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Panasonic GF2 to be announced on November 4th

By PR admin | Published: November 2, 2010

The Panasonic GF2 will be announced on November 4th (Thursday). There are still no reliable specs or any other details for this camera, except that it will have the 12MP sensor from the Panasonic G2 and it will be smaller in size. This will be the first major announcement since Photokina ended over a month ago.

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Canon files a patent for a new 24-70mm F2.8L II USM lens

By PR admin | Published: November 2, 2010

Canon applied for a patent in Japan for a new 24-70mm F2.8L II USM lens: For comparison, here is the diagram of the current Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM lens:

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Tamron to release a new AF 18-270mm VC lens

By PR admin | Published: November 2, 2010

Tamron is working on a new version of its current AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC lens that should be released soon. Initially this lens was scheduled to be released at Photokina, but then it was delayed. The new lens is expected to be significantly smaller than its predecessor (the current model weights 550g|19.4oz).

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Mysterious Olympus device submitted to the FCC

By PR admin | Published: November 1, 2010

The device above was recently submitted to the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) for approval. Engadget speculates that this could be a GPS unit or file transfer device for the Olympus PEN system, since it matches its accessory port located below the hot shoe. For comparison, here is an external PEN microphone:

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Panasonic GF2

By PR admin | Published: November 1, 2010

Panasonic GF2 camera (replacement of the GF1) will be announced this week. The new GF2 should be the smallest mirrorless camera to date and will use the Panasonic G2 12MP sensor (Panasonic already confirmed that they will not use the 16MP sensor form the GF2). Korean Radio Research Agency already has an entry for a “Panasonic PKL-DMC-GF2” camera:

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Rumor: Apple to buy Sony?

By PR admin | Published: October 26, 2010

Steve Jobs hinted recently that Apple could make a very strategic acquisition: “We strongly believe that one or more very strategic opportunities may come along, that we can take, that we’re in a unique position to take advantage of because of our strong cash position” “We would like to continue to keep our powder dry, because […]

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New wide angle pinhole cap for Micro 4/3 cameras

By PR admin | Published: October 25, 2010

New wide angle pinhole cap for Micro 4/3 cameras is now available – see the sample photographs after the break: The Pinwide is the worlds widest digital pinhole cap! Because the Micro 4/3 systems have no mirror, we were able to recess the cap into the body of the camera. This allows us to get a super […]

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Is this a new Canon camera?

By PR admin | Published: October 25, 2010

Update: this just in – it seems that the person holding the camera is associated with Canon. Those pictures were taken today in New York City – they show an unidentified Canon camera housed in a sound blimp. Now, using a sound blimp (used to reduce the sound of the camera’s mirror and shutter) makes a […]

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Adobe announces Lightroom 3.3 release candidate

By PR admin | Published: October 25, 2010

Adobe today announced Lightroom 3.3 and Camera Raw 6.3 release candidates. The new versions include support for some of the latest cameras: Nikon D7000 Nikon Coolpix P7000 Nikon D3100 Canon PowerShot S95 Canon PowerShot G12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Samsung NX100 Samsung TL350 (WB2000) New lens profile added for:

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Samyang AE 14 mm f/2,8 ED AS IF UMC lens (F-mount) price and availability

By PR admin | Published: October 24, 2010

The new Samyang AE 14 mm f/2,8 ED AS IF UMC lens for Nikon F mount, will be available for sale in two months (December 2010 – January 2011). Recommended retail price is €329 (around $450). In the US, Samyang products can be purchased on eBay.

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