Some more details emerge on the upcoming Sony products: Sony SLT-A58 (α58), new 20MP APS-C sensor, priced around $600 Sony NEX-3N, 16MP, priced around $500 Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 lens (SAL50F14Z), priced around $1,500 (pictured here) Sony 18-55mm II lens for A-mount (SAL18552), priced around $220 Sony 70-400G f/4.5-5.6 II lens (SAL70400G2), priced around $2,200 (previous version […]
One of the major changes in upcoming Sony NEX-3N camera is the electronic zoom control located next to the on/off switch. The camera is rumored to have 16MP sensor. As previously reported, there is there is no firm release date yet.
The new Pentax DA 560mm f/5.6 ED AW lens is now shipping in the US and is currently in stock at B&H. Some sample images taken with the lens can be found here. Lens technical specifications and unboxing video:
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.
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.
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 […]
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:
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.
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:
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.
