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Panasonic GH4 camera with 4k video announcement tomorrow, first pictures now available

By PR admin | Published: February 6, 2014

As previously reported, Panasonic will announce a new GH4 camera with 4k video tomorrow (tonight in the US). Here are some additional images:

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Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD lens announced (model A010)

By PR admin | Published: February 6, 2014

Tamron announced a new 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD lens (Model A010). You can see the patent for that lens here. Additional information:

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Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO lens announced (model B016)

By PR admin | Published: February 6, 2014

Tamron  announced a new 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO lens (model B016):

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Canon G1 X camera replacement to be announced on February 12th

By PR admin | Published: February 6, 2014

A quick update on my what to expect at CP+ post: the Canon G1 X camera replacement will be announced on February 12th. You can see some of the previously rumored specifications here. The Canon SX280 camera will also be replaced.

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The price of the new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens: around $1,300

By PR admin | Published: February 6, 2014

If you are to believe this Australian website, the price of the new, “crazy good” Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens (see specs and more info here) should be 1,499 AUD with tax (around 1,350 USD). Sigma has not officially announced the price or the release date, but the lens is expected to be significantly […]

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New Pentax 645D medium format camera: pictures and some rumors

By PR admin | Published: February 5, 2014

The upcoming Pentax 645D medium format camera is rumored to have the same 50MP Sony made CMOS sensor found in the recently announced Hasselblad H5D-50c and PhaseOne IQ250 models. In addition, the new 645D will most likely have video recording capabilities. Here are some pictures of the upcoming Pentax products that will be announced during CP+ next week: Pentax 645D […]

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Ricoh WG-4, WG-20, Pentax 1.4X converter announced, new 645D coming next week

By PR admin | Published: February 5, 2014

Ricoh just announced the previously rumored compact cameras and teleconverter: Ricoh WG-20: press release Ricoh WG-4 & WG-4 GPS: press release | pre-order HD Pentax DA AF 1.4X AW rear converter: press release | pre-order In addition, there will be a new Pentax 645D 2014 medium format camera announced next week during the CP+ show: Medium-format digital SLR […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 5, 2014

→ 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

By PR admin | Published: February 5, 2014

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

By PR admin | Published: February 4, 2014

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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