Monthly Archives: May 2011

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 […]

Posted in Alpa, Samsung, Schneider Kreuznach | 22 Comments

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 […]

Posted in Noktor, SLR Magic, Sony | 5 Comments

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

Posted in Adobe, Canon, Deals, Olympus, Panasonic | 1 Comment

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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How Samsung plans for their future NX lenses

By PR admin | Published: May 17, 2011

After the NX lens developer interview, here is another interesting video on how Samsung plans for their future NX lenses:

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Sony NEX C3, a35, 30mm Macro lens and NEX flash to be announced on June 3rd, 2011

By PR admin | Published: May 16, 2011

      On June 3rd, 2011 Sony will announce the following new products: Sony a35 Sony NEX C3 Sony NEX 30mm f/3.5 Macro lens (E-mount) Sony NEX flash

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