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Ricoh updates Pentax K-mount lens roadmap

By PR admin | Published: September 18, 2014

Ricoh updated their Pentax K-mount lens roadmap to include the three new lenses planned for 2014/2015 (see the lens prototypes here):

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Fuji has no current plans for a full frame camera

By PR admin | Published: September 18, 2014
Fujifilm X-Pro1 sensor

Fujifilm remind us again that they do not have any plans for a full frame camera for now: Oishi said Fuji plans to launch further X-series cameras, and that there is no current plan for a full-frame model. But he pointed out that Fuji is a camera developer, so it may be a possibility at […]

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Canon to release more DO lenses (Diffractive Optics) in the futures, developing a new photo-storage device

By PR admin | Published: September 18, 2014

Canon is working on a new 100-400mm lens that will replace the current EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L. Many of the future Canon lenses will come with a Diffractive Optics DO element (see previously filed patents): “A new 400mm supertele is just the beginning. Canon also says it plans a replacement for its 100-400mm zoom and new compact […]

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Tokina AT-X 11-20mm f/2.8 PRO DX and AT-X 24-70mm f/2.8 PRO FX lens prototypes shown at Photokina

By PR admin | Published: September 17, 2014

At the 2014 Photokina Tokina has two prototype lenses on display: Tokina AT-X 11-20mm f/2.8 PRO DX (Aspherical, IF, APS-C) – it will replace the current Tokina 11-16mm f / 2.8 Tokina AT-X 24-70mm f/2.8 PRO FX lens (Aspherical, IF, full frame) – this same lens was already on displayed during the CP+ show in Japan Here is […]

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Fuji at Photokina 2014: X mount lens roadmap, latest XF lenses

By PR admin | Published: September 17, 2014

Some additional coverage from the Fuji booth at Photokina:

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Olympus 300mm f/4 and 7-14mm f/2.8 prototype lenses on display at Photokina

By PR admin | Published: September 17, 2014

Another report from admiringlight.com – at Photokina Olympus has on display a 300mm f/4 and 7-14mm f/2.8 prototype lenses:

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First pictures of the Voigtländer 10.5mm f/0.95 Nokton MFT lens

By PR admin | Published: September 17, 2014

When Voigtländer announced their new 10.5mm f/0.95 Nokton MFT lens yesterday, their website did not include any pictures of the lens. The website admiringlight.com published some images and a quick hands-on with the new lens (check also this website for a detailed Photokina coverage):

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New Fujifilm X-T1 firmware update to be released in December

By PR admin | Published: September 17, 2014

Fujifilm will announce a new firmware update for the X-T1 mirrorless camera in December. Here is a list of the new functionality that will be added (the new Fuji X-T1GS model already has some of the new features):

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 camera now shipping, currently in stock

By PR admin | Published: September 17, 2014

   The new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 camera is now shipping and is currently in stock at: Adorama Amazon If you want to get fancy, you can get the Leica version for $450 more.

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Panasonic announced the development of a new 30mm f/2.8 macro MFT lens

By PR admin | Published: September 16, 2014

Panasonic announced the development of a new 30mm f/2.8 macro MFT lens. The new lens will have high-speed AF, image stabilization and a metal body. No other information was provided.

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