Monthly Archives: February 2012

New firmware updates: v1.13 for Fuji X100, v1.03 for X10

By PR admin | Published: February 9, 2012

The two new firmware updates for the X10 and X100 cameras can be downloaded at fujifilm.com: X10 firmware update ver.1.03 X100 firmware update ver.1.13 The X10 update should fix the “sensor blooming” issue.

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Lytro light field camera caught with a hidden Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip

By PR admin | Published: February 9, 2012

When Lytro submitted their light field camera to the FCC for testing, it was discovered that inside there is a chip capable of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. Maybe future versions of the camera will support wireless file transfer? Via The Verge

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Pentax Ricoh Imaging Company re-organization

By PR admin | Published: February 9, 2012

The newly established Pentax Ricoh Imaging Company will take control of the future design, development and sell of Ricoh digital cameras. Initially that unit was responsible only for the Pentax brand. Ricoh bought Pentax for $124.2 million back in July, 2011.

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Fujifilm displays M-mount adapter for X-Pro1 camera at the CP+ show in Japan

By PR admin | Published: February 9, 2012

At the CES 2012 show Fujifilm confirmed the upcoming X-Pro1 adapter for Leica-M lenses. A prototype is currently on display at the CP+ show in Japan:

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Kodak to stop producing digital cameras and digital picture frames

By PR admin | Published: February 9, 2012

Today Kodak announced that it will phase out its digital cameras, pocket video cameras and digital picture frames in the first half of 2012.

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Sony NEX E-mount roadmap 2012-2013

By PR admin | Published: February 8, 2012

This is is Sony’s E-mount (NEX) roadmap for 2012-2013: G high performance standard zoom High magnification zoom Standard zoom Wide angle zoom Mid-magnification zoom Large aperture standard prime Middle telephoto prime Pancake (prime)

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Two new Olympus lenses in 2012: M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm f/1.8 and 60mm f/2.8 Macro

By PR admin | Published: February 8, 2012

In addition to the OM-D E-M5 camera ($999), Olympus also announced the development of two new lenses that will be announced by the end of the year: The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm F1.8 lens has a very bright, large F1.8 aperture in a beautiful full-metal design. This lens is great for portrait photography. Offers high-speed shooting with a […]

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Pentax lens roadmap for 2012

By PR admin | Published: February 8, 2012

Pentax Japan released images of their upcoming lenses for 2012:

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