Monthly Archives: May 2011

Sigma SD1 availability update

By PR admin | Published: May 19, 2011

According to the General Manager at Sigma Benelux, the Sigma SD1 will be released at the end of June, 2011. Sigma is currently running a SD1 giveaway that ends on May 31, 2011 – they better have the camera ready by then 🙂 Some other rumors suggested that the price and availability of the SD1 will […]

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Apple Aperture coming to the iPad?

By PR admin | Published: May 19, 2011

Based on the latest patent application from Apple (20110119609), it seems that Aperture might be coming to the iPad:

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Sony a77 on 7/7

By PR admin | Published: May 19, 2011
Sony A77 camera prototype

The long expected Sony a77 camera is supposed to be announced on July 7, 2011. The kit price will be $1099 (with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens). Shipments should start in late September / early October. The surprise here of course is the low price, but there were already previous rumors indicating a price range between $900-$1200.

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Samsung working on a medium format digital camera system?

By PR admin | Published: May 18, 2011

Going back to the picture of Samsung camera prototypes posted here yesterday – a reader reminded me about an old rumor that Samsung, Schneider Kreuznach and Alpa are working together to create the first, fully digital, medium format camera system. Why would Samsung have those large square camera prototypes next to their NX bodies? Can someone identify […]

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SLR Magic takes over the Noktor brand, shows a 28mm f/2.8 NEX lens prototype

By PR admin | Published: May 18, 2011

SLR Magic contacted me to clarify the recent reports about them taking over Noktor’s website which happened just few days after Noktor officially closed it down. Obviously the old Noktor company went out of business. SLR Magic will now design Noktor lenses and sell Noktor products under the SLR Magic brand. No specific plans were given […]

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The latest rebates from Canon, Panasonic, Gitzo, Olympus and Adobe

By PR admin | Published: May 18, 2011

After the earthquake in Japan, many companies have significantly reduced or completely eliminated their instant rebate programs. Canon currently has three different lens rebates: See also the latest rebates from Panasonic GF 2: $100 off Olympus E-PL1, E-PL2, EP-2: $50-$200 off Adobe Lightroom: $100 off Gitzo tripods: $100 off

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Fuji FinePix X100 camera accessories (updated)

By PR admin | Published: May 17, 2011

I updated this post with several new Fuji X100 accessories: Since I got my Fuji X100 two weeks ago, I spent some time online looking for accessories. First, the official accessories from Fujifilm: leather case LC-X100, lens hood + adapter ring LH-X100, adapter ring only AR-X100, flash EF-20 and flash EF-42: Here is what else […]

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Samsung NX camera prototypes

By PR admin | Published: May 17, 2011

In addition to yesterday’s video, Samsung has posted several related Q&A on their website which includes also a picture of several prototype cameras. One of them has three manual dials on top. Samsung is expected to release the NX20 and NCX200 this summer and it will be interesting to see if one of them will have a […]

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