Monthly Archives: October 2013

First picture of the Zeiss Touit 2.8/50 macro lens

Zeiss published on Facebook the first picture of their new Touit 2.8/50mm macro lens. B&H has the shipping date is listed as February 27th, 2014. The lens will be available in Sony and Fuji mounts.

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Sigma announces the price and availability of the 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM lens

Sigma set the price of their new Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM lens at $899 (available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama). The Nikon and Sigma mounts will be available in December, the Sony version will come later. All but the Sony version of the lens have Sigma’s Optical Stabilizer (OS) technology to compensate for camera shake.

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Polaroid iM1836 mirrorless camera now shipping

The Polaroid iM1836 mirrorless camera (a.k.a. as Nikon 1 ripoff) is now shipping in the US for $299. Here are the main camera specifications:

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Panasonic GH4 Micro Four Thirds camera with 4K video coming in 2014

Panasonic is rumored to announce a new GH4 Micro Four Thirds camera with 4K video capabilities in 2014. Here are the first set of specifications:

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What else is new?

→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 […]

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Some Samsung NX camera rumors

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.

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The latest lens patents from Canon, Pentax and Sony

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).

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New limited edition Ricoh GR camera

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:

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