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New Tokina AT-X 17-35mm f/4 PRO FX lens

The Tokina AT-X 17-35mm f/4 PRO FX lens was first shown at Photokina 2008. The Canon version will be available in July, the Nikon version will go on sale in September, 2011. The listed price for Japan is ¥98,000 (around $1,211).  Some sample images can be found here.  

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This is the Olympus EP-3 (pictures)

Here are three pictures of the front, back and top of the upcoming Olympus EP-3 camera (see specs):

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Olympus EP-3 specs

Here are some preliminary Olympus EP-3 specs: new, in-house developed 12MP sensor improved high ISO performance with a max ISO of 12800 built-in flash 1080i 60i video recording a new, faster AF system touchscreen LCD display with over 600k dots new interface incl, buttons, menus, ports, additional pre-set filter Olympus is expecting to announce the EP-3 together […]

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Three new cameras from Fuji in September

There will be 3 new Fuji cameras announced around September this year. This tweet from the Fujiguys back in February also indicated something “exciting” coming in Fall ’11: Here is the rundown of the rumored new Fuji cameras:

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Fujifilm FinePix X100 firmware update Ver.1.10 is out

Firmware update v1.10 for the Fujifilm Finepix X100 camera is now available for download. Here is a list of changes/improvements:

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Pentax Q camera, lenses and viewfinder now available for pre-order

The new Pentax Q camera, lenses and viewfinder are now available for pre-order at Adorama: Pentax Q + 47mm f/1.9 lens black Pentax Q + 47mm f/1.9 lens white Pentax 3.2mm f/5.6 fisheye lens Pentax 5-15mm f/2.8-4.5 zoom lens Pentax 18mm f/8 lens Pentax 6.3mm f/7.1 wide angle lens Pentax Q viewfinder O-VF1 for 46mm lens

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Another NEX Sony roadmap

A new Sony NEX roadmap provides some details compared to previous versions (see previous Sony roadmaps from September 2010 and February 2011). The listed lenses for 2011 are: Zeiss 24mm f/2 Sony 30mm f/3.5 (already announced) Sony 40mm f/2 Sony 55-210mm Via Xitek

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Pentax Q is now official

The Pentax Q mirrorless camera is now official. Here is a hands-on video from Engadget:

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The front view of the Pentax Q mirrorless camera

  This is a better image of the Pentax Q mirrorless camera. See the detailed specs in my previous post.  

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Pentax Q: World’s smallest and lightest interchangeable lens digital camera

Here are the full details on the Pentax Q camera: The Q represents an evolution in interchangeable lens digital camera design, featuring the world’s smallest and lightest body. Experience the PENTAX Q. The Camera. Evolved. Q-Mount Lens System The Q features the newly designed PENTAX Q-mount lens system for convenient interchangeability with a variety of […]

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