Monthly Archives: March 2011

Sigma increases the price of the 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II lens

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2011

Sigma officially confirmed to Froknowsphoto that the price of the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM AF lens was increased from to $799 to $949: “The price increase on the 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II was due to an increase in manufacturing costs and the current poor exchange rate. However, please note that the […]

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Pentax announces firmware updates: v1.03 for K-5 and v1.02 for 645D

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2011

Pentax just announced the long awaited firmware update v1.03 for the K-5 DSLR model that will fix the front-focusing issues in low light. The new firmware can be downloaded here. Pentax also release a new firmware update v1.02 for the 645D medium format camera. Via PentaxForum

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Canon working on a new codec for the 5D Mark III?

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2011

EOSHD reports that Canon is working on a new codec for the 5D Mark III based on the MPEG format: “It will feature a 4-2-2 colour space and a variable bit rate, up to 50mbit. The move is necessary to avoid paying AVCHD / H.264 licensing fees to Panasonic and Sony. The codec will basically be […]

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Focus on Imaging 2011 recap

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2011

Today is the last day of the Focus on Imaging show in the UK. The only major new product announcement came from Samyang. A new prototype of a portable flash system from MagneFlash also caught my attention: it has a built-in rechargeable batteries in the flash head, the unit is sealed and can be used outdoors without cables. As expected, […]

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Sony’s 3 sensors mirrorless camera again (A-mount, ISO up to 819,200)

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2011

Back in January of 2011 PhotoRumors reported about a possibility that Sony will release a new mirrorless camera (A-mount) with 3 sensors and ISO up to 819 200: “Three – 1/4″ ClearVID™ CMOS Sensors with 1,120K (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 1080 lines of resolution – HD) and still image performance. […]

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Pentax RZ-18 Optio compact camera will have a swivel screen

By PR admin | Published: March 8, 2011

This is the drawing of the rumored Pentax RZ-18 Optio compact camera that was used either in a recent patent or a Trade Mark/Design office filing (I do not have any details on the origin of this image). I was expecting this camera to be announced at the CP+ show in Japan last month, but it seems that the […]

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Panasonic confirms the release of a new 25mm f/1.4 lens for Micro Four Thirds

By PR admin | Published: March 8, 2011

In an interview with AP, Panasonic representative today confirmed the release of a new 25mm f/1.4 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The announcement is scheduled for this summer. This lens was listed on the Panasonic’s roadmap from last year as “under consideration”:

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FujiFilm acknowledges delays in X100 shipments, promises urgent production capacity Increase

By PR admin | Published: March 8, 2011

Today FujiFilm Japan posted an official statement about a potential delay with the shipments of the FinePix X100 camera, the LC-X100 leather case and the dedicated lens hood LH-X100. FujiFilm promises urgent increase in their production capacity in order to meet the demand that has significantly surpassed their initial plans. Google translation of Fuji’s statement:

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