Monthly Archives: February 2011

Olympus SZ-10, TG-610, VR-330, VR-320, VG-110 point and shoot cameras released

Olympus released a new batch of point and shoot cameras: Olympus SZ-10 model 14-Megapixel CCD, 18x optical zoom lens, and DUAL IS to reduce picture blur Magic Filters can be recorded in HD movie (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264) 3-inch, 460K dots High-resolution LCD monitor to enjoy viewing photos you just took

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Sigma announced four new lenses and DP2x camera in Japan

Sigma announced four new lenses and DP2x camera in Japan: Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM One SLD and four FLD glass elements compensate for color aberration and provide high image quality.Three glass mold elements and one hybrid aspherical lens give advanced performance and compact and lightweight construction. The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and […]

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Sony to let other manufacturers produce E-mount lenses

Sony officially announced today that it will disclose the specifications of the E-mount (Sony NEX product line) to other lens manufacturer without a licensing fee. This will make the competition in the mirrorless market even more interesting. Full press release after the break:

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Pentax announces the K-5 Silver and Optio WG-1 cameras, D FA 645 25mm f/4 lens

The previously rumored Pentax K-5 Silver, 645 25mm f/4 lens and Optio WG-1 got released today. The only still missing camera is the Pentax RZ-18 Optio. Full press releases after the break:

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Komamura joins the Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group

Komamura Corporation also announced today that they are joining the  Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group. Komamura was founded in 1947 and was the original designer of the Horseman professional camera system (see corporate profile). Their current product line can be seen here. Komamura also imports photo equipment from Europe and the USA and are the exclusive distributor in […]

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Carl Zeiss also joins the Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group

Just 3 days after Schneider-Kreuznach, Carl Zeiss also announced that they are joining the Micro Four Thirds system standard group. Back in September of 2009 Zeiss announced a Micro 4/3 versions of their Compact Prime CP.2 lenses. Maybe after all, the m4/3 standard will survive even without the backing of the heavyweight category (Nikon & Canon). What do you […]

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Canon announces EOS Rebel T3i, T3, EF 500mm + 600mm f/4L IS II USM and more

Canon is the first to start a series of announcements before the CP+ show starts next week: Canon EOS Rebel T3i, EOS Rebel T3 DSLR cameras (press release). Two new telephoto lenses: EF 500mm F/4L IS II USM and EF 600mm F/4L IS II USM (press release). New Canon Speedlite 320EX and Speedlite 270EX II […]

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