Monthly Archives: February 2011

CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show Day 1 (videos)

By PR admin | Published: February 9, 2011

The first day of the CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show is now over. Here is some video coverage for some of the new products introduced at the show: JVC GC-PX1: Kenko C-Mount camera:

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Sigma to also produce Micro Four Thirds lenses

By PR admin | Published: February 9, 2011

In addition to the E-mount 30mm f/2.8 lens prototype, Sigma announced that it will start the development of new Micro Four Thirds lenses.

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Sigma shows 30mm f/2.8 E-mount lens prototype

By PR admin | Published: February 9, 2011

After Sigma endorsed Sony’s decision to let other manufacturers produce E-mount lenses, they showed their first prototype of a E-mount 30mm f/2.8 lens for Sony NEX system at the CP+ show in Japan. Via DCWatch

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Sony A77 and other prototypes shown in Japan

By PR admin | Published: February 9, 2011

At the CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show in Japan Sony will also display a prototype of the upcoming Alpha 77 camera (replacement of the current A700) which will have translucent mirror technology, new Exmor APS HD CMOS sensors, full HD video (AVCHD) with continuous AF. The camera is expected to be released later in the year (before Cliq). […]

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Sony NEX (E-mount) roadmap

By PR admin | Published: February 9, 2011

The above NEX roadmap shows that Sony will be releasing new 24mm (Zeiss), 30mm, 50mm and 55-200mm lenses for their E-mount system in 2011. For 2012 there should be a new high performance standard zoom G lens, a wide angle zoom and another mid-telephoto lens.

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Olympus shows a concept mock-up of a M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens

By PR admin | Published: February 8, 2011

During the CP+ show Olympus will display a concept M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Zuiko lens brand. This looks like the first step from Olympus towards a high end digital PEN model which is rumored to be announced by the end of the year. Read the whole Zuiko brand story after the break:

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Fuji X100 update

By PR admin | Published: February 8, 2011

Today Fuji officially announced the X100 camera to the US market (?). This means only one thing: pre-orders are now accepted. Price and delivery dates are unchanged. Here are the latest FujiFilm X100 updates: Fuji X100 OVF display explained:

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