Monthly Archives: August 2013

The latest patents from Tokina, Olympus and Konica Minolta

Tokina filed a patent for a 70-200mm f/4 full frame lens. This is most likely the AT-X 70-200mm f/4 PRO FX VCM-S lens that was displayed during the 2013 Photokina show but was never officially released.   Olympus filed patents for two M.Zuiko macro lenses for Micro Four Thirds: 70mm f/2.8 (left) and 100mm f/4.5 (right). […]

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Fuji X-A1 camera leaked

This is the first leaked image of the entry level Fuji X-A1 camera that will be announced in the next few weeks. The new model will not have a X-Trans APS-C sensor and it will be sold at major retail stores at a low price. On the outside, the X-A1 looks identical to the X-M1.

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Deal of the day: Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 ART lens is now $120 off

The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 ART lens is currently $120 off on eBay with free shipping (via 47th. Street Photo). The regular price of the lens is $899 and this is a new, not a refurbished product. Canon version is also available for the same price. Sigma recently announced 4 years warranty on […]

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What else is new?

I was offline during the past few days. Here is a quick recap of some of the latest photo related news: New Sony NEX radio triggers and hot shoe adapters announced (available on Amazon and eBay). Think Tank Photo released new sling bag line called TurnStyle. Those are the 2013-2014 EISA photo awards.

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Olympus OM-D E-M1 camera leaked

Engadget published online by mistake their Olympus OM-D E-M1 hands-on video. The footage has now been removed, but there are several screenshots of the new camera circulating online. Update – the video can be downloaded here. You can now re-visit the previously posted description of the main controls of the E-M1: Here again are the E-M1 specifications:

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All “cool” new cameras are now in stock

Fuji X100s is now in stock sorry, it sold out. Sony RX1r is now in stock Sony RX100MII is now in stock Ricoh GR is now in stock Fuji X-M1 is now in stock

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Those are the Sony DSC-QX10 and DSC-QX100 lens camera modules for smart phones

Those are the first leaked images of the rumored Sony DSC-QX10 and DSC-QX100 lens camera modules for smart phones. This new type of product will incorporate lens, sensor, SD card slot Bionz processor into one unit that will connect to your smart phone via Wi-Fi/NFC wireless connection. The camera will be controlled form the phone’s LCD screen. This device […]

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