Monthly Archives: February 2016

New Nikon DL and Coolpix cameras announced

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2016

Nikon announced seven new cameras last night – three new DL models with 1″ sensor and four Coolpix point and shoot cameras:

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Samsung India: “we have officially discontinued manufacturing of cameras”

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2016

This should not be a surprise to PhotoRumors readers (see previous coverage): Samsung India recently twitted that the company has “officially discontinued manufacturing of cameras“. The tweet was posted on January 11, but Amateurphotographer just reported it today:

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Panasonic to launch new Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS lens tomorrow, 6K 30fps camera in the near future

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2016

Tomorrow (February 24th) Panasonic will announce a new Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS lens (pictured above). Also: the Japanese website Nikkan reports that Panasonic will introduce a new 6K 30fps capable camera before the end of their 2016 fiscal year (March 31st, 2017). Maybe this will be the new Panasonic GH5? Via Digicame-info

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New: Sigma sd Quattro mirrorless cameras with Foveon X3 sensor and Sigma SA mount

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2016

The big surprise from Sigma today is the development announcement of new sd Quattro and sd Quattro H mirrorless cameras with Foveon X3 sensor and Sigma SA mount. The official released date and pricing are not available. Additional pictures and information: Two mode Autofocus system Mirrorless system, Dust & Splash magnesium alloy body Compact design similar […]

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Announced: Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art and 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lenses

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2016

In addition to the MC-11 adapter, Sigma announced also two new lenses: Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens New Sigma accessories: Sigma lens hood for 30mm f/1.4 DC DN lens Sigma lens hood for 50-100mm f/1.8 lens Sample photos: Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens Sigma […]

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Sigma MC-11 AF mount adapter for Canon/Sigma lenses to Sony E cameras announced

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2016

Sigma announced a new MC-11 AF mount adapter for Sony E camera. Two different versions are available: Sigma MC-11 mount adapter for Canon EF lenses to Sony E cameras Sigma MC-11 mount adapter for Sigma SA lenses to Sony E cameras Features: Adapts Sigma SA/Canon EF lenses to Sony E body Integrated LED displays compatibility […]

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Sigma EF-630 flash announced

By PR admin | Published: February 23, 2016

Sigma announced a new EF-630 flash (for now only in Japan) that will be compatible with the new Sigma sd Quattro mirrorless cameras. Pricing was not released. Press release:

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What else is new? (Ricoh WG-M2, Nissin i60A, Nikon DL)

By PR admin | Published: February 22, 2016

This is the new Nikon DL camera: This is how the new Nikon DL camera looks like Pentax K-3 II Silver edition camera released: New Pentax K-3 II Silver Limited Edition camera announced Just announced – a new Ricoh WG-M2 action camera with 4k video: Ricoh WG-M2 action camera with 4k video announced New Nissin […]

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The new Tamron TAP-in console (model TAP-01) lens accessory for firmware updates and customized lens setup

By PR admin | Published: February 22, 2016

Some additional information on the new Tamron TAP-in console model TAP-01 lens accessory (pricing not yet announced) for firmware updates and customized lens setups of selected Tamron lenses (similar to the Sigma USB dock):

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Deals of the week from B&H

By PR admin | Published: February 22, 2016

The latest deals from B&H:    More B&H specials can be found here.

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