Monthly Archives: September 2011

SLR Magic Noktor 12mm f/1.6 lens for Micro Four Thirds

I just received some more details and samples of the SLR Magic Noktor 12mm f/1.6 lens for Micro Four Thirds: 12mm wide angle f/1.6 max aperture (best performance is at f/4) ~2% distortion (optical distortion correction for natural perspective when taking photos of people) 0.15m minimum focus distance 12 step-less aperture blades for always round aperture opening like a […]

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This was the Canon announcement on September 22nd

This was the Canon announcement on September 22nd:

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Sony promises fix to clicking sound when recording video with the NEX-5N

Several users have reported a clicking sound coming out of the new Sony NEX-5N during video recording (see above clip). It seems that Sony has acknowledged the problem and is promising a “performance improvement”. Here is a quote from Sony support site:

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Fujinon lenses for Canon?

New rumors indicate that Fuji may announce a new line of Fujinon lenses for Canon EF mount in March, 2012. Now that’s a shocker. Fujifilm recently mentioned in an interview with Reuters that they may re-enter the interchangeable lens camera market with a product that is fully developed in-house, but my guess was that they are talking about a mirrorless camera […]

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Canon will have $100 instant saving on 5D MARKII starting September 25th

Canon will have $100 instant saving in the US on the 5D MARKII camera starting September 25th (till October 29th).

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RED also prepping for November 3rd

Canon already revealed their plans for a “historic global announcement” on November 3rd, 2011 in Hollywood. RED’s CEO Jim Jannard also wants to announce their RED Scarlet camera on the same date and he was not shy to mention to stir up the RedForum with his comments:

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No new Canon cameras tomorrow

Tomorrow’s Canon announcement will probably be printer related. Check out spectraflow and raykophoto for more details: “Spectraflow and RayKo Photo Center have partnered with Canon to bring you an event designed to showcase the latest technology from Canon in Digital Photography and Fine Art Printing. At a hands-on stations you can get one-to-one demonstrations of the workflow tools available for use with Canon. […]

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This week: Nikon and Canon annoucements

On September 21st Nikon will present their new mirrorless camera. The next day, on September 22nd, Canon will have their own announcement but it is still not clear what will be introduced.

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Ricoh is working on a new mirrorless camera developed by Pentax

From the beginning of 2011, the rumors were that Pentax will announce two mirrorless cameras. As the months passed by, the chance of a second mirrorless system diminished, even though rumors continued to flow. My guess three weeks ago was that Ricoh’s purchase of Pentax did put the plans for second mirrorless camera on hold. Yesterday TMCNet published this unusual press […]

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Another Canon “Pro” announcement on September 22nd

DigitalRev posted on their Facebook page that they are invited to a Canon “pro” event on September 22nd (one day after the Nikon mirrorless camera announcement):   Canon is planning another “historic global announcement” on November 3rd.

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