Monthly Archives: July 2014

Metz Mecablitz 64 AF-1 flash officially announced, Phottix Mitros+ for Sony now shipping

The previously rumored Metz Mecablitz 64 AF-1 flash is now officially announced. Here is the 64 AF-1 description from metz.com (detailed specifications can be found here): “This top model puts every subject in the perfect light: the mecablitz 64 AF-1 digital impresses with its high-performance guide number 64 at ISO 100/21° and 200mm focal length. […]

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Olympus to announce the ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO and a new black ED 12mm f/2 MFT lenses

In the next few weeks Olympus will announce a new black ED 12mm f/2 lens (this will not be a limited/special edition like the previous version) and the ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens that was initially introduced in September, 2013. Both lenses are designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Olympus already has a silver 12mm f/2 lens that costs […]

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Deal of the day: Ricoh GR camera bundle for $796.95 ($427.95 in savings)

Adorama currently has a sale on the Ricoh GR camera bundle for $796.95 (savings of $427.95). The bundle includes: Ricoh GR Pocket-Size Compact Digital Camera (regular $696.95) Ricoh GF-1 TTL Flash for GR & GXR Camera Guide 108 (regular $249) Ricoh GV-1 External Viewfinder for GR Cameras (regular $229) Ricoh DB-65 Li-ion Rechargeable Battery for the GR-III […]

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Pentax XG-1 camera with 52x zoom officially announced

Ricoh Japan officially announced the previously rumored Pentax XG-1 camera. Here are the XG-1 specifications:

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New Casio EX-FR10 lens camera module and EX-FR10CT LCD screen leaked online

Two upcoming Casio EX-FR10 is a lens camera module for a smart phone similar to the Sony QX10 and QX100. The EX-FR10CT is a compatible LCD screen that can wirelessly connect to the lens camera module.

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Pentax XG-1 camera to replace the previous X5 model

Pentax will soon announce a new XG-1 camera (pictured above) that will replace the previous X5 model. Here are the leaked specifications:

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Ubertronix introduces new programmable camera trigger Strike Finder Touch

Ubertronix introduced the Strike Finder Touch – a new, fully programmable camera trigger. Read more about it here. The company is also offering a trade-in promo for existing customers.

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Pentax released firmware update v1.10 for the K-3 DSLR camera

Ricoh Japan released the previously rumored firmware update v1.10 for the K-3 DSLR camera. The new firmware is still not available on Ricoh USA website. Here is the change log:

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Olympus PEN E-PL7 camera to be announced in few days

The Olympus PEN E-PL7 camera will be announced in few days. The new model will be available in black, silver and white colors. The Japanese price will be ¥66,000 (around $650). Here are the camera specifications from previous PhotoRumors posts:

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New flashes from Metz

Metz will soon announce a new Mecablitz 64 AF-1 flash (pictured above). The translated specifications can be found here. The company also announced that the Mecablitz 44 AF-1 and 52 AF-1 units (pictured below) are now available for the Sony Multi Interface.

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