Monthly Archives: May 2015

Pentax Australia promises more updates/announcements on their full frame DSLR camera in November

By PR admin | Published: May 13, 2015

Pentax Australia posted on their Facebook page that they will have more updates/announcements for their full frame DSLR camera “closer to November” (I assume they mean shipping in November).

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What else is new: firmware updates, service advisories and more

By PR admin | Published: May 13, 2015

→ Olympus will release firmware updated v3.1 for the OMD E-M1 camera on June 16. → Canon issued a service advisory: “the main mirror of some EOS 5D Digital SLR cameras may detach due to deterioration in the strength of the adhesive“. → Firmware update v1.0.4 for the Canon EOS 7D Mark II camera released. […]

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This is the Fujifilm X-T10 mirrorless camera

By PR admin | Published: May 12, 2015

The latest leaked images show theFuji X-T10 camera from all angles. Here are the detailed X-T10 specifications:

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Olympus announcement: OM-D E-M5 Mark II limited titanium edition, M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm f/2.8 and 8mm f/1.8 fisheye PRO lenses

By PR admin | Published: May 12, 2015

Olympus officially announced their new OM-D E-M5 Mark II limited titanium edition camera kit and two PRO lenses:

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Fuji XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR lens specifications and first picture

By PR admin | Published: May 11, 2015

Fujifilm will soon announce a new XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR lens (prototype of this lens were shown during the 2015 CP+ show). The specifications are as follows:

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Additional information on the upcoming Olympus announcement: OM-D E-M5 Mark II limited titanium edition, M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm f/2.8 and 8mm f/1.8 fisheye PRO lenses

By PR admin | Published: May 11, 2015

Some additional information on the upcoming Olympus announcement leaked online: Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO lens: The lens will start shipping in Japan in late June, 2015 Dust and splash proof with 11 points sealing Minimum focusing distance: 7.5cm Lens length: 105.8mm Lens diameter: 78.9mm Weight: 534g

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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens officially announced

By PR admin | Published: May 11, 2015

The previously leaked Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM prime lens is now officially announced. The price is $125. Adorama and B&H are currently taking pre-orders. Shipping starts on May 21st, 2015 Here is the lens specifications summary: Compact, lightweight, fixed focal length standard lens for EOS cameras Large f/1.8 maximum aperture 80mm effective focal length […]

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With firmware update v.4.0 the Fuji X-T1 camera gets advanced AF and other improvements

By PR admin | Published: May 11, 2015

The major firmware update v4.0 for the Fuji X-T1 camera I reported last week is now officially announced, but you will have to wait till late June to download it:

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Olympus to announce a new E-M5 Mark II limited edition titanium camera

By PR admin | Published: May 10, 2015

Olympus will announce a new E-M5 Mark II limited edition titanium camera and two new PRO lenses:

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Next week Fuji will release a major new firmware update v4.0 for the X-T1 camera

By PR admin | Published: May 9, 2015

Next week Fuji will release a major new firmware update v4.0 for the X-T1 camera. Here are the details I received today:

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Panasonic G7, GX8 and FZ300 cameras to be announced soon

By PR admin | Published: May 8, 2015

Panasonic will soon announce three new cameras: G7, GX8 and FZ300 – this is according to the latest product filings with wi-fi.org. Via Digicame-info

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Tokina released details on their AT-X 24-70 f/2.8 PRO FX full frame lens

By PR admin | Published: May 8, 2015

Tokina announced additional details and availability of their new AT-X 24-70 f/2.8 PRO FX full frame lens that was announced during the 2014 CP+ show: Canon mount will start shipping in June, 2015 Nikon mount will start shipping in July, 2015 Price in Japan: ¥150,000 (excluding tax, or around 1,250 USD), check US price and availability […]

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