Monthly Archives: February 2016

Pentax K-1 specifications (reliable source)

By PR admin | Published: February 12, 2016

Today Digicame-info (very reliable source) published a new set of rumored Pentax K-1 specifications:

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Pentax K-1 full frame DSLR camera teaser updated

By PR admin | Published: February 12, 2016

Today Ricoh published a new Pentax K-1 full frame DSLR camera teaser on their website. The topic this time is telephoto lenses, focus preset mode and shake reduction mechanism (see the latest rumored specifications here)::

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The Russian Zenit (Зенит) camera brand is coming back to life

By PR admin | Published: February 11, 2016

The Russian state corporation Rostec is planning to bring back to life the Zenit camera brand. Here is the Google translated news flash:

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The current ongoing rebates/deals by manufacturer

By PR admin | Published: February 11, 2016

These are the current ongoing rebates/deals by manufacturer:                                                

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Sigma teases new lens announcement on February 23rd

By PR admin | Published: February 11, 2016

Sigma Austria posted a teaser on their Facebook page about a new lens that will be announced on February 23rd for the 2016 CP+ show in Japan. Here is the translated text:

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Techart PRO AF Leica M lens adapter for Sony E mount cameras officially announced

By PR admin | Published: February 11, 2016

The Techart PRO AF Leica M lens adapter for Sony E mount cameras is now officially announced: Hands-on videos:

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Sony a6300 camera and G master lenses are now available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: February 10, 2016

The latest Sony a6300 camera and G master lenses are now available for pre-order: B&H Adorama Amazon Shipping for the a6300 should start on March 10th, the G lenses should be available on March 31st.  

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New Olympus camera registered online

By PR admin | Published: February 10, 2016

A new Olympus camera got registered today at the Indonesian government communications agency Postel. The original name is masked (IM001) and no additional information was published (besides the presence of built-in Wi-Fi). Via Digicame-info

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5 new companies join the Micro Four Thirds standard

By PR admin | Published: February 9, 2016

Olympus officially announced that five new companies have joined the Micro Four Thirds standard:

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Olympus announced Stylus SH-3 and TG-870 compact cameras

By PR admin | Published: February 9, 2016

Olympus announced two new compact cameras: Olympus Stylus SH-3 camera (replacement for the SH-2, not yet available in the US): 16MP, 1/2.3″ CMOS sensor, 25-600mm f/3-6.9 lens (35mm equivalent), RAW, 4k video, 3″ TFT LCD screen with 460,000 dots, ISO: 125-6,400, shutter speed; 1/4-1/2,000, 16.5 fps, built-in Wi-Fi (more info).

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