Monthly Archives: October 2012

Sony teaser: “The New F” coming on October 30th

Sony has a new teaser on their Facebook page for “The new F” or the “The future, ahead of schedule” coming on October 30th, 2012. The speculations are for a new F-class Super 35mm cinema camera (F5?) that will probably support 4k and will cost around $20k. In Sony’s cinema cameras product line, the F5 will […]

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GoPro officially announces Hero 3 action camera

GoPro announced their new Hero 3 action camera. Three different versions are available: GoPro HERO3: Black Edition Camera (pre-order for $399.99) Supports 4K, 2.7K, 1440p & 1080p Video Capture 12, 7 or 5 Megapixel Photos 12-Megapixel Low-Light Image Sensor Wide Angle 6-Element Aspherical Lens Camera Housing Waterproof to 197′ (60 m) Built-In Wi-Fi & GoPro App […]

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GoPro Hero 3 camera announcement tonight

GoPro confirmed on their Facebook page the previous rumors about a new Hero 3 camera. The official announcement will be tonight. The new version is expected to be about half the size of the Hero 2 and will come with built-in Wi-Fi capabilities. Stay tuned for detailed coverage in few hours.

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Fuji X-E1 now shipping in Europe

The Fujifilm X-E1 mirrorless camera is now shipping in Europe – see the above unboxing video from PCH located in Brussels. In the US, the X-E1 is expected to start shipping on November 10th, 2012.

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Sony full frame E-mount interchangeable lens camera is possible, making lenses is another matter

In a interview with dpreview, Phil Molyneux (President and Chief Operating Officer of Sony Electronics) talked again about the possibility of developing a full frame E-mount interchangeable lens camera:

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Rumor: GoPro Hero 3 camera to be announced this week

According to the latest rumors, the new GoPro Hero 3 camera will be announced this week. As previously reported, the new model will be about half the size of the Hero 2 and will come with built-in Wi-Fi capabilities. GoPro recently announced a new iPhone app – I am pretty sure the new Hero 3 will be […]

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Two new upcoming books on the Olympus Scandal and Fuji X-Pro1 camera

  Rockynook has a new book: “Mastering the Fujifilm X-Pro 1” that is currently available for pre-order on Amazon US, Amazon Canada, Amazon France and Amazon Japan. The expected release date is December 28, 2012. Here is the book’s description taken from the publisher’s website: Mastering the Fujifilm X-Pro 1 provides a wealth of experienced-based information and insights for […]

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Olympus 8-20mm f/2.8-4 lens patent

Olympus filed a new patent in Japan for a 8-20mm f/2.8-4 lens for Micro Four Thirds:

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