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Samyang announces T1.5 35mm, T1.5 24mm and T3.1 14mm VDSLR lenses

By PR admin | Published: August 9, 2012

Today Samyang officially announced the T1.5 35mm AS UMC, T1.5 24mm ED AS IF UMC and T3.1 14mm ED AS IF UMC VDSLR lenses:

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Fujifilm discontinues three compact film cameras

By PR admin | Published: August 7, 2012

Fujifilm issued a press release that they will discontinue the production of the Natura Classica ($299), Klasse W ($559) and Clear Shot M compact film cameras. I think is about time for Fujifilm to drop the “film” part from their name. Via Tokyocamerastyle

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Hyperdrive Album 2 media storage device coming soon

By PR admin | Published: August 7, 2012

A reader sent me a link to the not yet announced Hyperdrive Album 2. The new media storage device will have a 5.0″ VGA LCD screen, fast UDMA 50MB/s download speed, side-by-side photo comparison, full HD video support, photo recovery and password protection.

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The official Fujifilm X-Pro1 iPad app is out

By PR admin | Published: August 7, 2012

Fujifilm released a free X-Pro1 iPad app that can be downloaded now at iTunes:

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What else is new? [weekend digest]

By PR admin | Published: August 5, 2012

Panasonic LX7 camera is expected to start shipping on August 27th, 2012. Blackmagic cinema camera delayed by few weeks.   Recsea announces underwater housing for the popular Sony RX-100 compact camera.

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Sony NEX-5R and NEX-6 cameras leaked at Indonesian comunication agency

By PR admin | Published: August 4, 2012

The Indonesian communication agency has listings on their website for two new Sony cameras: NEX-5R and NEX-6. The two new cameras are expected to be announced before Photokina. The Sony NEX-5R is rumored to have 16MP, Wi-Fi and flip screen like the NEX-F3. The Sony NEX-6 will have an EVF, Wi-Fi and a price tag lower than the NEX-7. Sony is expected […]

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New: Fujifilm X10 Ergonomic Extension Kit

By PR admin | Published: August 3, 2012

Fujifilm started selling a new ergonomic extension kit for the compact X10 camera priced at $129.99. The kit includes a ThumbsUp grip and a mini soft release button:

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Top 10 PhotoRumors posts for July 2012

By PR admin | Published: August 2, 2012

           Those are the top 10 most visited PhotoRumors posts for July 2012:

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New: Samyang 8mm f/2.8 lens fisheye lens for Fuji X mount

By PR admin | Published: August 1, 2012

The new Samyang 8mm f/2.8 fisheye lens for Fujifilm X-mount (X-Pro1 mirrorless camera) is now available for pre-order ($349.00): The minimum focusing distance is 1′ (0.3m) and the angle of view is 180º. The lens has one aspherical element and two ED elements. Samyang 8mm f/2.8 fisheye lens specs:

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What else is new? [weekend digest]

By PR admin | Published: July 29, 2012
smc Pentax DA 50mm f/1.8 lens

Pentax smc DA 50mm f/1.8 lens now shipping in the US. Samsung NX1000 mirrorless camera is also now in stock in the US with a $50 rebate. Another new Samyang lens to be announced this September: 8mm T3.8 Fisheye. Fujifilm announced diopter correction lenses for the X-Pro1 camera. Metabones updated their EF lens to E-mount smart […]

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