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Lensbaby Introduces the Edge 80 Optic

Lensbaby Edge 80 Optic

This is what Lensbaby has been teasing us on Facebook for several days now: the new Edge 80 Optic. The new lens features a f/2.8 – f/22 12-blade aperture and is compatible with the Composer Pro, Composer, Muse, Scout and Control Freak. The price of the Lensbaby Edge 80 Optic is $300 (MSRP). Here are some samples and the full […]

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Those are the upcoming Sony Cybershot cameras (HX200, HX30, HX20, HX10, H90, TX66, TX20, WX150, W690)

As mentioned previously, Sony will announce another batch of Cyber-shot cameras on February 28th, 2012. Here are the details: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200 18 MP Exmor R CMOS sensor 27mm equivalent Carl Zeiss lens with 30x optical zoom, 60x digital zoom AF speed of approx. 0.1 second in daylight, 0.2 seconds in low light 3.0-in. 921k dot […]

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Complete list of Olympus products that qualify for the new instant rebates

Here is a complete list of all Olympus products/kits that qualify for the new instant rebate savings. The new rebate program is valid through February 25, 2012 and offers savings up to $125.

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Exclusive: Interview with Sigma’s New CEO Kazuto Yamaki at 2012 CP+

Interview with Sigma's New CEO Kazuto Yamaki at 2012 CP+

Interview with Sigma’s New CEO Kazuto Yamaki at 2012 CP+ Interview conducted by Jeff Chen, co-founder of xitek.com. Jeff Chen: Yamaki San, I am sorry to hear the passing of your father, he has been instrumental not only to Sigma but also to the Japan photographic equipment industry. We wish you well in your new […]

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The rest of the 2012 CP+ show

The Nikon D800 and the Olympus OM-D E-M5 were probably the most exciting cameras announced during the 2012 CP+ show in Yokohama Japan. Here are some additional images from the 2012 CP+ show: Olympus OM-D with the $2,500 Zuiko Digital ED 150mm f/2.0 (photos courtesy of gqtuazon)

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Tamron and Tokina at the 2012 CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan

Tokina's Stabilised 70-200 F4

A quick hands-on report on the new Tokina 70-200mm f/4 lens by Psycho_McCrazy: About the Tokina 70-200 F4 Stabilized: based on what the person who was at the booth said, it will probably be released later in the summer (August Maybe), at a price of 100000 Yen in Japan. Now I am not sure whether this […]

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Canon at the 2012 CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan

Canon Cinema-EOS Stuff - That Zoom Lens is HUGE
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FujiFilm at the 2012 CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan

Fuji X-Pro1 with Leica M Mount Adapter

Above images are by Psycho_McCrazy, the rest by Jeff Chen:

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Sony at the 2012 CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan

Above images are by Psycho_McCrazy, the rest by Jeff Chen:

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Olympus at the 2012 CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan

Olympus at the 2012 CP+ show in Yokohama Japan
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