Monthly Archives: May 2012

Samsung NX20 now shipping in the US

By PR admin | Published: May 23, 2012

The new Samsung NX20 mirrorless camera is now shipping in the US and is currently in stock at Adorama. Unlike many of the recently announced cameras, there won’t be any shortages of the NX20.

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Ricoh patents an impact resistant lens cap

By PR admin | Published: May 23, 2012

Ricoh filed a patent 2012-93611 in Japan for an impact resistant lens cap. Here is the translated description taken from the Japanese Patent Office:

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Canon patents for 600mm f/4 and 400mm f/2.8 lenses

By PR admin | Published: May 23, 2012

Canon filed a patent (2012-88427) in Japan for 600mm f/4 and 400mm f/2.8 lenses:

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Pentax K-30 officially announced

By PR admin | Published: May 21, 2012

The Pentax K-30 is now officially announced. The specs at a glance: Coldproof Large 3 inch LCD Low profile glass pentaprism viewfinder 6 frames per second continuous shooting Programmable front and rear e-dials In-camera HDR shooting modes Compact yet durable body 1080p video Live View focus peaking 77 segment metering system ISO speeds up to […]

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The new Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 lens will cost $1300!

By PR admin | Published: May 21, 2012

The new Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 lens is listed on Amazon for $1,299.99. This is a very high price tag, considering that the Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0 lens costs “only” $799.

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Additional Pentax K-30 images and specs

By PR admin | Published: May 21, 2012

Some more Pentax K-30 images found on pentaxone.fr. Here is a better resolution image of the different K-30 color variations (click for larger view):

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Pentax introduces SMC DA 50mm f/1.8 lens

By PR admin | Published: May 21, 2012
smc Pentax DA 50mm f/1.8 lens

Pentax announced the new SMC DA 50mm f/1.8 lens that was part of the 2012 roadmap. The new lens will cost $249.95 and will start shipping in July 2012: Compact, lightweight autofocus lens designed exclusively for PENTAX K-Mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras Denver, CO (May 21, 2012) – PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION today announces the introduction […]

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Panasonic announced Lumix G Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 lens for Micro Four Thirds

By PR admin | Published: May 21, 2012

Panasonic announced their new Lumix G Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 lens for Micro Four Thirds. This lens was initially displayed during CES 2012. Shipping will start in August. Pricing was not announced (Panasonic likes to announce their pricing few weeks prior to shipment). Update: the lens is now listed on Amazon for $1,299.99. Press release:

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What else is new? [weekend digest]

By PR admin | Published: May 20, 2012

Limited edition film? Yes, it does exists: Lomography is now taking pre-orders for Orca 110 B&W 100 ISO film. Only 5000 units will be produced. Shipping starts next week. Those new Gariz leather cases for the Fuji X-Pro1 camera can be purchased on eBay:

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Nauticam NA-5DMKIII underwater housing for Canon 5D Mark III camera

By PR admin | Published: May 20, 2012

Nauticam announced a new underwater housing NA-5DMKIII for Canon 5D Mark III. With a depth rating of 100m, the NA-5DMKIII will be available on June 1st, for $3600. Press release and additional images:

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