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What else is new?

→ Fuji Japan announced that the XF 10-24mm f/4 OIS lens ($999) is delayed. B&H currently lists the shipping date as April, 2014. → Shimano is now making sport cameras for cyclists. → The next iPhone 6 is rumored to have a 10+MP camera with f/1.8 aperture and new resin lens filter. → Sigma will start releasing two charts for […]

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The latest patents from Ricoh, Canon and Sony

Ricoh filed a patent for a removable wireless flash. Canon filed a patent in Japan for a ring strobe with a prism design. New Canon 70-400mm f/4.5-5.6 IS lens patent.

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New Ricoh WG-20 and WG-4 compact cameras leaked, Pentax name is gone

In addition to the new HD Pentax DA 1.4x AW AF teleconverter, for the CP+ show Ricoh will also announce three new waterproof/shockproof/crushproof/dustproof and freezeproof compact cameras. The WG product line was under the Pentax name before and it seems that from now on it will be part of the Ricoh brand. Here are the details:

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Hasselblad did it again: “elite” Hasselblad HV camera announced, priced at $11,500

The rumors I reported last month were true – Hasselblad just announced their new “elite” HV camera priced at €8,500 / $11,500. The new camera has a 24.3MP full-frame sensor and comes with a Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 2,8/24-70 ZA lens ($1,998). Based on the specifications, the HV is most likely based on the Sony a99 camera ($2,798). […]

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Deal of the day: new Fuji rebates (up to $200 off)

Today Fujifilm introduced a new rebate program for several of their cameras and lens kits: Fujifilm X-E1 for $599 (reg $799) with free shipping and 4% Adorama reward (available also in silver) Fujifilm X-PRO1 for $999 (reg: $1,199.95) with free shipping and 4% Adorama reward Fujifilm X-M1 for $499 (reg: $699.95) with free 32GB card & extra […]

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Pictures of future Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8, 16-55mm f/2.8 and 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 lenses

With the announcement of the X-T1 camera, Fujifilm updated their XF lens roadmap. Optyczne published two pictures of the upcoming XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R OIS WR, XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R OIS WR and XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R OIS WR lenses (above). The next pictures shows the Fujinon XF 56 mm f/1.2, XF 10-24 mm f/4, XF 18-135 mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS, XF […]

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Top 10 PhotoRumors posts for January 2014

      These are the top 10 PhotoRumors posts for January 2014: The new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens should be crazy good Fuji X-T1 camera teaser, additional images and price Fuji X-T1 camera rumors Hasselblad to announce H5D-50c medium format camera with CMOS sensor Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art and 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC […]

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Canon prepares to move 50% of their production back to Japan by 2015

Canon is preparing to move 50% of their production back to Japan by 2015: “Japanese imaging and optical equipment maker Canon plans to return 50% of its production on-shore by the year 2015. Chairman and CEO Fujio Mitarai cited the weak yen and expenses of manufacturing overseas as the main reasons for moving back production to Japan.”

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Zeiss Touit 2.8/50M macro lens for Fuji and Sony mirrorless cameras announced

Today Zeiss announced their Touit 2.8/50M macro lens for mirrorless cameras (Sony and Fuji). This lens was initially announced at Photokina back in 2012. As I previously reported, the price of the lens is $999 and B&H is currently taking pre0orders for the Sony and Fuji versions. Product video Technical specifications Focal length 50 mm Effective focal length if […]

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What else is new?

→ The price of the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX100 II dropped $50. → Phottix coupon: 15% off from January 30th to February 7th when you enter the code HORSE15. → Ricoh and Google team up to allow Ricoh Theta spherical images to be posted on Google Maps and Google+. → New Panasonic DMW-LFC27A lens cap announced in Japan. → Those Chinese made Seagull CF100 […]

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