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Focus on Imaging 2011 recap

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2011

Today is the last day of the Focus on Imaging show in the UK. The only major new product announcement came from Samyang. A new prototype of a portable flash system from MagneFlash also caught my attention: it has a built-in rechargeable batteries in the flash head, the unit is sealed and can be used outdoors without cables. As expected, […]

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Sony’s 3 sensors mirrorless camera again (A-mount, ISO up to 819,200)

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2011

Back in January of 2011 PhotoRumors reported about a possibility that Sony will release a new mirrorless camera (A-mount) with 3 sensors and ISO up to 819 200: “Three – 1/4″ ClearVID™ CMOS Sensors with 1,120K (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 1080 lines of resolution – HD) and still image performance. […]

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Pentax RZ-18 Optio compact camera will have a swivel screen

By PR admin | Published: March 8, 2011

This is the drawing of the rumored Pentax RZ-18 Optio compact camera that was used either in a recent patent or a Trade Mark/Design office filing (I do not have any details on the origin of this image). I was expecting this camera to be announced at the CP+ show in Japan last month, but it seems that the […]

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Panasonic confirms the release of a new 25mm f/1.4 lens for Micro Four Thirds

By PR admin | Published: March 8, 2011

In an interview with AP, Panasonic representative today confirmed the release of a new 25mm f/1.4 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The announcement is scheduled for this summer. This lens was listed on the Panasonic’s roadmap from last year as “under consideration”:

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FujiFilm acknowledges delays in X100 shipments, promises urgent production capacity Increase

By PR admin | Published: March 8, 2011

Today FujiFilm Japan posted an official statement about a potential delay with the shipments of the FinePix X100 camera, the LC-X100 leather case and the dedicated lens hood LH-X100. FujiFilm promises urgent increase in their production capacity in order to meet the demand that has significantly surpassed their initial plans. Google translation of Fuji’s statement:

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And the winner is…

By PR admin | Published: March 8, 2011

The winner of the PhotoRumors giveaway for three education DVDs from Blue Crane Digital is Hyenas03. Congratulations!

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Samyang shows 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC Fish-eye lens prototype for Micro Four Thirds

By PR admin | Published: March 7, 2011

Samyang showed a new 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC fish-eye lens prototype for Micro Four Thirds at Focus on Imaging Show (UK). The lens provides a viewing angle of 180°.

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Olympus PEN Pro version is 2-3 years away

By PR admin | Published: March 6, 2011

Megapixels interviewed Dominic Papenheim from Olympus Europe and published some interesting hints. Olympus sees the PEN camera line as their future: On the question about a future Olympus PEN Pro model that was part of the presentation, the Olympus representative answered:

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124 pages of Fuji X100 owner’s manual goodness now online

By PR admin | Published: March 6, 2011

The Fuji FinePix X100 owner’s manual is now online. Enjoy!  

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After a lens price increase, Canon still offers instant rebates

By PR admin | Published: March 5, 2011

At the beginning of February Canon increased the prices on certain lenses like the 85mm f/1.2L (was 1999 and now is 2089) and the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (was $1079 and now is $1091). At the same time Canon is currently running an instant rebate program on the 7D and 60D cameras (expire on March 31, […]

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