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Hasselblad announces Wi-Fi enabled H5D-50c medium format camera

By PR admin | Published: September 16, 2014

Hasselblad announced a new Wi-Fi enabled H5D-50c medium format camera (price: $36,000):

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Zeiss has one more thing: Distagon 35/1.4 ZM lens (Leica M mount)

By PR admin | Published: September 15, 2014

The previously rumored Zeiss Distagon 35/1.4 ZM lens is now listed on B&H website (obviously not a zoom lens). This lens was supposed to be announced during the last Photokina show in 2012. Stay tuned for additional details. Update: the lens is now officially announced. Additional information is available here. Via Leica Rumors

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The new Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport lens is now available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: September 15, 2014

Adorama is currently taking pre-orders for the new Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport lens (more information on the lens is available here): Nikon mount Canon mount Sigma mount

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The 2014 Photokina show starts tomorrow

By PR admin | Published: September 15, 2014

The 2014 Photokina show starts tomorrow. Here is a quick report from Ala’a Esmaiel (you can follow him for more Photokina pictures on Instagram @aljawad and flickr):

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New Sony FE full frame lens roadmap for 2015

By PR admin | Published: September 15, 2014

Sony announced an updated Sony FE full frame lens roadmap for 2015. Here are the new “under development” lenses: Zeiss Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA lens Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS lens Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS 10x optical zoom lens Sony FE 28mm f/2 prime lens

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Sony announces Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS lens and few accessories

By PR admin | Published: September 15, 2014

Probably the most boring Photokina announcement so far is from Sony (they already announced few other insignificant products) – they just officially introduced the Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS lens (see MTF chart and lens design) and few accessories – no digital camera (at least for now): Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 […]

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Samsung NX1 camera, 50-150mm f/2.8 ED OIS S lens detailed specification, sample photos, 4k video

By PR admin | Published: September 15, 2014

The Samsung NX1 camera and a new lens actually got officially announced just short time ago (currently available for pre-order at B&H, Amazon and Adorama). Here is some additional information:

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Panasonic LX100 and GM5 cameras announced

By PR admin | Published: September 15, 2014

Panasonic officially announced the LX100 compact ($899.99) and GM5 MFT ($899.99) cameras. The LX100 camera definitely looks interesting. You probably already know the specifications by now – more information can be found here and here (this link includes also sample images). Panasonic LX100 intro video: Panasonic LX100 4k video sample:

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Canon EOS 7D Mark II camera, EF 24–105mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STM, EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II USM and EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM lenses announced

By PR admin | Published: September 15, 2014

Canon EOS 7D Mark II camera The long rumored Canon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR camera is now officially announce. The 7D M2 body only will set you back $1,799 ($2,149 with a 18-135mm lens). Here are the main features:

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Canon PowerShot G7 X, N2 and SX60 compact cameras announced

By PR admin | Published: September 15, 2014

Canon PowerShot G7 X Canon PowerShot G7 X features ($699): New 1.0-inch, 20.2 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor combined with Canon’s powerful DIGIC 6 Image Processor creates the Canon HS SYSTEM for outstanding low-light performance up to ISO 12800, enhanced image quality, and fast operation. A bright f/1.8 (W) – f/2.8 (T), 4.2x Optical Zoom (24mm–100mm), […]

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