Category Archives: Canon

The latest patents: Canon 35mm f/1.4, Sigma 200mm f/2 and more

By PR admin | Published: April 10, 2016

Canon 35mm f/1.4 lens: Canon’s patent for improved image stabilization (IS): Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS HSM Sports lens: Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS HSM lens:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: April 9, 2016

→ The Venus Optics Laowa STF 105mm f/2 lens is now available for pre-order (Sony E+A, Nikon and Pentax mounts). → Check out the latest RockyNook photography books. You can still get 40% off with coupon code “PHOTORUMORS“. → We must be getting closer to the announcement of the new Fuji X-T2 camera: the X-T1 is $300 […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: April 3, 2016

Massive Fujifilm Firmware Release Pentax K-1 updates (user manual, sample photos and more) An entire Nikon museum collection is for sale on eBay The Huawei P9 smartphone will come with Leica Summarit H 1:2.2/27 ASPH lens

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Almost every camera brand will get a price increase in Canada tomorrow

By PR admin | Published: March 31, 2016

The price increase (10%-25%) of photo gear in Canada I reported few weeks ago is starting tomorrow and will include almost all major brands like Nikon, Canon, Sony, Panasonic, Fuji, Pentax/Ricoh and Olympus. Check amazon.ca or your local store for more info.

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Canon continues to maintain the number one marketshare spot

By PR admin | Published: March 29, 2016

Canon continues to maintain the number one spot in global marketshare for 13 consecutive years from 2003 to 2015 (based on a survey by Canon):

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: March 26, 2016

→ Just announced: Atomos Shogun Flame and Ninja Flame on-camera monitors (check pricing and availability). → Lee Filters announced a new 15 stops Super Stopper neutral density 4.5 filter. → New AdoramaPix promo codes. → New camera tech snaps reflection-free photos through windows. → The Olympus Stylus TG-870 camera is now in stock. → Canon EOS […]

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Third Olympus patent for a full frame mirrorless lens

By PR admin | Published: March 24, 2016

Olympus filed a patent in Japan for a Zuiko 24mm f/1.4 full frame mirrorless lens. This is the third patent for a full frame mirrorless lens in the past few months, the previous filings were for: Olympus 35mm f/1.4 full frame mirrorless lens Olympus 28mm f/2 full frame mirrorless lens Next are the latest Canon patents:

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Weekly recap

By PR admin | Published: March 22, 2016

Save $160 when you buy the Sigma 18-35mm and 50-100mm f/1.8 Art lenses together Cosina augmented reality iOS app lets you put any lens on your Leica camera Leica Summilux-TL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH lens officially announced Nikon D5 now shipping, additional coverage (hint: there is a new Lord of Darkness) Price of the Irix 15mm […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: March 20, 2016

→ The US price of the new Nissin i60A flash is the US was announced: $339.99. → New book: “Photographer’s Guide to the Sony DSC-RX1R II“. → Another Canon 1DX II sensor performance comparison, also taken down, but still available on Google cache. → New J.B. Camera Designs wood grip for Fuji X-Pro2 now available. → […]

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The latest patents from Sony and Canon

By PR admin | Published: March 13, 2016

   → Sony patented a new way to attach a better camera to a smartphone (maybe something similar to the current XQ1). → Canon has a patent for a 28mm f/1.4 lens. → Canon filed for a patent for in-camera image stabilizations. → Another one from Canon: moving sensor to improve contrast AF. More info available here. […]

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