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Sony files patent for rotating sensor and LCD display

By PR admin | Published: August 3, 2013

Sony filed a patent for a camera with a rotating sensor and LCD screen that will let you take pictured in portrait mode while you still have a firm grip and hold the camera horizontally. Over-engineering or a brilliant idea?

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Several new cameras are now shipping

By PR admin | Published: July 29, 2013

Sony RX1r is currently in stock a Adorama. Sony RX100MII is in stock at Adorama and Amazon. B&H will receive their next shipment of Ricoh GR cameras on August 1st (Thursday). Check also the new Pentax Ricoh GR Brand Ambassador website. Fuji X100s: Amazon expects the camera to start shipping in 3-6 weeks. Fuji X-M1 is now in […]

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Sony NEX-5T mirrorless camera registered by Taiwan Radio Research Agency

By PR admin | Published: July 29, 2013

Similar to the Fuji X-A1, the Taiwan Radio Research Agency also has a registration for a Sony NEX-5T mirrorless camera. No technical specifications are available at that point. Via Digicame-info

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: July 20, 2013

Polaroid Socialmatic camera, which was shown as a concept last year, will be priced at $299 and will run on Android OS. New Sony Xperia smart phone is rumored to have a 20MP camera sensor. Toshiba announced world’s fastest-writing SDHC memory cards with writing speeds of up to 240 MB/s and reading speeds of up to 260 MB/s.

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Sony full frame NEX mirrorless camera rumors intensify

By PR admin | Published: July 16, 2013

For years many readers have been asking for a compact mirrorless full frame camera and it seems that finally Sony is getting ready to release one. This is not a big surprise after what the company was able to do with the RX1 in terms of camera size and image quality. Here is the recap […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: July 6, 2013

   Nauticam announced a flash trigger for Canon cameras that can fit inside their underwater housings – see the above video demonstration. Ex-Olympus executives sentenced for fraud, will not go to jail. Kenko announced a new underwater camera in Japan. Last chance: the entire Topas Labs plugin bundle is now $100 off (use coupon code july4). The suite includes Adjust, DeNoise, B&W Effects, ReMask, Lens Effects, Detail, […]

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The latest patents from Olympus, Tamron, Sigma and Sony

By PR admin | Published: July 5, 2013

Two new macro lens patents: Tamron 90mm f/2.8 and Sigma 180mm f/2.8. Another patent shows Tamron is also working on a 45mm f/2.8 Macro VC lens for Four Thirds cameras and another 60mm f/2.8 Macro VC lens for APS-C cameras. Olympus patented a 3D lens adapter that will achieve 3D effects with a regular camera and lens.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: July 2, 2013

Sony quietly announced a new DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM II lens which is now sold as as a kit lens with the Sony Alpha SLT-A65 camera. A new Tokina 11-16mm cinema lens is coming in September, the price is expected to be under $2000. Pentax Japan announced a company name change: “Pentax Ricoh” from now on […]

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Sony Cyber-shot RX100M2 and RX1R compact cameras officially announced

By PR admin | Published: June 27, 2013

Sony officially announced the Cyber-shot RX1R ($2,798.00) and RX100M2 ($748.00) compact cameras – check the key features of the new models at the bottom of this post. Several new accessories were also introduced: Sony VFA-49R1 49mm filter adapter for RX100, RX100M2 and RX1R ($29.95): Easy on/off with one-touch release Receiver securely attaches to lens barrel Using the […]

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Many US camera and lens rebate programs will expire this weekend

By PR admin | Published: June 26, 2013

The Nikon rebates will be renewed next month, but many of the high-end lenses will not be included (end June 29th). The current Fujifilm rebates will not be extended (end June 29th). Those Canon savings will expire on July 6th. Sony’s offers are valid till June 29th. Tamron lens savings are set to expire on June 30th. […]

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