Monthly Archives: June 2011

More details on the SLR Magic | Noktor lenses

By PR admin | Published: June 7, 2011

SLR Magic recently took over the Noktor brand and announced the future development of two new lenses for Sony NEX/E-mount: 28mm f/2.8 and Noktor 50mm f/0.95. SLR Magic is currently working on supplying the Noktor 50mm f/0.95 lens to people who have been on the waiting list. The lens is expected to start shipping in […]

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Samsung 85mm f/1.4 ED SSA lens caught in the wild, to be released in July/August

By PR admin | Published: June 7, 2011

A beta tester was spotted with the new Samsung 85mm f/1.4 ED SSA lens in Korea. Here is a brief description of the lens given by the tester: very fast AF motor, similar to the speed of Olympus E-3 with 14-54mm lens under daylight no chromatic aberration noticeable on the display with maximum magnification the lens is […]

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This digital camera can print photos on any surface, but is it real?

By PR admin | Published: June 7, 2011

The PrintBrush 4X6 is a camera that can print in color on virtually any surface. The printing process is done by sweeping the device over a flat surface: The PrintBrush is developed by Alex Breton who spent 11 years and $10 million for the development of the device. Expected release date is early 2012. I am […]

Posted in Future of Photo Equipment | Tagged | 24 Comments

Is this the new Panasonic GF3 camera?

By PR admin | Published: June 5, 2011

Is this the previously rumored Panasonic GF3 camera? A unidentified white camera was shown in this promotional Lumix video: The new 16MP GF3 Micro Four Thirds camera is expected to be announced on June 13, 2011 together with the new Leica branded 25mm f/1.4 lens. Here is the full YouTube video:

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What are the best AA batteries for photography?

By PR admin | Published: June 4, 2011

This is another guest post from Dan on the best AA batteries for photography. You can read also his previous Fuji X100 and Olympus ZX1 reviews. You can follow Dan on twitter @ZDP189. What Are the Best AA Batteries for Photography? I seem burn through batteries at an alarming rate.  I have lots of devices that take AA […]

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Nauticam NA-GH2 underwater housing for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 camera

By PR admin | Published: June 3, 2011

Today Nauticam announced a new underwater housing NA-GH2 for the Panasonic GH2 camera with a depth rating of 100m. The retail price is $2100 and shipping will start on June 10, 2011.

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Pentax Q interchangeable lens camera will be announced in August

By PR admin | Published: June 2, 2011

PENTAX Q I received some information from Europe about the second interchangeable lens camera called Pentax Q, expected to be announced in August 2011. Those are the specs: 12MP backlit sensor HD movie recording (720p) RAW capabilities Available in tow color: black and white Vary small and compact in size Price around 700 EUR Several lenses will be announced […]

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This ultra HD camera prototype has a 33MP sensor

By PR admin | Published: June 2, 2011

This hi-def camera prototype developed by NHK and Sharp has “a single image sensor with an on-chip color filter array (4 chips each capable of imaging 8 million pixels). The 2.5-inch sensor is also compatible to conventional SLR camera lenses.” Via Crunchgear

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