→Eye-Fi launched a new 32GB Mobi wireless memory card →New SLR Magic HyperPrime 12mm f/1.6 lens for Micro Four Thirds was announced. Here are the specifications: Technical Data: SLR Magic HyperPrime CINE 12mm T1.6 w/ Gear Lens Type: Ultra Fast wide-angle lens with three Tantalum glass elements to ensure superior cinematic performance. Compatible Cameras: All micro four thirds mount […]
The Samsung NX20 camera is rumored to be replaced by two new NX models with different sensors. The two new cameras will be “higher-end” and will have new functions and controls. The company is also working on new high-end lenses.
The most interesting patent applications this week come from Canon: 6.7mm f/1.4, 3.6mm f/1.2 and 12mm f/1.2 lenses. Canon also filed patents for a 24-70mm f/2.8 IS and 24-80mm f/2.8 IS lenses (full frame).
Ricoh announced a new limited edition GR camera featuring “magnesium-alloy body sheathed in a metallic vintage green wave-tone finish with a high-gloss shine“. The price is $899.95 (compared to the $796.95 for the regular model) and it will start shipping next month:
In this YouTube video Winfried Scherle (Carl Zeiss AG Camera Lens Division Senior Vice President and General Manager) mentioned that Zeiss will soon introduce a new Touit Macro 1:1 lens “with outstanding performance“. This is most likely the 50mm f/2.8 Macro lens that is currently scheduled for release on November 8th (the lens was initially announced at Photokina last year). He […]
For everyone that is considering to buy the new Sony a7 camera – you may want to wait a little bit since Nikon is rumored to announce a new full frame hybrid camera with the following specifications: Nikon FM2 like design 16.2MP 36×23.9 full frame sensor (same as in the D4?) SD memory card 2016-pixel RGB image […]
During this official a7/a7r video introduction, a Sony representative mentioned that there will no longer be NEX branded cameras (starting at the 3:09 mark) – all future models will be under the α (Alpha) name just like the recently announced a7/a7r full frame mirrorless cameras: Sony is still committed to the A-mount and a new mid to high-end […]
Panasonic Japan published a new lens roadmap. The newly added lenses are: Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH New Lumix G Vario 35-100mm (Panasonic currently has a Lumix G X Vario 35-100mm f/2.8 Power O.I.S. lens)
If you are considering the new Sony α7 or α7r full frame mirrorless cameras, I highly recommend reading those Q&A published on Sony’s blog:
Some additional hands-on and preview videos of the latest Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm XQ1 cameras (including the new firmware update for the X100): Fuji X-E2 FYI: Fuji advertises the X-E2 as having the world’s fastest AF.
