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Update on Phottix Odin TTL trigger

By PR admin | Published: June 13, 2011

Phottix published this update on the delay of their Odin TTL trigger: Team Phottix is getting a lot of email about the Phottix Odin TTL trigger for Canon. Yes, we admit the dates we have mentioned have come and gone with the product not being released. For that we are sorry. Building a TTL control […]

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Two new Panasonic Micro Four Thirds lenses this fall

By PR admin | Published: June 13, 2011

During the European press introduction of the GF3, Panasonic confirmed the release of two new Micro Four Thirds lenses for 2011. No specific details were given, but both lenses are expected to be released this fall. Based on previous leaks, the two new lenses should be a bright zoom lens and a bright wide angle […]

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Professional Panasonic Lumix GF camera in the works

By PR admin | Published: June 13, 2011

In an interview with Photoradar, Panasonic’s Director of DSC Business unit Ichiro Kitao confirmed their plans to split the Lumix GF line into consumer and professional cameras. Lately Panasonic was criticized that their new models had less functionality/controls than their predecessors. In the case of the GF3, a new GF model aimed at experienced photographers will be released in the future […]

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Panasonic Lumix GF3 camera and Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH lens announced

By PR admin | Published: June 13, 2011

Today Panasonic announced their new Micro Four Thirds Lumix GF3 camera and a Leica branded DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH lens. The price of the GF3 is $699, the 25mm f/1.4 lens will cots $1099. Sample images can be found here. Panasonic GF3 video presentation and full press releases:

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Canon updates

By PR admin | Published: June 12, 2011

Canon is building new plants in Taiwan to meet growing DSLR demand. Canon Australia announced a new limited edition Red EOS 1100D Kit. Similar to Nikon, a major product announcement is expected from Canon in August (1Ds Mark IV and three lenses). The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens is the best selling lens in Japan for the […]

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New Eneloop Pro and Eneloop Plus rechargeable batteries

By PR admin | Published: June 11, 2011

Just a quick update to the What are the best AA batteries for photography post from last week – Sanyo just announced in Japan two new rechargeable batteries: Eneloop Pro and Eneloop Plus. No details were provided when those new batteries will be available in countries outside Japan.

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Free version of Adobe Lightroom 3 with any Panasonic G3 purchase?

By PR admin | Published: June 11, 2011

According to Expertreviews (UK), from June 13th until the August 31st 2011 Panasonic will be giving a free copy of Adobe Lightroom 3 ($222 value) with any G3 camera ($600-$700) purchase. Not clear if this deal will be valid only for the UK. Via e-p1.net  

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Next from SLR Magic: Noktor HyperPrime 12mm F/1.6 lens for Micro Four Thirds

By PR admin | Published: June 9, 2011

SLR Magic plans to release a new Noktor HyperPrime 12mm f/1.6 lens for Micro Four Thirds. SLR Magic also has a new Noktor 50mm f/0.95 and 28mm f/2.8 lenses for E-mount in the pipeline.

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Panasonic Lumix GF3 “mini” is really tiny

By PR admin | Published: June 8, 2011

The Sony NEX C3 may not be the world’s smallest and lightest compact system camera any longer. Two weeks ago rumors about a new “mini” GF2 replacement started floating online. Three days ago the new GF3 camera leaked in a promotional video from Panasonic. Here is a picture of the new camera:

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Sony a290, a390 and a850 DSLR cameras to be discontinued

By PR admin | Published: June 8, 2011

Sony will officially discontinue the full frame a850 camera this summer, two years after its official announcement. Back in May B&H already listed the camera as discontinued. AP claims that the reason for the a850 departure is “because the 24.6MP camera is too similar in specification and price to the flagship Alpha 900 model”. Interestingly enough, the Sony […]

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