Monthly Archives: October 2012

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

By PR admin | Published: October 16, 2012

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

By PR admin | Published: October 15, 2012

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

By PR admin | Published: October 12, 2012

  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

By PR admin | Published: October 11, 2012

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

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The Stow-Away lens cap holder

By PR admin | Published: October 11, 2012

The Stow-Away lens cap holder project on Kickstarter offers an accessory for SLR cameras that attaches to the tripod mount and holds your lens caps (varying from 52mm to 72mm in size) while shooting:

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The clearance of old camera models continues: Panasonic GF3 for $278, black Fuji X100 now $300 off

By PR admin | Published: October 10, 2012

With all the new camera announcements at the 2012 Photokina show, many manufacturers and retailers are clearing their inventory and making space for the new models. After the Nikon 1 V1 for $399 and Olympus E-PL1 for $139.95 deals, today you can get a discount on the black Fuji X100 and a GF3 for the price of a point and shoot camera: Panasonic Lumix […]

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Hasselblad opens new design centre in Italy

By PR admin | Published: October 10, 2012

    Hasselblad opened a new design centre in Italy following their new strategy “to gain market share in new consumer segments with products that boast exceptional design and engineering”. The first product designed in Italy was the Lunar mirrorless camera.

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