Monthly Archives: August 2012

New from Carl Zeiss: CZ.2 28-80mm/T2.9 and CP.2 25mm/T2.1 cinema lenses

As previously reported, Zeiss announced two new cinema lenses: Compact Zoom CZ.2 28-80/T2.9 ($19,900) and Compact Prime CP.2 25/T2.1 ($4,500):

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Canon patents for 14mm f/2.8, 300mm f/4, 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 and 28-135mm f/4-5.6 lenses

Two new Canon patents from Japan: 2012-159720 is for a 14mm f/2.8 lens with anti-reflective coating. The next patent 2012-159726 is for a 300mm f/4 lens.

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Sony’s new HDR-AS10 and HDR-AS15 action HD cameras

Few months ago Sony published few images of a new action camera on their blog and today they officially announced it. There are two different models – one with (HDR-AS15) and one without built-in Wi-Fi (HDR-AS10). Sony HDR-AS10 HD action camcorder specs ($198): Capture Full HD 1920 x 1080/30p Video Back-Illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor […]

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Zeiss to announce two new cinema lenses

Based on this Facebook post Zeiss will be announcing two new lenses during the IBS show in Amsterdam: “There’s only a few days left until the IBC in Amsterdam (6-11 September 2012). Who of you will be there and drop by our booth G64 in hall 11? You are invited to test various Carl Zeiss […]

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Canon announced EOS C500 4K, EOS C100 video cameras and four cinema lenses

Canon announced two professional digital cameras and four new cinema lenses: Canon EOS C500 digital cinema camera with EF lens mount (check for pricing) 4K RAW (4096 x 2160) Output EF Lens Mount for Broad Compatibility 8.8 Mp Super 35mm-Size CMOS Sensor Also Puts Out 2K, Quad HD & Full HD 2x 3G-SDI Outputs 50 […]

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Samsung Galaxy Android camera

After the Polaroind SC1630 and Nikon S800c, Samsung now also has its own Android based camera. Today the company officially announced the previously rumored Galaxy camera. Here are the main specifications: Image Sensor 16.3 effective megapixel 1/2.3″ BSI CMOS Lens F2.8, 23 mm, 21x Optical Zoom Lens IS OIS Display 121.2 mm (4.77″), 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display […]

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Sony NEX-5R coverage

The Sony NEX-5R is now officially announced. Pre-order options are live at B&H, Adorama and Amazon. Here is some additional NEX-5R coverage from around the Web: Sony NEX-5R coverage at Theverge Hands-on at dpreview Sony NEX-5R related videos:

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Sony NEX-5R US pricing

The US pricing of the Sony NEX 5R camera is currently on Samy’s website and the camera is available for pre-order. Recap of the Sony NEX-5R features:

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