Monthly Archives: August 2011

Latest patents from Canon, Cosina, Panasonic and Samsung

By PR admin | Published: August 3, 2011

Canon’s patent 2011-145518 for a 16-35mm f/2.8 lens: Publication date: Jule 28th, 2011 Patent filing date: January 15th, 2010 Focal length: 16.48 – 33.95 mm Aperture: 2.91 Half angle of view: 52.70 – 32.51 ° 4 aspherical elements Zoom ratio: 2.06

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The full frame Noktor HyperPrime 50mm f/0.95 lens will be for Leica M mount

By PR admin | Published: August 2, 2011

SLRMagic confirmed to Photorumors that the full frame Noktor HyperPrime 50mm f/0.95 lens will come with a Leica M mount. Here is a picture of the actual prototype on a M9 body:

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Sample images from the Samsung 60mm f/2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA lens

By PR admin | Published: August 2, 2011

Samsung published some sample images taken with the Samsung 60mm f/2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA lens: Some more samples can be found on the SLRclub forum.

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The making of LockCircle body cap

By PR admin | Published: August 2, 2011

LockCircle published a new video on the making of their high end body cap for Canon DSLRs: The Making of LockCircle, the original camera body cap for EF-Mount. 66 cnc machining steps, 8 chemical hardener treatments, 5 handmade steps. Inspired by cinematographers using hdslr cameras on feature/commercial tough productions. Professional locking and sealing features.

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ThinkTankPhoto Modular and Skin belt systems sale (20% off)

By PR admin | Published: August 2, 2011

ThinkTankPhoto rarely has any sales on their products. Currently you can get 20% off on their Modular and Skin belt systems:

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Upcoming Sony announcement (NEX 7, NEX 5N, a65, a77, lenses and more)

By PR admin | Published: August 2, 2011

Some more details on the upcoming Sony announcement: Sony NEX 7 will look exactly like the previously leaked prototype: Sony NEX-5N: New vertical grip C77AM with dust and moisture protection: New Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM SAL1650 lens: Sony a65 and a77 cameras will also be announced. There is some talk about three new E mount lenses: […]

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