Monthly Archives: September 2013

Samsung NX300M camera listed on several websites online

A new filing for a Samsung NX300M camera appeared at the Taiwanese National Communications Commission (NCC) website. I am not sure what the M stands for – it could just be another limited edition kit of the regular NX300 model. Few weeks ago there was also a NX300M listing at one of Samsung’s websites:

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Rumors: full frame Sony NEX mirrorless camera now coming in October

The Sony full frame mirrorless camera has been rumored for a while and the potential release date has been moving back and forth, but now it seems that everything is set for an October announcement. So what do we know about the first modern full frame mirrorless camera (after the digital Leica M)? Here is the list:

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What else is new?

New from Lexar: four bay USB 3.0 reader hub. New from SanDisk: the 256GB Extreme Pro CF card (160MB/S) costs $989.95. New products from Think Tank Photo: My 2nd Brain and Powerhouse. Adobe Photoshop CC 14.1 released with Adobe Generator.

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Sony a3000 now in stock, DSC-QX100 and DSC-QX10 lens camera modules to start shipping soon

The Sony a3000 camera is currently in stock at Amazon US and Amazon Germany (Amazon UK expects it on September 16th). Sony Japan announced the release date for the DSC-QX100 and DSC-QX10 lens camera modules as October 25, but for some regions the sate is listed as September 27th. For updated pricing and availability check Amazon US, Amazon Germany […]

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This is the Olympus E-7 Four Thirds camera that may never be released *UPDATED*

Update: a reader sent me another picture of the Olympous E-7 Four Thirds camera: Olympus did develop an E-7 DSLR based Four Thirds camera, but instead of releasing, they decided to merge the Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds lines and concentrate only on MFT products in the future. A picture of the Olympus E-7 camera was […]

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Olympus OM-D E-M1 camera first impressions

A reader who had the chance to try the just announced Olympus OM-D E-M1 shared his first impressions from the camera:

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The latest 4/3 lens patents from Olympus, Sigma and Konica Minolta

Few new lens patents for 4/3 cameras: Olympus filed patents for 15mm f/2, 17mm f/1.8 and 17mm f/2.8 pancake lenses for 4/3 sensors. Sigma filed a patent for 75mm f/1.8 lens (150mm equivalent) for 4/3 sensors.

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Fujifilm to announce X-A1 camera and XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS lens in the next few days

I the next few days (could be as early as tomorrow) Fuji will announce their entry level Х-А1 mirrorless camera which was described to me as “plasticy” and will come in four different colors. Fujifilm will also announce the XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS lens that was added to their roadmap few months ago. This will […]

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