Monthly Archives: March 2013

The latest lens patents from Canon, Tamron, Sony and Olympus

By PR admin | Published: March 17, 2013

Canon filed more patents (2013-47780 and 2013-37339) for a 14mm f/2.8 lens (see previous patent here). Tamron’s patent 2013-44964 is for a 10-18mm f/4 lens for APS-C cameras. Two different version were described – with and without image stabilization.

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Deal of the day: Fuji X-E1 camera + lenses bundle savings up to $913.85

By PR admin | Published: March 15, 2013

B&H now has 9 different Fuji X-E1+lenses bundles that offer savings up to $913.85 including free filters and shipping and 2% in rewards. To see all available combinations, you have to click on the Buy Together and Save link on this page.

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Tokina AT-X 12-28 PRO DX lens detailed specifications

By PR admin | Published: March 14, 2013

Tokina released more details on their new AT-X 12-28 PRO DX lens that was announced during the CP+ show in January this year – the Nikon version will be released in late April, the Canon version in late June this year:

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Canon rumored to announce a new ultra small DSLR camera

By PR admin | Published: March 13, 2013

Canon has mentioned in the past that they are working on a new ultra small DSLR camera. The first rumored specs are already out – it seems that this will be the beginning of new line of small DSLR cameras for Canon that is aimed directly at the rising mirrorless market. Here are specifications:

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Samsung NX1100 mirrorless APS-C camera officially announced

By PR admin | Published: March 12, 2013

The Samsung NX1100 is now officially announced. Here is the press release from B&H/PRWEB:

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Samyang/Rokinon T-S 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC tilt-shift lens to start shipping on May 15th

By PR admin | Published: March 12, 2013

The new Samyang/Rokinon T-S 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC tilt-shift lens should start shipping in the US on May 15th, 2013 according to those B&H product listings. The lens will be available in Nikon, Canon and Sony mounts – detailed technical specifications can be found here, few sample images are available in this post.

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Hink: a new kind of flash gun (coming soon)

By PR admin | Published: March 11, 2013

What is Hink? The only online reference for Hink is a Facebook page with the promise for “a new horizon for image makers”. I was told that this is a new company that is going to forever change the way flash guns work. Their new product (codename: Spacefish) should be launching this summer and should […]

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