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New: Ibe Optics 26mm f/1.4 lens for Micro Four Thirds

By PR admin | Published: February 6, 2013

Ibe Optics announced a new 26mm f/1.4 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. This is the same manufacturer that introduced the Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 lens for mirrorless cameras last week during the 2013 CP+ show.

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Sigma DP-3 available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: February 6, 2013

The new 46MP Sigma DP-3 Merril camera (50mm f/2.8 lens) is now available for pre-order with a price tag of $999. The estimated shipping date is early March, 2013. Sample images taken with the DP-3 can be found here.

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German retailer lists new Samsung NX 50-200mm f/4.0-5.6 i-Fn OIS lens

By PR admin | Published: February 5, 2013

The German retailer Fotokoch has two new listings (white and black version) for a new Samsung NX 50-200mm f/4.0-5.6 i-Fn OIS lens. The entries have a different price (€349) and model number then the previous model. Samsung will probably release the new lens with the rumored NX-R mirrorless camera next month. There is also a new white Samsung NX […]

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Demo of Ricoh’s 360 degree panoramic camera

By PR admin | Published: February 4, 2013

During the 2013 CES show Ricoh displayed a prototype of their new 360 degree panoramic camera. The embedded video below shows how the camera works:

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Panasonic to double sensor’s sensitivity with unique “micro color splitters”

By PR admin | Published: February 4, 2013

Panasonic Japan announced today that they have developed the technology for producing highly sensitive image sensors by using unique “micro color splitters“. Read the attached press release for more details: Left image: conventional method using a color filer, right image: Developed method using a micro color splitter.

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Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R lens finally in stock

By PR admin | Published: February 4, 2013

The Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R wide angle lens is finally in stock at Adorama. Some sample images taken with that lens can be found here. Here is the lens unboxing video from the PCH store:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 3, 2013

LumoPro published a teaser for their upcoming LP180 Quad Sync Manual Flash. Cokin announced Pure Harmonie filters – the thinnest and lightest filters in the world. Kodak completes $527 million transaction related to digital imaging patents. Lomography introduced a new 400 ISO color negative film which gives naturally infrared results.

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Few images from the Zeiss and Voigtländer lenses shown at the 2013 CP+ show in Japan

By PR admin | Published: February 3, 2013

The new Zeiss Distagon 55mm f/1.4 lens (click on images for larger view): Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 135mm f/2 lens ($2,122.00):

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Pentax confirms their full frame DSLR camera plans (again) *UPDATED*

By PR admin | Published: February 3, 2013

Tokina employees confirmed that a new Pentax full frame DSLR camera is under development and prototypes already exist. It seems that Pentax also confirmed their full frame DSLR camera plans in an interview with PentaxForums. Rumors about a full frame Pentax DSLR camera has been circulating since 2009. Update: here is the video clip from the interview with […]

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New: Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 lens for mirrorless cameras

By PR admin | Published: February 2, 2013

Another interesting product that was on display during the 2013 CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan: Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 lens for mirrorless cameras (pictured on a Sony NEX mirrorless camera). The lens is expected to be released in July, 2013 with a price between ¥120,000 – ¥ 150,000 ($1,200-$1,600). The lens will be available in X mount (Fuji), M mount (Leica), […]

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