Monthly Archives: August 2013

The new Pentax AF540FGZ II and AF360FGZ II flash units are weather-resistant and have LED lights

Together with the new HD lenses, Pentax (Ricoh Imaging to be exact) also announced two new weather-resistant flash units with LED lights: AF540FGZ II ($629.95) and AF360FGZ II ($429.95). Outside the US Ricoh also announced a new HX15 compact camera with the following specifications. Optical 15-times zoom lens with 24mm wide-angle coverage State-of-the-art shake reduction mechanism Stylish, easy-to-hold […]

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Ricoh Imaging introduces five new HD Pentax DA Limited lenses

New Lenses feature enhanced performance with high-grade HD coating and rounded diaphragms for stunning bokeh effects DENVER, CO, August 27, 2013 –Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation (Ricoh Imaging) is pleased to announce the introduction of five new HD PENTAX DA Limited lenses. The acclaimed HD PENTAX DA Limited series of prime lenses, specifically designed for the PENTAX  […]

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Pentax to refresh their DA lenses with new HD coating and circular apertures

  Update: more information is available here. Pentax will refresh the following DSLR lenses: HD PENTAX-DA 15mm F4 Limited HD PENTAX-DA 21mm F3.2 Limited HD PENTAX-DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited HD PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 Limited HD PENTAX-DA 70mm F2.4 Limited

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Samsung NX 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 zoom lens leaked online

A listing for a new Samsung NX 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 zoom lens appeared on DxOMark’s website. This lens will probably be announced in September with the previously leaked Samsung NX 30mm f/2 i-Fn (EX-S30ANW).

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Sony a3000, NEX-5T cameras and three new E-mount lenses announced

Sony a3000 ($398) Features: 20.1 MP APS-C size HD image sensor Light body and dependable grip Full HD Movies at 60i and 24p Quick Auto Focus in Live View Up to 3.5 fps shooting Picture Effect modes QVGA Tru-Finder™ Eye-level viewfinder Multi Interface Shoe connector Accepts Sony® E-mount lenses Auto Object Framing Auto HDR mode Face […]

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Some additonal Fuji X-A1 camera info

A note from a reader on the upcoming Fuji X-A1 camera (if you have some additional information you would like to share, you can contact me here):

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What else is new?

→ The Fuji X-series instant savings are back at Adorama, Amazon and B&H: you can add on one or all of the XF lenses below for added savings: Description MAP Price After Instant Savings Consumer Savings 18mm* $599.95 $299.95 $300.00 27mm* $449.95 $299.95 $150.00 35mm* $599.95 $449.95 $150.00 60mm* $649.95 $399.95 $250.00 18-55mm** $699.95 $499.95 $200.00 *Only […]

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More Sony a3000 and Olympus E-M1 with 12-40mm f/2.8 lens pictures

Few new images surfaced online from the upcoming Sony a3000 camera and Olympus E-M1 with 12-40mm f/2.8 lens combo:

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Corel PaintShop Pro X6 released (64 bit)

Don’t like Adobe’s Cloud subscription? Try the new 64 bit Corel PaintShop Pro X6 that just got released with several new features (free 30 days trial). Here is some additional information:

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First image of the Sony a3000 camera

Digicame-info published this picture of the upcoming Sony a3000 camera that will come with a 20.1MP APS-C sensor, E-mount and a built-in EVF. The official announcement is next week.

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