Monthly Archives: March 2014

The latest patents from Sigma, Olympus, Samsung and Ricoh

By PR admin | Published: March 24, 2014

→ Sigma filed a patent application in Japan for a 28-85mm f/3.5-5.6 lens. → Olympus filed a patent for selective exposure in different areas of the frame. → Samsung files patent for camera with transparent display.

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Sony α3500 camera leaked online

By PR admin | Published: March 22, 2014

The upcoming Sony a3500 camera leaked online. Here is a quick overview of the specifications: 20.1MP Exmor™ APS HD CMOS Sensor ISO 16000 Sensitivity Tru-Finder Electronic Viewfinder Full HD Video Auto Object Framing Picture Effect Detailed Sony α3500 camera specifications and additional images after the break:

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New Samyang wide angle lenses announced

By PR admin | Published: March 21, 2014

Samyang announced three new lenses: Samyang 12mm 1:2.0 NCS CS: more info & specs | price & pre-order Samyang 8mm T3.1 V-DSLR UMC Fish-eye II: more info & specs | price & pre-order Samyang 10mm 1:2.8 ED AS NCS CS: more info & specs | price & pre-order

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Samsung NX mini SMART camera announced

By PR admin | Published: March 18, 2014

Samsung officially announced their previously rumored NX Mini SMART camera with a 20MP 1″ CMOS sensor and three new lenses. The camera kit is priced between $449-$549 depending on the included lens. Additional information after the break:

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Samsung NXF1 camera leaked

By PR admin | Published: March 18, 2014

Here are the first images and specifications of the rumored Samsung NXF1 camera:

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New Samyang lens to be announced on March 21

By PR admin | Published: March 17, 2014

Samyang posted on their Facebook page that they will have a new lens announced on March 21st. Stay tuned for details. Update: I am sure the new lens will not be a zoom nor a tilt-shift. Here is another teaser published on Facebook:

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New Fujifilm mirrorless X camera coming “very soon”

By PR admin | Published: March 16, 2014

Fujifilm may announce another mirrorless X system camera very soon according to this Facebook post.

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Fujifilm Japan promises to fix all X-T1 light leaks

By PR admin | Published: March 14, 2014

Fujifilm Japan promises to fix all X-T1 light leaks found in some X-T1 cameras. Here is the full translation of the press release:

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Calumet delayed paycheck last week, announced immediate closing of all US stores today

By PR admin | Published: March 13, 2014

Calumet posted on their Facebook page that they are closing down all US based stores. The trouble started last week when Calumet employees were not paid at the normal 1 am, instead they received this email at 4:45:

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New Sony a7/a7r trade-in promotion

By PR admin | Published: March 12, 2014

Adorama currently offers a new trade-in promotion for Sony a7/a7r cameras and kits: Purchase a new Sony A7, A7 kit or A7R + trade ANY used camera in ANY condition from ANY manufacturer and you will receive: $300 instant trade-in credit $50 Adorama Gift card & 4% Adorama rewards. The new Sony kits include 3 […]

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