Monthly Archives: April 2012

Fuji to release a new firmware for the aperture chatter/clacking issue in the X-Pro1

The Fuji Guys hinted on Twitter that a new firmware update for the X-Pro1 that will address the aperture chatter/clacking will be released soon. Now if only Adobe can add RAW support for the camera… Here is a video demonstrating the X-Pro1 aperture chatter/clacking issue:

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Samsung NX20, NX210 and NX1000 now official

The Samsung  NX20, NX210 and NX1000 mirrorless cameras are now officially announced. Prices and pre-order options: NX20: $1,099 NX210: $899 NX1000: $699 (also available in white)

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Samsung NX20, NX210 and NX1000 pictures

Here are the first Samsung NX20, NX210 and NX1000 pictures. More info coming soon.

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Sony a900 discontinued in the US

After the Sony a900 was already discontinued in Japan and Hong Kong, now B&H has also listed the camera as discontinued. The a900 was announced in September, 2008. RIP.

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Panasonic files a patent for in-camera image stabilization

Panasonic has a pending patent in Japan for in-camera image stabilization system. This solution will also prove image stabilization for third party lenses.

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Quick 2012 NAB Show recap

The talk of the NAB show this year is the new Blackmagic cinema camera (priced at $3000): “Blackmagic Cinema Camera features an amazing 2.5K image sensor with a wide 13 stops of dynamic range for a true digital film camera. You get a built-in SSD recorder, popular open standard uncompressed RAW and compressed file formats, compatibility with […]

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Carl Zeiss 70-200/T2.9 and 35, 50, 85/T1.5 lenses announced

For the NAB 2012 show Carl Zeiss announced the previously rumored 70-200/T2.9 CZ.2 Compact Zoom lens ($19,900) and three new 35mm, 50mm, 85mm/T1.5 CP.2 Compact Prime Super Speed lenses ($4,500):

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What else is new?

Rayqual announced nine different Fuji X-Pro 1 adapters for various lens mounts. You can see some samples taken with the Kipon L/M-FX adapter on LeicaRumors. Fujinon 19-90mm T2.9 motorized lens for Super35/APS-C cameras.

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