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New: Samyang 16mm f/2 ED AS UMC CS lens for APS-C cameras

By PR admin | Published: May 27, 2013

Last week I mentioned that Samyang will be releasing two new APS-C lenses this summer. According to Samyang’s Facebook page, one of the new lenses will be 16mm f/2 ED AS UMC CS. The US price will be $449. Here are the known specs:

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Canon introduces new instant rebates: up to $200 off DSLR cameras and kits

By PR admin | Published: May 26, 2013

Canon introduced a new, up to $200 instant rebates on their DSLR body and kit combos. Most of the listing are with free shipping and some include also free accessories and 2% back in rewards. The new savings are set to expire on June 22, 2013. You can see all rebate listings here.

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Sony deals of the week

By PR admin | Published: May 25, 2013

It looks like Sony is trying to move some products before the beginning of the summer with their latest instant savings. Those offers are valid in the US until May 31, 2013: Sony NEX-3n with 16-50mm lens for $448 ($50 off, free shipping, 2% in rewards, free DVD). Sony NEX-5R body for $498 ($150 off, […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: May 25, 2013

The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM lens for Sony and Pentax mounts are already shipping in the US and are currently in stock. Fujifilm released new firmware updates for the X-E1 and X-Pro 1 cameras which improves the AF performance of the new 55-200mm lens. Topaz labs released new Photoshop plugin called Clarity.

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Ricoh GR now shipping, additional coverage, Nikon Coolpix A comparison

By PR admin | Published: May 24, 2013

Several readers informed me that the new Ricoh GR is already shipping in the US. At some point the camera was available in stock at Amazon, mainly from third party resellers. DxOMark published their latest test results and the GR scored slightly below the Nikon Coolpix A (see review): Ricoh GR ($796.95) vs. Nikon Coolpix A […]

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Samyang to announce two new APS-C lenses this summer

By PR admin | Published: May 23, 2013

Samyang is rumored to announce two new APC-S lenses this summer. Those will be brand new designs and not a “remakes” of existing lenses. I do not have other details at that point. Stay tuned for more info.

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Leica coming out with a Mini M camera on June 11

By PR admin | Published: May 23, 2013

Leica will be announcing a new Mini M camera on June 11, 2013. The information I received is that the new camera will be made in Germany and it will not be based on an existing Panasonic model. Folow LeicaRumors for the latest updates.

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Panasonic GX2 rumored specifications

By PR admin | Published: May 22, 2013

Panasonic will soon be replacing their Lumix GX1 Micro Four Thirds camera. Here is the first wave of rumored specifications for the new model that could be called GX2 (the name is not confirmed yet): Tiltable built-in viewfinder Fastest shutter speed at 1/8000s New 18MP sensor Image stabilization Via Digicame-info

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Hasselblad Lunar mirrorless camera launch scheduled for May 30

By PR admin | Published: May 20, 2013

A quick update on my last post: Hasselblad representatives were also present at the same Zeiss Touit event in Japan and announced the official launch dates for Lunar mirrorless cameras (the initial release was delayed). The first launch will start on May 30th in New York and then will move to Europe and Asia. This Lunar first […]

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Updated Zeiss roadmap hints for a new line of lenses

By PR admin | Published: May 20, 2013

In a recent press event in Japan for the unveiling of the new Touit lenses, Zeiss showed an updated roadmap that in addition to the existing ZM, ZF/ZE/ZF.2, the not yet released high end DSLR and Touit lenses, also had a fifth unnamed product line marked with a question mark. Maybe this will be a new line of […]

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