax K-5/K-7

Update: see the post on NikonRumors.com for more details. Yvon Bourque made this statement on his blog yesterday: “Something new is coming. DSLRs will never be the same… Pentax K-5/ K-7 will get it first, but  Nikon, Canon, Sony and Olympus will get it next.” A new lens? A firmware update? A new accessory? Maybe a new book? Does anyone have […]

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Canon patents new 300mm f/4 lens

Canon filed a patent in Japan for a new 300mm f/4 lens: For comparison, here is the current Canon EF300mm F4L IS USM design (1997):

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New compact camera design from Olympus

Olympus registered a new compact camera design with the European Trade Marks and Designs office. The new point and shoot camera is similar to the Olympus SZ-10 model that was announced a week ago: For comparison here is the Olympus SZ-10 design:

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RED “just warmed up the engine”, big surprise at NAB 2011

The CEO and founder of RED Jim Jannard promised a “big surprise” at NAB 2011 (April 9-14). RED have “just warmed up the engine” and have big plans for the future: In the beginning, some said that RED was a scam. Now some say that RED is a one trick wonder. I have said that […]

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The 2011 CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show is now over

Yesterday was the last day of the 2011 CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging show. A total of 49,368 people visited the show. Here is a recap of the main headlines from the show: Fuji X100 first impressions from the CP+ show floor Voigtlander SL II Heliar Classic 1,8/75 and Nokton 1,2/35mm ASPH II lenses announced […]

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