Category Archives: Canon

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Tamron announced shipping dates for the SP 35mm f/1.8 and SP 45mm f/1.8 Di USD lenses for Sony A mount Firmware updates for Sony a7R II and a7S II cameras released Reminder: the 12% savings on Leica gear will end on May 10th Pentax K-1 reviews and videos Exclusive Interview with Dr. Prenzel from Meyer-Optik-Görlitz

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New Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 IS STM macro lens for EOS-M registered in Russia

A new Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 IS STM macro lens for EOS-M cameras was registered in the Russian certification agency Novocert: The official announcement will most likely be at Photokina in September. Canon currently has four different EOS-M lenses in their lineup (five with the EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM kit lens) and none of them […]

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The latest Sony, Fuji, Olympus and Canon financial resutls

Sony financial results for the 2015 fiscal year Fujifilm 2015 Financial Report

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Canon EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR camera now shipping in the US

I received information that the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR camera (announced in February) is now shipping to authorized dealers in the US. Check pricing and availability at Adorama, B&H, Amazon and WEX (UK). For a limited time you can get a free 64GB CFast 2.0 card and reader when you pre-order the camera: More info on the Canon EOS-1D […]

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This B+W UV-PRO Premium device should prevent lens fungus (Leica mount compatible) Pentax K-1 camera unboxing pictures Pentax K-1 camera now shipping in the US New Nikon D750 ERR shutter issue reported online Nikon D3300 replacement rumored to be announced this year (D3500?)

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The latest patents from Canon, Ricoh and Apple

Ricoh files a patent for a 200mm f/2.8 full frame lens (for Pentax K-1). Canon EF-M 16-80mm f/2-6 STM lens patent. Canon EF-M 9-18mm f/3.5-4.5 STM APS-C mirrorless lens.

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Canon ME200S-SH camera, CN-E 18-80MM lens and firmware updates announced

Canon ME200S-SH multi-purpose video & still camera Technical specs Press release Price: $4,999 Canon Compact-Servo 18-80mm T4.4 EF Lens Technical specs Press release Price: $5,225 Canon also announced several firmware updates for these cameras (press release):

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Canon test equipment stolen in Spain, new 14mm f/2.8 lens on the way?

A reader sent me this story – a German photographer testing new Canon gear got robbed in Spain: “When he returned to his parking space in the Avenida Olof Palme, he saw from afar that the rear window smashed and the rear seat was folded. From the trunk valuable cameras and filters have been stolen. Among a […]

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