Monthly Archives: September 2015

Canon working on 8k Cinema EOS system camera, 8K reference display and 120MP SLR camera

Canon 120MP SLR camera

Canon announced that they are currently working on a new 8K Cinema EOS system camera, 8K reference display and a 120MP SLR camera that is probably based on the 120MP CMOS APS-H sensor that was announced back in 2010. Here are the released prototype pictures of the products under development: Full press release:

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GoPro Odyssey is a new 16 cameras rig that costs $15,000

GoPro will start selling a new 16 cameras rig called Odyssey that will be priced at $15,000 and will work on Google’s 3D/360° virtual reality platform Jump:

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New Zeiss Otus 24mm f/1.4 lens could be announced this week

Lloyd Chambers mentioned on his website that he is traveling to Zeiss in Oberkochen, Germany to attend a special Zeiss press event that will take place later this week: “I’ve never been to see Zeiss in Germany, and so off I go (8 Sept) to attend a special Zeiss press event later this week.” This […]

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New lens patents: Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS II USM and Fuji/Zeiss 50mm f/2.8 macro

Canon has a new patent application for a EF 35mm f/2 IS II USM lens. More information is available at Photographybay. The next patent is interesting – it’s a combined application between Fujifilm and Zeiss for a 50mm f/2.8 Macro lens designed for APS-C cameras.  

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New Kodak PixPro SP360 action camera with 4K video released

JK Imaging announced a new 4k version of the Kodak PixPro SP360 action camera ($299). Here are the main specs: 12 megapixels, BSICMOS sensor Fixed focus lens (F.2.8) that takes 360° spherical images Viewing options: Dome (235°), Front, Global (360°), Ring, Segment (180° front and 180°rear) or Panorama mode High speed videos 1280 x 720 (120fps); […]

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Sales of Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II camera halted

Sales of the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II MFT mirrorless camera ($649-$799) are temporary halted because of a manufacturing issue. Sales are expected to resume at the end of September. The full text of the service notice is available here (Google translated):

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Canon develops 250MP APS-H CMOS sensor, the world’s highest pixel count for its size

Canon announced the development of a 250MP APS-H-size CMOS sensor (29.2 x 20.2 mm, 19,580 x 12,600 pixels). Back in 2010 Canon made noise with a 120MP CMOS APS-H sensor. Full press release:

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