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Ricoh GXR Leica M-mount APS-C module coming on September 9th, detailed specs are out

By PR admin | Published: August 4, 2011

The Ricoh GXR Leica M-mount cartridge will be available on September 9th, 2011. The price is still unknown but you can find detailed features description and full technical specs at Fotointern:

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ThumbsUp comes to the Fuji X100

By PR admin | Published: August 4, 2011

Matchtechnical released ThumbsUp EP-5S for the Fuji X100 camera:

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Sony NEX-7, NEX-5N, a77 and a65 detailed specs

By PR admin | Published: August 4, 2011

This just in – Sony NEX 7, NEX 5N, a77 and a65 cameras detailed specs: Sony NEX-7 specs: 24.3 MP Exmor sensor ISO range: 100-16000 1920×1080 60p/60i/24p AVCHD video recording XGA OLED viewfinder 3″ 921k dots TruBlack LCD display 10 fps HDR functionality Built-in flash Battery life: over 400 shots Magnesium alloy body Improved startup […]

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Pioneer to start producing digital cameras?

By PR admin | Published: August 4, 2011

Tech-on (Japan) reports that the electronics manufacturer Pioneer has established a joint venture in Brazil and will start producing digital cameras. The production is expected to start later this year. WSJ reprots that the new digital cameras will be available for sale on the Chinese market. The goal is to reach 500,000 units by 2015.

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Latest patents from Canon, Cosina, Panasonic and Samsung

By PR admin | Published: August 3, 2011

Canon’s patent 2011-145518 for a 16-35mm f/2.8 lens: Publication date: Jule 28th, 2011 Patent filing date: January 15th, 2010 Focal length: 16.48 – 33.95 mm Aperture: 2.91 Half angle of view: 52.70 – 32.51 ° 4 aspherical elements Zoom ratio: 2.06

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The full frame Noktor HyperPrime 50mm f/0.95 lens will be for Leica M mount

By PR admin | Published: August 2, 2011

SLRMagic confirmed to Photorumors that the full frame Noktor HyperPrime 50mm f/0.95 lens will come with a Leica M mount. Here is a picture of the actual prototype on a M9 body:

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Sample images from the Samsung 60mm f/2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA lens

By PR admin | Published: August 2, 2011

Samsung published some sample images taken with the Samsung 60mm f/2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA lens: Some more samples can be found on the SLRclub forum.

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The making of LockCircle body cap

By PR admin | Published: August 2, 2011

LockCircle published a new video on the making of their high end body cap for Canon DSLRs: The Making of LockCircle, the original camera body cap for EF-Mount. 66 cnc machining steps, 8 chemical hardener treatments, 5 handmade steps. Inspired by cinematographers using hdslr cameras on feature/commercial tough productions. Professional locking and sealing features.

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ThinkTankPhoto Modular and Skin belt systems sale (20% off)

By PR admin | Published: August 2, 2011

ThinkTankPhoto rarely has any sales on their products. Currently you can get 20% off on their Modular and Skin belt systems:

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Upcoming Sony announcement (NEX 7, NEX 5N, a65, a77, lenses and more)

By PR admin | Published: August 2, 2011

Some more details on the upcoming Sony announcement: Sony NEX 7 will look exactly like the previously leaked prototype: Sony NEX-5N: New vertical grip C77AM with dust and moisture protection: New Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 SSM SAL1650 lens: Sony a65 and a77 cameras will also be announced. There is some talk about three new E mount lenses: […]

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