Monthly Archives: August 2014

Another one bites the dust: Fujifilm GF670 medium format rangefinder is now discontinued

By PR admin | Published: August 25, 2014

Another one bites the dust: the Fujifilm GF670 medium format rangefinder is now discontinued. The camera is currently listed as backordered at Adorama and B&H and the prices are already going up on Amazon and eBay.

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Fujifilm X30 camera leaked in online ad: world’s fastest AF, real time EVF

By PR admin | Published: August 25, 2014

The above screenshot (found on dpreview) shows an online ad for the upcoming Fujifilm X30 camera by the UK retailer Jessops. The specs read: 2/3″ X-Trans CMOS II sensor, real time viewfinder, 3″ 920K dots premium clear tilting LCD, world’s fastest AF at 0.06.

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New Samyang 50mm T1.5 AS UMC V-DLSR lens announced

By PR admin | Published: August 25, 2014

Update #1 – there is also a “photo” version of this lens (50mm f/1.5 AS UMC): Update #2 – US pricing announced: $549 (available in Canon EF, MFT, Nikon F, Sony E+A mounts). Not very exciting news unless you are a filmmaker – Samyang officially announced their 50mm T1.5 AS UMC lens (check pricing and availability):

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Photokina 2014 rumors roundup *UPDATED*

By PR admin | Published: August 24, 2014

Update: this post has been updated multiple times to reflect the latest Photokina rumors. As you have probably already noticed, I do not post every single rumor that circulates on the Internet for the very simple reason that many websites just post unreliable information and in many cases just plain nonsense. Here is a quick recap […]

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Deals of the day: Ricoh GR camera kits for $696.95, $300 off Panasonic cameras

By PR admin | Published: August 24, 2014

Adorama currently offers two different Ricoh GR camera kits (the accessories are basically for free, while supplies last): Ricoh GR with 64GB SDXC Pro Class 10 memory card, camera case and GV-1 external viewfinder for $696.95 (with 4% Adorama rewards and free 2 day shipping) Ricoh GR with 64GB SDXC Pro Class 10 Memory Card, […]

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The latest patents from Sony, Ricoh, Panasonic, Canon, Fuji and Olympus

By PR admin | Published: August 24, 2014

Sony patented a 20mm f/2.8 and 28mm f/2.8 pancake lenses for APS-C mirrorless cameras. Ricoh filed a patent for 7mm f/2.6 lens (4/3″ sized sensor). Panasonic filed a patent for several different Micro Four Thirds lenses: 12mm f/2.0, 12mm f/1.4 OIS, 12mm f/1.2 OIS, and 12mm f/2.8. Canon has a new patent for 55-250mm f/4-5.6 and 55-300mm […]

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Sony Cybershot KW11 “selfie” camera officially announced in Asia

By PR admin | Published: August 24, 2014

The Sony Cybershot KW11 “selfie” camera is now officially announced (in Asia only). Here the main specifications: 1/2.3″ 19.2MP Exmor RS CMOS sensor 8.3cm / 3.3″ (16:9) 1,229,760 dots OLED touchscreen f/2 lens Dimensions: 57.7 x 125 x 20.1mm (2 3/8 in. × 5 in. × 13/16 in.) Weight: approx. 136g / 4.8oz. (battery and memory stick […]

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Samsung NX1 flagship mirrorless camera to be announced at Photokina

By PR admin | Published: August 23, 2014

As I already mentioned back in May that Samsung’s flagship mirrorless camera NX1 will be announced at Photokina. Here is some addition info from dpreview: NX1 will be announced in Photokina 2014. 2nd generation of PD AF. It will be interesting to see how it will perform compared to A6000. Totally new sensor and engine. Significant improved IQ.

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Canon rumors for Photokina 2014: EOS 7D Mark II, 1″ compact, 24mm pancake and 800mm f/5.6 lens

By PR admin | Published: August 23, 2014

A quick update on the latest 2014 Photokina Canon rumors: Development announcement for a Canon EF 800 f/5.6L IS II lens (may not happened at Photokina) New 24mm pancake lens (probably f/2.8) New PowerShot compact camera with 1″ sensor Canon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR camera, here are the rumored specifications:

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This is the Fuji X30 camera in black

By PR admin | Published: August 23, 2014

This is the Fuji X30 camera in black color courtesy of Digicame-info.

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