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Rumor: Ricoh is working on a compact camera based on Pentax’s K mount

By PR admin | Published: September 2, 2009

Ricoh is working on a compact camera based on Pentax’s K mount. It’s not clear if they would use the exact K mount or the M 4/3 approach by keeping the mount diameter in-tact and reducing the distance so that older K mount lenses still can be used via an adapter and a new series of new […]

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Panasonic announced their Micro Four Thirds lens roadmap for 2010

By PR admin | Published: September 2, 2009

Panasonic should release three new lenses in 2010: 100-300mm f/4-5.6 OIS, 8mm f/3.5 fisheye, and 14mm f2.8 prime lens.

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Sigma 70-300 OS lens

By PR admin | Published: September 2, 2009

The rumored new Sigma 70-300 OS lens should be released this Friday.

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Panasonic GF1 released

By PR admin | Published: September 2, 2009

Ok, you know the drill: pre-order option, press release: Panasonic DMC-GF1K-K 12.1mp M4/3 camera with 14-45mm Lens: $899.95 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 12.1mp M4/3 camera with LUMIX G 20mm f/1.7 aspherical lens: $899.95 Panasonic GF1 product page Official press release after the break

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Panasonic GF1 ads showed up on dpreview

By PR admin | Published: September 1, 2009

Dpreview just could not wait till tomorrow… See previous Panasonic GF1 rumors. PA, regards from the blog in Mongolia!

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Canon EOS 7D, three new Canon lenses, a Tamron lens, Samsung WB5000 announced

By PR admin | Published: September 1, 2009

Usually my job is done once a product is officially announced. I will let other sites do the product review and commentary. Today, we remove from the rumor list the Canon EOS 7D, three new Canon lenses, the Samsung WB5000 and the Tamron 17-50mm F2.8 zoom lens (they all just got announced today). Pre-order options: […]

Posted in Canon, Samsung, Tamron| 9 Comments

Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2,8 XR Di II VC

By PR admin | Published: August 31, 2009

Tamron just announced a e new lens: Mount: Nikon, Canon Length: 26-78 mm (eq. 24×36) Angle of view: 78 ° 45′-31 ° 11 ‘ Construction: 19 elements, 14 groups, 2 lenses LD (Low Dispersion) Openings maximum / minimum: f / 2.8 to 32 Stabilizer: Yes, VC Minimum Distance Focus: 0.29 cm Maximum reproduction ratio: 1:4,8 […]

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Olympus E-600 rumor becomes reality

By PR admin | Published: August 31, 2009

The previously rumored Olympus E-600 is now official: General Camera Type SLR Manufacturer Olympus Model Number E-600 Dimensions 5.1 x 3.7 x 2.4 in. (130 x 94 x 60 mm) Weight 16.8 oz (475 g) Planned Price $600 Planned Availability November 2009 Image Capture Sensor Type N-MOS Four Thirds (approx. 0.85 in. diagonal) 13.10 megapixels […]

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September 1st: Canon EOS 7D, Panasonic GF-1 and more

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2009

September 1st will be an exciting day. First, Panasonic will unveil the new GF1: Then Canon will bring the big guns with the EOS 7D, 3 New Lenses and an underwater video camera: And don’t forget: Leica M9 on 09.09.09!

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Sony A700 to be discontinued

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2009

Received multiple tips that the Sony A700 DSLR camera will be discontinued. Expect some good deals on this model. On another note, In an interview with BJP, Sony said that they are not yet ready to to enter the professional market.

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